BWE News & Notes
Week of March 2-6, 2020
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Integrated Arts Schedule
Monday, March 2, 2020
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February 28 - STEAM Expo 6:00-8:00 p.m.
March 2 - Read Across America Day Celebration
March 5 - Spring Pictures
March 9-13 - Spring Book Fair Week
March 10 - Book Fair Family Night 3:30-7:00 p.m.
March 10 - Shark Tank 5:00-6:30 p.m.
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Read Across America Day at BWE
Monday, March 2, 2020 is Read Across America Day – the day we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and reading! We will be having two special events that day.
The first event is that we’ll be having DEAR time twice during the day. DEAR time means Drop Everything and Read. The announcement could be made at any time during the day, so all students and staff members must have a book to read that day. Everyone must carry their book around with them everywhere, except to Outdoor Recess, Lunch and the rest room. When the announcement is made, everyone must sit down wherever they are and read for 10 minutes. Be sure you have a book with you at all times that day!
We will also have special visitors at the end of the day to help us celebrate reading! Seniors from the high school who attended Bradford Woods in elementary school will be coming to each classroom to read a Dr. Seuss book. If you know a senior who is a BWE alumni, please encourage them to attend!
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Shark Tank
Come one come all to the fifth grade’s annual Shark Tank on Tuesday, March 10, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria! On display will be fifth grade students’ inventions and innovations. All BWE families are welcome to enter the Shark Tank….. if you dare!
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Need a Night Out? The BWE Social Committee Can Help!
We have two great events planned for March and April for those who want to get to know some other BWE parents, or just need a little break from the kiddos.
In March, join us Friday, March 20 (7:15-9:15 p.m.) for the Second Annual Parents' Art Project Night at Art Imagined, where we will complete an art project from start to finish. Specific project TBD (looking at glass fusing, jewelry making, clay sculpture, etc. - feel free to weigh in with your preference!), but watch for more information coming soon! RSVP to Jennie Griffin at 864-723-1937 or
jennifertgriffin@gmail.com.
In April, flannel up and haul your axes over to Lumberjaxes in Cranberry for a Lumberjaxes Axe Throwing Competition on Friday, April 17, from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Cost is $40. Space is limited to a max of 24 people and spots will fill up quickly. RSVP to Sara Dimond at 412-913-2900 or
sacooper42@gmail.com no later than April 1. Please no spectators as space is limited and additional spectators must pay the full price of $40 for a tournament or $25 for a walk-in session.
Please feel free to bring a snack or refreshments. Don't forget to RSVP! Hope to see you there!
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Book Fair Volunteers Needed!
The Spring Book Fair is right around the corner – March 9-13. We need volunteers to help students to select books, pay for books and to restock the shelves. We need volunteers during the following time frames:
- Tuesday, March 10
- 10:15-12:30 (1 needed)
- Wednesday, March 11
- 10:15-12:30 (1 needed)
- 12:30-3:00 (2 needed)
- Thursday, March 12
- 12:30-3:00 (1 needed)
- Friday, March 13
- 12:30-3:00 (1 needed)
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Sign-Up Today for the Kids of STEEL Program presented by Giant Eagle
Parents, you can register your child to participate in the 2020 Kids of STEEL program and the Kids Marathon presented by Giant Eagle. The Kids of STEEL Program challenges children to run 26.2 miles over the course of 18-weeks, culminating with the Toyota of Pittsburgh Kids Marathon on May 2, 2020.
To encourage healthy eating habits, kids are asked to taste and study different fruits and vegetables. All you have to do is register your child online and start logging what your child runs and tastes!
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Kids of STEEL Marathon Parent Letter
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We are so pleased to share with you that Bradford Woods Elementary is a Kids of STEEL team! We invite your child to be part of the fun! Join us by following the link for the Chick-fil-A Pittsburgh Kids Marathon at
thepittsburghmarathon.com/kidsmarathon and select our team from the drop down menu on the registration page.
The 1-mile Pittsburgh Kids Marathon is a fun way for kids (and their families) to participate in the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend of events. This event, to take place on Saturday, May 2, 2020, is also the culminating race for Kids of STEEL participants following the Kids Marathon training plan.
Each child who register for the Kids Marathon ($20) receives:
- a confidence boost that comes from setting and achieving a goal
- curriculum and training plan to inspire healthy habits! Kids of STEEL was awarded “Youth Running Program of the Year” by Running USA.
- a free entry for an adult to join them on the course
- race shirt
- finisher prize
- finisher medal
- goody bag!
Please be sure to select our site from the list to ensure that your child is registered with our team in order to ensure your child’s shirt is delivered to our site. Your race registration serves as the permission slip for the program.
I’m so excited to be joining you and your child in one of the country’s largest kid’s races! If you have any questions, please contact me at
bfrisco@northallegheny.org.
Sincerely,
Beth Frisco
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Bradford Woods Elementary
PS: If you have a child in your family who would also like to participate in Marathon weekend but the 1-mile course isn’t right for them, the Sheetz Pittsburgh Toddler Trot and the UPMC Health Plan / UPMC Sports Medicine Pittsburgh 5K Run takes place on the same day as the Kids Marathon! Learn more at
kidsofsteel.org/races.
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Health Office Clothing Donation Request
The BWE Health Office is in need of girls leggings and boys elastic waist pants that can be keep in the BWE health office. Donations of sizes 6-16 would work best for our needs. This is the ONLY clothing we are in need of at this time. Please drop donations off at the School office or send in to school with your child. Thank you!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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Main Office - 724-935-5081
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Counseling Office - 724-934-4400
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