NAI News
Week of October 5-9, 2020
Check out the NAI Google Site for helpful resources to get you started for the 20-21 school year.
Weekly Schedule 

Monday - October 5, 2020 (A Day)
Cohort 1: @ NAI
Cohort 2: @ Home - connected through Bb Collaborate

Tuesday - October 6, 2020 (B Day)
Cohort 1: @ NAI
Cohort 2: @ Home - connected through Bb Collaborate
 

Wednesday - October 7, 2020 (B Day)
All students at home connected through Bb
Drive Thru Flu Clinic for NASD Families (@ MMS 5:00 - 7:00 PM)

Thursday - October 8, 2020 (A Day)
Cohort 1: @ Home - connected through Bb Collaborate
Cohort 2: @ NAI
NAI Principal/Counselor Coffee 7:00 AM - virtual* see more information below*

Friday - October 9, 2020
Cohort 1: @ Home - connected through Bb Collaborate
Cohort 2: @ NAI 

If your child needs to stay home on a day they are scheduled for in-person learning, please email a request for remote learning to naiattendance@northallegheny.org so they are not marked absent when working from home.
News at NAI
October Principal/Counselor Coffee

The first Principal/Counselor coffee will be recorded and sent to you next Thursday morning. Topics that will be covered include Student Activities, Hyflex Instruction, Keystone Exams, PSATs and School Counseling. To help guide the presentation, please let us know what topics you would like for us to cover either next week or in the future. We look forward to hearing from you!
Picture Retakes

If you missed Picture Day last week you will be able to get your picture taken on our Retake days.  November 17th, Cohort 1 and November 20th, Cohort 2.  Pictures will be included in the yearbook.

Order before Picture Day on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTW8F9D2
Laptop Insurance

All student laptops are covered by the district until further notice.  As soon as  information regarding laptop insurance is necessary and available, we will be sure to share it
Technology Services

Having tech issues? During this busy time, students will not be penalized for any and all attendance/assignment issues due to tech difficulties. As always, TigerID is accessible from any device through the North Allegheny Website. 

You can reach the Help Desk at via the website below or email address below, or via phone at 412-369-5849.
Mask Information/Update

Thank you to our students who are wearing their masks properly each and every day! It is greatly appreciated and we know it’s not easy! We want to make sure that everyone knows we do have new extra masks in the MAIN OFFICE. Students who may forget theirs or have it break during the day, can get one in the Main Office. Additionally, our bus monitors will have extra masks during arrival in the morning. Students can get one from them before they enter the building keeping everyone as safe as possible. 
 Dropping Off Items For Students

Just as a reminder; Due to Covid 19, we are limiting the number of visitors to the building as much as possible. Please do not drop off items that students have forgotten at the school. Students that forget their lunch will be able purchase food from the cafeteria. We also have extra masks here if needed. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Early Dismissal, Tardy and Absence Excuses

In an effort to reduce paper and limit contact, we are asking that all notes normally sent to school with your student concerning attendance be sent electronically.  

Early dismissals and tardy notes can be emailed to the attendance secretary, Terrie Frailey, at naiattendance@northallegheny.org

Absence excuses can be submitted in the Tyler SIS Portal in e-forms, optional forms.
Student Absences

This school year North Allegheny School District will be accepting student absence excuses electronically, through the Tyler SIS Parent Portal. 
Student excuses will be submitted through an "E-Form," creating a touchless submission option for parents/guardians. This will reduce the amount of paper transmissions between parents, students, and our staff. Please review the directions to submit an electronic student excuse below and contact your students building secretary with any questions. 
Looking Ahead
Important Dates

  • October 12-19 - Homecoming Spirit Week 
  • October 12 - A. W. Beattie not in session **
  • October 17 - PSAT 10th graders at NAI
  • October 28 - School Board Combined meeting  (7:00 PM @Beattie Career Center)
  • October 29 - Special Education Parent Networking Group (9:30-11:30 Baierl Center)
  • October 30 - NAI Virtual Fall Play (more info to follow)*
  • November 3 - In Service Day  School is not in session, Beattie is not in session
  • November 10- Secondary report period ends

**Students will attend NAI in the morning.  At 12:05 PM , students may leave with their own transportation by checking out with a note from parents/guardians at the attendance office or stay until 2:15 in the library.   Students are not permitted to walk home.
Calendar Changes
District Updates
Trick or Trot
Run Around NA

Step up to the challenge and walk, bike, or run together around all North Allegheny schools to support the mission of the North Allegheny Foundation! Our mission is to enhance and enrich the educational experience of North Allegheny Students. Together we can fund programs that benefit all our students!


  • STEP 2 - GET READY - Set-up your devices (Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, Google Fit, Misfit & Strava), enter your miles online or download our iOS or Android apps.

  • STEP 3 – CELEBRATE - Receive your medal and event shirt. Participants are invited to cross the finish line in their Halloween costume and collect their Trick or Trot treats!

North Allegheny Foundation (NAF) is dedicated to enhancing and enriching the educational experiences at North Allegheny. We do this by providing grants to teachers and schools, support for NA Families facing homelessness and financial hardship, and scholarships to graduating seniors.
All Alumni Virtual Reunion

Join the NA Alumni Association for the first Virtual NA Alumni Reunion! Compete in a NA History Trivia game, enjoy a musical performance by the NASH Chorus, and celebrate with your NA Alumni pint glass only available through this event.
North Allegheny Special Education Parent Networking Group

The North Allegheny Special Education Parent Networking Group (NASEPNG - or PNG for short) holds monthly meetings for parents of children with IEPs, 504 plans, and other learning differences. All are welcome to join PNG for their online meeting! Our next meeting will be held on Friday, October 16 at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom.
NASD Offers Free Meals for All Students Every Day

The USDA has recently approved school districts to offer free meals to all students for in-person and remote instruction. Breakfast and lunch (in-person or pickup) is free for all students
 
Details about meal ordering and pickup were sent to all families via email.
 
Meal pickup for consumption on remote learning days will be every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Meals can be picked up at HES, MES, IMS, NAI, or NASH (pickup location will be selected on the order form linked in your email). The deadline to order pickup meals will be every Friday.
 
If you have any questions, please email DiningServices@northallegheny.org.
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