Kittredge Elementary School

Dear Families,

I hope you all enjoyed the Columbus Day weekend!

It has been a pleasure to meet so many of you over the past few weeks. Please continue to write or call to say what is working, what needs attention, and what you value as a parent or community member of the Kittredge School.

I met with Karen Keough and Cyndy Donatio, the yearbook chairs, and would like to keep you informed of their plans for the 2004-05 yearbook. They are excited to announce that the yearbook is going to be in color this year. Please begin saving pictures of any school related event you attend throughout the year. They hope to have a variety of pictures to choose from when they put the yearbook together.

In accordance with Section 2 of Chapter 385 M.G.L. c. 71, § 38R, the North Andover School Department requires all volunteers to have a CORI (criminal offender record information) check completed before volunteering in our schools. If you anticipate volunteering in any capacity during the school year we request that you begin the process now as it takes up to 4 weeks for the CORI check to be completed. You may obtain the required form from Ms. Jacobs at the school office. Please remember that although this may be a minor inconvenience, it is in the best interest and ensures the safety of our children.

Sincerely, Nancy Jukins

I still need 5th grade parents to help out with the Adopt-a-Family program. Please call Beth Carlson at +1 978 557 5633 if you are interested in helping with this community program.

Don't miss out, supplies are limited. Last year Kittredge published a school cookbook. The book is a collection of over 200 favorite Kittredge family recipes. Allison Macmillan's Pork Loin w/Apples, Laura Biermann's Linguine w/Tomatoes, Basil & Cream & Angela Jennings' Almond Toffee Butter Crunch are just a few of the wonderful recipes you will find. The cost of the book is $5.00. To order, please contact Lynda Roberts at +1 978 683 9874.

If you know of anyone with a local business that you think might donate something for that night please let me know. We are looking for food, paper goods and of course money donations are accepted. Contact Heidi Chaff at +1 978 794 2595 or s-hchaff@comcast.net.

We have received our first check from Cartridges for Kids: $121 for the school. Thanks so much for supporting this program. Keep on sending in those phones and cartridges.

Save the date: Tuesday, October 19th at 7:00 PM in the NAMS auditorium for the North Andover Asthma and Allergy Educational Support Group's Fall Meeting entitled "Food Allergies and Your Child" presented by Dr. John Saryan, MD from Lahey' Clinic's Department of Allergy and Immunology. RSVP to your school nurse or our e-mail site, NAAAESG@aol.com.

All elementary school students, grades Pre-K thru 5 are invited to attend a Halloween Parade. The parade will line up in the NAMS cafeteria at 2:00 pm sharp (rain or shine). Costumes are required and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Parade followed by food, fun, games, photos, candy and costume prizes. Tickets are available at the North Andover Star Market for $5 per child before October 24, $6 per child at the door. Parents are free. This event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of North Andover, for more information call +1 978 688 0555.

A HUGE thank you to Lisa LaFave (mom of 2nd grader Troy )for bringing home 22 laser printer cartridges for our recycling program from Medical Healthcare Solutions in Andover and for her co-workers for remembering to save them for her. Another thank you to Champion Factory on Chickering Road for donating their collection box that was filled with ink jet printer cartridges. Remember to ask family and friends to save their old phones and printer cartridges for this school program.

North Andover is now accepting ALL and I mean ALL plastic for curbside pick up; numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or infinity!

The Friends of Memorial Park have scheduled a cleanup of the Park for Saturday, October 16, 2004 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Memorial Park is located across from the Library on Middlesex/Greene Streets. Please consider dropping by for an hour or two. Bring rakes, shovels, gloves and wheelbarrows. We will be cleaning, planting and mulching. For more info or if you would like to give a gift of a tree or shrub, please contact Phila Slade at +1 978 683 9282.

The Greater Lawrence Habitat for Humanity-Women Build will present a Designers' Tea featuring many of Greater Boston's leading designers, artists, and style makers. For those interested in attending the event, tickets are available for a $40.00 donation per person. The event includes: High Tea Luncheon accompanied by elegant piano tunes; Designer displays and demonstrations, wonderful raffles and an array of silent auction items including: fine art and jewelry and much more! Our designers and artists are busy creating their elaborate displays for event.. We are delighted that Julie Hiltabiddle of Samarra Faux Painting of Amesbury will be joining us again this year to teach and inspire us with her amazing faux painting techniques. Also attending are: Margot's Gallery; Angel & Art Gallerie from Harmke; Damark Wood craft, Inc.; Diane Maroun, Bill Martines; Cheryl Bigham; Simply Divine Lampshades; Carol's Custom Draperies and more! If you'd like to participate as a designer, please call the Habitat office at (978) 681-8858. In addition to the silent auction, our designers and artists will be offering exquisite items of all kinds (jewelry, gourmet foods, original artwork, design services) for sale. This is a popular event and all proceeds raised go to support the Women Build project of Habitat for Humanity. To order tickets by mail, send your check payable to Greater Lawrence Habitat for Humanity (Note: Women Build in the memo line of your check) and mail to Greater Lawrence Habitat for Humanity Office P.O. Box 233, Lawrence, MA 01842 (Habitat Phone: 978-681-8858).

Parents, The North Andover School District is making an effort to recycle more paper and containers. There is a blue recycling bin in the lunch room for plastic bottles and aluminum cans. Remind your child to recycle his disposable EMPTY drink container from lunch.

Now that the school year is upon us the Youth Center is again looking for volunteers for the front desk. This includes answering the phones, directing visitors, and general customer service. This is only a two hour commitment and your choice of once or twice a month. Volunteering at the Youth Center is fun and it's a great opportunity to see where your kids spend their time. If you are interested please contact Denise Dionne at +1 978 685 9082 or Jen Neill at +1 978 687 1990.

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.

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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