McKnight News
Week of October 21-25, 2019
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McKnight Construction Update
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Cold & Flu Season
Cold and flu season is upon us and we know that sometimes it is hard to distinguish between the two illnesses. We hope the following information from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) helps you better assess your child's health and when to keep them home so they are not at risk of getting other illnesses due to their compromised immune system, but also to prevent the spread of illnesses to others.
The CDC states the symptoms of a cold and flu are very similar. The symptoms of flu can include fever or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue (tiredness). Cold symptoms are usually milder than the symptoms of the flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose. Colds generally do not result in serious health problems. If you have any questions you can
check out the following website by the CDC for Cold vs. Flu Symptoms.
The CDC recommends that people with influenza-like illness remain at home until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100°F [37.8°C]), or signs of a fever without the use of fever-reducing medications. This is also the policy at North Allegheny School District. We recommend that you please consider your child’s cough status as well. Persistent cough interferes with your child’s ability to participate in their learning process. Coughs should be under control before returning to school. Nasal congestion and lack of sleep due to being ill can also inhibit the learning experience.
If you are ever unsure about whether to send your child to school or not, please feel free to contact the school nurse. You can also locate our recommendations on the districts website under the health services,
Too Sick for School.
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Clothing Donations Needed
As we switch from summer to fall, and with winter poking its head around the corner, please consider donating any clothes to the nurses room. Accidents, spills, and mishaps happen at school and spare clothes are always needed. If you have questions, you can email Mrs. Hunt. Thanks for your consideration!
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Children's Grief Awareness Day
Children's Grief Awareness Day is designed to help us all become more
aware of the needs of grieving children and the benefits they obtain
through the support of others. Here at McKnight, we invite the entire staff
and student body to wear their favorite shade of blue on
November 21 in honor of all who have lost a loved one. Once again this year, McKnight will be selling t-shirts for this event.
T-shirts are $8.00, and $3.00 of every shirt purchased will be donated to the Highmark Caring Place.
If you are interested in ordering a t-shirt, please fill in the order form. Checks can be made payable to McKnight Elementary School. Orders are due by
Friday, October 18. The order must be placed over the weekend so that the t-shirts will arrive in time. This date will not be extended.
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Book Fair Volunteers Needed
The fall book fair is just around the corner with the preview week running from
October 29 - November 1. Buying week for the book fair is
November 4 - 8. Volunteers are needed both weeks to make the book fair a success - sign ups will begin next week!
The librarians truly need help from volunteers to make this book fair work. Multiple classes will be shopping at the same time to ensure all students can participate due to in-service days. Our book fair results in new books for the kids, not only at home but also at the library. Please help! If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Slegal.
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Last Call for Halloween Party Volunteers
The first party of the school year is right around the corner! There are a few classes that still need a couple of volunteers during the party:
KF, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3C, 5A, 5C, 5D
If you are available to help during this fun-filled party, please
fill out the classroom party sign-up form and let us know! Parties take place from 2:30-3:15 p.m. (morning kindergarten parties are from 10:45-11:30 a.m.). Halloween party coordinators and volunteers will be contacted soon.
- Party coordinators and helpers have been contacted via email. If you are on the Halloween volunteer list, but have not received an email, please contact the appropriate grade level party coordinator as soon as possible.
- If your class still needs a party coordinator and you are interested in filling that position, please contact the appropriate grade level coordinator so that they know you are willing to coordinate the party.
- Finally, party coordinators should share all party ideas with the homeroom teacher prior to the day of the Halloween party.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Tracie Bradshaw (K-2nd grade party coordinator)
Christina Morton (3rd-5th grade party coordinator)
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PFA Meeting and Minutes
Our November PFA meeting will take place on
November 6 at 6:30 p.m. Note that this is a change of time from what is written in the district calendar.
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Counselor's Corner
National Drug and Alcohol Prevention Week is
October 28 through November 1. Each elementary school will participate in a variety of activities, using materials that promote good decision-making. Classroom lessons 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!
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October 23 – School Board Meeting at CAO, 7:30 p.m.
October 23-25 – Camp KOK for 5th Grade
October 25 – Elementary Report Period Ends
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Operation Safe Stop
Wednesday, October 23
North Allegheny is partnering with local law enforcement agencies to participate in Operation Safe Stop on
Wednesday, October 23.
Operation Safe Stop is a proactive approach to educate the public that passing a stopped school bus is both dangerous and illegal.
Next Wednesday, October 23, the public may see police vehicles following North Allegheny buses in the morning and afternoon. The goal for the officers monitoring from the police car behind the bus is to intervene when they see a motorist violate
Pennsylvania School Bus Stopping Law requirements. Please do not be alarmed by the increased police presence as our local law enforcement partners promote school bus safety to the community.
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Become a Fashion Designer
NA FCCLA FIDM Fashion Club is hosting its first-ever #BecomeAFashionDesigner Contest! This contest is open to all 4th and 5th-grade students in the District. Two designs will be chosen from each elementary school. These designs will then come to life with the help of our high school members and be modeled in our spring fashion show. Please follow the button below for further details and the design template. Be sure to submit your design by
November 8!
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NA Transportation Career Open House
If you’re looking to Be The Difference in your community, join North Allegheny School District for the Transportation Career Open House on
Thursday, October 24 from 6-8 p.m. Interested candidates will receive a first-hand look at careers with North Allegheny's Transportation Department, along with the opportunity to learn more about our growing team of bus drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, and transportation staff. On-the-spot interviews will be offered to those with valid driver's licenses. Attendees will have the opportunity to sit in the driver’s seat of the buses, learn about the equipment, meet current staff members, and more! Refreshments will be provided.
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Honoring Alumni Achievement...Supporting Student Success
The Distinguished Alumni Awards are an honor bestowed upon graduates of North Allegheny High School. The award, sponsored by North Allegheny Foundation, recognizes those alumni who have made significant contributions to society or outstanding professional accomplishments.
Nominations will be accepted until
October 22, 2019, and will only be accepted through the online nomination process. Awardees will be recognized at the Distinguished Alumni Gala to be held on
January 23, 2020.
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NA Foundation Trick-or-Trot
5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Marshall School Campus
Join us for a fun morning for the whole family! You can walk, run or stroll! There will be a costume contest for kids under 12, a special spooky appearance by the costumed NA Marching Band, along with prizes and treats! Registration includes a high-performance race shirt and a finishing medal.
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Welcome, Neighbors!
Refugee Experience Panel Discussion
Tuesday, October 29, 7-8 p.m.
Marshall Middle School
Project LIT NA and Global Minds are hosting a panel discussion titled “Welcome, Neighbors!” about refugee experiences in the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday, October 29, from 7-8 p.m. at Marshall Middle School. All members of the NA community are welcome to attend the event to hear our neighbors and fellow community members share their stories. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Donations of winter hats, scarves, mittens/gloves, and new and gently used books of all types are being collected to benefit refugee groups throughout the Pittsburgh region.
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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 - 412-635-4105
Nurse's Office - 412-635-4105
Counseling Office - 412-635-4105
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