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NAMS Challenge Fundraiser Reminder! Our fundraiser is ongoing! Get signed up today at MyBooster.com and get your final entries before time is out. 💪 NAMS CHALLENGE: Do the NAMS Challenge by reading, moving, or serve with an adult or teacher! #NAMSChallenge2

To all of our Veterans - Thank you for your service! The North Andover Veterans Day Parade and Re-Dedication of the Veterans Memorial Wall at NAMS was amazing! Thank you to all who made this day so special.

Family Resources We know that the recent federal government shutdown may cause hardship for some families—particularly those who rely on SNAP benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Please check out the food resources pictured below.

The NAMS Challenge Fundraiser is almost here! 📅 Important Dates: 💻 Register at MyBooster.com – Open Now! 🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff – 11/07/2025 👟 Event Day – 11/21/2025 Let’s do this, NAMS families! 💙💪 #NAMSChallenge #WeAreNAMS #FundraiserGoals

NAMS Challenge Fundraiser kicks off soon! 💻 Register online at MyBooster.com – 10/24/2025 🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 11/07/2025 👟 Event Day – 11/21/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all of the fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures who are part of our school community. We hope you enjoy a well-deserved day filled with love, appreciation, and special moments with those who matter most.

Ambassador Showcase to Benefit Best Buddies When: April 17th 7-9 p.m. Where: NAMS Tickets: $20 for adults and $15 for kids Purchase your tickets at bestbuddies.org/mari/ambassado… Contact Paris Flynn, Program Manager & Ambassador Liaison with questions at ParisFlynn@bestbuddies.org

Let's Clean Up the NAMS Grounds We are looking for families to join us as we tidy up the school grounds on Sunday, April 13th from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Sign up signupgenius.com/go/60B044DA4A9… Questions? Contact Chrissy Harakal at cpharakal@gmail.com

Happy World Down Syndrome Day! Why March 21st? People with Down Syndrome have three copies of the 21st chromosome (3/21). What’s the purpose? The purpose is to educate the world on what Down syndrome is and how individuals with Down Syndrome should be valued in our communities.

NAMS Literary League - Winter Edition Be sure to check out the amazing work of our students found at drive.google.com/file/d/1KpPkA1… Previous issues may also be accessed and enjoyed on the Literary League website found at sites.google.com/northandoverpu…

Registration is open! Wait Until 8th Program - Free Virtual Event Wednesday, 1/22/25 at 7:00 pm REGISTER: NAParentResourceNetwork.org Brooke Shannon, founder of this movement, will discuss the importance of delaying smartphones and social media. Learn more at waituntil8th.org

Thank you to Mr. Nelson, Mr. Ignos, and our NAMS students for the impromptu holiday concert this morning!

Thank you to Ms. Liacos, our NAMS students, and NACAM for a wonderful Santa Call-In Show this past past Wednesday. What a wonderful community!

Wait Until 8th Program NAPRN is partnering with NAPS to host the Wait Until 8th speaker and movement. We are hosting this speaker in late January 2025, and are encouraging parents/guardians to join the movement. Please check out the NAPRN website at naparentresourcenetwork.org