Kittredge Kangaroo

Kittredge Elementary School


Newslink June 1, 2004

Volunteer Breakfast

All parent volunteers are invited to a light breakfast on Thursday, June 3rd, from 8:00AM to 9:00AM.

Library Books

Please return all library books to the Kittredge library no later than June 9th, 2004. Thank you!

New Lunch Option Now Available

$2.50 each:

DateMenu
Wednesday, June 2ndMarinated Steak Tips/Rice Pilaf/Corn on the Cob/Fruit Salad
Thursday, June 3rdNatural Casing Beef Hotdog/Curly Fries/Strawberries
Friday, June 4th5" Round Lunch Pizza/Tossed Salad/Pineapple Wedges

This additional menu choice will consist of higher-quality items, such as leaner meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, steamed rices, and whole grain products. The cost of the new enhanced meal is $2.50. This enhanced menu is optional and is an addition to the regular menu. Please contact Erika F. Murphy, Director of Food Services, at +1 978 794 1895 with questions.

Alternate Lunch Menu - $1.50
Wednesday, June 2ndGrilled Cheese Sandwich/Vegetable/Fruit Cup
Thursday, June 3rdTossed Salad w/Yogurt/Pita Bread/Fruit Cup
Friday, June 4thSal's Pizza/Tossed Salad/Fruit Cup

Only the Enhanced and Alternate Meal will be offered during the month of June.

Field Day
Friday, June 11th
Rain date: Friday, June 18th

Field Day is scheduled for Friday, June 11th, with a rain date of June 18th. Grades 1 to 3 will participate on the morning from 9-11AM and grades 4 and 5 will participate from 12:30-2:30PM. This is a fun and exciting day for everyone. The students will be on the playground for a long period of time and we need to plan ahead with some suggestions to keep everyone safe and happy. Please remind children that good sportsmanship is MOST IMPORTANT!

Children will need:

Water bottles with their names on themSunscreen
Sun hats or baseball hatsLight colored clothing
Extra t-shirtShorts or comfortable pants
Comfortable and appropriate sneakersSunglasses (optional)

Slip on sneakers (with no backs) are not safe to run in.

NASA Fall Soccer Registration
Tuesday, June 1st, 7-8:30PM

Registration for the North Andover Soccer Association 2004 fall season will begin on May 1st using our on-line registration system found on our website www.nasoccer.com. Returning or new members may register for the fall season via this link or may register at the walk-in registration on Wednesday May 26 or Tuesday June 1, at the North Andover Middle School from 7:00PM-8:30PM. After June 4th, NASA will only be accepting late registrations (with late fee for returning families) until team rosters are filled. Current NASA information may be found on the NASA website or contact registrar@nasoccer.com for questions.

Flag Day Foot Race (aka Fun Run)
Monday, June 14th

Monday, June 14th is this year's race. Information is coming home via backpack at the end of this week. All checks can be made out to Kittredge PTO. Remember to have your child dress appropriately for outdoor activity and apply sunscreen. Any questions can be directed to either Sheila Konovalchik, +1 978 683 1967, or Beth Carlson, +1 978 557 5633.

Reception for Mrs. BetteAnn Coyle at Atkinson School

The Atkinson Elementary School Staff and PTO would like to invite all parents and friends of the Atkinson Community to an evening reception in honor of our principal, BetteAnn Coyle, who is retiring at the end of this school year. Please join us on Wednesday, June 9th, 2004 from 7:00PM-9:00PM at the Atkinson School to bid Mrs. Coyle a fond farewell.

Thank you for your support!!

The North Andover Cystic Fibrosis Walkathon raised $130,000 for CF research! Team Zach and Joey raised over $5,000 of that. We had a terrific day, and enjoyed seeing so many of our friends there. Your donations, support and good wishes mean so much to us. Thank you.

North Andover Booster Club Football and Cheerleading Registration

Registration for North Andover Booster Club Football and Cheerleading programs will be held, Wednesday, June 2nd from 6:30PM-8:30PM at the Middle School cafeteria. Any boy or girl entering grades 5th-8th by fall of 2004 is invited to participate. Birth Certificate and proof of North Andover residency are required at the time of registration (i.e.: driver's licensed, utility bill). For more information check out our website at http://www.eteamz.com/NABC.

Cookbooks For Sale!
Don't forget to purchase your Kittredge keepsake for only $6.00!

Reviews are coming in and people are talking about Angela Jenning's Quick and Easy Banana Bread, Sheila Konovalchik's Praline Biscuits, Denise Grasso's Gratinee of Cauliflower, Kathy Sheehy's Easy Baby Back Ribs (ribs, not rings, sorry for the typo), Mrs. Mason's Chicken and Potatoes, Kathy Mange's Grilled Maple-Glazed Pork Chops, Lynda Roberts's Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce and both Chocolate Trifles submitted by Linda Weeks and Elana Falaras. To purchase your cookbook please call Deirdre O'Leary at +1 978 681 6242, Lynda Roberts at +1 978 683 9874 or Marian McPartlin at +1 978 794 3554.

The Joseph N Hermann Golf Tournament
Andover Country Club, September 20th, 2004, 7:30AM

Enjoy this opportunity to paly 18 holes of golf at this private club and help support the Youth Center at the same time. Outing includes 7:30AM shotgun start, golf cart, continental breakfast and lunch. REGISTER NOW! Call Deb Lurvey +1 978 689 4203 or Cheryl DiMartino +1 978 682 7174.

Our School Website

Visit our Kittredge website at http://www.northandover.k12.ma.us/Kittredge/. Plus if you misplace your Newslink, don't worry -- the current and previous week will be available for your reading pleasure.

Newslink Address

Please send via email to kathy.eastwood@comcast.net (please put Newslink in the subject line) or call Kathy Eastwood at +1 978 794 3025 by Friday at noon.

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