IMS Week at a Glance
Week of November 4-8, 2019
Monday – No School (In-Service Day)
Tuesday – No School (In-Service Day)
Wednesday – Activity “A” Day
Thursday – C.O.R.E - “B” Day
Friday – Special Schedule “A” Day
SchoolMessenger Test Notification
Evening of Monday, November 4, 2019

In anticipation of the winter months ahead, we will be conducting a District-wide SchoolMessenger test on the evening of Monday, November 4, around 6:00 p.m.

SchoolMessenger is a web-based automated system and is one of the North Allegheny School District’s communication vehicles for the delivery of information to parents/guardians and staff via phone, email, and/or text. Messages may include attendance notifications, school delays or cancellations, information about a serious health-related issue, or a crisis response update.

SchoolMessenger imports information from Tyler SIS Student 360, including your cell, home, and work phone numbers, as well as the email address you use to log into Tyler. If you wish to add additional phone numbers into SchoolMessenger that are not listed in Tyler, or opt-in for text messages and emails, you will need to create a SchoolMessenger account. Accounts created during the 2018-19 school year are still active.

For more information on SchoolMessenger and instructions on how to create an account, visit our website at https://www.northallegheny.org/schoolmessenger.
Red, White, and Blue Day
Friday, November 8

In honor of Veteran’s Day, we are asking all staff and students to wear red, white, and blue on Friday, November 8. We will also be holding an assembly this day to honor our veterans.
Fall Picture Make-up Day

If you missed picture day or would like a retake of your fall school picture, Lifetouch will be at IMS on Tuesday, November 12. You can place an online order by visiting mylifetouch.com and using Picture Day ID  EVTTBDKTZ.
Winter Sports

If your child is interested in signing up for a winter sport, review the winter sports meeting presentation for more information.
Important Dates
November 4 – No School (In-Service Day)
November 5 – No School (In-Service Day)
November 11 – No School (Veterans Day/Act 80 Day)
November 12 – Fall Picture Make-Up Day
November 28-December 2 – No School (Thanksgiving Break)
December 12 – IMS Band Concert @ IMS, 7:00 p.m.
District Updates
NA Special Education Parent Networking Group

The North Allegheny Special Education Parent Networking Group will hold a meeting on Friday, November 8, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Ponce Room at the Baierl Center.
School Resources

At the beginning of each school year, North Allegheny compiles three publications for families that are easily accessible on the District website. Beginnings (elementary school),  Transitions (middle school), and  Progressions (high school) contain important information that can be referenced at any point during the school year. Click on the button below to access the publications.
Approved Cleaning Chemicals and Hand Sanitizers

For the last several years, North Allegheny has provided a list of “District-approved cleaning chemicals.” This list includes both disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizers, and is  available to view on the North Allegheny website. North Allegheny encourages the use of hand sanitizers on the list, but does ask that the hand sanitizers be alcohol-free. The District also has hand sanitizers placed throughout the school buildings that are alcohol-free.

While disinfecting wipes are commonly used to keep surfaces and objects free from germs, many of the labels on the side of these bottles note that they are hazardous to those under the age of 18. North Allegheny asks that students and teachers be mindful of who is using these wipes during the school day.
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 - 412-348-1470
Nurse's Office - 412-348-1418
Counseling Office - 412-348-1497