BWE News & Notes
Week of October 5-9, 2020
Important Dates
October 5 - School Pictures (Cohort 1)
October 21 - School Pictures (NACA: 8:45-2:30)
October 26-30 - Red Ribbon Week
Wednesday Special Schedule

*NOTE: Whatever special area your child(ren) have based on their grade level, log into that class in Blackboard Collaborate at the appropriate time.
Bradford Woods Elementary Summer Reading Program 2020

Congrats to the 81 students who participated in the Bradford Woods Summer Reading Program this year!  Those 81 students read 1,274 books in total!  That is a lot of summer reading!

 Because of the current situation, Summer Reading prizes were not able to be done as in the past.  All students who turned in their folder, or a list of books they read, will receive a Super Reader certificate and a 3D holographic bookmark.  In school students will receive these from their homeroom teacher, NACA students will have prizes mailed home.

Thanks too to all of the BWE staff and students who sent in Summer Shelfie pictures for our BWE Library Instagram page.  Those photos have been compiled into a video - all students who participated in the Summer Reading Program are also listed at the end of the video.  Congrats to everyone who participated!  Keep being Super Readers! 

Click here to watch the video:
Indoor Recess Activities

Parents, we have been so fortunate to have lovely weather up to date allowing us to get the kids outside for fresh air and play. Unfortunately though, we are starting to enter into that season where indoor recess is likely to happen. In an effort to help give the kids some time to enjoy while also being mindful of spreading germs, we are encouraging parents to help each of their children create a Ziplock gallon size bag of “fun” to keep them busy during indoor recess. These are items that they could do independently and won’t be touched or shared with others.

Here is a list of ideas to help you get started:
  • Playing cards (for individual games like solitaire)
  • Pokemon cards 
  • Small individual LEGO sets 
  • Small puzzles 
  • Silly Putty and comic book (they can copy the pic onto the silly putty)
  • Brainteaser book (can read and solve with a friend)
  • Yo-Yo
  • Rubik's cube 
  • Markers 
  • Sticker Books
  • Crayons 
  • Bead making kits 
  • Individual craft kits  
  • Origami 
  • Word search/puzzle books 
  • Mini dry erase board and markers

Your child’s indoor recess bag can remain in school or their backpack; this will be left up to the discretion of the teacher. Thank you!

Mrs. Eimiller
BWE Principal
Nurse Notes
Blackboard Support for Parents!!!!!
AND THE WINNER IS!

Congratulations to Christina & Brian Mills and their daughter Carly!  They won this year’s BWE PFA Membership Contest and will be receiving a FREE 2020-2021 BWE Yearbook! Thank you to all our families who paid their membership fee and continue to support the PFA and BWE!
Counselor's Corner
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.
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/guardians, students, and our staff. Please review the directions to submit an electronic student excuse below and contact your student's building secretary with any questions. 
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 - 724-935-5081
Nurse's Office - 724-935-5081
Counseling Office - 724-934-4400