McKnight News
Week of September 2-6, 2019
Grade-Level T-Shirts

Grade-level t-shirts are back! These shirts are worn for different activities throughout the year such as assemblies, field trips, field day, class meetings, and more. T-shirt color is assigned by grade. This is a great way for our students to show school spirit and unity.
 
Grade level t-shirts are $7 and can be ordered on McKnight's PFA website.

Online orders are due on September 13. Shirts ordered online will be sent home with your student beginning October 1.
PFA Meeting

The first PFA (Parent Faculty Association) meeting of the school year is scheduled for September 11 at 9:15 a.m. We hope that you join us to hear more information about the new school year!
PFA Membership

The McKnight PFA is looking for new members! Your membership is the only way your family can get a printed copy of the 2019-2020 McKnight Student Directory and it also provides you with voting privileges at our monthly meetings. You can only purchase the PFA membership online at mcknightpfa.org. The cost is $10 per family. Please join by September 20 if you would like a copy of the directory.
PFA Donation Drive

It’s that time of year when everyone is passing around catalogs as a fundraiser for their child’s school. Let’s skip the hassle and go straight for a Donation Drive! The McKnight PFA exists to support your students and their school, but we cannot do so without your help! Your monetary contribution directly impacts the school. Your donations fund field trips, classroom projects, assemblies, family picnics, ice cream socials, and so much more!

Please make your tax-deductible donation by September 20. You can use the PFA website at mcknightpfa.org or you can send cash or check in a sealed envelope marked Donation Drive. We count on your financial support, McKnight Community! Thank you for making all that the PFA does possible.
Elementary Football Night
Friday, September 20

Wear your black & gold Tigers gear and cheer on NA as they take on Mt. Lebanon on September 20 at 7:30 p.m. at NA's Newman Stadium for Elementary Football Night! Tickets can be purchased upon arrival at 2nd/3rd grade curriculum night, 4th/5th curriculum night, or at the September 11 PFA meeting. Tickets are $3 for each elementary student, $8 for adults, and $5 for siblings. Cash or check only.

For any questions please email Tennille at mckpfasecretary@gmail.com. 
4th and 5th Grade Chorus

At McKnight, all 4th and 5th Grade students are given the chance to join Chorus. Mrs. Monahan is the 4th-grade director and Miss Tunney is the 5th-grade director. Chorus enables students to experience singing as a part of a large group, work, and have fun together producing the most pleasant sounds. Chorus rehearsals are scheduled during the regular school day. Please note that students are not pulled out of class to attend Chorus. It is very common for a student to be in band/orchestra and also be a member of the Chorus. Consider joining us this year! Every voice is welcome!
McKnight Music Instagram

McKnight's music Instagram account features pictures and videos of the wonderful music our students create and participate in throughout the year.
Check it out @McKnight_Music!
Curriculum Night Grade 1

The First Grade Curriculum Night will be held Tuesday, September 3 starting at 6:00 p.m. This evening is for parents/guardians only, and is designed to present an overview of the first-grade program and answer any questions about the school day. There will also be an opportunity to go to your child's classroom to meet their teacher. 
Curriculum Nights Grades 2-5

Curriculum Nights are for parents/guardians only.
  • Curriculum Night for Grades 2-3: Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 6:30 p.m.
  • Curriculum Night for Grades 4-5: Thursday, September 5, 2019, 6:30 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you there!
Parent/Guardian Technology Night

The District is offering an informational Parent/Guardian Technology Night on September 3 at Carson Middle School at 7:00 p.m. Be on the lookout for insurance information that will be forthcoming. Parents/Guardians will need to complete the insurance form before devices will be given to their student.
Counselor's Corner
Important Dates
September 2 – No School (Labor Day)
September 3 – 1st Grade Curriculum Night, 6:00 p.m.
September 3 – Parent Technology Night @ CMS, 7:00 p.m.
September 4 – Second and Third Grade Curriculum Night, 6:30 p.m.
September 5 – Fourth and Fifth Grade Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m.
District Updates
Updates to Emergency Contact Information in Tyler SIS

Emergency contact information in Tyler SIS needs to be reviewed at the beginning of each school year. This information includes phone numbers (home/work/cell), email addresses, and emergency contacts. Additionally, parents/guardians can designate individuals who are permitted to pick up their student from school. This is especially important for emergency situations as students will not be released to individuals who are not listed within the Tyler SIS account. These updates cannot be made in the Tyler 360 app.
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 - 412-635-4105
Nurse's Office - 412-635-4105
Counseling Office - 412-635-4105