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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. As we conclude week 2 of the school year, I hope that your families are reestablishing those important school routines. Our new 6th graders are transitioning well to middle school, our 7th graders are getting comfortable in their new grade and on their new teams, and our 8th grade students and school leaders have adjusted well so far to their final year of middle school.
We are looking forward to a great year and look forward to our partnership with you, our families.
You may find this week’s message to families here, which you can translate into over 180 languages.
In this week’s message you will find the following information:
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School Picture Day 2024
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NAMS Open House Dates
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NAMS PTAC Meeting (Virtual) - Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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Are you interested in being on the NAMS School Council this year?
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North Andover Parent Resource Network (NAPRN)
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Drop-Off, Pick-Up, Buses, Riding, & Walking to School
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Welcome Back to School From the NAMS Health Office!
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Early Release Dates 2024-2025
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New Calendar and Key District Dates
Wishing you a wonderful weekend,
Jorge Goncalves
Principal
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Good Afternoon NAMS Grade 8 Families,
I hope that this message finds you and your family well. Additionally, I hope that your child enjoyed the first 2 days of school. As a grade 8 student, your child is one of our leaders in the school. We will be working with staff and students to make this a memorable experience for your child. I look forward to seeing everyone again on Tuesday.
You may find the message below here, which will allow you to translate it into 180 different languages.
Below you will find the following information:
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NAMS Parent/Guardian Sign-Off Sheet 2024-2025
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Are you interested in being on the NAMS School Council this year?
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Parent/Guardian Drop Off & Pick Up Requests
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Walk or Ride to School
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Buses - Resources & Reminders
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School Picture Day - Save the date!
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NAMS Open House Dates - Save the date!
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Calendar Early Dismissals (Add to your family calendar before you forget!)
Be well,
Jorge Goncalves
Principal
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Good Afternoon NAMS Grade 7 Families,
I hope that this message finds you and your family well. Additionally, I hope that your child enjoyed the first 2 days of school. It was wonderful to welcome our 7th graders to their 2nd year of middle school. I imagine that students, and staff too, will be tired after this week. I look forward to seeing everyone again Tuesday morning.
You may find the message below here, which will allow you to translate it into 180 different languages.
Below you will find the following information:
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NAMS Parent/Guardian Sign-Off Sheet 2024-2025
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Are you interested in being on the NAMS School Council this year?
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Parent/Guardian Drop Off & Pick Up Requests
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Walk or Ride to School
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Buses - Resources & Reminders
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School Picture Day - Save the date!
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NAMS Open House Dates - Save the date!
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Calendar Early Dismissals (Add to your family calendar before you forget!)
Be well,
Jorge Goncalves
Principal
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Good Afternoon NAMS Grade 6 Families,
I hope that this message finds you and your family well. Additionally, I hope that your child enjoyed the first 2 days of school. It was wonderful to greet all of our new 6th grade students to NAMS this week!
You may find the message below here, which will allow you to translate it into 180 different languages.
Below you will find the following information:
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Annual Grade 6 Team Building Field Trip
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NAMS Parent/Guardian Sign-Off Sheet 2024-2025
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Are you interested in being on the NAMS School Council this year?
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Parent/Guardian Drop Off & Pick Up Requests
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Walk or Ride to School
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Buses - Resources & Reminders
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School Picture Day - Save the date!
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NAMS Open House Dates - Save the date!
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Calendar Early Dismissals (Add to your family calendar before you forget!)
Be well,
Jorge Goncalves
Principal
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Hello NAMS Families,
I hope that this message finds you and your loved ones well. The first day of school for students is scheduled for TOMORROW, Wednesday, August 28, 2024. We are so excited to welcome our students back from summer vacation into an updated school.You may find important information here, which may be translated into 180 languages.
Be well,
Jorge Goncalves
Principal
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