Kittredge Elementary School

We are looking for a few North Andover parents who are interested in tutoring some of our elementary students in math. The math tutors would work closely with the classroom teacher to provide small group or one-on-one instruction to children. The tutoring sessions (about 30 minutes) would begin immediately and continue through May 2005.

Candidates for the tutoring position should possess an undergraduate degree. A teaching certificate is preferred. Tutors will be compensated the contractual rate of $16.90 per hour without certification; $27.00 per hour with teacher certification. The tutoring program is supported by grant funding.

If you are interested, please call Meagan (+1 978 794 1503 extension 270) at the Superintendent's Office and ask to have an application mailed to you. Please submit your credentials as soon as possible, and in your cover letter indicate which days and hours are convenient for you to work. Return your application directly to the Kittredge School.

The Kitttredge Community would like to collect money for victims of the recent Tsunami disaster. The project will be called Change for Children and the proceeds will be sent to UNICEF. Money will be collected in containers in individual classrooms in grades 3-5, and there will be a container in the lobby for children in grades 1 and 2 and any visitors to the school. The collection will run from Wednesday, January 19th through Wednesday, February 16th. Students in grades 4 and 5 will count and wrap the money of Thursday and Friday, February 17th and 18th.

The NASEC and the PTO will bring Historical Perspectives for Children for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at the Kittredge School. The performance will involve a character actress portraying Clara Barton, a heroine of the Civil War and the founder of the American Red Cross. The character will begin as an adult introducing herself and then, through costume changes, will become a child and reenact her life from childhood through adulthood.

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.

The classes will resume this semester for Thursday afternoons - not Thursday mornings. If you have questions, please call Kristen Hollenbeck, +1 978 681 1894.

The Joseph N Hermann Youth Center in North Andover is once again planning its fundraising Auction and we need your help!! The gala is scheduled for March 5th, 2005 at The Indian Ridge Country Club. The proceeds from the auction provide the necessary resources that support the Youth Center and enable us to continue to meet the needs of the children in our community. We are seeking ALL types of donations from both business and individual citizens who want to help us achieve our goal. Supporting this fundraising effort reaffirms the commitment our community has made to the Youth Center. In order to make a donation please call The Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center Auction Committee at the Youth Center, +1 978 682 9000 or +1 978 689 4203.

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!

Ticket sales for BOTH dances will take place 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.

Newslink will not be printed on Monday, January 31st, but on Wednesday February, 2nd. Please plan accordingly. For information needed in that Newslink, please send it to kathy.eastwood@comcast.net by Tuesday, Feburary 1st, noon. If you are having a problem emailing me, please call or send the information home via backpack mail to Elizabeth Eastwood/Mrs. Jenkins class. Thank you.

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.

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 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.

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