McKnight News
Week of March 9-13, 2020
2019-20 Yearbook Sales Available for Purchase

Only one month to order! Orders are due by March 20. Limited quantities after that date may be available but not guaranteed. 

Give a shout-out to a student or a staff member! It’s a great way to make them feel special! Shout-outs are $5 for up to 100 characters, and will be placed in the 'shout-outs' section of the yearbook. By purchasing a shout-out, you help provide a free yearbook for students who are not able to afford one*. 
 
*The yearbook sale is not a fundraiser. We keep prices to a minimum just to cover the cost. We want to make this keepsake affordable for everyone. If you experience a financial hardship and are unable to cover the cost of a yearbook, please contact the school counselors. We would love for every student to have a copy! 
Be the Kind Kid Wednesdays

Wednesdays are "Be the Kind Kid" day across NA & we would love to see McKnight jump into this awesome activity with hundreds of "Be the Kind Kid" shirts walking our halls. If you would like to join in as we work to help everyone remember that kindness always matters, now is your chance. 
 
The NA Kindness Committee is accepting orders for t-shirts, which are black short-sleeved t-shirts with a gold "#bethekindkid NA" logo.

Please don't delay.  Orders must be submitted to homeroom teachers by Friday, March 13 using the order form linked in the button below.
Calling all Kids of Steel

Our annual Kids of Steel running program is hitting the pavement, starting Wednesday, March 25. Kids of Steel is a youth exercise and nutrition program where during a 1.5 month period children earn miles to run the equivalent of a full marathon (26.2 miles) and work to eat healthy foods at home along the way. 

There is NO COST to participate at school. Proper behavior is required for participation. You must sign up and turn in the Kids of Steel waiver.

Send all completed waivers to Mrs. Rice, whether by email or dropped off in 4A. Due to construction, we will only be accepting 50 participants this year. Anyone is welcome to run in the Kids Marathon in May, but we are limited to only 50 children for the after school program. We hope you’ll join us! 

Kids of Steel Running Dates: 3/25, 4/1, 4/7, 4/15, 4/22, and 4/29
Basket Night Donation Requests

Basket Night is Friday, April 3. Plans are already underway for another fantastic night of fun! Perhaps you have something to contribute...Did you receive an item (or items) over the holidays that you don't want or don't need? Do some early spring cleaning and send those unwanted items in as a donation for Basket Night! We will find the perfect basket for them. Do you own a business? Perhaps you would consider donating a basket or an item for a basket that we could include in one of our MANY baskets! It would be a great way to advertise your business to the McKnight community and beyond! Or perhaps you are an employee of a business that you think might consider donating to our Basket Night.

Please send in any completed baskets by Friday, March 22. If you have any questions, please contact Basket Night Committee co-chair Sherri Hinkson. As always, the Basket Night Committee appreciates your support!  
2020-21 Volunteers

As the PFA is starting to plan next year's events and activities, we need your help! If you're interested in volunteering throughout the year, check out the PFA website for descriptions and opportunities.

Everything from organizing an event like Basket Night or Holiday Shop to a school day activity like Picture Day or a Book Fair, volunteers are needed to make it happen. Sign up today! 
Science Night Presenters and Volunteers Needed

The McKnight PFA's Annual Science Night is coming up on Friday, April 3 from 6-8 p.m. The purpose of McKnight Science Night is to get our elementary students interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) by exposing them to different areas of study in the world around them. If you would like to volunteer for this event, please sign up through the PFA website or reach out to Alison Stevens.

If you or someone you know might be interested in hosting a table with STEM-related, hands-on activities, please fill out this Google Form or contact Alison Stevens directly.
Counselor's Corner
Important Dates
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District Updates
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.
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.
PaySchools is Changing Its Look

PaySchools is an online payment processing system that provides North Allegheny and other districts with an easy and efficient method to collect fees and receive electronic payments. PaySchools is going to have a new look and new features rolling out this March. This upgrade will install automatically and seamlessly. All usernames and passwords will stay the same for parents/guardians.
Parent/Guardian Requests for Specific Classroom Teachers

 The District has developed procedures to best match students with classroom settings and teachers. While parent/guardian input is welcomed, individual teacher requests will not be granted. You may wish to share input by way of letter to your building administrator. In order for us to begin the scheduling process, this information needs to be obtained no later than Friday, April 10, 2020 and provided to your child’s principal. To further outline the classroom assignments process please read the attached letter.
Middle School Orientation

5th grade parents/guardians are invited to attend middle school orientation on Monday, April 20. A morning session will be held at 9:30 a.m. at Marshall Middle School and an evening session will be held at Ingomar Middle School at 7 p.m. For more information, view the Middle School Orientation Flyer. 
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 - 412-635-4105
Nurse's Office - 412-635-4105
Counseling Office - 412-635-4105