CMS News
Week of October 21-25, 2019
Monday – “B Day” - C.O.R.E. bell schedule. * Organize &  Regroup*
  • National Red Ribbon Week: Team-up Against Drugs! Wear your favorite team apparel today!
Tuesday – “A Day” - Activity bell schedule (6th grade Music Priority)
  • National Red Ribbon Week: Exercise Your Right to be Drug-Free! Wear athletic apparel today! (dress code implemented)
Wednesday – “B Day” - Special Bell Schedule (Mini-Course Trial Run)
  • National Red Ribbon Week: Life’s a Journey, Travel Drug-Free! Wear your vacation attire/destination style attire all day! (dress code implemented)
  • LEAD Assembly for 7th and 8th Grade during activity period
  • Read about the LEAD Assembly
  • Learn more about “Our Lead Family”
  • 6th grade students will be working on a Red Ribbon Week activity with homeroom teachers during activity period.
Thursday – “A Day” - C.O.R.E. bell schedule. * Connections*
  • National Red Ribbon Week: Follow Your Dreams - Don’t Do Drugs! Wear PJs or comfy clothes (dress code implemented)
Friday – “B Day” - Special Bell Schedule for CMS Mini-Course Day!
  • CMS Mini-Course Day for all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Make sure your child is prepared for his/her four mini-course day sessions (correct attire, any materials they were told to bring, etc.)
Saturday – Join us for the NA Foundation’s Trick-or-Trot! Register today!
Candle Fundraiser Continues!

Our online-sales only candle website will remain open until January 8, 2020. Purchases made through the CMS website can be shipped directly to you and CMS will receive 40% of the profit!
Helping Our Troops Overseas!

We will be collecting items for Boucek’s Battalion to help send care packages to our troops overseas from October 21 through November 6. Specific items we are looking for include pocket tissues, jerky, playing cards, socks, chapstick, travel-size deodorant, Ramen noodles, toothbrushes, packets of hot chocolate, and holiday or thank you for your service cards.
Important Dates
October 19 – NAI Fall Play, 7 p.m.
October 21 – CMS Winter Intramurals begin
October 25 – CMS Mini-Course Day
October 26 – NA Foundation Trick-or-Trot @ Marshall Campus
October 28 – No School (In-Service Day)
November 1 – Secondary Report Period Ends
November 4 – No School (In-Service Day)
November 5 – No School (In-Service Day)
November 6 – Yearbook Sale through December 20
November 7 – CMS Fall Picture Retake Day
November 8 – CMS Veterans Day Program, 2 p.m.
November 11 – No School (Veterans Day/Act 80 Day)
November 14 – Secondary Report Cards available to view online
November 28-December 2 – No School (Thanksgiving Break)
District Updates
Operation Safe Stop
Wednesday, October 23

North Allegheny is partnering with local law enforcement agencies to participate in Operation Safe Stop on Wednesday, October 23.  Operation Safe Stop is a proactive approach to educate the public that passing a stopped school bus is both dangerous and illegal. 

Next Wednesday, October 23, the public may see police vehicles following North Allegheny buses in the morning and afternoon. The goal for the officers monitoring from the police car behind the bus is to intervene when they see a motorist violate  Pennsylvania School Bus Stopping Law requirements. Please do not be alarmed by the increased police presence as our local law enforcement partners promote school bus safety to the community.
NA Transportation Career Open House
Thursday, October 24

If you’re looking to Be The Difference in your community, join North Allegheny School District for the Transportation Career Open House on Thursday, October 24 from 6-8 p.m. Interested candidates will receive a first-hand look at careers with North Allegheny's Transportation Department, along with the opportunity to learn more about our growing team of bus drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, and transportation staff. On-the-spot interviews will be offered to those with valid driver's licenses. Attendees will have the opportunity to sit in the driver’s seat of the buses, learn about the equipment, meet current staff members, and more! Refreshments will be provided.
Honoring Alumni Achievement...Supporting Student Success.

The Distinguished Alumni Awards are an honor bestowed upon graduates of North Allegheny High School. The award, sponsored by North Allegheny Foundation, recognizes those alumni who have made significant contributions to society or outstanding professional accomplishments.
  
Nominations will be accepted until October 22, 2019, and will only be accepted through the online nomination process. Awardees will be recognized at the Distinguished Alumni Gala to be held on January 23, 2020.
NA Foundation Trick-or-Trot
5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Marshall School Campus

Join us for a fun morning for the whole family! You can walk, run or stroll! There will be a costume contest for kids under 12, a special spooky appearance by the costumed NA Marching Band, along with prizes and treats! Registration includes a high-performance race shirt and a finishing medal.
Welcome, Neighbors!
Refugee Experience Panel Discussion
Tuesday, October 29, 7-8 p.m.
Marshall Middle School

Project LIT NA and Global Minds are hosting a panel discussion titled “Welcome, Neighbors!” about refugee experiences in the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday, October 29, from 7-8 p.m. at Marshall Middle School. All members of the NA community are welcome to attend the event to hear our neighbors and fellow community members share their stories. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Donations of winter hats, scarves, mittens/gloves, and new and gently used books of all types are being collected to benefit refugee groups throughout the Pittsburgh region.
Resources
Missed a Newsletter?

All building newsletters are archived weekly on the North Allegheny website. This designated webpage will be updated with links to the previous week’s newsletters at the beginning of each school week by 11:30 a.m. A link to the archive is accessible on the District’s homepage and on each building’s homepage.
Community Flyers
The North Allegheny School District often receives requests for the distribution of athletics and approved non-profit community organization digital flyers. All requests for community flyers to be included in this newsletter must be submitted via email only at flyers@northallegheny.org. Flyers will only be posted and removed from the District website on Friday. Visit our website for details on how to submit flyers.
Building Contacts
Main Office - 412-369-5520
Nurse's Office - 412-369-5520
Counseling Office - 412-369-5421