NAMS Principal Coffee Chat Follow Up This past month we held 2 Principal Coffee Chats on the morning of February 11th and the evening of February 25th. Both meetings were well attended by NAMS parents/guardians. I reviewed the my entry plan data I collected and organized in July of 2018 and then highlighted many of our accomplishments over the last 2 years. Attached you will find the entry plan data collected and the talking points I reviewed at these meetings. Thank you PTAC for providing refreshments for these meetings and for all of the parents/guardians who were able to attend. RAISE Theme for March is ACHIEVEMENT North Andover students will demonstrate achievement. They will exercise their best effort and judgment in all activities in which they participate and will set goals that promote positive academic, social, and personal development.
Future NAMS PTAC Meetings All Tuesdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Grade 8 Cafeteria
ALS Fundraiser @ Fuddruckers Friday, March 13th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. In addition to enjoying dinner and supporting a great cause, you will also be entered to win one of many amazing raffle items.  RAFFLE ITEMS so far... 1, HANDCRAFTED CRIBBAGE BOARD: Handcrafted by John Faucher - $75 value 2. COLLAGEN FACIAL BY HEATHER SWEENEY: Donated by Heather Sweeney - $105 value 3. HANDCRAFTED PEN: Handcrafted by Melissa Barron - $30 value 4. HANDCRAFTED BOWL & TEA LIGHT CANDLE HOLDER : Handcrafted by Jon Kaplan - $60 value 5. HAND-PAINTED CANVAS BAG WITH BEACH TOWEL: Donated by Amy Clough - $40 value 6. ALS ONE CONVERSE ALL STAR SNEAKERS - 1 PAIR SIZE 5.5 mens/7.5 womens : Donated by ALS ONE -$75 value 7. HOWLING WOLF: Gift Card - $25 value 8. ORANGETHEORY FITNESS: 10 PACK of CLASSES - $225 value 9. BELLA VITA SALON & SPA: Gift Card - $50 value 10. BEACH GLASS NECKLACE: Handcrafted by Wendy Francke - $30 value 11. JADE RESTAURANT GIFT CERTIFICATE: Donated by Rachael Parsons - $25 value 12. PENDANT BY CADENCE CREATIVE JEWELRY: Donated by Cadence Roberts - $15 value 13. FRINGE SALON OF ANDOVER: Gift Certificate to be used toward service in one visit - $100 value 14. LAUNCH TRAMPOLINE PARK (METHUEN): Launch t-shirt, frisbee, color changing cup, cell phone pocket and 3 jumping passes - $60 value 15. RODAN & FIELDS REVERSE REGIMEN: Donated by Andrea Liacos - $200 value 16. BOARD & BRUSH AMESBURY: Workshop Gift Certificate - $68 value 17. XBOX LIVE 3 MONTHS: Gift Card: Donated by Mimi and B - $25 value 18. KISMET CONSULTING 1 HOUR LIFE COACHING SESSION: Donated by Kristine Steinberg - $400 value 19. HANDCRAFTED WOODEN ALS ONE CUTTING BOARD: Donated by Elinor Goodwin - $50 value 20. JCOUTURE HAIR AT SALON INVANTI - WASH, CUT & BLOWDRY: Donated by Jen Tagliaferro - $60 value 21. CIAO BOW WOW: Gift Card with surprises for your dog and cat - $125 value 22. BURTON’S GRILLE RESTAURANT: Gift Card - $50 value 23. FLATBREAD COMPANY IN AMESBURY: Gift Card - $50 value 24. GAME TIME LANES & ENTERTAINMENT: Gift Cards for Bowling, Games and Virtual Game - $38 value each - 2 winners 25. WILLOW SPRINGS VINEYARD: TBD 26. MAD MAGGIES: 6’X3” ICE CREAM CAKE $24 value DOOR PRIZE: FUDDRUCKERS GIFT CARD: $25 value Support Our Seniors (SOS) Needs You Help! SOS is a fun-filled, substance-free, overnight party held each year at North Andover High School on the night of Graduation. It marks the conclusion of an activity-filled Senior Week, making the SOS party a very special event! Each year, members of the Senior Class celebrate together while enjoying a wide range of activities, food, music, and entertainment. The SOS party is planned and run by a dedicated group of board members and dozens of volunteers. There are many ways that parents of students of ALL ages can help. Many volunteers are needed before, during, and after the event to insure it runs smoothly. You can help keep this wonderful tradition going! How can you learn more and sign up to help? SOS Website: https://sites.google.com/site/sosnahs/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sosnahs Twitter: @SOSNAHS Email: sosnahs@gmail.com Register now for the 7th Annual Matthew Harty Mito Classic - Street Hockey Fundraiser The 7th Annual Matthew Harty Mito Classic will be held at the North Andover Youth Center Thursday, April 16, 2019 beginning at 3:00 p.m. Play street hockey to help raise funds to help those with mitochondrial disease go to camp. You can sign up a team and learn more about this fundraiser here.  