Principal's Post - Week of April 1st

posted Mar 29, 2019, 4:12 AM by Jorge Goncalves   [ updated Mar 29, 2019, 4:59 AM ]
Dear NAMS families,
I hope that this message finds you and your families well. Below you will find important highlights and information about happenings at NAMS.
Please be sure to also check us out on Twitter @NAMiddle

Attention Grade 8 Students & Families
Detailed information regarding Grade 8 End-of-Year Events and trips are ready for your review in the attached packet.  These packets were distributed to all grade 8 students this week. Please be sure to review the information and complete and return the field trip permission form along with payment by Thursday, April 11th to your child’s homeroom teacher. This information may also be found here.

Light It Up Blue on Tuesday, April 2nd

Autism Awareness Day is Tuesday, April 2, 2019 this year. To show your support please Light It Up Blue by wearing blue.


Students Not Attending North Andover in the Fall 2019
If a student will not be attending North Andover Public Schools in September of 2019, parents/guardians will need to notify Mrs. Barron as soon as possible by either email or coming into the main office of NAMS.  At the end of the school year your student’s records will be forwarded to their new school. Please contact Mrs. Barron with any questions at barronm@northandoverpublicschools.com

NAMS MCAS Dates 2019

The following are the dates that we will be administering MCAS exams to our students. I wanted to give you plenty of notice to insure that our students will be in school on the dates of the scheduled MCAS exams.

  • Grade 8 ELA (Session 1) - April 8th
  • Grade 8 ELA (Session 2) - April 9th
  • Grade 7 ELA (Session 1) - April 23rd
  • Grade 7 ELA (Session 2) - April 25th
  • Grade 6 ELA (Session 1) - April 29th
  • Grade 6 ELA (Session 2) - April 30th
  • Grade 7 Math (Session 1) - May 6th
  • Grade 7 Math (Session 2) - May 7th
  • Grade 8 Math (Session 1) - May 13th
  • Grade 8 Math (Session 2) - May 14th
  • Grade 6 Math (Session 1) - May 15th
  • Grade 6 Math (Session 2) - May 16th
  • Grade 8 STE (Session 1) - May 20th
  • Grade 8 STE (Session 2) - May 21st
MCAS Student & Families Reminders

NAMS students will be administered the 2019 MCAS exams soon and we ask for your help in ensuring that they are ready to do their best for themselves, our school, and our community.

  • Please be sure that your child gets sufficient sleep the night before the exam, see dates above.

  • Please be sure that your child eats a healthy breakfast the day of the exam, see dates above.

  • Please be sure that your child have a book to read in case he/she/they finish the MCAS exam early.

  • Please let your child know that this is just one assessment and they are just asked to do their best.


There are also strict rules regarding what is allowed in the testing environment so we would appreciate your support in making sure that your child complies with the following:

  • No cell phones or other electronic devices (e.g., music players, game consoles, smart watches, any device capable of taking photographs) are allowed.

  • Communicating with other students (e.g., talking, whispering, writing notes) during the testing session is not allowed.

  • Looking at any other student’s computer during the testing session is not allowed.

  • Consulting notes, books, or extra reference sheets or materials during testing


Students are encouraged to have the following:

  • Bottle of water (water only please).  The bottle of water can be on the floor available to students during MCAS.

  • Book to read if they finish before the end of the testing session.  Books will need to be placed in an identified area of the room. Students will have access to their books once they have completed the MCAS exam.


Please encourage students to speak with a staff member with any questions.  

Thank you for your support!


NEWS FROM PTAC
Upcoming PTAC Meetings
Thursday, April 11th @ 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 9th @ 9:00 a.m.
NAMS PTAC

NAMS 2018-2019 Yearbooks

You can order your NAMS 2018-2019 yearbook online now for $35 here.


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Free Money Programs for PTAC

Looking Ahead

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Monday, April 1, 2019

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

       Director of Special Education Finalists meet with Parents/Guardians

All Town Band Festival @ NAHS from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Friday, April 5, 2019


Monday, April 8, 2019

Grade 8 MCAS - ELA Session 1

NAMS School Council Meeting @ 2:35 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Grade 8 MCAS - ELA Session 2

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Early Release for Students @ 1:05 p.m.

Thursday, April 11, 2019

PTAC Meeting @ 9:00 a.m.

Friday, April 12, 2019

NAMS Peer Leaders go to ADL Conference in Boston


April Vacation


Monday, April 22, 2019

Students and Staff Return

FUTURE EVENTS

Attention NAMS Parents
Mr. McGravey's Excellent Adventures/ History Camp is an opportunity for all NAMS students to experience the history of New England by visiting various sites on multiple field trips this summer. There are three sessions that take place during the weeks of June 25th, July 9th, and July 15th and students can attend for one, two, or three week options depending on their interests and availability. Trips include Fenway Park, PEM, the MFA, Lexington and Concord, the MA State House, Harvard University and so much more. All information can be found at 
Please contact Mr. P. McGravey, 8B Social Studies if you have any questions at mcgraveyp@northandoverpublicschools.com
Brochures will be going home this week and registration can be done online or by paper at North Andover Community Programs.

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Free Money Programs for PTAC

Were you aware of the many ways that you can raise money for our school? Please visit the PTAC website here for more information or read more below.
Direction Donations
We are still looking for direct donations to meet our goal.  There are many ways to donate:  send a check to school, Paypal, or now use the convenience of  Venmo @NorthAndoverMiddleSch-PTAC 
Thank you again for all of your support!
NAMS PTAC
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Jorge Goncalves,
Mar 29, 2019, 4:12 AM
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