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 NAMS Grades 7 & 8 Peer Leaders Teach Grade 6 Students Our Grades 7 & 8 Peer Leaders, under the direction of Ms. Duchesneau and Ms. Blaney, taught grade 6 classes today supervised by our Grade 6 teachers. Our Peer Leaders completed the Anti-Defamation League’s peer training program entitled “A World of Difference” and have been meeting weekly to prepare to teach these lessons in addition to leading school initiatives and service projects. The lessons taught today provided students with 1) the opportunity for inter-group dialogue 2) an increased understanding of the causes of prejudice; 3) a fuller appreciation of racial, ethnic, cultural, and other individual differences; and 4) conflict management skills to respond positively when confronted with bias-related behaviors such as bullying and harassment. Our Peer Leaders are scheduled to facilitate lessons again in May and June. Please be sure to check out some of the pictures from this week's lessons on Twitter @NAMiddle. North Andover All-Town Band Festival This past Tuesday, April 2, 2019 hundreds of families were delighted to hear our Grades 6-12 Bands under the direction and leadership of Mr. Smalley, NAHS Band Director, and Mr. Nelson & Mr. Ignos, NAMS Band Directors. All of the students' hard work and preparation were evident during this amazing performance. Please be sure to check out some of the pictures from this event 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. 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. 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.
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! NEWS FROM PTAC Upcoming PTAC Meetings Thursday, April 11th @ 9:00 a.m. Thursday, May 9th @ 9:00 a.m. 
Looking Ahead  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.  Free Money Programs for PTAC Thank you again for all of your support! Please follow and be sure to like our NAMS PTAC on Facebook @ North Andover Middle School PTAC |
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