Marshall Messenger
Week of March 2-6, 2020
Upcoming Events

Monday, March 2
  • 4th Grade Human Growth & Development Presentations (Sections 4A, 4D, 4E)
  • 5th Grade Human Growth & Development Presentations (All Sections)

Thursday, March 5
  • 1st Grade Living Treasure Presentation

Friday, March 6
Important Dates
Monday, March 9 - 4th Grade Human Growth & Development Presentations (Sections 4B, 4C, 4F)
Friday, March 20 - Spring Pictures
Tuesday, March 24 - Bradford Woods Elementary Principal and Counselor visit MES to meet redistricting students
Wednesday, March 25 - Dr. Thornton, Ms. Fields, and MES Counselors visit Bradford Woods Elementary to meet redistricting students
Friday, March 27 - Franklin Elementary Principal and Counselor visit MES to meet students redistricting to FES

  • Please note: Requests for Educational Tours or Trips during PSSA testing dates will not be approved.
HELP! Volunteer Opportunities - Traveling Art Gallery 2020

PLEASE SIGN UP! We could still use volunteers across all grades but are in particular need for volunteers in Kindergarten, 1st and 3rd Grade! We currently have NO volunteers in 3rd Grade! 

The Traveling Art Gallery (T.A.G.) is an exciting art appreciation program in which parent volunteers introduce an artwork to kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms via a short, discussion-led presentation. The program is designed to promote visual literacy skills and is a unique opportunity to be involved in the classroom.
 
To be a T.A.G. volunteer you DO NOT need to have previous art experience! Presentations will take place during the weeks of  April 27-May 1, May 18-22, and June 1-June 5 2020. 
 
Please fill out the google form, via this LINK, if you are interested in volunteering. If you have more than one child at MES and/or would like to present to more than one grade level, please complete a separate volunteer form for each child. Once enrolled as a volunteer, you will be given lots of support material to help you prepare for your presentations. You can email tagmarshallelementary@gmail.com with any questions about the MES TAG program. 
 
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Jane Kynaston - Jennifer Petschke - Ashley Porreca
MES TAG Coordinators 2020
MES Spring Book Fair Volunteers Needed

The MES Spring Book Fair is looking for volunteers to help. Responsibilities include helping the children choose and purchase their books. The book fair dates are March 23 through April 3. If you are available to help, please use the link below and enter your name into the box on the day(s) and time(s) you will volunteer. If you are already scheduled to volunteer in the library that day, you do not need to sign up for that time slot.


If you have any questions please email Mrs. DeAugustino at bdeaugustino@northallegheny.org

**Reminder: All Book Fair volunteers must have clearances on file with the District.
Attention 4th Grade Parents/Guardians

The 4th grade Growth and Development classes are scheduled as follows:
 
  • Monday, March 2, 2020 10:15-10:45 a.m. for Sections 4A, 4D, 4E
  • Monday, March 9, 2020 10:15-10:45 a.m. for Sections 4B, 4C, 4F
  
The girls’ classes will be conducted by the School Nurse, Lisa Allen. Mr. Crawford and Mr. Constantino, the Physical Education instructors, will present it to the boys’ classes. 
 
If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse at 724-934-6075 or lallen@northallegheny.org.
Attention 5th Grade Parents/Guardians

The 5th grade Growth and Development classes are scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2020 as follows:
 
  • 11:15-11:45 a.m. for Sections 5A, 5E, 5F
  • 11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m. for Sections 5B, 5C, 5D
  
The girls’ classes will be conducted by the School Nurse, Lisa Allen.  Mr. Crawford and Mr. Constantino, the Physical Education instructors, will present it to the boys’ classes. 
 
Fifth grade students will also view a presentation from the school nurse about Bloodborne Pathogens. Please click here for a letter from the Principal for more information about this presentation.

If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse at 724-934-6075 or lallen@northallegheny.org.
Recycled Materials for Art

Thank you for donating so many hangers, cartons, and other recycled materials to the MES art department. We have received enough at this time. We hope you can join us on April 2 for the annual MES Art Show, “In the Garden.” We cannot wait for you to see the creative ways in which your donations have been turned into works of art.
Counselor's Corner
District Updates
NA Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Meeting

The next meeting for the NA Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (NAPAGE) will be held on Monday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Baierl Center.
NA Special Education Parent Networking Group

The next meeting for the NA Special Education Parent Networking Group is on Friday, March 13, at 9:30 a.m. at the Baierl Center.
Dr. Scherrer named Executive Director of Allegheny Intermediate Unit

On Monday, February 24, North Allegheny’s Superintendent Dr. Robert Scherrer was appointed as the next executive director of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU). He will remain at North Allegheny through the end of the current school year and anticipates transitioning to his new role at the AIU in July 2020. “I am excited about the opportunity to positively impact students across the 42 school districts in Allegheny County, however I am sad to leave such a wonderful school district that I have devoted my heart and soul to over the past seven years,” Dr. Scherrer shared. Please join the North Allegheny community in congratulating Dr. Scherrer on this exciting opportunity!
A Taste of North Allegheny

 Join us for a night of small bites, drinks and fun as we support the excellent work of North Allegheny teachers and students! If you would like more information on contributing raffle baskets or becoming a vendor please email Abigayle Tobia, Executive Director.
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 - 724-935-4044
Nurse's Office - 724-934-6075
Counseling Office - 724-935-4044