Welcome to the Kittredge School. My name is Nancy Jukins and I am the principal of the Kittredge School, the oldest and smallest elementary school in North Andover. Built in 1950, it is a kindergarten through fifth grade facility with approximately 250 students. What we lack in size and space however, we make up for in spirit and community. The school has a dedicated and experienced staff, an active PTO and School Council and caring and committed families. The Kittredge School rules are:

• Be Kind
• Work hard
• Stay Safe

We believe that these three rules encompass all we do here at Kittredge, and will ensure that our school is a safe place where all children can learn. We have created an enriching environment where children can grow intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. It is a cooperative and happy environment where families and teachers work together as partners in the education of their children.

Our teachers have been involved in professional development centered on improvement in reading and writing achievement. We have full implementation of a balanced literacy program. This year, the school district has adopted a new mathematics curriculum for grades K to five. Teachers will be receiving professional development throughout the year to successfully implement the new curriculum. We also have begun a district-wide K-5 science curriculum initiative this year. Three teachers at Kittredge will be piloting science programs that we will then consider for adoption in the year 2006-07 school year.

There are many exciting things happening at the Kittredge School. Many of these events are highlighted on our web site calendar.

Thank you for visiting our website today.

Sincerely,

Nancy M. Jukins, M.Ed.