NAI News
Week of March 2-6, 2020
Weekly Schedule

Monday, March 2 - B Day
  • Deadline for students in grades 9-11 to submit course requests

Tuesday, March 3 - A Day
  • 2:30-3:30 p.m. Creative Writing Club (Room 408)

Wednesday, March 4 - B Day

Thursday, March 5 - A Day

Friday, March 6 - B Day
  • 8:03 GOAL Meeting during Homeroom (AUD)
  • A.W. Beattie not in session
News at NAI
Register NOW for PSAT on March 24

Register now for PSAT10
Test Date: March 24, 2020 @ NAI for 10th Graders

The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT10) will be offered on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. The test is sponsored by The College Board and is developed and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). The test measures critical reading, writing, and mathematical reasoning abilities important in college work. 

You can find more information about the PSAT10 and how to register through the registration form. Registration is due to the counseling office by Thursday, March 12. 

Important Information 
Test-takers will arrive to school at their regular time and be directed to their assigned testing room. Students taking the test will miss class periods 1-4 but will be allowed to make up any and all assignments given at this time. 

Non test-takers will run on a 2 hour delay schedule. Students who arrive at the regular time will report to the auditorium. Students who choose to provide their own transportation, will need to arrive to school no later than 9:19 and will follow a 2 hour delay schedule for their classes.
Parent Information about Tik Tok

Navigating Social Media is always challenging for parents. Here is a practical visual for parents focused on Tik Tok, which is extremely popular with students. Great dinner conversation starter!
Looking Ahead
March 2-13 - NAI Counselors meet with students to review schedule request (during science classes)
March 8 - Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 12 - A.W. Beattie Transition Fair 6:00-8:00 p.m. 
March 14 - SAT testing @ NASH doors open at 7:15 a.m.
March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day
March 17-20 - School Bus Evacuation Drills
March 18 - School Board Work Session @ CAO 7:00 p.m.
March 20 - All waivers due to counseling office grade 8-11
March 20 - First Day of Spring 
March 24 - PSAT10 (2 hour delay schedule)
March 25 - Diversity Contest Winners Reception @CAO 6:00 p.m.
March 25 - School Board Regular Meeting @CAO 7:00 p.m.
District Updates
NA Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Meeting

The next meeting for the NA Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (NAPAGE) will be held on Monday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Baierl Center.
NA Special Education Parent Networking Group

The next meeting for the NA Special Education Parent Networking Group is on Friday, March 13, at 9:30 a.m. at the Baierl Center.
Dr. Scherrer named Executive Director of Allegheny Intermediate Unit

On Monday, February 24, North Allegheny’s Superintendent Dr. Robert Scherrer was appointed as the next executive director of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU). He will remain at North Allegheny through the end of the current school year and anticipates transitioning to his new role at the AIU in July 2020. “I am excited about the opportunity to positively impact students across the 42 school districts in Allegheny County, however I am sad to leave such a wonderful school district that I have devoted my heart and soul to over the past seven years,” Dr. Scherrer shared. Please join the North Allegheny community in congratulating Dr. Scherrer on this exciting opportunity!
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 - 412-369-5530
Nurse's Office - 412-369-5530
Counseling Office - 412-369-5464