Franklin Focus
Week of October 19-23, 2020
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Monday – A Day
Tuesday – B Day
Wednesday – All Students At Home
Thursday – C Day
Friday – D Day
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Drop Off and Pick Up Locations Update
Effective this past Tuesday, we have begun using the new BUS Drop Off and Pick Up location. As stated last week, this change will have NO impact on parents/families; rather this is simply an update for your background knowledge.
So our overall drop off/pick up plan is as follows:
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BUS RIDERS: Students riding a SCHOOL BUS to/from school will be dropped off/picked up at the new bus area, which is located on the back side of the school nearest Stevensan and Pauloski Roads. There is a canopy entrance at this location which is part of the new construction. We are going to refer to this entrance as the “Tiger Tail” entrance.
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CAR RIDERS: Students who are transported to/from school by parents will continue to be dropped off and picked up at the new Main Entrance.
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WALKERS: Walkers will be escorted across the crosswalk on FES property and along the sidewalk to Mrs. Seaman (crossing guard) along Stevensan Road.
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Halloween Parades
We are happy to announce the Franklin WILL conduct our annual Halloween Parade this year. Actually, we will conduct two parades this year: one for each cohort of students. Parades this year will be held INDOORS and will be closed to the public. Absolutely no visitors/guests will be permitted to attend this year’s parades. The parades will be for students and staff only.
The parade for students in Cohort 1 (ATTITUDE) will be held on Tuesday, October 27.
The parade for students in Cohort 2 (MINDSET) will be held on Friday, October 30.
We are asking that students wear their costumes to school for the entire day so that staff does not have to assist students with getting dressed for the parade. As such, please plan students’ costumes accordingly knowing that students will be wearing them for the entire school day. Students will still be required to wear proper face coverings (mask or shield) while in costume on parade day. Please be reminded that weapons and look-alike weapons are not permitted as accessories for costumes.
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The FES Scholastic Book Fair has been rescheduled. We will now conduct the Book Fair ONLINE ONLY from November 9-22. All books purchased will be shipped directly to your homes. A link will be provided in the coming weeks. |
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Digital Citizenship Week
October 19-23
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Digital Citizenship lessons are introduced in all grade levels to students during Library class. These lessons help students make smart choices online by teaching topics such as online privacy, cyberbullying, digital footprint, and appropriate communication skills. For more resources to support your children online, consider visiting Common Sense Media.
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National Drug and Alcohol Prevention Week
October 26-30
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North Allegheny elementary schools will celebrate National Drug and Alcohol Prevention Week October 26-30. At each elementary school, we will participate in a variety of activities, using materials that promote good decision-making. Presentations and messages will focus on helping students understand that they are responsible for making healthy choices in life. Choosing to be alcohol, tobacco, and drug-free is one of the best choices that they can make!
Enjoy the following at-home activities from the Red Ribbon Campaign website:
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October 23 - Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness |
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Elementary Grading Update
With students between in-person and cyber placements for the start of the second quarter, the District will be modifying the ending date for the close of the first quarter marking period for elementary students. This is necessary since report cards need to be finalized prior to rescheduling students who are moving placements for the start of the second marking period which begins on November 4, 2020.
Timeline for Quarter 1 Grades
- First quarter marking period will close on Monday, October 26, 2020, instead of November 2nd.
- Wednesday, October 28th will be an asynchronous day for all elementary students and staff in order to allow staff time to complete grades and enter information into the system for report cards.
- Report cards will be available in the Tyler Portal on Monday, November 2, 2020.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Guest Substitutes Q & A Session
The District is accepting applications for Guest Substitutes through October 21, 2020. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about these opportunities, please join us for an upcoming Q & A Session.A teaching certificate is not required. For more information, please visit our website at www.northallegheny.org/GuestSubstitute. |
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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Main Office - 412-366-9663
Nurse's Office - 412-366-9663
Counseling Office - 412-366-9663
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