Kittredge Elementary School

Last week we published an article in the Newslink called "Tame the Teasing". The statement that students hear most often from me is that our school must always be a safe place where all children can learn. If you have particular concerns about your child either being bullied or being a bully, please call the school and bring your concerns to our attention. You may wish to visit on-line resources such as www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov.

Finally, I will publish a few pieces about bullying in the Newslink over the next few weeks. Together we will ensure that the Kittredge School is a safe environment where all children can learn.

Sincerely,
Nancy Jukins

Bullying is when a person or group tries to hurt or control another person. There are lots of different kinds of bullying, and they all hurt. Sometimes bullying means hitting, kicking, pushing, shoving, or making someone do something they don't want to do. Sometimes bullying is using mean words or threats, calling someone names, or saying bad things behind their back. Bullying can even mean making someone feel unsafe or scared, leaving them out of games, or making them feel they're not important. (taken from www.bullying.org)

Kindergarten, first and second graders will meet animals from the desert, rainforest, and mountains when Ed and Jack Laquidara visit the Kittredge School this Friday. The Animal Adventures program focuses on habitats, as well as teaching children about the diet and care of special animals. Animals may include snakes, a South American chinchilla, alligators and a hedgehog. Any parent with concerns about animal-allergic children should speak to the school nurse or NASEC representative prior to the show date.

The district will host a parent information night on Tuesday January 16th from 7-8:30pm at the Atkinson School (snow date Tuesday January 23rd 7-8:30 at Atkinson) regarding the 5th grade human growth and development unit that will be taught in fifth grades across the district in late winter/spring by the school nurses. This evening is an opportunity for parents of fifth grade students from all the elementary schools to learn about the curriculum and review the films that we use during this unit. This is a parent only evening to allow for the free discussion of this material. For more information, contact your school nurse.

Wednesday, January 17 at the Atkinson School Cafeteria, 7:00 PM. Interactive presentation with Ann Brady-Lozier, RN, Andover Pediatrics on "Asthma management at home and at school for parents and children." We hope you and your child can attend. Questions? Contact Mary Hadjian, RN at +1 978 794 3849, Gail Munro, RN at +1 978 557 7908 or Linda Sullivan, RN at +1 978 686 1862.

Mother Son Jammin Fun, hosted by the Atkinson PTO, will be held March 30th and 31st, 2007 at the High School.

I am looking for photos from the following events for the Memory Book: 1ST Grade Thanksgiving Show, 3RD Grade Plimoth Plantation Trip and any pictures taken of the Kindergarteners. Plus any other pictures regarding a Kittredge event especially chest club, dream imagination and building structures. PLEASE, PLEASE Submit them to Karen Keough via email at mackeough@netzero.com or via backpack Mackenzie Keough 3A. Please have all submissions in by January 19th. THANK YOU

Ticket sales will be held at the North Andover Middle School, January 6th and 13th from 9:00am til 12 noon. Cash or check accepted. $25.00 per couple.

Dances will be held at the Middle School!
Winter Jubilee (4th and 5th Grade Girls) January 28th
Sweetheart Dance (2nd and 3rd Grade Girls) February 10th

5th Graders - Save the Date... January 19th. Friday Night Movie Night for the 5th Grade of North Andover. The Kittredge 5th Grade Class invites all 5th Graders to a night at the movies Friday, January 19th from 7-9:45pm at the North Andover Middle School. There will be movie trivia, raffles and prizes. Free popcorn and water with soda and candy for sale. As a community service project we are asking for a donation for the MSPCA. Please bring a collar, toys, leads or old towels and blankets. The event will be chaperoned. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, January 13th from 1-4pm at the Youth Center. Please contact Allison MacMillan for more information 978-794-1089, ajmacm@comcast.net.

It's that time again to order your 2006-2007 Memory Book - Order forms will be coming home soon via backpack. This year's book is shaping up to be the best ever!

The North Andover Youth Center is interested in starting a girls Black Knights league for High School girls for the months of January and February. Any girl interested should contact Ted Schruender at the center at +1 978 682 9000. The cost of the league will be free for Youth Center members and $75 for non-members. Visit www.nayouth.com for information about North Andover Youth Services and our activities.

Do you like to see outstanding performances that support your child's curriculum? The NASEC is looking for new members. Meetings are the first Thursday of every month at the Youth center Conference room at 9:00 am. Volunteers are needed to suggest performers and help monitor shows at Kittredge. Come join this great group of parents to make the arts come alive for our students! For more information, please contact Kristen Hollenbeck at +1 978 681 1894 or vinter145@aol.com.

We need a home for the Primo Pasta supplies, if anyone is even considering the chair, I have consolidated it to 3 large Tupperware boxes, but they need a home, so they will not become displaced over the summer. If anyone is willing, and has space, I can deliver them. Thanks, Meg Gross, +1 978 557 5423 or calmac@comcast.net.

Visit our Kittredge website at http://www.kittredge.northandoverpublicschools.com/.

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 Monday at noon.

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