Peebles Platform
Week of November 4-8, 2019
SchoolMessenger Test Notification
Evening of Monday, November 4, 2019

In anticipation of the winter months ahead, we will be conducting a District-wide SchoolMessenger test on the evening of Monday, November 4, around 6:00 p.m.

SchoolMessenger is a web-based automated system and is one of the North Allegheny School District’s communication vehicles for the delivery of information to parents/guardians and staff via phone, email, and/or text. Messages may include attendance notifications, school delays or cancellations, information about a serious health-related issue, or a crisis response update.

SchoolMessenger imports information from Tyler SIS Student 360, including your cell, home, and work phone numbers, as well as the email address you use to log into Tyler. If you wish to add additional phone numbers into SchoolMessenger that are not listed in Tyler, or opt-in for text messages and emails, you will need to create a SchoolMessenger account. Accounts created during the 2018-19 school year are still active.

For more information on SchoolMessenger and instructions on how to create an account, visit our website.
YOU MATTER! Halloween Fun at Peebles

No rain can spoil our fun at PES on Halloween. A very sincere thank you to all the parents/guardians and families for making our indoor parades work. Thank you for your patience, support, and most importantly, the kindness you gave us as we had to tweak our fun. We love our fun here at PES, and you are always welcome. Thanks again for making a change so easy and fun, and thanks for allowing us to continue our connections with your kids. YOU MATTER!
Winter Intramurals

Attention 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students… It’s time to sign up for Winter Intramurals at Peebles! 
Diversity Days was a Hit!

Thank you to all the presenters who so graciously gave PES your time today. We thank you for sharing your passion with us. Read more here.
Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday and Tuesday, November 4 and 5. Sign ups are still open on your child’s HR webpage on the left hand side. Thanks for taking time to connect with us. We look forward to meeting with you. Happy sign up, and remember no school for kids next week on these days.

The main entrance will be open for you to come in. Please go to the lobby and initial your scheduled conference then proceed to your classroom. As you leave, be sure to initial your time out please. There is NO need to stop in the office on these two days.
Look for your Silver Graphics Order Form

All Silver Graphics Order forms have been sent home. There are lots of awesome items to choose from, perfect for holiday gifting! Orders placed between now and Monday, November 18 will receive free shipping and will arrive to Peebles in early December. All ordering is done online. Need assistance? Have questions? Contact Tracy Morey at 303-646-7436, tracymry@gmail.com. Calls, texts, and emails are always welcome. Happy shopping!
Sweetie Lunches Have Been Scheduled

Come on over to PES to have lunch and recess with your child. Take a look at the dates in February! We would love to have you join us!
Important Dates
November 4 & 5 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, no school for students
November 11 - Act 80 Day, no school for students
November 12 - December 2 - Thanksgiving Break, no school
December 19 - Winter Party
December 23 - January 6 - Winter Break, no school
January 13-17, 2020 - ITBS testing, Grades 2-5
February 3-7, 2020 - Sweetie Lunches, Grades 1-5
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
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! 
NA Special Education Parent Networking Group
 
The North Allegheny Special Education Parent Networking Group will hold a meeting on Friday, November 8, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Ponce Room at the Baierl Center.
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.
Approved Cleaning Chemicals and Hand Sanitizers

For the last several years, North Allegheny has provided a list of “District-approved cleaning chemicals.” This list includes both disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizers, and is available to view on the North Allegheny website. North Allegheny encourages the use of hand sanitizers on the list, but does ask that the hand sanitizers be alcohol-free. The District also has hand sanitizers placed throughout the school buildings that are alcohol-free.

While disinfecting wipes are commonly used to keep surfaces and objects free from germs, many of the labels on the side of these bottles notes that they are hazardous to those under the age of 18. North Allegheny asks that students and teachers be mindful of who is using these wipes during the school day.
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