BWE News & Notes
Week of April 19-23, 2021
Important Dates
Important Dates

  • April 20-22 - PSSA ELA Testing (Grades 3-5)
  • April 27-28 - PSSA Math Testing (Grades 3-5)
  • April 29 - PSSA Science Testing (Grade 4)
Earth Day Illustrated Poetry Contest

Attention all BWE Parents – all BWE students have been writing Earth Day poems in Library Class this past week. All students are welcome to draw an illustration to accompany their poem and enter this contest. 
Please feel free to reach out to Mrs.Flaherty (mflaherty@northallegheny.org) if you have any questions:
2021 CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest
Reducing Our Footprint with Chemistry

The Pittsburgh Local Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is hosting an illustrated poem contest for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Entries must be sponsored by a local school or community group for verification purposes. Use Mrs. Flaherty, BWE Librarian as the contact person when submitting your application.

Contest Deadline: April 25, 2021 at 11:59 PM Eastern

Local Prizes: $50 1st Place in each of 4 grade categories: K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th and 9th-12th

Local Contact: Michael Mautino, CCEW@pittsburghacs.org (Please use this e-mail address for questions only, please do not submit entries to it.) Submission: Submit entries online here.

Winners of the Pittsburgh Local Section’s Illustrated Poem Contest will advance to the National Illustrated Poem Contest for a chance to be featured on the ACS website and to win prizes!

Write and illustrate a poem using the CCEW theme, “Reducing Our Footprint with Chemistry.” Your poem must be no more than 40 words and in the following styles to be considered:
HAIKU - LIMERICK - ODE - ABC POEM - FREE VERSE - END RHYME - BLANK VERSE
Student Help Needed for Staff Appreciation Week!

During Staff Appreciation Week (May 3-7), we will be taking the teachers on a trip around the world with the theme “Adventure Awaits - The teachers make the world a better place!” Our hope is to provide each teacher with a “Passport” to include personal notes from the students. In order to do this, we need your help! 

We are asking that you kindly have your student(s) choose a teacher/staff member (or 2 or 3!) to whom they can write a quick note of thanks and appreciation. We hope to distribute notes to all staff members, not just homeroom teachers (so please consider specials, aids, office staff, etc)
The following link contains a template for your child to use. Please return all notes in a sealed envelope marked “Staff Appreciation Week” to your child’s homeroom by Friday, April 23rd. Thank you in advance for your help! We couldn’t make this work without you! 
Nurse Notes
Health Services Information
Counselor's Corner
District Updates
Recording of Mental Health Panel

On Monday, April 12, the District hosted a panel discussion titled “Maximizing Student Success & Whole Family Wellness during the Pandemic and Beyond.” A recording of the discussion is available on our website.
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.

Questions about the event can be sent via email to naearthday2021@gmail.com or the contact form on the website.
"Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day" Absence Form

Thursday, April 22 is “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day”! This is a national day that provides children a glimpse into the working world. If your student will miss school on this day, please complete the absence form and return it to your school office.
No Requests for Specific Elementary Classroom Teachers

Individual teacher requests will not be granted for the 2021-22 school year. The District has developed procedures to best match students with classroom settings and teachers. For more details on this process, visit our website.
Middle School Orientation for 5th Grade Parents/Guardians

Join us in May as we:
  • Share middle school information, philosophy, and expectations
  • Address questions
  • Alleviate anxieties
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!
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 - 724-935-5081
Nurse's Office - 724-935-5081
Counseling Office - 724-934-4400