Marshall Memo
Week of February 17-21, 2020
Monday, February 17
  • No Classes (Presidents' Day)

Tuesday, February 18
  • Activity Schedule "A" Day - 6th Grade Music Priority

Wednesday, February 19
  • Activity Schedule "B" Day - 8th Grade Music Priority

Thursday, February 20
  • CORE Schedule "A" Day - Connections

Friday, February 21
  • Activity Schedule "B" Day - Clubs/Activities
Quick Links
Hoops for Heart

The annual 3-on-3 basketball tournaments to raise money for the American Heart Association will take place on the following dates:
  • 8th Grade Tournament - Thursday, February 20 - 3:00-4:30 p.m.
  • 7th Grade Tournament - Friday, February 21 - 3:00-4:30 p.m.
  • 6th Grade Tournament - Monday, February 24 - 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Students create their own three person team. No more than two players from the school team (7th/8th grade). If you cannot find a team but would like to play see Mr. Roman. All participants are asked to make at least one donation to the American Heart Association. Instructions on how to set up an online fundraising page can be found on the AHA donation envelope or students can simply turn in the donation envelope. More details are posted outside the gym area. We look forward to some fun tournaments and game play for a great cause.
Pasta for Pennies Fundraiser

The annual Pasta for Pennies Fundraiser benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This campaign runs February 18-28. The homeroom that raises the most money is awarded an Olive Garden lunch. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Marshall Middle School Yearbook

Order your MMS yearbook today! Visit the link below for more information.
Box Tops Collection

Box Tops has launched a NEW digital collection method. Please sign up for the Box Tops app to help raise money for our school!
MMS Clubs

Please check out all of the clubs that are offered for students at MMS. We strongly believe that clubs are a great way for students to make positive connections to their peers and the adults in the building. Please encourage your child to join a club! Students are permitted to explore as many different clubs as they would like.  
Upcoming Dates
February 18-28 - Pasta for Pennies Fundraiser Benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
February 24-28 - MMS Book Fair
February 28 - Middle School Girls GOLD Event at 3:00 p.m. (NAI)
March 10 - Middle School Parent Coffees - 9:30 a.m. at CMS and 7:00 p.m. at MMS
District Updates
Inclement Weather Day Usage

On Friday, February 7, 2020, classes were canceled due to inclement weather. This inclement weather day counted as one of the four built-in days that NASD scheduled for the 2019-2020 school year. While Pennsylvania law requires public schools to provide 180 days of instruction each year, North Allegheny scheduled 184 days to allow for the possibility that up to four days might be canceled due to bad weather or other emergencies. 
 
As of February 14, 2020, there are three built-in days remaining to allow North Allegheny to cancel school for inclement weather or other emergencies. If the remaining three days are utilized, we will then proceed with utilizing Flexible Instructional Days. 
 
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has waived the January 6 power outage closure and January 16 water main break school closures for MES and MES. The canceled school days will not need to be made up for these two buildings.
NA Marathon T-Shirts

Is your student planning on participating in the 2020 Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend in May? Students can show their NA pride with the 2020 NA Marathon Challenge t-shirt! Click the link below to order at $10 shirt online. Orders will be accepted until February 20, 2020. 
Grades 6 & 7 Parent Coffees Rescheduled

The February 20 MMS Parent-Coffee has been rescheduled for March 10, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at CMS and 7 p.m. at MMS. Parents/guardians of current 6th and 7th grade students from all three middle schools are invited to attend one of the meetings to learn more. 
A Taste of North Allegheny

Join us for a night of small bites, drinks and fun as we support the excellent work of North Allegheny teachers and students! If you would like more information on contributing raffle baskets or becoming a vendor please email Abigayle Tobia, Executive Director.
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 - 724-934-6060
Nurse's Office - 724-934-6044
Counseling Office - 724-934-6038