Opportunity for Music Families - NAMA Offers Music Stipends for Tuition and Fee Assistance The North Andover Music Association can help with the cost of tuition or application fees for NAPS music students attending music honors programs, music training programs, and summer music or music theatre camps or programs. If you are interested in applying for a stipend please fill out the NAMA Stipend Application found here and ask your music teacher to sign and submit it to the NAMA stipend committee. Only one stipend with a maximum amount of $100 per calendar year for each student. We are currently accepting stipend applications for the July 2019 - June 2020 AND the July 2020 - June 2021 years. If you attended a music or musical theatre summer program and had fees associated with it this past year, please submit an application for funds! If you have registered for any 2020 summer programs already, please submit an application as well! More information about NAMA and how you can volunteer as a music parent can be found at https://northandovermusic.org A link to the application is also posted in General Forms under the Documents and Forms tab on the NAMA website https://northandovermusic.org/documents Upcoming Events (from the NAMS Calendar) RAISE Theme for March is ACHIEVEMENT Monday, March 2, 2020 Tuesday, March 3, 2020 • Trimester 2 Chorus Concert from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 • Grade 8 Presentation in Auditorium from 11:30-12:30 p.m. (Will's World) Thursday, March 5, 2020 Friday, March 6, 2020 Monday, March 9, 2020 • 1/2 Team 8B to EMK Museum • NAMS School Council Meeting @ 2:35 p.m. in room S101 Tuesday, March 10, 2020 • 1/2 Team 8B to EMK Museum • PTAC Meeting in Grade 8 Cafeteria @ 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020 • Early Release for Students @ 1:05 p.m. • Rob Surette Presentation for Grade 7 in Auditorium from 9:25-10:25 a.m. (This presentation will take place during Grade 7 RAs.) Thursday, March 12, 2020 • 1/2 Team 8A to EMK Museum Friday, March 13, 2020 • 1/2 Team 8A to EMK Museum • NAMS Opens PowerSchool Portal @ 2:30 p.m. for Grade 8 Student/Parent View of Recommendations Monday, March 16, 2020 Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Thursday, March 19, 2020 • 1/2 Team 8C to EMK Museum Friday, March 20, 2020 • 1/2 Team 8C to EMK Museum NAMS MCAS Dates - Spring 2020 Grade 8 ELA - Session 1 (Tuesday, April 7, 2020) Grade 8 ELA - Session 2 (Thursday, April 9, 2020) Grade 7 ELA - Session 1 (Tuesday, April 14, 2020) Grade 7 ELA - Session 2 (Wednesday, April 15, 2020) Grade 6 ELA - Session 1 (Thursday, April 16, 2020) Grade 6 ELA - Session 2 (Friday, April 17, 2020) Grade 7 Math - Session 1 (Thursday, May 7, 2020) Grade 7 Math - Session 2 (Friday, May 8, 2020) Grade 8 Math - Session 1 (Monday, May 11, 2020) Grade 8 Math - Session 2 (Tuesday, May 12, 2020) Grade 6 Math - Session 1 (Thursday, May 14, 2020) Grade 6 Math - Session 2 (Friday, May 15, 2020) Grade 8 STE - Session 1 (Monday, May 18, 2020) Grade 8 STE - Session 2 (Tuesday, May 19, 2020) Transition Information for Current Grade 8 Families ☑January 27 & 28, 2020 • NAHS guidance counselors visit NAMS to discuss electives & HS schedules ☑Monday, February 3, 2020 • 6:00-6:30 p.m. Meeting for Grade 8 Families with students on an IEP in the NAHS Auditorium • 6:30-8:00 p.m. Transition Night in NAHS Auditorium for all Grade 8 Students and Families (Please see information below from Principal Jackson regarding Transition Night.) ☑Friday, February 7, 2020 • Grade 8 Students should return to Homeroom Teacher Green Sheets with Course Elective choices for NAHS. Attached you will find the form. Friday, March 13, 2020 • Grade 8 Students and Families may see NAHS course recommendations in PowerSchool beginning at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020 • Last Day of Trimester 2 @ NAMS • Deadline @ 2:30 p.m. for 8th graders to submit Course Override Forms to their homeroom teacher. Grade 8 2020 End-of-Year Dates Thursday, May 21st • Grade 8 Panoramic Picture @ 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 9th • Move-Up Day (Grade 5 Students Visit NAMS and Grade 8 Students Visit NAHS) Friday, June 12th • Promotion Practice #1 & Yearbook Signing Monday, June 15th • Boat Cruise Tuesday, June 16th • Promotion Practice #2 & Name That Tune Challenge • (Field Day - Rain Date) Wednesday, June 17th • Field Day (Parent/Guardian Volunteers will be Needed!) • (Promotion Practice #2 & Name That Tune Challenge if Field Day is moved.) Thursday, June 18th Promotion Ceremonies • Team 8A from 8:00-9:00 a.m. • Team 8B from 9:15-10:15 a.m. • Team 8C from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Class Night • All Teams from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 19th • Last Day of School - Early Release @ 11:05 a.m. July, 2020 • Fall Sports Registration will open. • Practice times and locations for fall sports will be posted. (Please see below for more information.) August 17-21, 2020 • Marching Band Camp @ NAHS Friday, August 21, 2020 • NAHS Football Season begins Monday, August 24, 2020 • NAHS Fall Sports begin
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