NAI News
Week of February 17-21, 2020
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Weekly Schedule
Monday, February 17
- Act 80 Day, No School for Students
- A.W. Beattie still in session
Tuesday, February 18
- A Day
- Students in grades 9-11 schedule online
- NASH Counselors will meet with 10th grade students during their Social Studies classes to discuss the scheduling process and choose electives. They will have access to the Student Portal.
- 2:30-3:30 p.m. Creative Writing Club (Room 408)
Wednesday, February 19
- B Day
- 3:30 p.m. NAI Spring Play, Clue, Senior Citizens Performance
- 7:00 p.m. School Board Work Session @ CAO
Thursday, February 20
- A Day
- Students in grades 9-11 schedule online
- NAI Counselors meet with 9th grade students during their Social Studies classes to discuss the scheduling process and choose electives. They will have access to the Student Portal.
- 7:00 p.m. NAI Spring Play, Clue
Friday,February 21
- B Day
- Black History Month - Morning Announcement Activity (each Friday, new activity)
- 7:00 p.m. NAI Spring Play, Clue
- Additional shows on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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NAI Scheduling Information Sessions and Elective Transition Fair
What: North Allegheny Intermediate High School (NAI) Scheduling Information Sessions and Elective Transition Fair
Who: Current 8th and 9th grade parents/guardians and students who will attend NAI during the 2020-2021 school year, including students from private and parochial schools.
When: Thursday, February 27, 2020
7:00 a.m. - Principal and Counselor Coffee (Scheduling Information): This information session will be held in the NAI Auditorium and is for parents/guardians ONLY. This presentation will be recorded and posted on our website.
6:00 p.m. - Parents/guardians and students will participate in a “Welcome to NAI” session in the auditorium and then go through the Elective Transition Fair immediately after until 7:30 p.m.
Where: North Allegheny Intermediate High School Auditorium (350 Cumberland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237)
With scheduling season upon us, the Scheduling and Elective Transition Fair is a great time to learn about the scheduling process and all of the amazing opportunities for incoming freshmen and sophomores at North Allegheny.
Both sessions will provide you the opportunity to learn more about NAI and the scheduling process from the administrators, school counselors, and Student Assistance/IMPACT Coordinator.
After the evening information session, attendees will be encouraged to go through Tiger Hall to explore the elective options. From JROTC to Electronic Music, all teachers and student representatives of the elective courses at NAI will be present to provide information and answer any questions you may have. Representatives from A.W. Beattie Career Center will also be available to help you explore options and plan your future.
There will be many more opportunities to learn about NAI, but it is never too early to get acclimated to high school. We look forward to seeing you!
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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.
The safest way for your student to be dropped off is to wait until you get to the front of the line and then the student gets out of the car. All cars/parents need to
yield to students walking through the parking lot towards the school.
Driving/Parking at NAI
There is NO driving permitted to NAI; this includes parking off site and walking to the building.
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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.
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Students and Staff Commit to making NAI "No Place for Hate"
This past week, NAI students and staff joined in with over 1,600 other school districts to take the pledge and make NAI a "No Place for Hate", sponsored through the Anti-Defamation League.
With public displays of hate on the rise, it is more important than ever for schools to commit to programs that clearly define expectations in behavior for all members of the community. Whether you are a student, educator, or family member, you have a role to play in combating bias and bullying as a means to stop the escalation of hate.
On
Wednesday, February 12, our students and staff took part in signing the "No Place for Hate" pledge, posted outside the main office (see picture here) and shared how they will take action toward making NAI and NASD a, “No Place for Hate.”
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February 1-29 - National African American History Month
February 21 - Registration/Physicals due for Spring Sports (all levels)
February 26 - Regular School Board Meeting @ CAO 7:00 PM
February 26 - Ash Wednesday
February 27 - NAI Transition and Elective Fair, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
February 28 - GOLD Event @ NAI 3-11 p.m.
March 6 - GOAL Meeting during Homeroom, AUD
March 12 -
A.W. Beattie Transition Fair, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
March 13 - Special Ed. Parent Networking Meeting @ Baierl Center, 9:30-11 a.m.
March 14 - SAT testing @ NASH doors open at 7:15 a.m.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Main Office - 412-369-5530
Nurse's Office - 412-369-5530
Counseling Office - 412-369-5464
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