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 here. Please be sure to review the information and complete and return the field trip permission form along with payment. Forms and payment were due by Thursday, April 11, 2019 to your child’s homeroom teacher. 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 Homework Survey NAMS staff have formed a committee to research and make recommendations regarding homework practices. In addition to researching best practice, we also wish to gather feedback from teachers, parents/guardians, and students (Grades 6-8) via surveys. Several articles have been posted on our school’s website to inform stakeholders about this topic. Prior to the completion of a survey, we encourage you to read the information found here. Students, staff, and parents/guardians will be emailed the link to the survey on Monday, April 22, 2019. NEW Recycling Routines at NAMS Lunches On Monday, April 22, 2019 a new lunchtime recycling routine will be implemented at NAMS that will include the ability to also collect food waste and turn it into soil. To learn more, please check out one of more of the following informational videos and forms: Recycling Info. commercial - Made by 6th Grade Student Leaders Our sciences teachers are educating our students about these changes. We wanted to be sure you were aware as well. Thank you for your support! Together we can make a difference!
Please come join us for a free special screening of Hidden Figures. This exhilarating true story takes you along the journey of 3 brilliant African-American women working for NASA. This dynamic trio serve as the brains behind the launch into orbit of astronaut, John Glenn. This inspirational movie crosses all gender and racial lines. When: Thursday, April 25th Where: NAMS Auditorium Time: Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Screening from 6-8:30, with a short intermission in which snacks will sold and enjoyed in the main lobby of the school. NAMS MCAS Dates 2019 The following are the dates that we will be administering MCAS exams to our students. ✔ 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 We ask for your help in ensuring that they are ready to do their best for themselves, our school, and our community.
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:
Students are encouraged to have the following:
Please encourage students to speak with a staff member with any questions. Thank you for your support! NAMS 2018-2019 Yearbooks You can order your NAMS 2018-2019 yearbook online now for $35 here. Looking Ahead Have a wonderful April Break! Monday, April 22, 2019 Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Grade 7 MCAS ELA - Session 1 Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Early Release for Students @ 1:05 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019 Grade 7 MCAS ELA - Session 2 Peer Leaders Movie Night (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.) - Showing of Hidden Figures Friday, April 26, 2019 Monday, April 29, 2019 Grade 7 MCAS ELA - Session 1 Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Grade 7 MCAS ELA - Session 2 Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Peer Leaders Visit Grade 6 Classrooms during Period 1 (Round 2) Thursday, May 2, 2019 Opening Night for NAMS Spring Play Friday, May 3, 2019 - Switch Grades 7 & 8 Schedules Grade 8 Civics Day NAMS Spring Play |
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