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Hello NAMS families,

I hope that this message finds you and your loved ones well.  This is a reminder that MCAS testing for English Language Arts begins next week.  The entire testing schedule is as follows:

MCAS 2023 Testing Dates

The testing dates will be as follows:

ELA

• Grade 8 ELA (Session 1) - Thursday, March 30, 2023

• Grade 7 ELA (Session 1) - Monday, April 3, 2023

• Grade 6 ELA (Session 1) - Monday, April 10, 2023

• Grade 8 ELA (Session 2) - Tuesday, April 11, 2023

• Grade 7 ELA (Session 2) - Wednesday, April 12, 2023

• Grade 6 ELA (Session 2) - Thursday, April 13, 2023

MATH

• Grade 8 Math (Session 1) - Tuesday, May 2, 2023

• Grade 7 Math (Session 1) - Wednesday, May 3, 2023

• Grade 6 Math (Session 1) - Thursday, May 4, 2023

• Grade 8 Math (Session 2) - Tuesday, May 9, 2023

• Grade 7 Math (Session 2) - Thursday, May 11, 2023

• Grade 6 Math (Session 2) - Friday, May 12, 2023

STE (Science & Technology)

• Grade 8 STE (Session 2) - Monday, May 15, 2023

• Grade 8 STE (Session 2) - Wednesday, May 17, 2023

The following are some important reminders for our students and families:

• 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.

• We encourage all students and families to make a concerted effort to be at school on time prior to their scheduled MCAS exam, by 7:45 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 may bring a book or magazine to read after they have completed their test. No electronic devices will not 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 or will need to be given to the test administrator to hold during testing.

• 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.

In this week’s message, you will find the following information:

• Grade 7 Career Day Follow Up

• Cradles to Crayons Clothing Drive

• NAMS Grade 8 Play Announcement

• 3rd Annual Anne Bradstreet Poetry Contest Announced

• North Andover Youth Baseball - Youth Umpire Program

• Students Not Attending North Andover Public Schools in the Fall 2023

• Annual Matthew Harty Mito Classic

• Sonia Kovalevsky Day 2023 - An Empowering Day for Middle School Girls Who Love Math

Wishing you a wonderful weekend,

Jorge Goncalves

Principal

Cradles to Crayons Clothing Drive

Hi! My name is Lila Lobel, and I'm in 8th grade. I'm this year's Project 351 Ambassador. Project 351 provides leadership opportunities for 8th graders all across Massachusetts, and this spring, we're partnering with Cradles to Crayons for a clothing drive. Cradles to Crayons is a non-profit organization that provides clothing to kids facing clothing insecurity. Their goal is to provide kids with the necessities they need to feel safe, warm, valued, and ready to learn. Why is this needed? Well, 1 in 3 kids in Massachusetts are at risk of facing clothing insecurity. There are 6.985 million people in Mass, so that's a lot of kids! 

For my drive, please donate new or like-new clothes from sizes infant to adult medium. Socks, underwear, and pajamas have to be new! Donation bins will be located near the main office and near the fitness/wellness room. By donating, you are helping to end clothing insecurity for children in Massachusetts. Cradles to Crayons, Project 351 and I say thank you!

Hello NAMS Families,

I hope that this message finds you and your family well. We are all looking forward to the first day of Spring on Monday, March 20th and also hoping for no more snow! The last day of school is currently scheduled for Friday, June 16, 2023. 

In this week’s message, you will find the following information:

• Trimester 2 Grades

• Trimester 3 Student Schedules

• NAMS Trimester 3 Schedule

• NAMS Presentations - Monday, March 20, 2023

• MCAS 2023 Testing Dates

• Annual Matthew Harty Mito Classic

• Sonia Kovalevsky Day 2023 - An Empowering Day for Middle School Girls Who Love Math

• Reminders from Previous Messages

  • Would you like to recognize NAMS students in Morning Announcements?

  • Does your child need a Youth Center Bus Pass?

  • Youth Center Grade Level Dances are back!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend,

Jorge Goncalves

Principal

Kindergarten Information Night

For Parents/Guardians

Wednesday, April 12th

6:30-7:30 pm

North Andover Middle School

On behalf of the North Andover School District, we welcome you and your family to North Andover!

Come learn what to expect for your kindergartener.