Marshall Messenger
Week of October 21-25, 2019
Upcoming Events
Monday, October 21
  • Say NO to Bullying magic show- wear your grade level colors that day

Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25
  • Change wars! For additional information, please read below.

Wednesday, October 23
  • Red Ribbon Week Activities Begin

Friday, October 25
  • MES Picture Retake/Make-Up & Group Picture Day
  • Black and Gold Tiger Pride Friday

Monday, October 28
  • In-Service Day (No Classes)
MES Scholastic Book Fair & Change Wars

We invite you to visit our Scholastic Book Fair and experience a celebration of reading that provides families the opportunity to get involved in a universal mission: encouraging children to read every day so they can lead better lives! For more information, click on the letter below.
Halloween Parade and Parties

On Thursday, October 31, Marshall Elementary will celebrate its annual Halloween Parade. This event is always heavily attended as parents, grandparents, and friends come to watch the parade. The plans for that afternoon are outlined in the link below.
MES Veterans Day Breakfast

Marshall Elementary will host its annual Veterans Day event to honor our American veterans on Friday, November 8, 2019. It is always a joy to start our day with our veteran guests and to allow our students to show their appreciation for the men and women who have served in the armed forces. If you plan on attending, please click on the links below and provide your veteran guest with the invitation. The second link is the RSVP that we ask you to complete so we can have an accurate count for breakfast that day. If you plan on attending our Breakfast Buddies in October, please bring a copy of a photograph of your guest. Otherwise, please send it in to school by Friday, October 25th. If sending electronically, please email it to Mrs. Diane Macedonia at dmacedonia@northallegheny.org. It may be a recent photo or one of them serving in the military. Please do not send in original photographs as we will not be able to return them to you.
Counselors' Corner
National Drug and Alcohol Prevention Week is October 28 through November 1. At each elementary school, we will participate in a variety of activities, using materials that promote good decision-making. Classroom lessons and messages will focus on helping students understand that they are responsible for making healthy choices in life. Choosing to be alcohol, tobacco, and drug free is one of the best choices that they can make!
District Updates
Operation Safe Stop - Wednesday, October 23

North Allegheny is partnering with local law enforcement agencies to participate in Operation Safe Stop on Wednesday, October 23. Operation Safe Stop is a proactive approach to educate the public that passing a stopped school bus is both dangerous and illegal. 

Next Wednesday, October 23, the public may see police vehicles following North Allegheny buses in the morning and afternoon. The goal for the officers monitoring from the police car behind the bus is to intervene when they see a motorist violate Pennsylvania School Bus Stopping Law requirements. Please do not be alarmed by the increased police presence as our local law enforcement partners promote school bus safety to the community.
Become a Fashion Designer Contest!

NA FCCLA FIDM Fashion Club is hosting its first-ever #BecomeAFashionDesigner Contest! This contest is open to all 4th and 5th-grade students in the District. Two designs will be chosen from each elementary school. These designs will then come to life with the help of our high school members and be modeled in our spring fashion show. Please follow the button below for further details and the design template. Be sure to submit your design by November 8! 
NA Transportation Career Open House

If you’re looking to Be The Difference in your community, join North Allegheny School District for the Transportation Career Open House on Thursday, October 24, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Interested candidates will receive a first-hand look at careers with North Allegheny's Transportation Department, along with the opportunity to learn more about our growing team of bus drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, and transportation staff. On-the-spot interviews will be offered to those with valid driver's licenses. Attendees will have the opportunity to sit in the driver’s seat of the buses, learn about the equipment, meet current staff members, and more! Refreshments will be provided.
Honoring Alumni Achievement...Supporting Student Success

The Distinguished Alumni Awards are an honor bestowed upon graduates of North Allegheny High School. The award, sponsored by North Allegheny Foundation, recognizes those alumni who have made significant contributions to society or outstanding professional accomplishments.
  
Nominations will be accepted until October 22, 2019, and will only be accepted through the online nomination process. Awardees will be recognized at the Distinguished Alumni Gala to be held on January 23, 2020.
NA Foundation Trick-or-Trot
5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Marshall School Campus

Join us for a fun morning for the whole family! You can walk, run or stroll! There will be a costume contest for kids under 12, a special spooky appearance by the costumed NA Marching Band, along with prizes and treats! Registration includes a high-performance race shirt and a finishing medal.
Welcome, Neighbors!
Refugee Experience Panel Discussion
Tuesday, October 29, 7-8 p.m.
Marshall Middle School

Project LIT NA and Global Minds are hosting a panel discussion titled “Welcome, Neighbors!” about refugee experiences in the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday, October 29, from 7-8 p.m. at Marshall Middle School. All members of the NA community are welcome to attend the event to hear our neighbors and fellow community members share their stories. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Donations of winter hats, scarves, mittens/gloves, and new and gently used books of all types are being collected to benefit refugee groups throughout the Pittsburgh region.
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