March 2                       Read Across America Day

March 6                       5^th & 6^th Grade Music Selection Forms due

March 9                       Early Release Day, 11:40am – no lunch

March 10                     PTO Meeting

March 11                     Class Pictures

March 19                     Franklin School Spring Social

March 22                     MCAS Testing begins

March 23                     Deadline for Original Artworks order forms

March 23                     PTO Speaker Series, “Worried About Your Worrier” Presentation

March 29                     Last day to place advance order for Dish Fundraiser – p/u 3/31

March 31                     Franklin Day at Dish – pick up ready made meals

April 11                        Franklin Day with Lowell Devils, 4pm

 

 

"Mardi Gras in March! Spring Social"  Come out, support your school and have a chance to win some great prizes, too! MARCH 19th 7-12 @ Andover Country Club. Tickets are $40/person. Contact Kathleen Yonchak @ ykyonchak@comcast.net for more details

 

Original Works Art Fundraiser: We are excited to bring back the popular fundraiser, Original Works.  This creative fundraiser allows you to enjoy your child's artwork for years to come.  Each child's artwork is made into memorable products, such as mousepads, aprons, note cards, keychains and notebooks.  Your child also has a chance to become part of Franklin history through the creation of a tile that will be permanently mounted in the cafeteria.  The ease of this fundraiser allows you to order either or both a tile and products for you or your family from the same piece of your child's artwork.  Artwork will be done in school and sent home with order forms on Monday, March 15th.   All completed orders should be sent back to school no later than Tuesday, March 23rd.    If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Michaud at themichauds5@msn.com , or at 978-208-0922.

 

The North Andover PTO Speaker Series is sponsoring "Worried About Your  
Worrier": presented by Lynn Lyons, LICSW.....March 23rd from  
7:00-9:00pm at the North Andover High School Auditorium. Look for more
information soon in your child's backpack.

Franklin Day at Dish:  Mark your calendars for our next community fundraising event on Wednesday, March 31st  at Dish, 22 Andover Street in Andover!  Take the opportunity to preview menu selections that will be available for purchase or delivery (for a charge) on Wednesday, March 31st by going to their website at www.dinnerbydish.com. Orders can be placed in advance of or up to Monday, March 29th via the website or by calling 978-475-2991.  Every order scheduled for pick up or delivery on March 31st will apply to the fundraiser, as well as drop in sales on March 31st.  This is the perfect opportunity to order something special for the holidays or simply for a delicious home cooked meal without the hassle.     

FranklinSchool Council:  The school council is currently seeking volunteer positions for parents and a community representative.  Thecommunity representative position is one that is perfect for a parent that does not yet have a child in the school system, but who may be entering in the near future.  School Council offers an opportunity for teachers, parents and community members to play an active role in improving and supporting the schools. The School Council meets monthly, and members include the school principal, teachers, parents and a community representative. Members are appointed by the principal. Members of the school council act as liaisons between parents and administration and are a resource for parents who may have questions or concerns about school policy or procedure during the year.  Interested applicants please contact Principal McCarthy at McCarthyM@northandover.k12.ma.us

To all 5^th grade parents and guardians: I would like to invite all of the North Andover 5th grade parents to sign up for the NAMS NEWS in an effort to begin the transition process. Also, please check our website often for updated news, team and school wide happenings. I look forward to meeting you as your children prepare to come to NAMS. A Principal Coffee for 5^th grade parents is being planned after the February vacation. Please watch for more information.

Joan McQuade, NAMS Principal

 

To subscribe to the NAMS News e-mail edition:

•          Go to the NAMS Home Page http://www.northandoverpublicschools.com/nams/

•          Click on the Sign up for NAMS News link in the PTAC section of the menu on the left

•          Make sure that the box next to Principal's Desk is checked

 

Thank you for another successful Box Tops contest!  Franklin collected 5,725 Box Tops in February for a total of $572.50!  The winning class is 1M with a total of 492 Box Tops - Congrats!  This year Franklin School made a total of  $1,224 by collecting Box Tops.  Please keep collecting your Box Tops for the next contest.  Any questions, please contact Jen Jones at jen.eric@comcast.net.

 

Franklin Community Fundraisers:  A big "thank you" to all the Franklin families and friends who came out to support our school at our last two community fundraisers. Proceeds from the events at Fuddrucker's and Stachey's provided the PTO with over $600!  Our next community fundraiser will take place at the ever popular DiSH, March 31st!  This is a great opportunity to find a terrificly satisfying gourmet meal or side for Passover, Easter or just for your family or friends to enjoy.

 

The Mother Connection’s 2^nd Annual CampEnrichment Fair: Sunday, March 7^th 7-9 pm. Merrimack College at the Sakowich Campus Center. Find the perfect Summer Program for your child. For more info contact: enrichmentfair@themotherconnection.org

 

Chess Jamboree: Grades 1-5, Saturday March 13 at the North Andover Middle School.  Grades 1-2 play 10 a.m. – noon, $5.  Grades 3-5 play 9 a.m. – noon, $10.  Proceeds benefit NASEC (North Andover Schools Enrichment Council).  Please sign up online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RPXTF3G, prior to Monday morning March 8th.

 

 

 

 

 

Green Team Members Needed!!! We are looking for parent or teacher volunteers to join an active green team at each school!  With Earth Day fast approaching we have many ideas that we would like to implement but we need hands and hearts.  Are you concerned about reducing waste? Do you want to make a difference in this generations thinking?   Email Lisa Conti- larconti@yahoo.com - if you want to help out at school.  Any help would be appreciated.

 

The North Andover Boosters Spring Youth Track program is celebrating their third season for Grades 5-8.  North Andover Boosters will host meets with several towns from the surrounding area at NAHS.  Students ages 10-14 hone their skills twice weekly focusing on various track and field events.  North Andover Varsity Track coaches work with participants to improve their speed and agility skills through various exercises and drills.  Scheduled Travel Meets are held weekly after school at various participating local high schools. Last season the program boasted over 170 participants and five scheduled meets.   Beneficial to all individuals who participate, this program provides the fundamentals of speed which are necessary for individual success in all sports! Please visit the North Andover Booster Club website for more information.

 

EssexArtCenter registering for spring classes: Age 3+ through adult, offering clay, drawing, painting, sculpture and more.  Register for School Vacation Art Camps for ages 5-6, 7-10, and 10+ in April.  Like Movies?  Come see forgotten films on Tuesdays from 6-8:30 p.m.  Check out our Saturday Workshops for children and adults.  Visit www.essexartcenter.org or call (978) 685-2343.