Peebles Platform
Week of October 28-November 1, 2019
Save the Date for Sweetie Lunches

Come on over to PES to have lunch and recess with your child. Take a look at the dates we have scheduled for February 2020 and mark your calendars. We would love to have you join us!
Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday and Tuesday, November 4 and 5. Sign-ups are still available on your child’s HR webpage on the left-hand side. Thanks for taking time to connect with us. We look forward to meeting with you.
Halloween Festivities on October 31
What Will Susie Be? Come and See!

Please read the link below for specific information regarding our Halloween festivities. Parking Permits for Halloween Party Parents/Guardians were given out TODAY- be sure to check with your child. A reminder - the parade starts at 1:45 p.m. with a shuttle from the Swim Club starting at 1 p.m. No one can come into the building - all visitors will wait outside. Let’s hope for great weather!
PES Diversity Days
November 1, 2019

We are excited to have three awesome presenters share their experiences with PES. Our Diversity day gives PES the opportunity to learn about so many different things.
Silver Graphics is Coming From Our PTA

Please look on our platform and on our PTA website in the near future for more info regarding our Silver Graphics Fundraiser. Rumor has it that there is great stuff created by your kids!
Counselor's Corner

National Drug and Alcohol Prevention Week is October 28 through November 1. Each elementary school will participate in a variety of activities using materials that promote good decision-making. Classroom lessons and messages will focus on helping students understand that they are responsible for making healthy choices in life. Choosing to be alcohol, tobacco, and drug free is one of the best choices that they can make!
Important Dates
October 28 - In-Service Day, no school for students
October 31 - Halloween Parade and Party
November 1 - Diversity Day, 1:30-3:15 p.m.
November 4 & 5 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, no school for students
November 11 - Act 80 Day, no school for students
November 12 - December 2 - Thanksgiving Break, no school
December 19 - Winter Party
December 23 - January 6 - Winter Break, no school
January 13-17, 2020 - ITBS testing, Grades 2-5
February 3-7, 2020 - Sweetie Lunches, Grades 1-5
April 20-24, 2020 - PSSA Testing, Grades 3-5 (ELA)
April 27-May 1, 2020 - PSSA Testing, Grades 3-5 (Math)
April 27-May 1, 2020 - PSSA Testing, Grade 4 (Science)
District Updates
Update on Redistricting for 2020-2021

At the October 23 Combined School Board meeting, the School Board approved the final redistricting scenario for the 2020-2021 school year. The plan in its entirety can be viewed on the North Allegheny website.
 
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Transition information, including the continuation option for students currently in grades 4, 6 and 7, will be sent to all families in November. 
  • A meeting for parents/guardians regarding transition activities and the continuation option will occur in January.
  • Transition activities for students will begin in February. 

Visit the redistricting webpage to view transition tips, previous communications from the District, and additional FAQs. North Allegheny appreciates the input and involvement of the community throughout this process.
Become a Fashion Designer

NA FCCLA FIDM Fashion Club is hosting its first-ever #BecomeAFashionDesigner Contest! This contest is open to all 4th and 5th-grade students in the District. Two designs will be chosen from each elementary school. These designs will then come to life with the help of our high school members and be modeled in our spring fashion show. Please follow the button below for further details and the design template. Be sure to submit your design by November 8! 
NA Foundation Trick-or-Trot
5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Marshall School Campus

Join us for a fun morning for the whole family! You can walk, run or stroll! There will be a costume contest for kids under 12, a special spooky appearance by the costumed NA Marching Band, along with prizes and treats! Registration includes a high-performance race shirt and a finishing medal.
Welcome, Neighbors!
Refugee Experience Panel Discussion
Tuesday, October 29, 7-8 p.m.
Marshall Middle School

Project LIT NA and Global Minds are hosting a panel discussion titled “Welcome, Neighbors!” about refugee experiences in the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday, October 29, from 7-8 p.m. at Marshall Middle School. All members of the NA community are welcome to attend the event to hear our neighbors and fellow community members share their stories. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Donations of winter hats, scarves, mittens/gloves, and new and gently used books of all types are being collected to benefit refugee groups throughout the Pittsburgh region.
SchoolMessenger Test Notification
Evening of Monday, November 4, 2019

In anticipation of the winter months ahead, we will be conducting a District-wide SchoolMessenger test on the evening of Monday, November 4, around 6:00 p.m.

SchoolMessenger is a web-based automated system and is one of the North Allegheny School District’s communication vehicles for the delivery of information to parents/guardians and staff via phone, email, and/or text. Messages may include attendance notifications, school delays or cancellations, information about a serious health-related issue, or a crisis response update.

SchoolMessenger imports information from Tyler SIS Student 360, including your cell, home, and work phone numbers, as well as the email address you use to log into Tyler. If you wish to add additional phone numbers into SchoolMessenger that are not listed in Tyler, or opt-in for text messages and emails, you will need to create a SchoolMessenger account. Accounts created during the 2018-19 school year are still active.

For more information on SchoolMessenger and instructions on how to create an account, visit our website.
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 - 412-366-9667
Nurse's Office - 412-366-9667
Counseling Office - 412-366-9667