NASH Newsflash
Week of June 1-5, 2020
Senior Obligation/Distribution Day
June 4 & 5

Details and schedule for our distribution of caps and gowns, honor cords, and yearbooks, the collection of textbooks and laptops, locker cleanout, and the process of finalizing obligations such as library fees and returning musical instruments will be shared shortly.
June 8 & 9 Junior Locker Cleanout, Textbook Collection, and Debt Collection
June 4 & 5

Students will be notified of a date and time to report to NASH to return textbooks, gather belongings, and satisfy any other obligations.
Senior Survey

All senior students are reminded to complete the Senior Survey located on the homepage of their Naviance account. This information is important when sending colleges final transcripts upon graduation.
  • Log into Naviance via your Tiger ID
  • On the main page go to “Important To-do’s and Tasks”
  • Click on 2020 Graduation Survey
  • Answer all questions and request a final transcript if attending a post-secondary school
Coming Soon: End of Year Events

June 12 - Virtual Graduation Event: will be held at 7 p.m. Details and logistics will be shared with all students and families in the near future.

July 17 - In-Person Commencement Ceremony at Newman Stadium at 7 p.m. Details and logistics will be shared with all students and families soon. This event is pending local, state, and national restrictions and guidelines.
Class of 2020 Military Information

Any Senior who has accepted a military appointment to an academy or who plans to enlist in any branch of the U.S. military should provide their name and academy that they plan to attend or the branch of the military in which they plan to enlist to Mrs. Foglio at mfoglio@northallegheny.org. Please provide this information by Tuesday, June 2.
TigerThon T-Shirts

Despite TigerThon being canceled this year due to unforeseen circumstances, TigerThon T-Shirts are still available for purchase. Shirts will be available for pick-up during designated locker clean-out days, or arrangements can be made for delivery.
AP Students and Families

Congratulations on completing your 2020 AP Exams! If you experienced a submission error for any of your exams and have been approved to take your makeup exam during the late testing window, please be sure to read over these recommendations:

  1. Review the exam dates and times for next week.
  2. Make sure you received your makeup approval email from the College Board and have reviewed the instructions included in that email. This should have been sent to you on Thursday, May 28.
  3. Be on the lookout for your E-ticket that will be sent out two days before your scheduled exam. This should be sent to you via email from College Board and can also be accessed via your AP Classroom.
  4. Review these troubleshooting tips to ensure your exams can be submitted properly using your chosen technology, web browser, and operating system. Students who tested during the second week of testing had the option of submitting their responses via email, so if you do experience submission issues during the late window this option will be available to you.

If you are still planning on canceling one or more of your exams, please note that you will receive another E-ticket for late testing. You must ignore these emails and be sure to not use your E-ticket to access the exam at all, or you will be ineligible for a refund.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Smith ( jesmith@northallegheny.org) with any questions about makeup exams.
Share Your Remote Learning Tips

Would you be interested in sharing tips with your classmates on how you have adjusted to remote learning? What has helped YOU be successful? We would love to hear from you! Take a minute to complete the Google Form below.

Your submission will be available for others to hear and read. You can include your input through either an audio upload (use "Voice Recorder" on your laptop or "Voice Memo" on your phone), or do a written response (type in the survey box).

Thank you and together, let's stay Tiger Strong!
Tiger Strong Live Long - Mental and Emotional Well-Being Resources

Since we are unable to see students each day in the school buildings for our usual conversations, information sharing, and check-ins, we have created a “virtual” place where students and their families can visit to gain and utilize resources to support students’ mental and emotional well-being. Students' mental health and happiness are just as important to us as academics during this time of remote learning at home.
This site, “Tiger Strong Live Long”, is a resource guide meant to answer questions, provide information, and give you real-life tips and strategies from familiar voices at school.
Remember:
Reach out to someone if you need help. We’re all in this together.
STAY #TigerStrong
Important Dates
June 3 - Last Academic Day for Seniors
June 4 & 5 - Senior Locker Cleanout, Collection/Debt Obligation and Distribution Days
June 5 - Last Academic Day for Juniors
June 5 - Virtual Senior Banquet
June 8 & 9 - Junior Collection of Textbooks and Locker Cleanout
June 12 - Virtual Graduation Event, 7:00 p.m.
July 17 - In-Person Graduation Event
District Updates
Help Select the Next Superintendent 

The North Allegheny Board of School Directors is pleased to announce that McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, an executive recruitment and development firm, has been contracted to conduct the search for the next Superintendent of Schools for the North Allegheny School District. The position will be advertised regionally. 
 
The Board is seeking input from school personnel, parents, and community members to gain insight into the type of leader the District will need to successfully move forward and prepare all students for success in a changing world. 

On Monday, June 1, you will receive a link to a survey. The survey will be available through Friday, June 5, 2020. Please note that the survey is completely confidential and cannot be linked to any individual.
 
Through this stakeholder survey, the District will develop a candidate profile and an array of interview questions that center on the needs and challenges facing the North Allegheny School District. Information gathered through the survey will be published on the District website in the near future.
 
The Board of School Directors hopes to have the search process completed by the end of September 2020.
Volunteer Clearances

School volunteers need to update volunteer clearances every five years. This program began five years ago this coming fall, and many volunteers have clearances expiring in the coming months. Please  reference the North Allegheny School District website for further information about the types of clearances needed and how to update those clearances.
North Allegheny Foundation Community Survey

North Allegheny Foundation is asking for insight on our mission to enrich and enhance the educational experiences at NA. Participants who complete the five-minute survey will be entered in a drawing to direct a $250 grant to the school of their choice. The survey closes on June 8.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates are archived on the North Allegheny website. This designated webpage will be updated as new information is provided.
Remote Learning Guidelines

The District will continue with the remote learning plan for the duration of the closure of our buildings. Details on remote learning for elementary and secondary students can be found on the NA website.
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 - 724-934-7200
Nurse's Office - 724-934-7239
Counseling Office - 724-934-7221
Attendance Office - 724-934-7228