NAMS Message to Families - 6/16/22

NEW INFORMATION

 

Youth Center is closed on Friday, June 17, 2022

Buses will not be transporting students to the Youth Center tomorrow because the Youth Center will be closed after school on Friday, June 17, 2022.

 

Early Release Schedule - Thursday, June 17, 2022

You may find tomorrow’s schedule here and copied below. All students will be dismissed at 11:05 a.m. tomorrow.

Grade 7	Grade 8	Grade 6
7:45-7:55 Homeroom	7:45-7:55 Homeroom	7:45-7:55 Homeroom
7:55-8:44 RA2	7:55-8:44  Team Time	7:55-9:35 Team Time
8:46-11:05 Team Time	8:46-9:35   RA2
	9:37-11:05 Team Time	9:37-10:26  RA2
		10:28 -11:05 Team Time
11:05 a.m. Dismissal	11:05 a.m. Dismissal	11:05 a.m. Dismissal

 

The Literary League’s Spring Issue Released!

The Literary League has released our last issue of the year! We hope you enjoy all of the amazing work created by NAMS students.  Check it out on their new website here!

 

Have you seen next year’s school calendar yet?

• If not, you may find it here - NA District Calendar 2022-2023

• Students return Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

• For now, enjoy your summer! We will be sharing information related to the upcoming school year in August.

 

Math - Summer Options 2022

 

8th-9th Grade Math Transition: Summer Options

The NAHS Math Department is offering two different opportunities this summer for incoming 9th grade students who are scheduled for Honors Algebra 1/Geometry.  The purpose of these opportunities is to reinforce foundational skills and concepts that will help students be set up for success. 

For students in 8th Grade Math and recommended for Honors Algebra 1/Geometry for 9th grade OR who have completed an override form to enroll in Honors Algebra I/Geometry, it is strongly recommended  that you take advantage of one or both of the summer opportunities.  

For students in 8th Grade Algebra and recommended for Honors Algebra 1/Geometry, you are welcome to take advantage of one or both of the summer opportunities.

You may find all of the information here.

Questions?  Please contact:

Megan Pinksten, NAHS Director of Guidance

pinkstenm@northandoverpublicschools.com

Debra Daley, NAHS Math Department Coordinator

daleyd@northandoverpublicschools.com 

 

Grade 6, 7, & 8 Math Transition: Summer Options

The NAMS Math Department is offering learning opportunities this summer for incoming students. The purpose of these opportunities is to reinforce foundational skills and concepts that will help students be set up for success. 

2022-2023 Grade Level	Recommended Khan Academy Course
6th Grade Math	Get Ready for 6th Grade
7th Grade Math	Get Ready for 7th Grade
8th Grade Math	Get Ready for 8th Grade
8th Grade Algebra	Get Ready for Algebra 1

How will this work? 

• Watch this video to learn how to access content (Upcoming 6th grade students)

• Watch this video to learn how to access content (Upcoming 7th and 8th grade students)

• Logging into  KhanAcademy through Clever allows your progress to be tracked

• Work will be a combination of video links and practice problems 

• Optional, but strongly suggested to help prepare for the 2022-2023 school year

Questions?  Please contact:

William Smith, NAHS Math Department Coordinator smithw@northandoverpublicschools.com 

Benjamin Cabrera, Math Director

cabrerab@northandoverpublicschools.com 

 

REMINDERS

 

Check out the Summer Opportunities Website! 

On this page, you will find the following information:

• SUPERINTENDENT'S SUMMER CHALLENGE

• 2022 SUMMER READING LISTS

• NAPS SUMMER STEAM ACTIVITIES

• SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING

• COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

• STEVEN'S MEMORIAL LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

• YOUTH CENTER

 

Student Chromebooks & Chargers - Returning & Non-Returning Students

Students not attending North Andover Public Schools in the fall of 2022 should return their chromebooks and chargers on the following dates to their homeroom teachers.

• Grade 8 Students should return them to their homeroom teachers on June 15th.

• Grades 6 & 7 Students should return them to their homeroom teachers on June 15th or 16th.

Students attending North Andover Public Schools in the fall of 2022 should hold onto their chromebooks and chargers over the summer.

 

Yearbooks have arrived! 

If you did not previously purchase a yearbook and would like to, please bring a check made payable to NAMS to the main office for $37 or cash. Please write your child’s name in the memo line of the check. You can begin purchasing yearbooks in the main office on Monday, June 14, 2021.

 

Students Not Attending North Andover in the Fall 2022

If a student will not be attending North Andover Public Schools for the upcoming school year, parents/guardians will need to notify Mrs. Barron as soon as possible by either email or coming into the main office of NAMS.  At the end of the school year your student’s records will be forwarded to their new school.  Please contact Mrs. Barron with any questions at barronm@northandoverpublicschools.com