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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Internet Safety Night for Parents
Plainville Public Schools is hosting an free Internet Safety Night for Parents on Wednesday, February 10 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the B. H. Wood School Cafeterium, 72 Messenger Street, Plainville, MA 02762. Norfolk District Attorney William R. Keating will talk about responsible computer use, online dangers, social networking sites, chat rooms, Internet games, cyber bullying and more. All parents and guardians are invited to attend, but no one under 18 will be permitted to attend. Details. (posted 02/05/10)

Coordinated Program Review
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is presently conducting an Coordinated Program Review of the Special
Education, Civil Rights and English Learner Education programs in the North Attleborough Public Schools. More details. (posted 02/02/10)

Events and dates you don't want to miss

Feb 8 - Kindergarten and ELC report cards issued
Feb 8-11 - NAMS mid term exams
Feb 10 - Plainville Public Schools Internet Safety Night for Parents - 7:00 p.m. B. H. Wood Elementary School
Feb 9 - 100th Day of School
Feb 11 - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony - 6:30 p.m. NAHS Cobb Theatre
Feb 12 - Allen Avenue Sweetheart Dance - 6:00 p.m. - NAMS
Feb 15-19 - Winter Vacation
Feb 22 - Classes resume
Feb 26 - Roosevelt School Father-Daughter Dance - 6:00 p.m. - Roosevelt All Purpose Room
Feb 26 - Winter Carnival Charity Dance - Hockomock YMCA
Mar 6 - Amvet School Talent Show - NAMS cafeteria - 6:00 p.m.
Mar 16 - Community School 1;15 p.m. - Amy Roloff, star of the Discovery Channel, TLC’s Little People, Big World will visit Community School to talk to the students about diversity awareness. Her theme is Fun Being Different, but Not When Being Made Fun of. Parents are welcome to attend this event.

Thinkfinity Workshop
Learn to use the many standards-based resources provided by Thinkfinity, a website designed for educators. Build on existing lesson plans in any subject area or create new interactive, engaging lessons using this comprehensive website that provides student materials, interactive tools and connections to educational websites. Presenters are Laurie Pleshar and Tricia Svendsen. Dates are Feb. 25, March 11 and 25, 2010. Click on PD Enrollment Form to register (posted 01/21/10)

CONGRATULATIONS
Boston Globe's Scholastic Art Contest
NAMS Art Department would like to congratulate five more students who received recognition from the 2010 Boston Globe Scholastic Arts Awards. Honorable Mention awards were given to seventh grader, Mitchell Cupp and eighth grade students Sarah Blanchard, Jacob Rivello, Nick Barbieri, as well as Catherine Roukhadze who received two awards. (posted 02/07/10)

7^th graders: Kyle Trotter (who received a Gold Key award), and Mitch Hanwell (who received a Silver Key award) in the Boston Globe’s Scholastics Art Contest. Both students will have their work exhibited in Boston and Kyle’s will go on to New York City to compete with other Gold Key winners.

MIAA Publication Winner
Congratulations to senior Brendan Emanuel for being published in the annual MIAA publication of “Sportsmanship: A Game Plan for Life.” This year’s topic was “How Do Your Choices Impact Sportsmanship?” Brendan’s essay won a “Finalist Award,” only one of nineteen students in Massachusetts to earn this distinction. He concluded his essay with a quote from Mahatma Gandhi, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”

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	ANNOUNCEMENTS Internet Safety Night for Parents Plainville Public Schools is hosting an free Internet Safety Night for Parents on Wednesday, February 10 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the B. H. Wood School Cafeterium, 72 Messenger Street, Plainville, MA 02762. Norfolk District Attorney William R. Keating will talk about responsible computer use, online dangers, social networking sites, chat rooms, Internet games, cyber bullying and more. All parents and guardians are invited to attend, but no one under 18 will be permitted to attend. Details. (posted 02/05/10) Coordinated Program Review The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is presently conducting an Coordinated Program Review of the Special Education, Civil Rights and English Learner Education programs in the North Attleborough Public Schools. More details. (posted 02/02/10) Events and dates you don't want to miss Feb 8 - Kindergarten and ELC report cards issued Feb 8-11 - NAMS mid term exams Feb 10 - Plainville Public Schools Internet Safety Night for Parents - 7:00 p.m. B. H. Wood Elementary School Feb 9 - 100th Day of School Feb 11 - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony - 6:30 p.m. NAHS Cobb Theatre Feb 12 - Allen Avenue Sweetheart Dance - 6:00 p.m. - NAMS Feb 15-19 - Winter Vacation Feb 22 - Classes resume Feb 26 - Roosevelt School Father-Daughter Dance - 6:00 p.m. - Roosevelt All Purpose Room Feb 26 - Winter Carnival Charity Dance - Hockomock YMCA Mar 6 - Amvet School Talent Show - NAMS cafeteria - 6:00 p.m. Mar 16 - Community School 1;15 p.m. - Amy Roloff, star of the Discovery Channel, TLC’s Little People, Big World will visit Community School to talk to the students about diversity awareness. Her theme is Fun Being Different, but Not When Being Made Fun of. Parents are welcome to attend this event. Thinkfinity Workshop Learn to use the many standards-based resources provided by Thinkfinity, a website designed for educators. Build on existing lesson plans in any subject area or create new interactive, engaging lessons using this comprehensive website that provides student materials, interactive tools and connections to educational websites. Presenters are Laurie Pleshar and Tricia Svendsen. Dates are Feb. 25, March 11 and 25, 2010. Click on PD Enrollment Form to register (posted 01/21/10) CONGRATULATIONS Boston Globe's Scholastic Art Contest NAMS Art Department would like to congratulate five more students who received recognition from the 2010 Boston Globe Scholastic Arts Awards. Honorable Mention awards were given to seventh grader, Mitchell Cupp and eighth grade students Sarah Blanchard, Jacob Rivello, Nick Barbieri, as well as Catherine Roukhadze who received two awards. (posted 02/07/10) 7^th graders: Kyle Trotter (who received a Gold Key award), and Mitch Hanwell (who received a Silver Key award) in the Boston Globe’s Scholastics Art Contest. Both students will have their work exhibited in Boston and Kyle’s will go on to New York City to compete with other Gold Key winners. MIAA Publication Winner Congratulations to senior Brendan Emanuel for being published in the annual MIAA publication of “Sportsmanship: A Game Plan for Life.” This year’s topic was “How Do Your Choices Impact Sportsmanship?” Brendan’s essay won a “Finalist Award,” only one of nineteen students in Massachusetts to earn this distinction. He concluded his essay with a quote from Mahatma Gandhi, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”

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The North Attleborough Public Schools provides Equal Educational Opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, and disability. If you believe that your child is being discriminated against in any manner, you may contact: Suzan B. Cullen, 504 Coordinator (508-643-2100), Woodcock Administration Building, 6 Morse St., N. Attleborough 02760; Mr. Ted Barrett, Sexual Harassment Officer (508-643-2115), North Attleborough High School, 1 Wilson W. Whitty Way, N. Attleborough 02760 or U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 33 Arch Street Suite 900, Boston, MA 02110-1491. Information regarding the grievance procedure is located in the Student Handbook, which is published annually at each school. You may also contact the principal where your child attends school or you may contact Mrs. Cullen or Mr. Barrett if further information is required.
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