Kittredge Elementary School

Last day of school: Monday, June 27th, half day only, students released at 11:40 a.m.

Tuesday the 14th of June: 6:30PM Board, 7:00PM General.

The Kittredge School would not be as successful as it is without the many hours our volunteers give to the school community. To show our appreciation, the staff cordially invites all Kittredge School volunteers to a Volunteer Breakfast on Friday, June 17th, at 7:45AM in the cafeteria. Please drop me a note or call the office to let us know if you are able to come.

Our final Community Meeting will be held at the Middle School Auditorium on Friday, June 17th, from 9 to 11AM. The 5th grade will perform their Variety Show for the entire school, and each of the grades will do a musical presentation for the school community.

Parents are invited to attend, but because of parking, we ask you to car pool if possible. Because there is limited space at the Kittredge School, you may park in the Middle School parking lot behind the school. We will ask parents to sit behind the Kittredge School students in the auditorium.

Dear Parents,

The Dove Campaign is a project created to raise awareness of peace and to help children realize the importance of working together in a peaceful and cooperative way. You may have seen "Kids As Peacemakers" billboards in front of schools, churches and social organizations in the Greater Newburyport area. The Kittredge School has decided to become part of the Dove Campaign. Each classroom has selected one student to be part of a committee to design the 4'x8' Kittredge "Kids As Peacemakers" billboard. The children will create a design and paint the billboard which will be displayed on the fence around the school all summer. I am still looking for two or three volunteers to assist the students in this endeavor. It will involve two Wednesday afternoons, June 15th and June 22nd, and one meeting with me to organize the materials. If you are interested and able, please either call the school or drop me a note.

Again, thank you for your continued support of our school community.

Sincerely, Nancy Jukins

Fifth grade parents: THIS THURSDAY is the Variety Show Performance for fifth grade families and special friends. Encourage your kids to practice their acts and songs at home and with friends, and we look forward to seeing you all Thursday evening for this special class night.

Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday after school (June 15th) until 4:30PM - with costumes, music and any props.

Variety Show: Thursday evening (June 16th) in cafeteria - kids arrive no later than 6:15pm and meet in library.

Don't forget the encore performance for the whole Kittredge School on Friday morning (June 17th) in the middle school auditorium. Kids will need costumes and props for this repeat performance. Questions? Call Maureen Sakakeeny, +1 978 688 0437 or send email to sakfamily@comcast.net.

The School Committee Meeting for June 7th has been rescheduled for June 14th.

If you have any old cell phones or printer cartridges send them in before the end of the school year. I am preparing the last shipment for this school year. Any questions, call Beth Carlson at +1 978 557 5633.

A huge thank you to Lisa LaFave and Medical Healthcare Solutions of Andover for the MANY laser printer cartridges they have contributed to our "Cartridges for Kids" program.

Just a reminder that Tuesday is the Fun Run. Grades 1, 2, and 3 run from 9-9:45 am, grades 4 and 5 from 9:50-10:35 am. Dress in Red, White, and Blue to celebrate Flag Day. If it is to be hot, hats and sunscreen might be a good idea. It would be greatly appreciated if donations are in on or before Tuesday's event. Thank You.

Thomson School PTO would like to extend a warm welcome to families joining us from Kittredge. Please join us Wednesday evening, starting at 6:00PM, for a brief tour of the Thomson and then feel free to stay for the PTO meeting at 7:00PM. We look forward to meeting you!

The PTO is seeking coordinators to organize FFN. It is important to have organizers volunteer now as preparations occur the first few weeks of September. Much is already organized and just needs to be passed on. To volunteer or inquire, please contact Tina Shumway, +1 978 687 8580, or Lisa Martelli, +1 978 685 3312.

Parents, please an keep an eye for the new Global Child flyer coming home in backpacks. Global child offers Spanish classes for children Kindergarten through Grade 5. Registration is ongoing from now through September. Classes will start in the fall. If you have any questions, please call Stacia Tagliaferro, regional coordinator for North Andover at +1 978 657 3846.

The Joseph N Hermann Youth Center is looking for volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors. The Youth Center Board is committed to providing the community of North Andover with the resources dedicated to the positive development of the town's youth. We are looking for individuals with experience in the following areas: Endowment Programs, Marketing and/or Public Relations, Grant Writing, and Annual Giving Programs. If you are willing to share your expertise and volunteer a few hours of your time each month, please call Susan at +1 978 683 3042 for more information.

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.

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