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Week of January 6-10, 2020
IOWA Assessment is Coming January 2020

Please view the flyer below for information on our upcoming IOWA testing later this month.
PES Winter Orchestra Concert Information

We're looking forward to a great concert on Thursday, January 16. Please see attached information below.

NOTE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS - PLEASE HELP US IN THE PARKING LOT. Calling parents/guardians who wouldn’t mind coming early to help us park cars. We have 130 students in Orchestra and we want to help park you so we all can start the evening on a positive NOTE (no pun intended). We have the lot plan! If you are willing to help us, email Susie.
Sweetie Lunches Have Been Scheduled
Please Save the Dates and Turn Your Forms in for a Fun Time with Your Kids

Come on over to PES to have lunch and recess with your child. Take a look at the dates in February! Please note: all visitors this day must be secured at PES and have submitted all clearances by January 17.

There is a change in date for Grade 1. Grade 1 is now scheduled for February 10, 2020 . Please make sure you note the date change in your calendar.
Healthy Eaters Club

The 4th and 5th Grade Healthy Eaters Club is a chance for students to learn about healthy eating and healthy bodies in a fun way. Students will participate in activities that promote active learning like Build a Healthy Tray Relay, Banana Sprint, and Apple A Day Partner Relay. This club meets two times a month during recess in the winter months.
Calling All Basketball Players

PTA after-school basketball league is about to start.
Important Dates
January 6, 2020 - School Resumes
January 13-17, 2020 - ITBS testing, Grades 2-5
January 16, 2020 - Orchestra Concert
February 4-7, 2020 - Sweetie Lunches, Grades 2-5
February 10, 2020 - Sweetie Lunch, Grade 1
February 11 - March 5, 2020 - After School Basketball (see registration)
April 20-24, 2020 - PSSA Testing, Grades 3-5 (ELA)
April 27-May 1, 2020 - PSSA Testing, Grades 3-5 (Math)
April 27-May 1, 2020 - PSSA Testing, Grade 4 (Science)
District Updates
Flexible Instructional Days

During the 2019-2020 School Year, North Allegheny School District will be utilizing Flexible Instruction Days (FIDs), which may be used in place of a school day that would be canceled because of inclement weather or another emergency situation. On a FID, students will complete learning activities and assignments provided by their teachers at home.
 
Implementing a FID will not require additional make-up days when school is canceled. These make-up days could shorten the spring break or extend the school year. The District can use up to five (5) FIDs per school year. FIDs are considered a school day and count toward the number of instructional days/hours required under Article 15 of the Public School Code and Chapter 11 of the State Board of Education regulations.
 
Since this is new for staff members, students and parents this year, the District is scheduling a FID for Monday, February 3, 2020. Additional information will be shared in mid-January. To learn more about FID, please visit the North Allegheny website via the button below.
NA Special Education Parent Networking Group

The next meeting for the NA Special Education Parent Networking Group (PNG) will be held on Monday, January 13, 2020, at 1 p.m. 
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 - 412-366-9667
Nurse's Office - 412-366-9667
Counseling Office - 412-366-9667