Spring Social at Andover Country Club - Friday, March 20th from 7pm – midnight:
Put a little color in the Winter Blues with an evening of great fun with friends new and old at Franklin’s largest fundraiser of the year!Some of the fabulous items included in the live and silent auctions are great seats to Boston sporting events, golf packages, a wine cellar, and staff for the day positions.Every ticket purchased will be entered into a raffle to win 1 of 5 prizes including an iPod Nano Chromatic. This is a great opportunity for those unable to attend to support the school.This event is open to all so bring your family and friends.R.S.V.P. by Monday, March 9th.Don’t miss the event everyone was talking about last year!Buy your tickets now.Additional copies of the invitation & order form are online here on our website: www.franklin.northandoverpublicschools.com.
Franklin School celebrates Read Across America Week
Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 6th
Franklin students celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2nd and from coast to coast, more than 45 million readers, both young and old, are gearing up for the nation's largest reading celebration-the National Education Association's (NEA) Read Across America Day. On Monday, March 2nd, community members will put aside the many hats they wear for work and play and don the ultimate reading hat - the red and white striped stovepipe made famous by the Cat in the Hat when they come to the FranklinSchool to read to our students.
There is also a special visit from the Cat in the Hat (Ms. Lathrop’s alter ego) on Wednesday, March 4th at 1:30pm in the cafeteria. For more information, contact Principal, Pam Lathrop or Secretary, Jean McAloon at the school 978-794-1990.
FranklinSchool starts 5-2-1-0 Program
Feb, March & April
As part of the elementary health program in the North Andover Schools, the Health and Physical Education Departments are going to sponsor a 5-2-1-0 Program for all students during the next few months.The 5-2-1-0 program outlines nutritional and physical activities that promote wellness.Each of the numbers in the 5-2-1-0 represents a wellness goal that students will be working to achieve.
KittredgeSchool is proud to host a special movie night for 5th grade students in North Andover
Date:Friday, March 6, 2009Place:North Andover Middle School Auditorium Time:6:30 – 9:30 pm Cost: $10.00 per student. Featuring “The Pink Panther” with Steve Martin!Tickets will be sold at the JosephN.HermannYouthCenter on February 28th from 1 - 4 pm and also the night of the movie at NAMS on March 6, 2009 at 6:30 pm.
Franklin Night at Lowell Devils:
Back by popular demand is Franklin Night with the Lowell Devils. Don’t miss the chance cheer with your friends, family and classmates on Saturday, April 4th at 7:00pm.A portion of the ticket proceeds will be given to the PTO.
It's a Date with your Favorite Guy!
Mark your calendars for the AnnualTown wide Mother/Son Jammin' Fun Dance on April 3rd for (K-2nd grade) and April 4th for (3rd-5th grade). The theme is "Surf's Up" so get ready for a fun night in your Hawaiian shirt. Come dance, limbo and party with that cute boy in your life! Tickets are $25 per couple/family group and will be on sale on March 7th from 9am to 12pm at Atkinson Elementary. Please contact Karla Kooken at pjkkmk@comcast.net or Nadine Sobrado at Nadine@comedpro.com for more information. It's sure to be a night you'll remember.
Our next PTO meeting is schedule for Wednesday, March 11th in the library. Please note that the April meeting has been moved to Wednesday, April 15th, from 7 - 9 pm in the library. We welcome and value your input and hope to see you there!
FOLLOW UP ON PAST EVENTS……..
Congrats to Mrs. Boudreau's class for winning the Box Tops contest!
Her class collected 684 Box Tops! For their class prize, they will be enjoying lunch with Ms. Lathrop. Thank you to all the Franklin students for collecting 8455 Box Tops. This means $845.50 for our school. Way to go! If you have any questions about the Box Tops program, please contact Jen Jones at jen.eric@comcast.net.
FranklinSchool Variety Show was a huge success!
Thank you to the Variety Show volunteers for another great show. And a big thanks to all the participants -- Franklin is filled with wonderful talents!!
Record Turnouts at Community Fundraisers:
Thanks to all who braved the weather this winter and supported our school at the monthly community fundraisers held at Dish, Elements and Stachey’s.Proceeds from these fundraisers brought in more than $800.00 to our school.Mark your calendars for our next community fundraiser at Keys Grille on April 14th & 15th.
COMMUNITY NEWS…………
The North Andover Schools Enrichment Council...
Would like to recognize the following top selling students and adult from its recent Knight Lights fundraising event. The top sellers received a variety of prizes from generous North Andover businesses. NAMS 7th/8th grade - Wynn B. (wins dinner for 8 at Burtons Grill plus transportation from Black Tie Limousine, Inc. for himself and his friends to an upcoming 7th/8th grade dance at the JosephN.HermannYouthCenter, courtesy of North Andover Youth Services). NAMS 6th grade - North Andover Middle School 6th grade Girl Scouts (won dinner for 8 at Burtons Grill plus transportation from Black TieLimousine, Inc. for the entire troop and tickets to the February 6th grade dance atthe Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, courtesy of North Andover Youth Services). Other top sellers include:
Terry H. (Sargent Elementary), who won a party for 10 friends at Lazer Craze. Carly P. (Kittredge Elementary), who won an outing at Jump On In; Isabel C.and Anna M. (both from Franklin Elementary), winners of Policeperson for the Day. Police personnel will pick up the students at their homes, give them a tour of the police station, and deliver them to their school before the first bell! Jessica S. (Thomson Elementary), winner of Fireperson for the Day. Jessica will visit the downtown fire station. After her tour she can try on a pair of firefighter's boots, climb aboard a fire truck, see where the fire personnel live at the station and visit the Chief! Abby K. (Atkinson Elementary), who won a $50 gift certificate from Thunder Sports. The top selling adult, Kim Hearst, won dinner for 4 at Burton's Grill.
The NASEC is very grateful for the generosity of the North Andover businesses and town departments who supported the first annual Knight Lights fundraiser. The NASEC is a non-profit organization that works collaboratively with the public schools in North Andover to draw high-quality performers and educators. Performances encompass art, music and science opportunities that enhance what the children learn in the classroom
You are cordially invited to participate in our 4th annual “MEET the CANDIDATES NIGHT” Wednesday, March 25th6:30-8:30 PM Stevens Memorial Library Meeting Room.This is your opportunity to talk with school committee candidates.
NAPAC NEWS:
On Thursday, March 26th NAPAC will welcome North Andover Special Education Department Heads, MaryLou McCarthy (PreSchool/Elementary) and Jean Kelly (Middle School/High School), who will describe the specifics of the many special education programs at the various schools and discuss the transitions issues parents should be aware of as their children move through the special education school system. We will also welcome Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hutchinson who will discuss Essential Standards Requirements as they relate to special education and children on IEPS and 504 plans. Our meeting will be held in the North Andover High School Library from 7-9pm.
Indoor soccer for U10 boys and girls –
At the Brooks School’s AthleticCenter, Fridays January 30 – March 27, 8:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m., please contact Jeremy Dalmer for more information. jeremydalmer@comcast.net , 617-417-1901.
The NABC has on-line registrations open
for Track & Field 2009 through 3/31/09 , Girls Softball 2009 through 2/28/09 and late registration is available with an additional $20 fee for Girl's Volleyball until 1/31/09 . On-line registration and more information about each sport can be found at www.eteamz.com/nabc . Please register early, as all sports are open on a space available basis. On-line registration is the preferred method of registration for NABC sports. Thank you!
