NAI News
Week of January 27-31, 2020
Weekly Schedule

Monday, January 27 - B Day
  • First day of the Second Semester. New student schedules are available through the Tyler 360 app. Any scheduling issues should be addressed through the Counseling Department.

Tuesday, January 28 - A Day
  • 2:30-3:30 p.m. Creative Writing Club (Room 408)

Wednesday, January 29 - B Day

Thursday, January 30 - A Day
  • A.W. Beattie - No School
  • A.W. Beattie tour for 9th and 10th grade students

Friday, January 31 - No School
  • A.W. Beattie - No School
News at NAI
Register NOW for PSAT on March 24

Register now for PSAT10 - Test Date: March 24, 2020 @ NAI for 10th Graders

The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT10) will be offered on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. The test is sponsored by The College Board and is developed and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). The test measures critical reading, writing, and mathematical reasoning abilities important in college work. 

You can find more information about the PSAT10 and how to register through the registration form. Registration is due to the counseling office by Thursday, March 12. 

Important Information 
Test-takers will arrive to school at their regular time and be directed to their assigned testing room. Students taking the test will miss class periods 1-4 but will be allowed to make up any and all assignments given at this time. 

Non test-takers will run on a 2 hour delay schedule. Students who arrive at the regular time will report to the auditorium. Students who choose to provide their own transportation, will need to arrive to school no later than 9:19 and will follow a 2 hour delay schedule for their classes.
Student Absence Form

If your child is absent from school an excuse should be submitted to the school within 3 days of the students return in order for the absence to marked as excused. The attached form can be filled out and sent in with your child when they return. You can also email naiattendance@northallegheny.org with the students name and ID number, the date(s) of the absence and the reason for missing school. 
Student Morning Drop-offs at NAI

With winter upon us and the safety of our students as a top priority, it is important that we reiterate our AM drop off procedures. To ensure that our process is both efficient and safe for all, please review the following reminder:

Parents are reminded to use the proper procedures for dropping their students off at school. Drivers are to enter the McKnight Elementary School entrance and proceed to one of the three designated lanes drop off lanes. They are to loop around and exit near McKnight or take the first lane and exit directly to Cumberland Road.  Parents are reminded not to drop their students off on Cumberland Road. There is very little light during morning drop off and parents are putting their child in an unsafe position.

Driving/Parking at NAI: There is NO student driving permitted to NAI; this includes parking off site and walking to the building.
Looking Ahead
January 30 - No School at A.W. Beattie
January 31 - In-Service Day, No Classes
January 31 - No School at A.W. Beattie
February 1 - 29 - National African American History Month
February 2 - Groundhog Day
February 3 - 7 - National School Counseling Week
February 4 - College Information Night @ NASH 6-8 p.m.
February 7 - Secondary Report Cards Available
February 7 - NAI/NASH Jazz Concert @ MMS 7:00 p.m.
February 7 - GOAL Meeting (Aud. 8:03 a.m.)
February 8 - ACT testing @ NASH 7:15 a.m.
District Updates
Diversity Expression Contest

The District’s annual Diversity Expression Contest is accepting submissions through February 14! Students in grades K-12 are encouraged to submit writing and fine arts entries that address the theme, “The more we respect and understand one another, a better world it will be.”  
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 - 412-369-5530
Nurse's Office - 412-369-5530
Counseling Office - 412-369-5464