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 Allergy and Asthma Support Group will meet on Thursday, January 27 from 7:00 to 8:30pm at the North Andover Middle School Auditorium. Dr. Kenneth Chan, local pediatrician and parent of a child with a peanut allergy, will conduct a "Peanut Allergy Workshop: for parents/caregivers/friends." Please feel free to bring interested children over the age of seven. Questions? Contact your school nurse, Mary Hadjian, at +1 978 794 3849, or visit www.asthmaandallergies.org.

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 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.

Yes, there will be a Newslink on January 31st. Newslink will printed on Monday, January 31st, please send information to kathyeastwood@comcast.net by Friday, at noon per usual. If you are having a problem emailing me, please call +1 978 794 3025 or send the information home via backpack mail to Elizabeth Eastwood/Mrs. Jenkins class.

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.

The North Andover School Enrichment Council is pleased to announce that you can now view our "Seasons of North Andover" prints and posters on our website at www.northandover.k12.ma.us/NASEC. 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 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 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!

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