Newslink, February, 24, 2009 PDF Print E-mail

Read Across America Day    Thursday, March 5th              Dress in your favorite book character

5th Grade Movie Night          Friday, March 6th                       Pink Panther at NAMS

½ Day                                     Tuesday, March 10th                  Students K-5 Dismissed at 11:40

PTO Meeting                         Thursday, March 12th                9:30 am

Kittredge Spring Fling           Saturday, March 20th             7-11 pm Stevens Estate
 
Don't forget to use Scrip for all of your shopping needs.  Send in your order form via backpack marked PTO/SCRIP.  Forms are available online through the Kittredge website and in the front hall of the school.  If you have any questions please contact Amy Mastromonaco at (978) 689-0001 or amastromonaco@morgillofinancial.com.  Thanks to all for your continued support. 
 
Read Across America Day - We are celebrating 'Read Across America' and Dr. Seuss's birthday on Thursday, March  5, 2009.  Please have children dress as their favorite book character on this day.  We will have guest readers from the community, DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) Time, and fun classroom activities!



The Kittredge Spring Fling Committee in cooperation with the Kittredge PTO would like to invite you

 
To the Kittredge Spring Fling“Rock the Estate”Fundraiser
Stevens Estate, Osgood Street                      Friday, March 20, 2009          7-11 PM                      Tickets $25/ea
A spectacular night out for parents to enjoy great food, spirits, games of chance,
 and a performance by members of the Kittredge School Guitar Club!
Thanks to your generous support at last year’s Spring Fling, over $8,000 was raised that went directly to the procurement of 3 Smartboards which have been in use since the fall in grades 2,3 & 4.   Proceeds from this year’s event will help purchase Smartboards for classrooms that are currently without, as well as to supplement the creation of additional space at Kittredge.   Look for ticket order forms in your child's backpack or check the webpage to print a ticket order form.    If you would like to donate, help or for more for information please contact the Spring Fling Committee Chairs: Tara Hurley at tmhurley@comcast.net 
 
Back by Popular Demand -  Heart Healthy /Enhanced Meals for only $3.25 – Monday & Tuesdays Only
The cafeteria is reintroducing the enhanced/heart healthy menu option for the month of March.  These lunches will include fresh fruits and vegetables, such as fresh strawberries, melons, lettuce, & tomatoes.
 
The 3rd Annual Fitness for a Cure Gala to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Saturday, March 14th, Andover Country Club
The Family Event begins at 1:00pm and features a fitness show, ice cream sundae bar and face painting for all to enjoy.   The Main Event begins at 6:00 pm and includes a semi-formal dinner, great silent auction items and a fitness show featuring many Kittredge students. To purchase tickets please visit www.fitnessforacure.com
 
MEET the CANDIDATES NIGHT, Wednesday, March 25th, 6:30 –8:30 pm, Stevens Mem. Library
A question and answer forum for North Andover citizens to meet all of the candidates running for Board of Selectmen and School Committee. A chance to get involved and informed!
Questions? contact Laura MacMillan (lauramacm@comcast.net)
 
Baby Drive Food Benefiting The People’s Pantry-
From March 6th through March 19th, Second Grade Brownie Troop # 60453 will be collecting baby food for the families served by The People’s Pantry. The following food items are needed: baby food, stage 1 through toddler, single grain cereals, baby and toddler snacks. A bag will be placed in each classroom for collection, and donations will be accepted anytime through March 19th.  Thank you for supporting the needy families in our community!
 
The North Andover Booster Club has on-line registrations available for the following sports: Softball Grades 1-8 is open thru 2/28/09, Track & Field Grades 5-8 is open thru 3/31/09.  To register on-line, visit www.eteamz.com/nabc.  
 
Indoor soccer for U10 boys and girls – at the Brooks School’s Athletic Center, Fridays January 30 – March 27, 8:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m., please contact Jeremy Dalmer for more info.  jeremydalmer@comcast.net, 617-417-1901.
 
NASEC Announces Top Sellers for Knight Lights Fundraiser Event - 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 top sellers received a variety of prizes from generous North Andover businesses.
NAMS 7th/8th grade - Wynn Bourassa (Burtons Grill/Black Tie Limousine, Inc.and NA Youth Services).
NAMS 6th grade –  6th grade Girl Scouts (Burtons Grill/Black Tie Limousine, Inc.and NA Youth Services).
Terry Hearst (Sargent Elementary), Lazer Craze Party
Carly Pearlson (Kittredge Elementary), Jump On In Party
Isabel Ceraso and Anna McGrath (both from Franklin Elementary), winners of Policeperson for the Day.
 Jessica Salois (Thomson Elementary), winner of Fireperson for the Day.
Abby Karalis (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.
 
BoxTops4 Education Marketplace Program
Shopping season is upon us! Your shopping can benefit Kittredge! BoxTops4education has a special Marketplace program. At the Box Tops Marketplace, you can shop at over 70 online stores like Oriental Trading Co., Limited Too, Lands' End, and even Southwest Airlines. A percentage of purchases goes back to your school! You can also earn cash for your school just by buying the books that you love! Earn up to 6% on purchases made at Barnes & Noble. All you have to do is go to www.boxtops4education.com and register! Be sure to choose Kittredge School as your designated school!  Once you are ready to do your online holiday shopping, before making a purchase, start at the Box Tops Marketplace in order to ensure that all of your purchases are credited to Kittredge School. Questions? Contact Laura MacMillan 978-687-4121 or lauramacm@comcast.net
 
Fourth and Fifth Graders - The Youth Center is opened on Saturdays for 4th and 5th graders from 1-4 pm.  Cost is $3.00/student. Call the Youth Center for more information.
 
Newslink on Line - Don’t forget to register to receive Newslink via email!!  Go to http://www.northandoverpublicschools.com/kittredge/  to sign up & register today!! 
 
-          Newslink address –Please send via email to Kathyeastwood@comcast.net or call 978-794-3025.
or Laura Gifford at giffordevents@comcast.net.   Thank you for your continued support!vinter145@aol.com.
 
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