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New Student Registration Information
Are you new to North Andover, and need to register your child for the 2020-2021 school year? Please visit the Student Registration page and register online. Following the online registration, required documentation can delivered to North Andover Public Schools Central Office at 566 Main Street. Central Office will be open for new registrations on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00-12:00. Please have only one family member come in unless they require another person for translation purposes. Please wear a mask when you enter the building. |
FREE BlocksCAD Summer Programs to NAPS Students Grades 3-8
Attention Students in Grades 3-8! Free Summer Program! Are you looking for an engaging STEAM summer program that uses computational thinking, spatial reasoning, and math skills? Learn how to design awesome 3D objects using BlocksCAD, a software program where you can create 3D models with block-based coding. Check out the flyer found here for more information or at the following address: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1axeFdlaBtT5SXnmQKa5LSsMhkG0sNmgD/view North Andover Public Schools has partnered with BlocksCAD Educational Technology Company and Mindprint Learning to offer a FREE virtual summer session to NAPS students! Students in these free sessions will complete the Mindprint Learning online screener which identifies learning strengths and needs which will be used to maximize their learning outcomes with BlocksCAD. Sessions will be offered based upon interest. Currently, there is availability the weeks of July 6th, July 13 and throughout August. Times will be either 10:00-12:00, 2:00-4:00, and/or 4:30-6:30. You can pre-register here or at the following address: https://bit.ly/BlocksCADSummer2020NAPS More information about this study can be found on the parent/guardian permission form. |
Spring 2020 MCAS Testing Dates
This year's MCAS testing take place on April 7th and 8th; and again on May 12, 13, 14, and 15th. Please see chart below for details on each grade and session.
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Beyond the Classroom
With the three school cancellations in December, we have used up our traditional “snow days” for this year. Our last day of school will be Friday, June 19. For any future snow days, we will be using our Beyond the Classroom assignments. With Beyond the Classroom, students will complete an assignment at home in lieu of making up the cancelled day in June. (As you might remember, in 2017-18 our students didn’t finish the school year until June 27th!) So, what happens when school is cancelled again? If school needs to be cancelled again this school year, it will be announced through the usual channels: on the District Homepage, on Dr. Gilligan's Twitter account, and via phone calls and emails home. In these messages, students and guardians will be directed to the Beyond the Classroom website to find their assignments: Assignments will NOT be due the day students return to school. Instead, students will have at least 1 week to complete the assignment. Have more questions or need more information? Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page on the Beyond the Classroom website |
Upcoming Events: Literacy Development & K-5 Math Help
Join us for two upcoming events for parents: "K-5 Math: Models and Strategies" on October 28th and "Raising a Reader" on November 5th K-5 Math: Models and Strategies October 28th - 9am and 7pm NAPS Central Office, 566 Main Street, North Andover  Are you struggling to support your student with the “new math”? Do you feel like they are speaking a different language? You are not alone! Please join Kara Larcome and Jen Hudak, North Andover STEM Director and Math Coach, to experience the “new math.” Learn about Eureka Math and the Massachusetts Mathematics Standards so that you and your student can have a common understanding! Registration Required: http://bit.ly/K5Math2019 We want to make sure we have enough resources thus registration is required. Please sign up for one time as the program will be the same for both sessions.  November 5th - 9am and 7pm NAPS Central Office, 566 Main Street, North Andover Come meet Kristen Ando, Anne Joyce and Jaclyn Taylor, North Andover's curriculum coordinator and elementary literacy coaches, to learn about ways you can help develop your child's literacy skills and promote a love of reading. |
Volunteer for Understanding Our Differences
UOD is a nationally recognized, educational program that teaches elementary school children to develop understanding and respect for fellow students and others with physical, sensory or developmental disabilities. UOD is an interactive disability awareness curriculum that North Andover Elementary Schools teach to 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Each year, students participate in 2 to 3 sessions introducing various kinds of disabilities. The programs’ goals are to foster respect, acceptance and compassion for people of all abilities as well as increase tolerance and reduce bullying. It reinforces North Andover’s RAISE values.
Franklin's UOD Dates:
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1st Grade Orientation
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! Thanks! Mr. Clarke |
New Family Tour!
Hey Hey Hey Franklin Incomers! Welcome to the Dragon's Den! We're VERY excited to welcome you into our family. There will be a tour for new families in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and/or 5th grade on Thursday, August 22nd at 11:00 AM. Our guidance counselor Mrs. Kelly will be leading the tour and has a wealth of knowledge about the school! We hope to see you there! Thanks, Mr. Clarke |
Recommended Summer Reading List 2019 for Students Entering Grades K-5
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. |
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