Franklin Focus
Week of January 6-10, 2020
Happy New Year

Happy New Year from the Franklin Staff! 2020 is sure to be an exciting school year that will provide us with many opportunities to learn and grow as a school community. We look forward to all the new year has in store for us, and we are honored to continue this journey with our students and families.
Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)

We will be administering the ITBS to students in grades 2-5 during the week of January 13, 2020. These tests will be administered during the AM session.
Upcoming Music Concerts

  • FES Winter Orchestra Concert - Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Ingomar Middle School (IMS), 7:00 p.m.
  • FES Winter Band Concert - Monday, January 13, 2020, at Ingomar Middle School (IMS), 7:00 p.m.
Niche Ranking

In their most current report, Niche has ranked Franklin Elementary School as the “ #1 Best Public Elementary School in Pennsylvania” and gave us an A+ overall grade. We are extremely proud of this recognition! It is because of our strong school culture, amazing staff, supportive families, and absolutely incredible students that we continue to receive national recognition for our sustained school success. Thank you for being a part of our success!  
Important Dates
January 6 – School Resumes
January 8 – FES Orchestra Concert @ IMS, 7:00 p.m.
January 13 – FES Band Concert @ IMS, 7:00 p.m.
January 13-17 – ITBS Testing
January 20 – No School (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
January 23 – Franklin Mart
January 31 – No School (In-Service Day)
District Updates
Flexible Instructional Days

During the 2019-2020 School Year, North Allegheny School District will be utilizing Flexible Instruction Days (FIDs), which may be used in place of a school day that would be canceled because of inclement weather or another emergency situation. On a FID, students will complete learning activities and assignments provided by their teachers at home.
 
Implementing a FID will not require additional make-up days when school is canceled. These make-up days could shorten the spring break or extend the school year. The District can use up to five (5) FIDs per school year. FIDs are considered a school day and count toward the number of instructional days/hours required under Article 15 of the Public School Code and Chapter 11 of the State Board of Education regulations.
 
Since this is new for staff members, students and parents this year, the District is scheduling a FID for Monday, February 3, 2020. Additional information will be shared in mid-January. To learn more about FID, please visit the North Allegheny website via the button below.
NA Special Education Parent Networking Group

The next meeting for the NA Special Education Parent Networking Group (PNG) will be held on Monday, January 13, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.
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 - 412-366-9663
Nurse's Office - 412-366-9663
Counseling Office - 412-366-9663