Kittredge Elementary School

The test schedule for the administration of MCAS is as follows:

Grades 3 and 4 will begin promptly at 8:45 a.m. Grade 5 will begin at 9:30 a.m. after their specialist class. It is important for your children to be present and on time, get plenty of sleep and have a good breakfast. Please encourage your children to do their best!

Karen Kriz is looking for a few volunteers to help hang the Art work she has prepared for the Learning Fair. There will be about 275 pieces to hang. If you are able to help, please contact Mrs. Kriz directly. Thank you!

Children may not be dropped off in the morning before 8:00 a.m. There is no teacher on duty on the playground and the secretary is not able to monitor children in the morning as she is busy with her morning responsibilities. Because this is a liability issue, it is essential that you abide by this safety rule.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Variety Show Auditions for all 5th graders will be held Thursday, May 10th and Friday, May 11th between 3:15 and 4 pm in the all-purpose room. If you are a 5th grader and would like to be in the show you need to attend ONE of these sessions. See you there!!! The 5th grade variety show, "Kittredge has got Talent" will be the evening of Thursday, June 7th at the Middle School. This should be a great time for the 5th graders and their families. Please call with any questions, Lisa Gruber, +1 978 685 2548.

The PTO is looking for some volunteers to help us begin our new school year in September. The coordinator for Sunshine Math, chairperson for Family Fun Day, Thanksgiving Food Drive Co-Chair, Adopt-a-Family Holiday Drive Co-Chair and a School Council position are all open for next year. Without the continued help and efforts of our volunteers, these programs would not be able to run. Please consider joining in. Contact Lisa Riedel +1 978 687 1363 or Christine Karelas +1 978 794 2191.

Registration for the Extended Kindergarten program will take place on Tuesday May 8th at the Atkinson school from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Registration options include 2 through 5 days per week. Please call Community Programs at +1 978 794 3080 with any questions.

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

The Kids Stop! After School Program is currently accepting registrations for school year 2007 - 2008. Please note that registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Space is limited! Please call Community Programs at +1 978 794 3080 with any questions.

Elementary school students will see a unique musical program next week thanks to the North Andover Schools Enrichment Council. Johnny the K's "I Can, I Am, and I Will" program encourages children to develop a positive attitude about themselves and their world around them; demonstrate a sense of pride in their accomplishments; always be determined to do their best; and learn to cooperate with one another. This unique performance uses lively music, humor, and creativity to inspire social awareness, social skills, learning, and self-respect while also teaching language arts. For more info about this program, contact +1 978 681 1894. Ask your children to sing the melody from some of your favorite music!

Raise money for a great cause with Team Zach&Joey! There will be a DJ, dancers, complimentary lunch for all walkers and many great raffle items. Donations can be mailed to Team Zach&Joey, c/o The Leibowitz Family, 217 Winter St., or you can donate on line at http://www.cff.org/Great_Strides/JodieLeibowitz. Checks should be made payable to CFF.

Come enjoy guided hikes. In addition there will be kids' activities at Weir Hill (Stevens Street entrance) including a timed obstacle course, bandana craft, letterboxing workshop, and nature sketching. For more information contact Evy Greene, evycrafter@comcast.net.

On Thursday May 10th, the North Andover Special Olympics Track and Field Games will be held at the North Andover High School Gymnasium from 8:30am to 12:00pm. Parents and friends are welcome to attend this fun-filled event to cheer on our very special North Andover athletes! For more information on this special event or if you would like to volunteer at the event, contact Kathleen Keith at NorthAndoverCrusaders@comcast.net.

Due to a conflict with the Teachers Spring Social the Celebration will NOT take place after the Special Olympics. Please join us to honor our special educators on Thursday, May 24th from 3:15-5:00 in the North Andover High School Cafeteria. If you would like to volunteer to help out, donate a baked good or beverages, or submit a thank you for your special educator please either email NorthAndoverPAC@comcast.net or phone Lisa Staff at +1 978 837 3225.

Town Meeting is scheduled to begin Monday, May 14th, at 7 PM at the North Andover High School Auditorium. Please mark your calendars and make every effort to attend the meeting where decisions are made by the voters!

It is overwhelming for a parent of a child with special needs to know how to access services outside of the school environment and to be aware of the different agencies available and what each one offers. This night will bring together the various agencies in the Merrimack Valley area that could be of assistance to your family. This is an amazing night of many great resources all in one location to assist you in learning what is available for your child. The following agencies are confirmed to date: ARC of Greater Lawrence (Association for Retarded Citizens), Fidelity House, MA Department of Mental Retardation (DMR), Autism Support Center (ASC), North Andover Parent Advisory Council, and the MA Department of Mental Health (DMH). There will be a short presentation from each agency and they will then be available at tables for your specific/individual questions. Information will also be available at their tables. RSVP is necessary - please e-mail Mary Lou Connors by May 7th at connorsm@northandover.k12.ma.us.

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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