Dear NAMS families, No School Reminder: There will be no school for students on Friday, January 18th and Monday, January 21st. Friday, January 18th is a full day of professional development for NA staff and Monday, January 21st is the 3rd Monday in January, which is Martin Luther King Day.
Early Release Reminder: We have 1 more early release this month scheduled for Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Students will be dismissed at 1:05 p.m. NAMS Music Concerts this Month We have 2 concerts scheduled for this month on the following dates: Full Year Chorus Concert - Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 7-8 p.m. @ NAMS Grade 8 Band Concert - Wednesday, January 16, 2019 from 7-8 p.m. @ NAHS Grades 6 & 7 Band Concert - Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 7-8 p.m. @ NAMS 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 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. Looking Ahead  Monday, January 14, 2019 Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Full Year Chorus Concert from 7-8 p.m. @ NAMS Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Grade 8 Band Concert - Wednesday, January 16, 2019 from 7-8 p.m. @ NAHS Thursday, January 17, 2019 Grades 6 & 7 Band Concert from 7-8 p.m. @ NAMS Friday, January 18, 2019 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS (Professional Development Day for Staff) Monday, January 21, 2019 - NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Day) Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Wednesday, January 23, 2019 - Early Release for Students @ 1:05 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2019 Friday, January 25, 2019  REMINDERS NAMS 2018-2019 Yearbooks You can order your NAMS 2018-2019 yearbook online now for $35 here.
NAMS PTAC NEWS NAMS PTAC Direct Appeal Campaign If you have not already, please donate to the NAMS PTAC. You may find the direct appeal letter to NAMS families here which provides all of the different ways that you can donate. NAMS PTAC relies mainly on direct donations from the NAMS Community to raise the funds necessary to support these programs at the middle school. Save the Dates: Thursday, January 10th - Next PTAC Meeting at 9:00 a.m. in the NAMS Cafeteria Friday, January 25th- Comedy Night Fundraiser at China Blossom Wednesday, February 13th - Book Fair along with Family Night Saturday, February 16th- Merrimack Hockey Game, see below for more information NAMS Merrimack College Hockey Night Come join us for a fun night as we watch the Men’s Merrimack College Hockey Team take on the University of Maine! Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at Lawlor Rink at Merrimack College Tickets are $15 per person and include admission and a puck for Merrimack’s Chuck-A-Puck! Additional prizes will be given away at the game so make sure to get your tickets! TICKETS ARE LIMITED - These discounted tickets will not be available at the door. Purchase your tickets for the holidays! Please see the attached flyer for more information. Free Money Programs for PTACSign up now to help raise free $ to support NAMS PTAC programs!
Department of Children and Families Needs Foster Homes Is there room in your home and heart for a foster child? The Department of Children and Families is actively recruiting foster parents for children coming into care from North Andover, MA. We are searching for individuals or families with the love and patience to help foster children. You can be single, married, partnered, divorced or widowed. You can own your home or rent. We need homes for children aged 0 to 22 which include sibling groups, children with special needs, medically involved children, and infants born exposed to drugs. We are looking for long-term foster homes but also have a need for emergency and respite homes which involve a shorter time commitment on the part of a foster family. Our goal is to provide our foster children with a supportive and healing environment in a home in their own community until they can be reunited with their families or another plan can be made on their behalf. The rewards of providing daily care, guidance and acceptance are immeasurable. If you are thinking about becoming a foster parent, you can learn more about the application process and the supports provided by the Department by contacting Brenda Fitzgerald, Family Resource Recruiter at Brenda.Fitzgerald@state.ma.us or at 978-557-2721. |
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