Marshall Memo
Week of October 12-16, 2020
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Weekly Schedule

Monday - A Day
Tuesday - B Day
Wednesday - A Day (Online/At-Home)
Thursday - A Day
Friday - B Day
Parent Pick-up PM Dismissal

We are currently dismissing students in a three phase staggered manner. At 2:45 we dismiss students being picked up. At 2:52 we dismiss students who are riding buses and at 2:58 we dismiss all student athletes. Parents who are picking up should plan to be at MMS between 2:45 and 2:50. All pick-ups occur in the auditorium parking lot. Thank you for your continued support!
School Counseling 

For the next six weeks Mr. Jeff Smalley will be acting as our school counselor for all students. If you or your child has a school counseling need, please contact him via email at JSmalley@northallegheny.org or call the school at 724-934-6060.
Marshall Days of Giving
Tuesday, October 20 (Cohort 1) & Thursday, October 22 (Cohort 2)

All students in grades 6-8 are invited to the Marshall Days of Giving!  Give back to our school community, make new friends, and have fun!  This event runs after school until 4:00 PM in the World Language rooms (144/145) and outside.  Please register using the link below by October 19.  See Señor Mascari or Frau Werner in the World Language hallway with any questions.  We can't wait to see you there!
Troubleshooting iPad Connectivity Issues

Please complete the following steps;
  • Reset All Settings by going to Settings / General / Reset all settings.
  • Clear Browsing History and close all tabs in Safari.
  • Complete a software update if available.
  • Complete a hard restart on the device.
  • Close all apps that are currently running.
  • Lastly, access Blackboard through Tiger ID.  

If you continue to have any issues after completing these steps, Mr. Sabo, technology assistant, can be reached at jsabo@northallegheny.org
Box Tops for Education

Box Tops is now digital! It’s easy to earn money for our school. Just buy products with a box tops label and scan your receipt. Be sure to choose “Marshall Middle School” as your selected school and money is sent to our school to benefit our students. Thanks for your support!
Important Dates
October 12 - Picture Day (Cohort 1)
October 16 - Picture Day (Cohort 2)
District Updates
Trick or Trot
Run Around NA

Step up to the challenge and walk, bike, or run together around all North Allegheny schools to support the mission of the North Allegheny Foundation! Our mission is to enhance and enrich the educational experience of North Allegheny Students. Together we can fund programs that benefit all our students!


  • STEP 2 - GET READY - Set-up your devices (Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, Google Fit, Misfit & Strava), enter your miles online or download our iOS or Android apps.

  • STEP 3 – CELEBRATE - Receive your medal and event shirt. Participants are invited to cross the finish line in their Halloween costume and collect their Trick or Trot treats!

North Allegheny Foundation (NAF) is dedicated to enhancing and enriching the educational experiences at North Allegheny. We do this by providing grants to teachers and schools, support for NA Families facing homelessness and financial hardship, and scholarships to graduating seniors.
All Alumni Virtual Reunion

Join the NA Alumni Association for the first Virtual NA Alumni Reunion! Compete in a NA History Trivia game, enjoy a musical performance by the NASH Chorus, and celebrate with your NA Alumni pint glass only available through this event.
North Allegheny Special Education Parent Networking Group

The North Allegheny Special Education Parent Networking Group (NASEPNG - or PNG for short) holds monthly meetings for parents of children with IEPs, 504 plans, and other learning differences. All are welcome to join PNG for their online meeting! Our next meeting will be held on Friday, October 16 at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom.
NASD Offers Free Meals for All Students Every Day

The USDA has recently approved school districts to offer free meals to all students for in-person and remote instruction. Breakfast and lunch (in-person or pickup) is free for all students. 
 
Details about meal ordering and pickup were sent to all families via email.
 
Meal pickup for consumption on remote learning days will be every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Meals can be picked up at HES, MES, IMS, NAI, or NASH (pickup location will be selected on the order form linked in your email). The deadline to order pickup meals will be every Friday.
 
If you have any questions, please email DiningServices@northallegheny.org.
Student Absences

This school year North Allegheny School District will be accepting student absence excuses electronically, through the Tyler SIS Parent Portal.

  • Student excuses will be submitted through an "E-Form," creating a touchless submission option for parents/guardians. This will reduce the amount of paper transmissions between parents/guardians, students, and our staff. Please review the directions to submit an electronic student excuse below and contact your student's building secretary with any questions.
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 - 724-934-6060
Nurse's Office - 724-934-6044
Counseling Office - 724-934-6038