Ingomar Inklings
Week of April 19-23, 2021
PSSA Testing

PSSA testing begins promptly at 9:15 a.m. Students that are late to school are not permitted to enter the testing session once it has started. Students who are late to school will be asked to report to the library and read or study during the test session. They will need to take the assessments at a later make-up session.
Calling All 5th Graders!

This mission, should you choose to accept it, will put your creativity and problem-solving skills to the test.

Over the next few weeks, your teachers will present you with STEAM-based challenges and activities that require hard work and perseverance. All materials required will be provided to you in school. As you complete certain tasks, you will be awarded with a badge to show your accomplishments. See if you can collect them all to proudly display on your iPad case. We can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks,
Mrs. Pacini and Grade 5 Teachers
Growth and Development - Grade 4 Instruction

The 4th grade students will be instructed on Growth and Development on Monday, May 3. Prior to the instruction occurring parents will receive an email with additional information including how to opt a child out. Mrs. Meder, the IES School Nurse, can be contacted at 4123-3656-9665.
Mystery in the Library

The book "Aru Shah and the City of Gold" arrived from Amazon but the packing slip was missing with information about the donating family. If you purchased this through the Birthday Book Club Wish List, please email Mrs. Smokovich at lsmokovich@northallegheny.org. The book will then be processed and presented to the lucky birthday student! Thank you!
Birthday Book Club

Would you like to celebrate your child’s birthday in a fun and rewarding way while supporting our school library? Please consider donating a book through the Birthday Book Club! Participation is easy: shop directly through the Library’s Amazon Wish List for great book choices and varied price options while earning cash back for IES when you use your Amazon Smile account. Click HERE to get started! Thank you for your support and encouraging a love of reading in all of our students. Questions may be emailed to Mrs. Smokovich at lsmokovich@northallegheny.org.
Counselor's Corner
District Updates
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.
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.
"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 - 412-366-9665
Nurse's Office - 412-366-9665
Counseling Office - 412-366-9665