Kittredge Elementary School

It is the tradition on the last day of school to "clap out" the 5th graders. The staff and the students in grades 1-4 line the hallway on the 1st floor and clap as the 5th graders make their way down the stairs and halls and out the door. We also invite the parents of the 5th graders to join us in this tradition. In order to make this possible however, we ask that the parents of students in grades 1-4 do not enter the building at the end of the day. There simply is not room in our little building to include everyone. Please be respectful of this request so that the parents of the 5th graders can enjoy this special tradition. You will also have your chance to join in the celebration when your child is a 5th grader. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Read a book and catch a free movie. The list is pretty good this Summer although mostly PG rated movies. Click on the following link for more information: www.nationalamusements.com/programs/bookworm.asp?page=5

The Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center has initiated the final wave of its Annual Fundraising Campaign for 2005-2006. The Center relies heavily on private donations to maintain its programs and services. It is easy to make a difference. You can 1) contribute online at www.nayouth.com (VISA and MasterCard, no minimum charge amount), 2) drop off a contribution at the Center (33 Johnson Street), or 3) return the donation card that was recently mailed to many North Andover house holds. All donations are gratefully appreciated.

All gently used sports equipment is welcomed including baseball, softball, lacrosse, basketball, hockey, soccer, football, tennis, golf, volleyball, field hockey, rollerblades, etc. Please, no skiing or snowboarding equipment. All donations will be given to the girls and boys of the Lawrence YMCA. Drive coordinated by AJ Serrano, Bubba Serrano, Mark Hanson, Sean McManus, Ryan Tepperman. Please call +1 978 794 8186 for more info.

A class for students who meet grade level expectations in writing and would like to learn specific, strategies for organizing and writing well-developed compositions. The session will be held twice weekly for four weeks in July in North Andover. The class will be taught by two experienced teachers currently working in the Andover public schools. Please contact Lisa Besen (lbesen@yahoo.com) or Karen Rudis (Karenrudis@comcast.net) for information or to register. Space is limited.

All our welcome to attend our Flag Day "Flood Relief" Fun Run. Please send in all donations by Wednesday, checks made our to Kittredge PTO. All donations will be given to North Andover Flood Relief Fund. Grade times are as follows:

Registration for the In-Town Players (U-6, U-8 and U-10) will be extended until July 4th. After July 4th, a late fee of $35.00 will apply ($20.00 for U-6 players) for returning NASA members until the rosters are filled. Register at our website www.nasoccer.com.

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.

Someone left a flowered plate at the refreshment table on the night of the 2nd grade play - Peter Rabbit! The plate is in the Teacher's Kitchen. Thank you.

In celebration of 20 years of providing quality programs for North Andover school children, the North Andover Schools Enrichment Council will hold a 20th Anniversary Town-Wide Silent Art Auction at the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center on September 16 and 17. Mark your calendars now! The event will include artwork from professional, amateur and young artists. NASEC will split the proceeds with the artists. Parents, please encourage your child to create something special this summer for the auction! Volunteers are also needed to make this event a success. For more information, please contact Molly Fowler at RMFowler@comcast.net.

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