Don't forget! 1st grade orientation is Thursday, August 29th at 1:30pm. This is an opportunity for ALL incoming 1st grade students to meet their teacher and classmates, see their classroom, and for parents to get some good info from me! This orientation starts promptly at 1:30 and everyone should report to the Franklin cafe upon arrival. We can't wait to see you there!

Hey Hey Hey Franklin Incomers!

We are shooting for the moon this summer with our reading goals as we team up with the public library for our Summer Reading Theme, “A Universe of Stories!” The books on this list are just suggestions! There are NO specific required titles for kids to read. Feel free to choose appropriate books for your unique reader. When deciding on books, have your child read a page out loud to see if it’s a good fit. If they struggle with more than a few words, it’s probably too difficult and may be a better choice for a read-aloud.

Donate the things you no longer use! 
Drive up to to NAMS and eager 5th graders will unload the donations from your car, simply drop it and go.

Where: North Andover Middle School, 495 Main Street 
When: Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10AM – 1PM 

• kitchen items
• household furnishings
• soft goods - blankets, towels, sheets 
• books, dvds, and cds
• bikes and bike helmets
• soccer balls, footballs, & basketballs

This year MCAS testing will take place between April 23-26th, between May 14-17th, and again on May 21st and 22nd. Take a look at the chart below for more information. 

English Language Arts - April Grade Day Date Test 3rd Tuesday April 23 ELA Session 1 3rd Wednesday April 24 ELA Session 2 4th, 5th Thursday April 25 ELA Session 1 4th, 5th Friday April 26 ELA Session 2 Makeup Dates: 3rd, 4th, 5th     ELA Session 1 3rd, 4th, 5th     ELA Session 2

Math & STE - May Grade Day Date Test 3rd Tuesday May 14 Math Session 1 3rd Wednesday May 15 Math Session 2 4th, 5th Thursday May 15 Math Session 1 4th, 5th Friday May 17 Math Session 2 5th Tuesday May 21 STE Session 1 5th Wednesday May 22 STE Session 2 Makeup Dates: 3rd, 4th, 5th     Math Session 1 3rd, 4th, 5th     Math Session 2 5th     STE Session 1 5th      STE Session 2

January 30th is Pasta Palooza, a fundraiser for the 5th grade. More info coming soon!

Our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive starts this week! Click here for complete details and restrictions.

The North Andover Athletic Association is hosting the 8th Annual Knights on the Run and Knights in Training Kids Run on Saturday, October 20th at NAHS. 

Show your school spirit and get your friends and classmates to join in the fun of the Knights in Training Kid's Run. A special trophy is awarded to the elementary school with the highest participation rate! Last year the THOMSON TIGERS became 2 time champions and proudly claimed the trophy again for 2017. This year they will return to defend their title as reigning champs of…Knights in Training! So get ready -- Atkinson All-Stars, Franklin Dragons, Kittredge Kangaroos, Sargent Sharks, Thomson Tigers, and St. Michael Archangels...Who will bring home the trophy for 2018?