NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hello Grade 8 Families,

As we wrap up the school year, I want to take a moment to celebrate this incredible group of students. The Class of 2025 has shown such heart, resilience, and growth throughout their time at NAMS, and we couldn’t be prouder of the young people they’ve become. Their kindness, leadership, and commitment to one another have made a lasting impact on our school community.

I also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the parent & guardian volunteers who helped make our end-of-year events so special. From the field day and tile project to the promotion ceremony and celebrations, your time, energy, and support made it all possible—and unforgettable.

A special thanks to the Grade 8 End-of-Year Committee Chairs…

• Maureen Crawford-Hentz
• Erika Whyte
• Chrissy Harakal
• Diane Givner
• Liz Fox
• Luke Noble
• Molly Hubner

We had more than 80 volunteers and donors to further support our students, thank you!

Additionally, you will find all of the Grade 8 Award Recipients from the Promotion Ceremonies separated by Team (8A, 8B, & 8C) if you view the entire message.

Please join me in congratulating all of our students for their achievements and wishing them continued success as they head to high school.

On behalf of all of us at NAMS, thank you again for your partnership and support. We will miss this class greatly and look forward to hearing about the great things they will accomplish in the years ahead

Wishing you and your family a restful and joyful summer!

Warmly,

Jorge Goncalves

Principal

Hello Grade 5 Families,

I hope that this message finds you well! We were excited to see so many of our incoming Grade 5 Families at last night’s Move Up Night, thank you for coming.

If you weren’t able to attend, you may find the resources we shared below:

• NAMS Move Up Night Presentation 2025 (Google Presentation)
• NAMS Move Up Night Presentation 2025 (PDF Doc)
• Recommended Books for Middle School Parents & Guardians 2025 (PDF Doc)
• Sun-RAISE BINGO Card Explanation & Cards (PDF Doc)

Our weekly messages to families are sent on Friday afternoons. This Friday, you will be receiving our message. This message will provide you a glimpse of what you can expect in the way of weekly communications from the school and also provide you with information about summer reading and other resources to help our kids continue to exercise their brain this summer.

Be well,

Jorge Goncalves (Pronounced Gone+Solves)

Principal

Good evening Grade 7 Families,

I hope that this message finds you well. I wanted to re-share the message I sent Monday evening about math recommendations below and also here.

Please be sure to review the entire message if you have not done so already.

Thank you,

Jorge Goncalves

Principal

Hello NAMS Families,

I hope that this message finds you well. I wanted to make you aware of another disturbing Tik Tok Challenge intended to disrupt the school learning environment, result in vandalism, and endanger the lives. There is a relatively new challenge called the #ChromebookChallenge. You can learn more about it here. It involves inserting objects into computers in an attempt to set them on fire. This is known as the #Chromebookchallenge or the #Chromebookdurabilitytest across TikTok and Instagram.

Please speak with your child about this and let them know that it is your and our expectation that no one will do such an act with their school issued device or any device and also share the consequences below.

In the event that one of our students participates in such a challenge, the following consequences will be imposed:

Tried the prank (no damages)

• 1 week loss of Chromebook
• Contact Home

Tried the prank and damages

• 1 week loss of Chromebook
• Contact Home
• Pay $250

Tried the prank, damages, and smoke/fire

• Contact NA Fire Department
• 1 week loss of Chromebook
• Contact Home
• Pay $250
• Suspension Hearing

You may find the district information regarding caring for Chromebooks here. Additionally, the IT department has communicated the following information on their website:

Grades 6-12

• Each student is provided with a personal Chromebook and charger for educational use.
• Basic repairs will be provided by IT Support Staff. If it appears that the device has been damaged due to abuse then the building principal will be involved to investigate and determine consequences.
• If a Chromebook is lost, the student or their parent/guardian will be responsible for a replacement cost of $250. The fee with be assessed in PowerSchool and parent/guardian can pay at the end of the year. If the Chromebook is found and returned prior to the end of the current school year the fee will be removed.
• If a Chromebook is stolen, the parent/guardian must file a police report within 5 school days of the reported incident and submit a copy to the school office, otherwise it will be considered lost and the student or their parent/guardian will be responsible for a replacement cost of $250.
• If a charger is not working, bring it in, and a replacement will be provided. Lost or missing chargers will be available for a cost of $25. Families can also purchase their own USB-C chargers on their own if they wish.

Thank you for your support and cooperation!

Respectfully,

Jorge Goncalves

Principal

Ambassador Showcase to Benefit Best Buddies Program

You are invited to the Ambassador Showcase to benefit the Best Buddies MA/RI Ambassador program and participants! This event is being held at North Andover Middle School. Money raised at this event will support members of our Best Buddies community looking to develop their leadership, public speaking and advocacy skills. The event will include a networking hour from 6-7 p.m., then the official show and awards ceremony will take place from 7-9 p.m. 

One of our wonderful participants, James Day Keith, who starred in the film "Champions," alongside Woody Harrelson, will be joining the Ambassador speaker panel. We will also be presenting the Half Hour Hero of the Year Award to "Love on the Spectrum" star, James B. Jones. 

Tickets for this event are $20 for adults and $15 for kids, and all proceeds go directly back to funding our Ambassadors program and will help to sponsor some of our participants who are raising funds to attend the Best Buddies Leadership Conference this coming summer. This will be a wholesome evening of entertainment in celebration of inclusion and it is a fun and easy way for folks to give back to our community!

Purchase your tickets now at this link to RSVP for a wonderful night of fun in support of a great cause! 

Please reach out if you have any questions! 

Thank you so much for your support,

Paris Flynn

Program Manager

Ambassador Liaison