McKnight News
Week of January 20-24, 2020
Update on Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures

Thank you to everyone for helping with our new pick-up and drop-off procedures since the West End doors are closed. We wanted to provide an update since the return from Winter Break. For reference, the previous information can be found here. Thank you for ensuring that safety is our top priority.
 
Please note the following:
 
  • If students have an early dismissal they must be picked up from the office by 3:15 p.m. This is the latest time available as the office is getting ready for dismissal at 3:25 p.m. Students will not be dismissed from the office until a parent/guardian comes into the office and signs them out. Students being picked up after 3:15 p.m. will be sent to the West End for pick-up.
 
  • Students should not be dropped off in front of the main entrance during arrival (8:45-9:05 a.m.). This area is for buses only. This includes students being dropped off in the parking lot area. It is not safe for students to cross the sidewalk with multiple lanes of bus traffic. All drop-offs should use the West End loop.
 
Thank you again for your help.
Girls on the Run

If you want to run and make new friends, sign-up for Girls on the Run! You’ll get to play games while you talk about things that are important to you, like friendship, goal-setting, and what makes you unique! At the end of the season, you’ll get to run, walk, or hop across the finish line at a 5k with your coaches and teammates.

Lottery Registration is January 22 (noon) - January 29 (noon)
Spring Program is March 2 – May 22
Girls on the Run Spring 5k is Sunday, May 17 at North Park Boathouse.
Learn more and register online by visiting:  www.gotrmagee.org
Family Fun Bingo Night

Beat the winter blues and bring the family to McKnight for a fun-filled evening of Bingo! Please join us for our annual Family Fun Bingo Night on Friday, February 7 from 6-8 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) in the cafeteria. Don't want to worry about dinner that night? Pre-order a pizza to enjoy! Pizza orders are due by Tuesday, February 4. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase that night too.

Bingo cards will be sold at 10 for $5.00 at the door. A new card is needed for each game and there will be approximately 12 games played, each with multiple winners. Please be sure to bring markers or stampers to mark your cards. As always, we will have “Celebrity Callers” featuring McKnight Staff and a 50/50 Raffle.
Valentine's Day Party Information and Volunteer List

The Valentine’s Day party will take place on Friday, February 14 from 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. (Note: Morning Kindergarten parties are from 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.)

As a reminder, for the health and safety of our students, edible treats are NOT allowed to be distributed at the parties.


If you are listed as a volunteer, but can no longer fulfill the obligation, please contact the appropriate party staffing coordinator as soon as possible.

Some classrooms are still in need of party helpers for the Valentine's Day parties including:

KC, 1B, 1C, 2B, 2E, 4A, 5B, 5C (Note: KC, 4A and 5B need at least 2 additional helpers)

If you are an approved volunteer and would like to fill an available party spot, please contact the appropriate volunteer party coordinator. Sign-ups for these party openings are being accepted on a first come first serve basis.

Contact:
Tracie Bradshaw (K - 2nd-grade coordinator)
Christina Morton (3rd –5th-grade coordinator)
5th-Grade Colonial Day
Friday, February 7, 2020

Sign up now to volunteer for this fun-filled 5th-grade event!
In addition to volunteering, we also need donations of food items for the students’ feast. A sign-up sheet has been created for volunteering and donations to help with this exciting day. If you have any questions, please email Shawnnelle Hazard.
Basket Night Volunteers

McKnight's Annual Basket Night will be here before we know it!
 
The following classrooms are still in need of a room coordinator: KA/KD, KC/KF, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1F, 2A, 2B, 2E, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4D, 5B, 5C

Responsibilities include gathering donations from the classroom and putting together a basket. You won't be soliciting donations from businesses. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Miller by email or at 309-339-3452.  
McKnight's Got Talent
Friday, February 21, 2020 from 6-9 p.m. 

Calling all 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students! Here's your chance to showcase your talent and shine! Singing, dancing, juggling, poetry reading, skits, instrumental performances, and more! Please register today through Friday, February 7, 2020. 

Students must be able to attend the rehearsal on Wednesday, February 19, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. to participate. 

Also needed are fifth-grade students as STAGE CREW and EMCEES. Contact Stef McLaughlin with questions. 
Box Top Raffle Winner and Scanning Your Receipts

Congratulations to Alexis in 5A, the December raffle winner of a Soergel's gift card! Thank you to everyone for clipping those Box Tops, every bit adds up to earn money for our school. Your child can bring them into school (with name and section on the baggie or envelope) to be entered to win a gift card to a fun place. Every student who submits Box Tops in the month of January will be entered to win a raffle for a $5 gift card for Target. Congrats again, Alexis, and enjoy going to Soergel's! 

Please note the new App that can be used to earn Box Tops as well. It is quick and easy - just sign up for the free app, scan your receipt, and earn cash for our school. Box Tops earnings are automatically updated online. For more info and the simple steps, click here. So far this school year, we have earned over $700 by clipping and scanning, so thank you, McKnight, for helping raise money for our school!
Counselor's Corner
Important Dates
January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No School
January 22 - School Board Meeting @ CAO, 7 p.m.
January 24 - Elementary Report Period Ends
January 31 - In-Service Day, No Classes
District Updates
Flexible Instructional Day Previously Scheduled for February 3

In previous communications sent by the District, it was declared that Monday, February 3, 2020, would be a scheduled practice Flexible Instructional Day (FID) for the District. However, the District was notified on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, that the Pennsylvania Department of Education did not approve the request. 
 
Therefore, the practice Flexible Instructional Day has been canceled for February 3, and all North Allegheny Schools will be in session for a regularly scheduled school day. 
 
The first FID will be implemented if/when North Allegheny uses all four of the built-in snow days.
Jump for the Hills

North Allegheny’s Elementary Schools are teaming up to Jump for the Hills! The annual jump rope fundraiser will allow students to learn about the needs in their community while raising funds for a local non-profit. For additional information, click the buttons below to view the letter and flyer. 
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