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We are an educational organization of life long learners involving students, educators, parents and our community. Together we strive to create a welcoming environment that prioritizes academic excellence, creativity and mutual respect. We embrace diversity and encourage positive risk taking and community building. We are persistent in becoming an exemplary high performing comprehensive middle school.
North Andover Middle School provides a developmental middle school approach to learning. We recognize individual learning styles as we focus on process writing, mathematics using manipulatives, and the inquiry approach in all subjects, including science and social studies. Our classroom environments support critical and creative thinking, cooperative and individual learning with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary curriculum.
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Good Afternoon NAMS Families,
I hope that this message finds you and your loved ones well! Happy Spring!
This week’s message is ready for your review here. In this week’s newsletter, you will find the following information:
- Grade 8 Play Opens Tonight!
- NAMS Book Fair - Volunteers Still Needed!
- NAMS Geography Night
- The Last Witch - Currently in Production
- KiwiCo or Passports Subscription Boxes Wanted!
- NAMS Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2025
- Cradles to Crayons Clothing Drive
- MCAS 2025 - We value & appreciate your help!
- SAVE THE DATES - MCAS 2025 Spring Testing Dates
- Town Wide Clean Up Day
- Kindergarten Registration
- Youth Leadership Academy - Summer 2025
- Does your child have a working Chromebook?
- 12th Annual Matthew Harty Mito Classic WANTS YOU!
- 2025 Anne Bradstreet Poetry Contest
- Order Your NAMS 2024-2025 Yearbook
- Early Release Dates 2024-2025
- Calendar and Key District Dates
Be well,
Jorge Goncalves
Principal
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Let’s keep learning and supporting each other — together, we can navigate the challenges of parenting!
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Hello NAMS Families,
I hope that this message finds you well! Prior to April vacation, our students are scheduled to complete 2 sessions per grade of the MCAS ELA test. You may find all of the testing dates here. If you would like this message translated, please find this message here. You will be able to translate this message into over 180 languages.
NAMS has seen significant improvements in our MCAS scores thanks to the dedicated educators whom I work with, our amazing students, and our partnership with you - our families!
You can continue your support in the following ways:
- Be sure to encourage your child to have a good night’s sleep prior to their scheduled MCAS exam.
- Students must charge their chromebooks overnight so that they are fully charged for MCAS testing.
- If your child’s Chromebook is damaged or not working, please complete an IT Ticket here or families can send an email to support@naps.freshdesk.com.
- We encourage all students and families to make a concerted effort to be at school on time prior to their scheduled MCAS exam, by 7:35 a.m. Tardy students may not have the opportunity to test with their homeroom group if they arrive after the start of testing for that day.
- Please be sure that your child has a healthy breakfast.
- Students must bring a book or magazine to read after they have completed their test. No electronic devices will be allowed.
- Cell phones and other electronic devices, including smart watches, are not permitted during the testing sessions. Cell phones and smart watches should be locked in lockers.
- If a student is absent, he/she/they should expect to be scheduled for a make-up exam when they return to school.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation and support.
Be well,
Jorge Goncalves
Principal
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NAMS Book Fair - Volunteers Still Needed!
NAMS is bringing back the Scholastic Book Fair!
The Book Fair will take place in the NAMS Library from March 24-28, 2025 and on the evening of Geography Night, Tuesday, March 25th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Please consider volunteering for the event here.
If you have any questions, please email JillGaripay@aol.com
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Good Afternoon NAMS Families,
I hope that this message finds you and your loved ones well! Earlier this week, I thought that there wouldn’t be much to share this week. Wow, was I wrong!
This week’s message is ready for your review here. In this week’s newsletter, you will find the following information:
- NAMS Champion Finishes in Top 10 at Regional Spelling Bee
- NAMS Teacher & NAHS Students Present at State House
- NAMS Library Newsletter - March 2025
- Scholastic Book Fair Volunteers Wanted!
- Does your child have a working Chromebook?
- Cradles to Crayons Clothing Drive
- Kindergarten Registration
- NAPRN Needs Your Help!
- NAMS Geography Night
- 12th Annual Matthew Harty Mito Classic WANTS YOU!
- SAVE THE DATES - MCAS 2025 Spring Testing Dates
- Grade 8 Play - Save the Dates!
- 2025 Anne Bradstreet Poetry Contest
- Order Your NAMS 2024-2025 Yearbook
- Early Release Dates 2024-2025
- Calendar and Key District Dates
Be well,
Jorge Goncalves
Principal