Ingomar Inklings
Week of May 11-15, 2020
Communication is Key

This week the teachers have been celebrated by many families and students. Thank you for taking the time to email and send positive comments. Continue to contact your child’s teachers or me if remote learning needs modifying to meet the needs of your family. Again, we recognize that in the next few weeks, some of you might be called back to work changing the learning environment at home. We want to assist you in not becoming frustrated by making the needed modification in advance. As we strive to find that balance between too much and not enough work pending the family situation, we are open to support families to best meet the needs of all. We strive to make remote learning meaningful and manageable, so please reach out if you need anything.
TAG Challenge

Since we are unable to do TAG presentations this Spring, we have decided to issue a TAG challenge for May. The challenge is to recreate a TAG painting with any household items. Please see the remake example of Vermeer's Milkmaid painting. The J. Paul Getty Museum in LA has issued a similar challenge and we thought this would be a fun opportunity for all of the creative, artistic students at IES. Please see the attachment below with all the images from our TAG collection. Pick your favorite TAG painting and then remake it at home with your family. The idea is to make your modern image resemble the original painting as closely as possible. Please use your creativity and submit your entry by May 20 to vmnotaro@comcast.net. The four TAG coordinators will announce a winner by May 26 with a prize of a $35 gift card to your favorite store. There will be a second-place prize of $15. Have fun with this TAG challenge and let Malinda Notaro (vmnotaro@comcast.net) or Melissa Simon (mstebbie@hotmail.com) know if you have any questions!
Take a Break Week #2

More than ever, community is so important. While we cannot be physically together right now, our IES community is united and strong! To remind you of just how much you are cared for in our IES community, some of your 5th Grade schoolmates created activities in Mrs Clark’s class to keep you busy, active, and learning when you need a break from Remote Learning!
This week…
Check back next week- there is even MORE fun in store!
Memorial Day Celebration

Even though we are unable to be together to celebrate our service members both past and present this Memorial Day, the IES 5th grade class would like to produce a special, online tribute to share with our IES community instead. We invite you to use the Memorial Day Celebration form below to add information and a photo for each Veteran that you would like to honor. We will be accepting submissions from May 1 - 15 to give the students enough time to produce their tribute before it is shared with you on Friday, May 22. Thank you for your help!
Remote Learning

As teachers continue to involve classes in discussions via live video, please be aware that appropriate dress code for school should be followed. We will request a student leave the live video if they do not have appropriate attire on at the time the live video chat or lesson is being conducted.
Time Capsule

Parents, I want to keep encouraging you to continue putting on your teacher hats during this time of remote learning, you all are juggling a lot of things right now and you are doing a great job! This time capsule workbook can help us teach our kids that we are witnessing history by living through this pandemic. Use this tool as a way to talk to your child about living through the coronavirus. It is a great way to see the world through their eyes by asking them about their feelings, what the community is doing, and what they are doing to keep busy. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out!

David Houseman
IES Substitute School Counselor
dhouseman@northallegheny.org
Special Area Teachers

Please remember to visit the Special Area Teachers’ websites for assignments. Their websites can be found on the IES website under Building Staff. They are also linked on the homeroom teachers webpages for easy access. Students really enjoy the assignments!
See below:
Mock Caldecott Results

Thanks to all who participated!
Counselor's Corner
Important Dates
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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.
Updated Meal Pickup Information
Sign-Up Deadlines Listed Below

The District continues to be approved to provide breakfast and lunch for all students. Meals can be picked up Mondays and Wednesdays through June 10. Since NA began providing meals, participation has grown and we would like to be able to ensure we have enough food supplies on hand to fill orders. Due to limited food supplies, it is important for us to know these numbers in advance to ensure we can provide meals for everyone. As of May 4, we now have a sign-up form for each pickup day each week.

  • Sign up by Monday at 12:00 p.m. to pick up meals on the following Wednesday.
  • Sign up by Thursday at 12:00 p.m. to pick up meals on the following Monday.

Meals will be available for pickup at the front entrance of North Allegheny Senior High School (NASH) each Monday and Wednesday between 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

To expedite the pickup process, please display a piece of paper with the pickup person’s last name and the number of meals they are picking up in the vehicle window.
Pause Days

North Allegheny School District students will participate in “Pause Days” on the dates below. “Pause Days” are intended to give students opportunities to catch up on assigned work, and no new instruction or assignments will be assigned for the specific grade levels. Teachers will be participating in activities outside of their normal instructional duties, and may not be available via email on these days. Secondary teachers will not be holding “office hours” on these days.

Pause Days for Elementary Buildings: Tuesdays in May (5/12, 5/19, and 5/26)
Pause Days for Middle and High School Buildings: Wednesdays in May (5/13, 5/20, and 5/27)

On each “Pause Day”, students are still required to check-in for daily attendance by logging into TigerID and clicking on the Remote Learning Check-In App. Click here for directions: https://nasd.school/StudentRemoteCheckIn.
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