NAMS Message to Families 11/08/26
Message from the Principal
Hello NAMS Families,
I hope you enjoyed a wonderful weekend! As we enter Veterans Day week, I encourage all of us to take a moment to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and service of the men and women who have served our country. Veterans Day provides a meaningful opportunity to remind our students of the importance of gratitude, respect, and service to others. These values are at the heart of our NAMS community.
To all of our NAMS families who have served or have loved ones who have served in the Armed Forces, we extend our heartfelt appreciation and thanks for your service and sacrifice.
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In this week’s message, you will find the following information:
Message from the Principal
Picture Retake Day - Monday, November 9th
NAMS Nurses Wish List
Sign Up for our NAMS Challenge Fundraiser!
Volunteers Needed for NAHS Robotics Competition
Knights Closet Pop-Up Event is November 17th
NAMS Private School/Technical School Application Process
MCAS Dates 2027
Reminders
School Committee Meetings
MPY Annual Poster and Public Service Announcement (PSA) Project
Care Solace - Free Resource for Families!
Substitute Teaches Wanted!
Warm regards,
Jorge Goncalves
Principal
Picture Retake Day - Monday, November 9th
Retake photos automatically replace original photos in PowerSchool and our yearbook. If a student chooses to retake their photo, please bring the original picture package to the photographer on picture day. They will replace it at no additional cost. If this is the first time being photographed, just give your name to the photographer. Picture Retake Schedule (2 Cameras are in the Main Lobby) Grade 6 (7:55-8:44) Grade 7 (8:46-9:35) Grade 8 (9:37-10:26)
NAMS Nurses Wish List
Our NAMS nurses have put together an Amazon Wish List of items that would help them continue providing exceptional care to our school community. If you are interested and able to contribute, please consider purchasing an item from their list. Any contribution is greatly appreciated! You may find their wish list here.
Sign Up for our NAMS Challenge Fundraiser!
Our NAMS Challenge Fundraiser has begun!
💵 Goal: $36,000
🎁 For: after school extracurricular activities (fall, winter, & spring), enrichment programming for students, staff recognitions and support, field trip support, supporting hands-on in class experiences for our students, and end-of-year activities
🎉 Kickoff Date: 11/6/26
👟 Event Date: 11/20/26
Every sign-up, share, and donation helps students earn points they can use in the Reward Store on MyBooster.com for prizes THEY CHOOSE themselves. Earn 100 points to the Reward Store for each student you register!
Donations for our NAMS Challenge Fundraiser will be collected through our fundraising platform: MyBooster.com. If we reach our $36,000 goal, ALL registered students earn a digital day pass to Great Wolf Lodge! The pass will be emailed over to the student's adult by the end of the program.
How to Start on MyBooster.com:
Choose “Sign Up”
Enter your School
Enter your Personal Information
Once you sign up, it’s time to share via Facebook, email and text!
Once you're signed up, share your student's page by email, text, and social media. Every step helps support our school and earns Reward Store points!
Enter to Win!
Our first prize giveaway will be announced on Kickoff Day! Earn entries into our Gummy Bear Phone Holder giveaway by...
Signing up on MyBooster.com
Sharing with friends and family
Start getting donations!
School Wide Incentives!
Family Sweepstakes: Register your student before kickoff day to earn entry into a raffle for a $100 Gift Card for each 6th and 7th grade, three Graduation Packages for 8th grade. (NAMS PT0 Sponsored)
Sign Up Challenge: If 40% of NAMS students sign up on mybooster.com by event day, the WHOLE school will have a Popsicle Day! If 50% of students sign up, we will Pie the Booster Team in the face!
School Wide Goal Challenge: If we reach our $36,000 goal, every registered student will earn a digital day pass to Great Wolf Lodge! (emailed to their adult at the end of the program)
Thank you for helping make our fundraiser a success!
Volunteers Needed for NAHS Robotics Competition
North Andover High School is proud to host the Regional VEX Robotics Competition on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Adult & student volunteers are needed to make the event run smoothly.
Please consider signing up here.
Knights Closet Pop-Up Event is November 17th
NAMS Private School/Technical School Application Process
NAMS Private School/Technical School Application Process
We understand the importance of finding the right school for your child and will support them throughout this process. If your child is planning on applying to a private high school or technical high school we ask that you reference the following link to download all necessary documents as well as to familiarize yourself with our process and requirements.
Please have your child fill out the information sheet and provide an electronic copy to your child's guidance counselor as well as any teacher who is writing a recommendation. This information is incredibly helpful as our wish is to provide a comprehensive evaluation of your child's strengths, accomplishments and overall skill set.
School Counselors 2025-2026
Grade 7 - gosselinj@northandoverpublicschools.com
Grade 8 - chuteg@northandoverpublicschools.com
We ask parents and students to research private high schools on their own. The counseling department does not provide information or applications regarding private high schools, however, we will assist your child by writing recommendations and sending all supporting documents.
For "on-line" recommendations, the guidance department completes the "school report" (i.e. "principal/counselor recommendation" and "transcript" form). "Personal" and "Special Interest" recommendations are generally completed by someone other than the school counselor.
Please Note:
Trimester 1 ends on December 4, 2026 which means that transcripts cannot be uploaded prior to this date.
All private/technical school applications that have been given to Ms. Chute will be uploaded when transcripts are available. We will make every effort to upload your child's applications by the identified due date.
MCAS Dates 2027
MCAS Dates
ELA
- Grade 8 - March 23rd & 24th
- Grade 7 - March 30th & 31st
- Grade 6 - April 6th & 7th
Math
- Grade 8 - April 29th & 30th
- Grade 7 - May 5th & 6th
- Grade 6 - May 11th & 12th
STE
- Grade 8 - May 18th
Civics
- Grade 8- May 25th
School Committee Meetings
School Committee Meetings
- Budget Directives Discussion
- Superintendent's Report
- Proposed School Year 27-28 Calendars- SC will take final vote on 11/19 Pre & Post Labor Day Return
MPY Annual Poster and Public Service Announcement (PSA) Project
The theme for this year's project is: HELP YOU, HELP ME, HELP US
Celebrate the incredible ripple effect of collaboration and connection! When we team up, our individual efforts multiply into a collective superpower. Whether you are in kindergarten or a senior in high school, we want to see your vision. Grab your markers and cameras, and show us how working together shapes a brighter, more connected world. Your creativity has the power to inspire change, strengthen connections, and build a brighter future. We can't wait to see your ideas!
The MPY Poster and PSA Project is open to all students from MPY member districts. The POSTER online submission deadline is Friday, January 29, 2027. The PSA online submission deadline is Friday, April 9, 2027. For additional information, please contact Wendy Leone at wendy@mpyinc.org.
Care Solace - Free Resource for Families!
Care Solace - Free Resource for Families!
Care Solace is a complimentary, confidential care coordination service partnered with the Town of North Andover and North Andover Public Schools to help students, staff, families, and residents connect with local mental health care providers, substance use treatment, and basic social support services (such as food or housing assistance).
