Bulldog Bulletin
Week of February 22nd
Every Voice, Every Heart, Every Day
Before break, we had an absolute blast at our Fun Run: Dance Edition. Our students truly got their groove on, filling the day with energy, laughter, and lots of happy moves.
Now, as we head into the next eight weeks, students will have the opportunity to keep that momentum going and step into a learning rhythm, diving into exciting new experiences and growing together every day.
Kindergarten registration is still open. If you have not yet registered an incoming kindergartener, please be sure to do so soon. And if you have neighbors or friends with kindergarten age children, please help spread the word. Registration details are included below.
We are also thrilled that our Learning Journey, a special snapshot into Sanborn School, is beginning to take shape. This evening will give families a deeper understanding of the how and why behind the learning that happens at Sanborn each day.
Please mark your calendars for March 25 from 5:00 to 6:30. We cannot wait to welcome you in.
Dear Families of Incoming Kindergarten students:
We share in your excitement for your child to enroll in Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year and look forward to them being a part of the Andover Public School community in September.
Kindergarten registration will begin on Monday, February 2, 2026 to Monday, March 2, 2026. Please access the Kindergarten Registration link on our website.
Following your registration, please contact your school directly to make an appointment to submit your registration paperwork.
For your reference, student eligibility requirements are as follows:
A student must actually reside in Andover, unless one of the exceptions set forth in Policy JF applies. The residence of a minor child is ordinarily presumed to be the legal residence of the child´s parent or legal guardian.
Kindergarten:
As per School Committee Policy, children must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2026 and entering Kindergarten in the Andover Public Schools for the first time.
First Grade: (New to Andover / Andover Public Schools)
Children must be age 6 on or before August 31, 2026, and enrolling in the Andover Public Schools for the first time or transferring from another school district school.
The first day of school for Pre-K and Kindergarten students is Tuesday, September 8, 2026!
We look forward to meeting all our incoming students and families in the new school year!
RULER Words of the week!
Kindergarten-safe
First Grade- comfortable
Second Grade-forgiving
Third Grade-supported
Fourth Grade-serene
Fifth Grade-understood
Grades 3-5 MCAS Dates
Mark your calendars!
The testing window has been set by DESE and we are planning for the following MCAS test dates. Please note that students will take 2 days of tests per content area. Please refrain from vacations or unnecessary absences on these dates.
Grade 3
-English Language Arts (ELA) Assessments: Monday, March 30th and 31th
-Mathematics Assessments: Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8
Grade 4
-English Language Arts (ELA) Assessments: Tuesday, April 7 and Thursday, April 9
-Mathematics Assessments: Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12
Grade 5
-English Language Arts (ELA) Assessments: Tuesday, April 7 and Thursday, April 9
-Mathematics Assessments: Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12
-February 16 - 20: Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
-February 13th: Fun Run "Glow Dance Edition"
-March 2-6: Author’s Week
