Peebles Platform
Week of October 21-25, 2019
PES Picture Make-Up Day Next Week
Friday, October 25

If you would like to have your child’s picture retaken, please send back the originals in your envelope and they will be taken again. If you were absent, you will have the opportunity to get your picture taken on October 25 at PES. 
Halloween Festivities on October 31

Please read more information for specifics regarding our Halloween festivities at Peebles.
Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday and Tuesday, November 4 and 5. Sign-ups are NOW LIVE on your child’s HR webpage on the left-hand side. Thanks for taking time to connect with us. We look forward to meeting with you.
PES Diversity Days
November 1, 2019

We are excited to have three awesome presenters share their experiences with PES. Our Diversity day gives PES the opportunity to learn about so many different things.
Silver Graphics is Coming From Our PTA

Please look on our platform and on our PTA website in the near future for more info regarding our Silver Graphics Fundraiser. Rumor has it that there is great stuff created by your kids!
Save the Date for Sweetie Lunches

Come on over to PES to have lunch and recess with your child. Take a look at the dates we have scheduled for February 2020 and mark your calendars. We would love to have you join us!
Counselor's Corner

National Drug and Alcohol Prevention Week is October 28 through November 1. Each elementary school 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!
Important Dates
October 25 - School Picture Make-Up/Retake Day
October 28 - In-Service Day, no school for students
October 31 - Halloween Parade and Party
November 1 - Diversity Day, 1:30-3:15 p.m.
November 4 & 5 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, no school for students
November 11 - Act 80 Day, no school for students
November 12 - December 2 - Thanksgiving Break, no school
December 19 - Winter Party
December 23 - January 6 - Winter Break, no school
January 13-17, 2020 - ITBS testing, Grades 2-5
February 3-7, 2020 - Sweetie Lunches, Grades 1-5
April 20-24, 2020 - PSSA Testing, Grades 3-5 (ELA)
April 27-May 1, 2020 - PSSA Testing, Grades 3-5 (Math)
April 27-May 1, 2020 - PSSA Testing, Grade 4 (Science)
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

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 6-8 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 - 412-366-9667
Nurse's Office - 412-366-9667
Counseling Office - 412-366-9667