Marshall Messenger
Week of January 27-31, 2020
Upcoming Events

Tuesday, January 28
  • Orchestra Concert at 7:00 p.m., NASH - This is the rescheduled date and time due to the cancellation on January 16

Wednesday, January 29

Thursday, January 30

Friday, January 31
  • Teacher In-Service Day: NO SCHOOL
Important Dates
Monday, February 10 - MES Jump for the Hills
Friday, February 14 - Valentine's Day Parties
Valentine's Day Parties

The Valentine’s Party planning is in full swing!  We’re looking for help running the games and activities. If you could help in your child’s class we’d love to hear from you!  

We’re especially looking for more help in:  
  • 1E Mrs. Karagory
  • 2C Mrs. Hutton
  • 3B Mr. Clements
  • 3E Mr. Babusci
  • 4E Mrs. Harrison
  • 4F Mr. Rieger
 
Please contact Paige Hardy at mespfavolunteers@gmail.com for details. Volunteers need to have their volunteer clearances on file with NA. 
TAG Volunteer Sign-Up and Informational Meeting

The Traveling Art Gallery (T.A.G.) is an exciting art appreciation program in which parent volunteers introduce an artwork to kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms via a short, discussion-led presentation. The program is designed to promote visual literacy skills and is a unique opportunity to be involved in the classroom.
 
To be a T.A.G. volunteer you DO NOT need to have previous art experience! Presentations take place over three designated weeks during the school year (dates will be announced at the meeting next Wednesday). Presentations are up to 30 minutes in length and there is lots of information and support available to volunteers to maximize enjoyment for all. To make the most of your TAG experience we ask that volunteers deliver a presentation to at least three classes over the course of the three designated TAG weeks. So, that’s your own child’s class plus two more of the same presentations using the same print in the same grade level. If you have more than one child in the building and you are able, we welcome and appreciate you presenting in each of your children’s grade levels. As a presenter you schedule a mutually convenient date and time within the designated TAG presentation weeks directly with each homeroom teacher.
 
Want more information? There will be a meet-and-greet meeting for TAG on Wednesday, January 29, at 1:30 p.m. in the MES LGI. All are welcome to attend. Meet the MES co-coordinators for the Traveling Art Gallery, get an introduction on the new prints available, new digital TAG folders and learn more about Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) and how to incorporate this discussion technique into your presentation. We hope you are able to join us.
 
Please fill out the google form, via this LINK, if you are interested in volunteering. If you have more than one child at MES and/or would like to present to more than one grade level, please complete a separate volunteer form for each child. Once enrolled as a volunteer, you will be given lots of support material to help you prepare for your presentations.
Diversity Dress-Up/Heritage Day

In conjunction with the District’s Diversity Expression Contest, MES will have our Diversity Dress-up Day on Thursday, January 30. Students may dress in clothing that represents their cultural heritage.
Box Tops for Education Flash Contest Extended

The Box Tops for Education Flash Contest has been extended through Friday, January 31. Please click on the link below for instructions.
Message from the MES Health Office

It’s cold and flu season. The Health Services Department wanted to provide you with some important information regarding Influenza (Flu). We understand that sometimes it is hard to distinguish between the common cold and the flu. We hope the following information helps you to better assess your child, decide when to keep them home and provide some tips to protect your family. Please click on the link below for additional information about cold and flu symptoms.
Attention 4th Grade Parents/Guardians

The 4th grade Growth and Development classes are scheduled as follows:
 
  • Monday, March 2, 2020 10:15-10:45 a.m. for Sections 4A, 4D, 4E
  • Monday, March 9, 2020 10:15-10:45 a.m. for Sections 4B, 4C, 4F
  
The girls’ classes will be conducted by the School Nurse, Lisa Allen. Mr. Crawford and Mr. Constantino, the Physical Education instructors, will present it to the boys’ classes. 
 
If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse at 724-934-6075 or lallen@northallegheny.org.
Attention 5th Grade Parents/Guardians

The 5th grade Growth and Development classes are scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2020 as follows:
 
  • 11:15-11:45 a.m. for Sections 5A, 5E, 5F
  • 11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m. for Sections 5B, 5C, 5D
  
The girls’ classes will be conducted by the School Nurse, Lisa Allen.  Mr. Crawford and Mr. Constantino, the Physical Education instructors, will present it to the boys’ classes. 
 
Fifth grade students will also view a presentation from the school nurse about Bloodborne Pathogens. Please click here for a letter from the Principal for more information about this presentation.

If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse at 724-934-6075 or lallen@northallegheny.org.
Recycled Materials for Art

Mrs. Jaecks and Mrs. Wolcott are looking for recycled materials for our students’ art classes. Please consider sending in the recycled materials included in the link below for our upcoming art projects at MES.
Counselor's Corner
District Updates
Jump for the Hills

North Allegheny’s Elementary Schools are teaming up to Jump for the Hills! The annual jump rope fundraiser will allow students to learn about the needs in their community while raising funds for a local non-profit. For additional information, click the buttons below to view the letter and flyer.
Launching Into Kindergarten

Are you the parent/guardian of an incoming Kindergarten student for the 2020-2021 school year? If so, join North Allegheny for the Launching Into Kindergarten program on Wednesday, February 5.
Diversity Expression Contest

The District’s annual Diversity Expression Contest is accepting submissions through February 14! Students in grades K-12 are encouraged to submit writing and fine arts entries that address the theme, “The more we respect and understand one another, a better world it will be.”  
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 - 724-935-4044
Nurse's Office - 724-934-6075
Counseling Office - 724-935-4044