The entire staff wants to wish everyone a very happy and healthy 2021. We are looking forward to a full return to in-person instruction on Tuesday, January 19 (subject to change).

Mrs. Meder, the IES School Nurse, has returned from her leave. We are thrilled to have her back. Mrs. Gold will remain at IES. Please continue to communicate with both of them as needed. You may also call the front office and be connected to the Nurse’s office. 

The IES staff recognizes that families experience very different circumstances, and we are willing to help support students and families. Teachers are more than willing to be flexible as circumstances arise. Please continue to communicate if your child will be tardy to class, needs an afternoon off for an appointment, your internet is down, or anything else you may need. In addition, I am happy to meet with parents and/or students to check-in, read a book, or answer any questions. Please feel free to call the office at 412-366-9665 or email Tmichalowski@northallegheny.org.

There are two scheduled half days for students during the 2020-2021 school year. The first half-day is scheduled for Friday, January 29. School hours for the first half day are:

Students in grades 1-5 will have lunch before being dismissed.

The second half-day is scheduled for Thursday, April 1. School hours will be the same for the second half-day, except PM Kindergarten students will attend school 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. and AM Kindergarten students will not report.

During remote learning Mrs. Sweeney will hold office hours from 8:30-9:00 a.m. for students and parents. During this time she will be immediately available to schedule remote check-ins and consultations. Please reach out to her at jsweeney@northallegheny.org.

Each month we receive reading tips from the Parent Institute helping families

promote reading in the home and at school. The staff receives these each

month, and we also want to share these with families.

Would you like to celebrate your child’s birthday in a fun and rewarding way while supporting our school library? Please consider donating a book through the Birthday Book Club! Participation is easy: shop directly through the Library’s Amazon Wish List for great book choices, varied price options, AND earn cashback for IES by using your Amazon Smile account. Click HERE to get started! Thank you for your support and for encouraging a love of reading in all of our students. Questions may be emailed to Mrs. Smokovich.