Kittredge Elementary School

Recently we have had several requests from families taking vacations while school is in session for homework or make-up work. Although there is no policy regarding taking students out of school for a vacation, we do encourage families to plan vacations to coincide with school vacations. It is very difficult for teachers to prepare work ahead of time, especially at the elementary level. We suggest having your child read a book and keep a journal of the trip while away, and make up any written work when he or she returns. Thank you for your support and understanding regarding this matter.

Time and place to be announced.

An informational meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 10th, from 7-8:30 pm at the North Andover Middle School Auditorium for parents of students who are age eligible for next year's kindergarten program. Kindergarten option available in the district will be fully explained. Parents who know which option they want will have the opportunity to register their child(ren) that evening. There will be other opportunities to register as well.

Kittredge families are invited to our annual skate night at Skateland, 19 Railroad Ave., Bradford, MA. You may bring your own skates, rollerblades or rent them for the evening. This is a family fun night for Kittredge School only. Tickets can be purchased in advance $3.00 per person/$7.00 per family or $5.00 per person/$10.00 per family at the door. All checks should be made payable to Kittredge School PTO. Any questions please call Lynda Roberts at +1 978 683 9874 or Marian McPartlin +1 978 794 3554. Don't miss out on all the fun!!!!

Spring is just around the corner, will you be ready? Please, join us at the Asthma and Allergy Support Group Meeting - Tuesday, March 15, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at the Atkinson School Cafeteria (note different meeting place.) Local allergist, Dr. Bruce Birkby, MD will give an "Update on Seasonal Allergies." Questions? Please contact Gail Munro, RN at (978) 557-7908, or your school nurse, or email aafane@aol.com.

2nd Annual NAHS Scarlet Knights Baseball Clinic

North Andover Youth Baseball players are invited to the 2nd Annual NAHS Scarlet Knights Baseball Clinic on Sunday, March 13, 2005 at the North Andover High School Field House. Ages 5-8 from 1:00-2:30PM, and ages 9-12 from 3:00-4:30PM. Admission is $10.00 per child, $20.00 max per family (pay at the door). Pre-register by emailing rlegrow@comcast.net or by calling +1 978 685 0099. State child's name, age, birthdate and telephone number. Pre-registration is preferred but players may also register at the door. Proceeds benefit the North Andover High School Baseball Scarlet Knights and the North Andover Athletic Association.

The North Andover Booster Club Little League will run evaluations on the following dates -Saturday, March 19th for Ages 9-10 and on Sunday, March 20 for the 11-14s age group. Evaluations will be held alphabetically, with the breakdown as follows: 9-10 (Saturday); letters A-E (2:45-4); F-K (3:45-5); L-P (4:45-6); Q-Z (5:45-7). For 11-12s (Sunday) A-G (2:45-4); H-M (3:45-5); N-Z (4:45-6). For 13-14s; A-M (5:45-7); N-Z (6:45-8). Please note that the first time listed is when check-in begins. Evaluations will be held at DB's Baseball & Softball Instructional Center, Building #37 at the Lucent Complex. Please check the league's website http://eteamz.active.com/northandover for further details.

Mrs. Harvey's 1 A class thanks Albrite Carpets of Lawrence for generously agreeing to clean the classroom rug. Thanks for helping to keep our classroom healthy!

On Monday, March 7th, fifth graders will explore "Ways to Keep Things Moving" with Tom Wahle of Techsploration. Students will learn about friction and use rockets, hovercraft, a hot air balloon, and a radio-controlled blimp to learn the basic principles of transportation.

Fourth grade students will discover "Art Across Regions of America" with Carin Dobin of ArtQuest on Thursday, March 10. Ms. Dobin will guide the students in comparing art from the 18th century to contemporary times from different geographical areas of the United States. Some of the famous artists included in the program are Paul Revere, Childe Hassam, Winslow Homer, Grant Wood, and Georgia O'Keefe.

Programs such as these reflect the quality and variety that NASEC brings to North Andover students. Your child will soon bring home a letter asking for your financial support of NASEC. This non-profit organization consists of parents volunteering their time to provide children with well-rounded educations. Donations come strictly from families in town; no support comes from the state or from town or school budgets. Please respond generously so that NASEC may book wonderful programs this spring for the next school year. NASEC also welcomes additional volunteers. For more information, contact Kristen Hollenbeck at +1 978 681 1894.

The Annual Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center Auction will be held on Saturday, March 12th, 2005 from 6pm to 11pm at Indian Ridge Country Club. Tickets for the Auction and Dinner are $35 per person in advance and are available by calling Pam at +1 978 686 4454 or Deb at +1 978 689 4203. Raffles tickets are available for $20 each or 3 for $50 (Grand Prize is $2500 cash - need not be in attendance to win!!). Live Auction will be conducted by Michael Bider. The Youth Center relies heavily on fundraising to provide the necessary resources to meet the needs of the kids in our community. With the 5th year anniversary of the Center upon us, your support is greatly needed!

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 Town of North Andover is inviting kids in grades K through 12 to participate in a poster and essay contest. The theme of the contest is Reuse, Recycle, and Protect the Environment. The poster contest is for grades K through 3 and the essay contest is for grades 4 through 12. The poster design should be one which encourages people to reuse and recycle rather than discard waste. The essay topic is as follows: If you could be on TV for three minutes and say something about reuse, recycling, and environmental protection to the leaders and citizens of the United States, what would you say? Posters and essays must be submitted by March 15 at the Steven's Memorial Library and prizes will be awarded at a North Andover Selectmen's meeting in April. Your child's teacher has more detailed information including rules and judging guidelines. If your child is interested in participating, please contact your child's teacher or visit NorthAndoverRecycles.com. You can also send questions to recycle@townofnorthandover.com. This contest is sponsored by the North Andover Rotary Club and Wheelabrator of North Andover as publicity for our town's participation in a regional Zero Waste Day on May 7th. This event will be an opportunity for residents to donate and recycle household items, appliances, clothing, books, electronics and other items to charitable and recycling organizations.

Visit our Kittredge website at http://www.northandover.k12.ma.us/Kittredge/.

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 Parish of North Andover Unitarian Universalist Church is excited to host its Second Annual Wine Tasting and Art Show to benefit the Preservation and Expansion of its 5th Meeting House located at 190 Academy Road, North Andover, Massachusetts. The event is once again co-sponsored by the Andovers Artists Guild and Shawsheen Village Liquors of Andover. It will be held on Saturday, March 19 from 4:00-6:30 PM in the Parish Hall of the Church at 190 Academy Road. Artist Guild Members who would like to participate are asked to contact Phila Slade at +1 978 683 9282. If you'd like to help by donating a hot or cold hors d'oeuvre, please contact Mary Ann Perry at +1 978 475 5924. Tickets are $12.00 per person if purchased in advance at North Parish Church or Shawsheen Village Liquors (Shawsheen Square in Andover) and include the wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres and music. Tickets at the door will be $15.00 per person. This is a great opportunity to view and purchase some lovely artwork by wonderfully talented local artists/artisans as well as sample some of the finest wines available.

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