Franklin Focus
Week of March 29-April 2, 2021
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With additional students returning to in-person instruction at FES for the start of the 4th quarter, our enrollment in Grades 2 & 5 has increased to a number that will allow us to open an additional homeroom section in each of these grade levels. Effective Tuesday, April 6, we will open sections 2C and 5C! Please join me in welcoming Mr. Kraniou back to FES in 5C and welcoming Mrs. Barbara Ann Lewis to 2C at FES. |
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North Allegheny School District WILL be administering the PSSA assessments to all students in Grades 3-5 as initially planned in April. These are state-mandated assessments that we administer annually. We will share a more specific assessment schedule with families in Grades 3-5 in the upcoming weeks, but we anticipate starting these assessments on April 19. |
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Half-Day on Thursday, April 1 |
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Thursday, April 1, will be a half-day for students. This day will operate similarly to the half-day we experienced in January.
- Students will arrive at school at the normal time.
- Students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m.
- Students in Grades 1-5 WILL be provided lunch in school.
- PM kindergarten students participate in the half-day.
- There is no school for AM kindergarten
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Please be reminded that there will be NO SCHOOL for students on the following days for our Spring Break:
- Afternoon of Thursday, April 1 (see info above)
- Friday, April 2
- Monday, April 5
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FES Celebration Book Club |
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Celebration Book Club allows parents/guardians, grandparents, or friends to donate a book to the FES Library in honor of a special person in their life. You can donate a book to recognize any memorable event such as a birthday, holiday, tradition, award recognition, extracurricular achievement, or in memory of a loved one. Click the link below for more information. |
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April 1 - In-Service Half Day (Classes held in the morning)
April 2 - No School (Spring Break)
April 5 - No School (In-Service Day)
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Elementary PSSA Administration - Spring 2021
All third, fourth, and fifth grade students in Pennsylvania are required to participate in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. Fourth graders are also required to participate in the Science PSSA.
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Mental Health Panel
Maximizing Student Success and Whole Family Wellness during the Pandemic and Beyond
Join North Allegheny School district for an important discussion about mental health and the resources available. To RSVP, submit a question, learn more about the speakers, and receive a link to attend, visit www.northallegheny.org/mentalhealthpanel. |
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TigerThon Easter Egg Hunt
North Allegheny TigerThon will provide your kids with a personal Easter Egg Hunt in your own yard! Members of NA TigerThon will hide candy-filled eggs in your yard on Saturday, April 3 after dark.
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Vote Mike Heiry for Cintas Custodian of the Year
NAI Custodian, Mike Heiry was named a top 10 finalist in the 2021 Cintas Custodian of the Year Contest. Over 2,000 custodians were nominated in this nationwide contest. Custodians are the glue that holds many schools together, and we feel honored to work with Mr. Heiry. From now through April 16, we encourage you to vote for Mike here! The greatest number of public votes determines the winner of the 2021 Custodian of the Year contest. |
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NA Foundation's A Taste of NA @ Home
April 16, 2021
Enjoy dinner and treats from area business in the comfort of your own home while supporting North Allegheny teachers, schools, and students! The Taste of NA @Home Box includes two 10-ounce beef filets, orzo with chicken stock, parmesan and seasonings, broccoli/asparagus, apple sauce, and a variety of two desserts. A vegetarian box offers a vegetable lasagna kit, apple sauce, and a variety of two desserts.
The first 50 boxes include a NA Foundation Wine Tumbler! Auction items include U2 signed guitar, Crafty Kids basket, and NA Alumni Spirit.
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Follow NA Employment on Facebook
The North Allegheny School District Human Resources Department is launching a Facebook page to recruit talent. Through this page, the District will share information about a variety of employment opportunities including teaching positions, administrative appointments, and other professions that are critical to the operations of North Allegheny. Like, share, and follow to learn how you can Be the Difference.
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Summer Academy 2021
The NA Summer Academy is back for 2021! Session 1 is scheduled for June 21-July 2 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. each day. Registration information will be sent out in early April.
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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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