Marshall Messenger
Week of April 12-16, 2021
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Weekly Schedule
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Monday - Health Office Screenings
- DATE CHANGE: MES online PFA Meeting @ 10:15 a.m. (Please read below for the link to join the meeting)
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Tuesday - Health Office Screenings
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Wednesday - Health Office Screenings
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Thursday - Health Office Screenings
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April 12th: PFA Meeting (Date Change)
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April 19th - 30th: PSSA Testing for Grades 3 - 5
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Redistricting
Plans are currently underway for creating a timeline of events for our students and families redistricting to Franklin and Bradford Woods. We are also working diligently for those redistricting from Bradford Woods to Marshall. Along with our school counselors, Mr. Anderchak (FES Principal), Dr. Eimiller (BWE Principal), and I will ensure that the redistricting process is a smooth transition for all children and parents/guardians. Additional information will be sent to families in separate emails in the upcoming weeks. Please know that these planned student visits and events will occur virtually while school is in session. In-person tours for new students and families will occur in the summer months when we can appropriately socially distance and schedule smaller groups throughout the day.
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Attention Families of Students in Grades 3 - 5 (and MES NACA Families):
PSSA Testing Dates for April 2021
Beginning the week of April 19th, all students in grades 3 - 5 will take the PSSA exams. English and Language Arts will be tested from April 19th through the 21st, and Mathematics will be tested April 28th and 29th. Additionally, students in grade 4 will take the Science PSSA, which will occur on April 26th.
Please know that your child’s attendance at school is extremely important, and an absence during PSSA testing will require your child to test on a make-up day, thus impacting regularly scheduled instructional time. Please understand that we cannot approve trips for educational travel on testing days. We truly appreciate your support. Please click on the links below for additional information, conduct, and policies for PSSA administration.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school. Here is a link to a visual of our PSSA testing calendar at MES. |
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MES PFA Monthly Meeting
Please join us virtually via TEAMS for our next PFA meeting on Monday, April 12 at 10:15 a.m. The PFA also welcomes new redistristricted Bradford Woods families to join us as we share general updates, and Dr. Thornton will be there to answer your questions. We hope you can make it!
Please note that the April PFA meeting is a date change from the District calendar.
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BWE PFA
The Bradford Woods Parent and Faculty Association would like to invite all the new families being redistricted to Bradford Woods Elementary to register on our website so you can receive parent emails and information about 2021-2022 planning and events.
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FES PFA Monthly Meeting
Franklin Elementary School and its PFA would like to extend a warm welcome to all the students and families joining them next year! We can't wait to get to know you - please join us for our May 7th PFA virtual meetings at 9:15 am, and explore our website at franklinpfa.org to find out what we have planned over the summer and next year. |
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Support for Students During Ramadan
Ramadan begins next week and we know that many families in the District and the community are busy preparing for the month ahead. To respect this time of fasting, each school will provide a place for reflection for students during lunchtime. For families observing Ramadan, please let your teacher or principal know how we can best accommodate your students/family during this time.
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Earth Day Cleanup 2021
A group of students from the North Allegheny Social Justice Club are organizing a District-wide Earth Day cleanup. Participants can sign up through the student club’s website by listing where volunteers will be participating. The sign up will serve as a pledge system for community members who want to help by picking up litter. The group is facilitating this activity to help the community in a simple and collective way. Safety guidelines are listed on the website, including wearing a mask and maintaining appropriate social distance when necessary.
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Mental Health Panel Brainstorm
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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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 Foundations 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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2021 Summer Academy
June 21-July 2 @ PES
Register by April 30!
The North Allegheny Summer Academy is developed to provide youngsters in Kindergarten through 5th grade a variety of academic and cultural experiences. The objective of the Academy is to provide the students with opportunities that will stimulate, enrich, and expand their interests and talents.
While Summer Academy will look a little different this year to ensure our students and staff members are safe, we are happy to offer a slightly revised program and we can’t wait to have a blast with our Summer Academy KIDS!
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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 - 724-935-4044
Nurse's Office - 724-934-6075
Counseling Office - 724-935-4044
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