BWE News & Notes
Week of November 11-15, 2019
Integrated Arts Schedule
Monday, November 11, 2019
Act 80 Day - No School

There is no school for students on Monday, November 11, 2019.
School will resume for students on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
Important Dates
November 11 - Act 80 Day - No School for Students
November 14 - Lunch Guest Day
November 14 - Black & Gold Day (Go Steelers!)
November 18-22 - Fall Book Fair week 
November 19 - Book Fair Family Night 3:30-7:30 p.m.
November 19 - PFA Meeting 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
November 19 - PFA Candy Fundraiser Pickup 3:30-7:30 p.m.
November 22 - RESCHEDULED! Picture Retakes and Group Photos
November 28 - December 2 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
December 4 - Holiday Shop/Craft Fair 3:30-7:00 p.m.
Fall Picture Retakes and Group Photos Rescheduled

Fall picture retakes and Band, Orchestra, Chorus, and Singing Tigers group photos are rescheduled for Friday, November 22. If you need to do make up photos because your child missed the original picture day, or if you would like your child's photo retaken, please have your child bring in his/her order form (for new photos) or the unwanted package (for retakes) to give to the photographer on Picture Day. Students who participate in any of the music programs listed above will be called for the group pictures in the afternoon on November 22.
Book Fair Volunteers Needed!

The Fall Book Fair is right around the corner – November 18-22. We need volunteers to help students to select books, pay for books, and to restock the shelves. We need volunteers during the following time frames: 

  • Tuesday, November 19
  • 12:30-3:00 (2 needed)
  • Wednesday, November 20
  • 10:15-12:30 (1 needed)

If you are able to help, please email Mrs. Flaherty or Mrs. Thornton in the Library to schedule a time, or call (724) 935-5081.
Lunch Guest Day - Thursday, November 14

Lunch Guest Guidelines:
  • No store purchased lunches - only cafeteria purchased or brought from home
  • You must sit with your child
  • No younger siblings permitted
  • No photographs are to be taken
  • Volunteer clearances or required
  • You are permitted to sign in, go to the cafeteria, and then directly back to the office to sign out - you are not permitted to walk your child back to class or be in any other portion of the building
  • Your child must leave the cafeteria with their class when their teacher comes to pick them up

**Please note that if these guidelines are not followed, you will be asked to leave and may not be permitted to participate in lunch guest days in the future.

Lunch Schedule:
  • Grade 1: 11:00-11:30
  • Grade 2: 11:15-11:45
  • Grade 3: 11:40-12:10
  • Grade 4: 11:50-12:20
  • Grade 5: 12:30-1:00
BWE Holiday Shop & Children's Charity Hall

BWE will celebrate the holiday season again this year with the BWE Holiday Shop and Children’s Charity Hall on December 4, 2019. It’s a wonderful evening where parents and children can shop for holiday gifts in three fun areas: 
  • Kids Shop: Kids shop for their families with the help of 5th Grade Elves
  • Parents Shop: Vendors from the area are bringing their merchandise for parents
  • Children’s Charity Hallway: 4th & 5th graders will be making crafts to sell to raise money for Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS OPEN TODAY
  • Parent Volunteers: The Holiday Shop cannot happen without parent volunteers. Please consider donating your time to make this event a great success.
  • 5th Grade Elves: Sign up your 5th Grader to be an Elf to assist younger students purchase gifts for their families.
  • Children’s Charity Hallway - 4th & 5th Grade Craft Vendors: Sign up your 4th & 5th graders to be craft vendors in the Children’s Charity Hallway
November PFA Meetings
Morning & Evening Times Available

Two PFA meetings times will be offered on Tuesday, November 19, to allow working parents to attend. Please consider coming to the time that works best for you. 
  • Morning PFA Meeting: 9:30 a.m. in the LGI Room: 
  • During the morning meeting, Mr. Kilar’s students will give a special presentation on the data they collected from the Coat Drive. Come support these kids as they demonstrate their math skills.
  • Evening PFA Meeting: 6:00 p.m. in the LGI Room:
  • Come to the evening meeting, and you can also attend the Book Fair Family Night and pick up your PFA Fundraiser Candy Order.
BWE PFA Happenings
Counselor's Corner
District Updates
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.
Resources
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Community Flyers
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Building Contacts
Main Office - 724-935-5081
Nurse's Office - 724-935-5081
Counseling Office - 724-934-4400