Ingomar Inklings
Week of February 17-21, 2020
Jump for the Hills

Our students did an amazing job jumping rope to support North Hills Community Outreach. A huge thank you to Mr. Boronyak for running this annual event. Also, thank you to all the volunteers that helped. 
Volunteer for the Ingomar Museum of Art
Volunteers Needed to Hang Art for the 2020 IES Art/Curriculum Show

It’s time to start work for the Art/Curriculum Show, “IMOA” (Ingomar Museum of Art). The exhibit is scheduled for the evening of March 19, 2020, with most of the work taking place from the last week of February to the show. We will be working in the Art Room, the Library and the hallways. As some are classroom locations, we will need to try and coordinate times when we will not disturb classes. If you are interested in helping, please contact our art show coordinator Mrs. Jenna Stivoric or Sign Up Genius to go directly to the sign-up application. We usually have a cart loaded with the day’s artwork and instructions outside the art room. On your day, you can come in and take a look at what needs to be done and select what you would like to work on. Almost all of the work for the art show involves stapling or hanging artwork from various locations in the building. Thank you for your help!
Aluminum Foil Donations Needed

We are seeking donations of aluminum foil rolls for the art room. The students will be working to turn the art room into an installation inspired by the Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama. Her “infinity rooms” are covered in mirrors. To create this illusion we will be covering all walls and objects in the room with aluminum foil. Thank you so much! Mrs. Knapp.
National Scholastic Book Fair Contest

The book fair contest results are finally in and we are pleased to announce that IES received a Presidential Award in recognition of its Family Night! The library will receive 500 Scholastic Dollars to purchase additional books for the library through Scholastic. Thank you to everyone who helped with the fair.  
Mystery in the Library

The book "Two Dogs in a Trench Coat Start a Club" arrived from Amazon in November but is missing information about the donating family. If you purchased this book through the Birthday Book Club Wish List, please email Mrs. Smokovich. The book will then be processed and presented to the lucky birthday student! Thank you!
Birthday Book Club

This month the Birthday Book Club is celebrating February birthdays! If you would like to participate you can shop directly through the Library’s Amazon Wish List for more book choices, more price options and you will earn cash back for IES by using your Amazon Smile account. Click HERE to get started!  Thank you so much for supporting our school library and encouraging a love of reading in all of our students. Please contact Mrs. Smokovich with any questions/comments.
Extra Clothes Needed

At times students require a change of clothes. The nurse’s office is a hub for all these clothing items. At this time of the year, the clothing pile starts to dwindle a bit. If you are spring cleaning and would like to get rid of pants and underwear, please send them to Mrs. Meder and Mrs. Martens. They will accept the donations and make sure they are placed in the stockpile for future student use.
Encourage Reading

Looking to encourage your student to read more in their spare time? Take a look at some of our suggested activities and tips!
B-I-N-G-O

The PTO will sponsor B-I-N-G-O on Friday, February 21. Register now for a great night of family fun.
Counselor's Corner
Important Dates
February 17 - Act 80 Day, No School
District Updates
Inclement Weather Day Usage

On Friday, February 7, 2020, classes were canceled due to inclement weather. This inclement weather day counted as one of the four built-in days that NASD scheduled for the 2019-2020 school year. While Pennsylvania law requires public schools to provide 180 days of instruction each year, North Allegheny scheduled 184 days to allow for the possibility that up to four days might be canceled due to bad weather or other emergencies. 
 
As of February 14, 2020, there are three built-in days remaining to allow North Allegheny to cancel school for inclement weather or other emergencies. If the remaining three days are utilized, we will then proceed with utilizing Flexible Instructional Days. 
 
The District is continuing to finalize plans for the Flexible Instructional Days and will communicate those plans to families in the coming weeks.
Jump for the Hills

North Allegheny’s Elementary Schools are teaming up to Jump for the Hills! The annual jump rope fundraiser will allow students to learn about the needs in their community while raising funds for a local non-profit. For additional information, click the buttons below to view the letter and flyer. 
NA Marathon T-Shirts

Is your student planning on participating in the 2020 Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend in May? Students can show their NA pride with the 2020 NA Marathon Challenge t-shirt! Click the link below to order at $10 shirt online. Orders will be accepted until February 20, 2020. 
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.
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