Ingomar Inklings
Week of June 1-5, 2020
Library Books

In order to prepare for the end of the school year, this short tutorial will demonstrate how to view your child’s library account to see what books have been checked out. Questions may be directed to Mrs. Smokovich at lsmokovich@northallegheny.org.
Student Pick-Up of Belongings
Wednesday, June 10

Please review the schedule allowing parents and guardians to retrieve students’ belongings from IES.
A Note to Kindergarten Parents and Guardians

Kindergarten Parents and Guardians,

You have already received your child's items. However, if you have library books or other items to drop-off, please do so on June 10 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There will be a container by the Kindergarten playground. This is located in the small circle in the front of the building. 

If library books need returned, please feel free to just place them in the container that will be located by the Kindergarten playground. If there are other items, please place them in a bag with your child's name and teacher on it. They will be given to your child's teacher. 
TAG Challenge

Thanks to all the families and students who turned in entries for the TAG challenge! We had many clever, creative entries. Congratulations to the top 3 winners chosen by the four TAG coordinators! The winning prize is a recreation of Young Women Picking Fruit located here in Pittsburgh at the Carnegie Museum of Art by Pittsburgh-born artist, Mary Cassatt.
Dariana Chiosea (4B) and Clara Chiosea (KA)
Recreation of Young Women Picking Fruit by Mary Cassatt
 1st Runner-Up: Nathaniel Kant-Zajac (2C) and Simon Kant-Zajac (1D)
             Recreation of Portrait of Pieter Corneliesz by Frans Hals
2nd Runner-Up: Avery Sechler (4B)
       Recreation of Places des Lices by Paul Signac
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
Counselor's Corner
Important Dates
June 5 - Last Day of School
District Updates
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.
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.
NASD School Year to End on June 5 for All Students

The North Allegheny Board of School Directors voted at their Regular Meeting on Wednesday, May 20, to end the 2019-2020 school year and remote learning for all students on Friday, June 5. This early end date allows the District to use the week of June 8 to provide professional learning opportunities for staff members and coordinate the collection/return of student materials. Details about the collection/return of student materials will be sent in the coming weeks. This plan allows us to efficiently close out the current school year and effectively plan and prepare for the 2020-2021 school year.
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 5 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.
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 - 412-366-9665
Nurse's Office - 412-366-9665
Counseling Office - 412-366-9665