Kittredge Elementary School

Monday, January 17, 2005: Martin Luther King Day

Thank You

A huge thank you to the ladies who helped me with the Adopt-a-Family program. The stage was overflowing with gifts and this program would not have been the success it was if it hadn't been for you helping me. You are greatly appreciated.

Thanks to all of the 5th graders who participated in the Memory Book Cover Design Contest. On December 23rd the 4th graders cast their vote for the winners of the Memory Book Cover. The vote is in and the winners are Bill Barker (front cover) and John Iannone (back cover). Congratulations to you both on a job well done.

Anyone interested in placing a recognition advertisement in this year's Memory Book may do so up until February 18, 2005. There are extra forms in the front lobby. Please note that there is no limit to the number of ads you may place.

New order forms for the 2004-2005 Memory Book will be distributed soon. Note that the price is now $19.00. And the final cut-off date for the orders will be February 18th. If you have any questions or pictures you would like to donate, please contact Karen Keough at +1 978 686 8341 or by e-mail mackeough@netzero.com.

We are looking for volunteers to help manage the bookroom. If you are interested, please contact Pam McCarthy in the office. There will be a training session after the New Year.

Registration for the 2005 North Andover Booster Club Little League will be held on January 5th and 11th from 6:00-8:00 PM in the Atkinson School Cafeteria. Returning players can register by mail or online. For more information, check the league's website at http://eteamz.active.com/NorthAndover.

January's NAPAC meeting will be an "Evening of Relaxation." Caring for your child with special needs can be exhausting ... come join us for evening of pampering and relaxation! Thursday, January 6th, 2005, 7-9pm at the home of Lisa Staff. RSVP as soon as possible to Kathy Keith at skisugarbush@comcast.net. Please join us!

The Memory Book Committee is looking for pictures. We are looking for any pictures taken from Primo Pasta Night, Heritage/Immigration Day and the Thanksgiving Show put on by the 1st graders. As well as any pictures that may be taken at the holiday parties. So don't forget when developing your pictures make sure to get duplicates and donate the extras to the Memory Book. You can send them to Karen Keough via 1B or 4B. Thank you!

Mark your calendars! These exciting, town-wide events are designed for North Andover girls (see grades below) and their father, stepfather, grandfather, uncle or other special adult male to enjoy an evening of music, dancing, photos, refreshments and friends old and new.

Ticket sales for BOTH dances will take place on Saturday, January 8th and Saturday, January 22nd from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the North Andover High School Cafeteria. Ticket prices are $20 per couple for each evening (an extra daughter ticket can be purchased for $5 for either dance). The girls must attend the dance held for their grade level. Please note that a maximum of 2 couple tickets for either dance may be purchased.

Forgetta's Flowers will be available to pre-order corsages for your convenience. Photos will be able to be taken and purchased the night of each dance from Elizabeth Sullivan Photography. Questions? Please contact Kathleen Bates, +1 978 682 6108, or Audrie Malin, +1 978 689 2607.

The North Andover Schools Enrichment Council is offering for purchase "Seasons of North Andover" prints and posters. Those of you who have visited the foyer of the Middle School will recognize these as being the very same pictures of local landmarks depicted in the floor to ceiling murals that flank the auditorium. This artwork was created by local artists who taught in the North Andover school system. There are three posters: Fall, Spring/Summer, and Winter. Winter and Spring/Summer are also available as signed and numbered prints. The cost of the posters is $10 each, or a set of three for $25. Prints are $20 each. All proceeds support the Enrichment Council's efforts to bring high quality cultural arts performances and curriculum enhancing programs to our schools. If you are interested in purchasing this artwork, please contact Sandy Gleed at +1 978 688 5026.

The Kittredge School - School Council is looking for a member of our community would be interested in giving us some feedback about our school issues at our monthly school council meeting. If you are interested in this position or know of any good candidates, please call Kristen Huberdeau at +1 978 686 8196.

The school lunch program gladly accepts prepayment for school lunches on a weekly or monthly basis. Should you wish to exercise this option, please send your payment in on a Monday with your child. Once we have received your payment, we will issue your child prepaid tickets to be used at lunch instead of money. It would be helpful if you included with your check, your child's name, their grade and which meals you are prepaying for (regular, alternate or enhanced). Please be reminded that the regular and alternate meal is $1.75 and the enhanced is $2.75.

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.

You can now recycle ALL plastics curbside in North Andover! On the bottom of every plastic container is a raised triangle with a number inside of it. The town used to collect only plastic with a number 1 or 2. Now, ANY NUMBER is picked up. You cannot recycle styrofoam, and plastic bags have to be returned to the grocery store.

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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