Last Day of School Kindergarten           Thursday, June 18th

Last Day of School for Grades 1-5         Wednesday, June 24^th                ½ Day Students Dismissed at 11:40 am  

Class Lists Posted                                 Monday, August 17^th                 9:00 am

A Yearbook Thank You – A HUGE THANK YOU to Karen Keough for organizing the yearbook for many, many years.   The yearbooks have captured the spirit of our school and are wonderful to look at again and again.   We thank you, Karen, and the entire yearbook committee for all your time and commitment for the entire year.

Mark your Calendars for September - Family Fun Day – Sept 20th  2pm – 5pm

Thanks to all who came out to the First Annual Kittredge Yard Sale on Saturday!! We had a great group of sellers & crafters.  If you weren’t able to be there either as a seller or a shopper, don’t worry, we’ll do it again next Spring!

Field Day Info - Thanks to all the parents who volunteered to help with Field Day.  The weather was not on our side this spring, but we really appreciate your willingness to sign up!!

Nurse Update - Illness –

We continue to have increased absences due to illness. Students have been ill with a variety of illnesses including strep throat, vomiting, or fevers with flu-like respiratory symptoms. We are asking your cooperation to prevent the spread of illness at the school. In addition to reinforcing proper hand washing and cough etiquette, please assess all family members for flu symptoms each morning.

We are continuing to follow the Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines: students with influenza-like illness (fever plus cough, sore throat, or runny nose) should stay home and not attend school.  All such students should stay out of school for at least 7 days even if their symptoms resolve sooner.  Students who are still sick at 7 days should continue to stay home from school or other community activities until at least 24 hours after they have completely recovered.    Please call the Health Office at 978-794-3849 with any questions.

Smartboard Update - Due to the success of the Spring Fling this year, we were able to order 4 Smartboards.  On May 20^th the four Smartboards were installed at Kittredge.  In the past 2 years we have added 8 Smartboards to classrooms at Kittredge!!  Thank you for your continued support of PTO activities!!

BOX TOPS!! BOX TOPS!!  - Remember to bring them in and save them over the summer!

July 4^th Weekend Celebrations – Fireworks – Saturday, July 4^th at 9:00 PM, NAMS

For complete details of the July 4^th Celebrations, go to www.townofnorthandover.com.

THANK YOU KITTREDGE PTO for purchasing several sets (over 130 books!) for our school book collection.   Also, many thanks for the new microphone to be used for all Kittredge performances.  We really appreciate your continued support!!

Enrichment Council - The North Andover Schools' Enrichment Council (a non-profit volunteer  group that funds art, music and science performances in the schools) is  seeking several key volunteers for the 2009-2010 calendar year. The group meets monthly and is looking for volunteers to assist with booking performances, publicity, fundraising and accounting.  For more info please call Lydia Crabtree at 978-683-6169 or lmcrabtree@comcast.net.

Newslink - .   Please go to http://www.northandoverpublicschools.com/kittredge .

Chess Club Coordinator Needed  - Are you looking for a way to get involved with the children at Kittredge?  Do you enjoy playing chess?  We need a chess club coordinator for the next school year.  There have been 15-20 kids involved in chess club for the past couple of years and our faithful coordinator has chosen to retire.  The group meets once per week before school, but can be flexible.  If interested, call Christine Karelas ckarelas@comcast.net.

Think Before You Throw - Freecycle! -.  Check out the website http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NASWAC/.

The North Andover Historical Society's Beyond the Garden Gate 2009 - Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets will go on sale  Friday, May 1st at 153 Academy Road (at the rotary). Amazing Gardens!  Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 on the day of the tour. Make a single purchase of 4 tickets~in advance for only $60. Plan an outing with friends while~supporting the Historical Society.

Rotary Youth Exchange Hosting Opportunity

Experience a foreign culture and share ours with a foreign teen.  Rotary supervised and supported program.  Three month hosting begins mid-August through school year.  Contact Bob Ford rpf@fordlaw.net or 978-681-0066.

North Andover Youth Hockey League is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 season for both boys and girls for all hockey programs.   The programs are; Learn to Skate (Ages 4 and up)    ; Learn to Play Hockey (Ages 5 and up); Youth Hockey League (Ages 6 and up).   Please contact Jim Lambert at cmknights1981@aol.com  or (978) 372-7201. You may also visit our website at knighthockey.org for additional registration info and forms.

North Andover Soccer – There are spots available on fall 2009 U10 and U11 girls MAPLE teams with local training and a National “D” License / National Youth License coach, volunteer-driven.  Open to any committed player who will be U10 or U11 (fourth- or fifth-grade) in 2009/2010.  Please email Jeremy Dalmer, jeremydalmer@comcast.net, or call 617-417-1901.

The Treble Chorus of New England" is a local 30 years old non-profit organization with an amazing mission: to teach children ages 6 through 18, how to sing magnificently!   This choral group focuses on classic and fine music. The children meet for rehearsals and prepare for choral shows and Operas, that they will present throughout the year.   The Chorus is currently auditioning children on June 24^th. Please, call Melanie Muggia at 978- 837-5462 or e-mail her at: mmuggia@treblechorus.com for detailed audition information or go to the website www.treblechorus.com .  TCNE also offers an amazing summer program, so call for details.

 North Andover Historical Society Membership Drive - Most of your children will participate in programs by the North Andover Historical Society during their school days.  Whether making butter in second grade at the Johnson Cottage, experiencing a one-room schoolhouse in third grade or playing house detective at the Parson Barnard House in fourth grade, we strive to bring local history to life.   We are a privately supported, non-profit organization and offer our programs to North Andover school children below our cost.  We need community support now more than ever to enable us to update our exhibits and to repair and maintain our buildings.  You can help by becoming a member today.  Family memberships are only $30 and allow free visits to our museums as well as discounts to our school vacation workshops and programs for children.  For more information, please visit our website, www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org or call 978-686-4035

SAVE THE DATE AND JOIN US - Coming Back for a Cause.  "Bid for a Cure" Dinner Auction to benefit the ALS Association is being run by a new non-profit group made up of past NAHS graduates and present college students who are hoping to make a difference.   The event will be held July 31st from 7-11 PM at Salvatore's Restaurant in Lawrence. Ticket Information is available by contacting Andrew Sullivan at (978) 273-7475 or by email at comingbackforacause@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!!