Marshall Memo
Week of November 4-8, 2019
Monday, November 4
  • In-Service - No School for Students

Tuesday, November 5
  • In-Service - No School for Students

Wednesday, November 6
  • Activity Schedule "A" Day - 6th Grade Music Priority

Thursday, November 7
  • C.O.R.E. Schedule "B" Day - Connections

Friday, November 8
  • Activity Schedule "A" Day - Clubs/Activities
Quick Links
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 at https://www.northallegheny.org/schoolmessenger.
Longest Table Dinner

The Marshall Middle School Diversity Team is proud to announce the first “Longest Table” event at MMS on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m. This type of cultural potluck dinner features cuisine from all over the globe. All Marshall students, family members, and staff are invited to participate in this unique event. Just bring a dish that is meaningful to your family and enjoy the most culturally diverse meal of the year. We hope to literally create the longest table in the MMS hallway as we enjoy a meal together. Registration is strongly encouraged to help with planning. Questions can be directed to Señor Mascari. Hope to see you there!
MMS Veterans Day Celebrations

Marshall Middle will host its annual Veterans Day event to recognize our American veterans from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8. Our event is designed to honor those who served while fostering an appreciation of the armed services amongst our student body. Festivities begin at 1:00 p.m. with a catered lunch, followed by an all-school assembly. The event will include the JROTC, Representative Mike Turzai, and a keynote veteran speaker. Please email Mr. Smalley at jsmalley@northallegheny.org if a veteran connected to the Marshall community will be attending.
Winter Intramurals

Fitness and conditioning will begin Tuesday, December 3. There is a $25 participation fee for the winter intramural program. Below is a link to the Non-Athletic Participation Fee Payment Form and the MMS 2019 winter intramural schedule. Any questions can be directed to Mr. Roman at eroman@northallegheny.org.
Box Tops Collection

Box Tops is launching a NEW digital collection method. Sign up for the Box Tops app to help raise money for our school!
Yearbook Sales Information

The Marshall Middle School yearbook is on sale now!
MMS Clubs 2019-2020

Check out all of the during and after-school clubs that are offered for students at MMS using the link below. We strongly believe that clubs are a great way for students to make positive connections to their peers and the adults in the building. Please encourage your child to join a club! Students are permitted to explore as many different clubs as they would like.
Important Dates
November 4-5 - No Classes
November 8 - Veteran’s Day Program, 2:00 p.m.
November 11 - In-Service Day, No School for Students
November 12-15 - Grades 6 & 7 Scoliosis Screenings during PE Classes
November 19 - Longest Table Dinner, 6:00 p.m.
District Updates
NA Special Education Parent Networking Group

The North Allegheny Special Education Parent Networking Group will hold a meeting on Friday, November 8, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Ponce Room at the Baierl Center.
School Resources

At the beginning of each school year, North Allegheny compiles three publications for families that are easily accessible on the District website. Beginnings (elementary school), Transitions (middle school), and Progressions (high school) contain important information that can be referenced at any point during the school year. Click on the button below to access the publications.
Approved Cleaning Chemicals and Hand Sanitizers

For the last several years, North Allegheny has provided a list of “District-approved cleaning chemicals.” This list includes both disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizers, and is available to view on the North Allegheny website. North Allegheny encourages the use of hand sanitizers on the list, but does ask that the hand sanitizers be alcohol-free. The District also has hand sanitizers placed throughout the school buildings that are alcohol-free.

While disinfecting wipes are commonly used to keep surfaces and objects free from germs, many of the labels on the side of these bottles notes that they are hazardous to those under the age of 18. North Allegheny asks that students and teachers be mindful of who is using these wipes during the school day.
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 - 724-934-6060
Nurse's Office - 724-934-6044
Counseling Office - 724-934-6038