Peebles Platform
Week of March 9-13, 2020
Calling All Art Show Volunteers

The PES Art Show will be on Thursday, March 26. Miss Hughey is looking for volunteers.
PES Rocks With Socks
Friday, March 20

We can’t wait to honor and celebrate National Down Syndrome Day at PES on March 20!
Music In Our Schools

It will be a Music In Our Schools March pretty soon! Save the date for March 31 and click the button below for a little more information.
Celebrate Literacy and Art at the Peebles Elementary Art Show & Book Fair 

There is lots of information for the week of March 23 with book fair details, an evening family shopping event, Scholastic book details, pre-sale order forms, online catalogues, and so much more!!
Counselor's Corner
Important Dates
March 9 - PTA Meeting, 9:15 a.m.
March 10 - April 2 - PTA after-school classes
March 23 - 27 - Spring Book Fair
March 26 - PES Art Show and Book Fair, 6 p.m.
March 31 - Music in Our Schools Concert, more info to come
April 20-22 - PSSA Testing, Grades 3-5 (ELA)
April 23 - Take Your Child to Work Day
April 27, 29, 30 - PSSA Testing, Grades 3-5 (Math)
April 27-May 1 - PSSA Testing, Grade 4 (Science)
May 4 - 15 - PTA Sale
May 4 - Orchestra Concert
May 12 - Band Concert
May 14 - Chorus Concert/Musical
May 25 - Memorial Day, No School
June 5 - Field Day
June 11 - 5th Grade Celebration | Last Day of School for Students
June 15 - 26 - Summer Academy Session I at PES
June 29 - July 10 - Summer Academy Session II at PES
District Updates
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.
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.
PaySchools is Changing Its Look

PaySchools is an online payment processing system that provides North Allegheny and other districts with an easy and efficient method to collect fees and receive electronic payments. PaySchools is going to have a new look and new features rolling out this March. This upgrade will install automatically and seamlessly. All usernames and passwords will stay the same for parents/guardians.
Parent/Guardian Requests for Specific Classroom Teachers

The District has developed procedures to best match students with classroom settings and teachers. While parent/guardian input is welcomed, individual teacher requests will not be granted. You may wish to share input by way of letter to your building administrator. In order for us to begin the scheduling process, this information needs to be obtained no later than Friday, April 10, 2020 and provided to your child’s principal. To further outline the classroom assignments process please read the attached letter.
Middle School Orientation
April 20, 2020

5th grade parents/guardians are invited to attend middle school orientation on Monday, April 20. A morning session will be held at 9:30 a.m. at Marshall Middle School and an evening session will be held at Ingomar Middle School at 7 p.m. For more information, view the Middle School Orientation 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 - 412-366-9667
Nurse's Office - 412-366-9667
Counseling Office - 412-366-9667