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Week of March 9-13, 2020
Monday, March 9
  • CORE Schedule "A" Day

Tuesday, March 10
  • Activity Schedule "B" Day - 6th Grade Music Priority
  • Middle School Parent Coffees - 9:30 a.m. at CMS and 7:00 p.m. at MMS

Wednesday, March 11
  • Activity Schedule "A" Day - 8th Grade Music Priority

Thursday, March 12
  • CORE Schedule "B" Day - Connections
  • Spring Picture Day
  • Talent Show Evening Performance - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, March 13
  • Special Schedule "A" Day - Talent Show
Quick Links
Grades 6 & 7 Parent Coffees Rescheduled

The February 20 MMS Parent-Coffee has been rescheduled for March 10, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at CMS and 7 p.m. at MMS. Parents/guardians of current 6th and 7th grade students from all three middle schools are invited to attend one of the meetings to learn more. 
Book Bonanza Extravaganza

Students, parents, family members, and staff are invited to join us once again for this year’s book bonanza. This year we are featuring Free Lunch by Rex Ogle, White Bird by R.J. Palacio, and Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly. We are excited to share these wonderful titles with you on April 1 at MMS from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Copies of Free Lunch are available for order through Project LIT MMS. A portion of each purchase will go toward providing books and breakfast for future Project LIT Club meetings.
MMS Steel City Codes

The Steel City Codes Club will continue to work on our Python coding skills. Our meetings for the months of March and April are listed below. All meetings take place after school in the Tech Ed Computer Lab from 3:15-4:15 p.m. Please be sure to have a ride available for your child at the conclusion of each meeting. Contact Mrs. Hull with any questions or concerns.
  • Wednesday, March 11
  • Tuesday, March 17
  • Tuesday, March 24
  • Wednesday, April 1
  • Tuesday, April 7
MMS Connections Program

Every Thursday, students participate in the Connections program, which groups every student with a teacher. The goal is to support students’ social, emotional, and academic needs during the middle school years. This year there is a greater focus on community involvement, including decorating Starbucks cup sleeves, writing thank-you letters to our troops, and sending birthday cards to a veteran. We are currently working with Children’s hospital to create shoe decorating kits for teens at the hospital. We are seeking donations through an online campaign at the link below. Thank you in advance for your support! 
Help Support Period Positivity at MMS

Support the young women of MMS by donating feminine hygiene products. Donations will be used to stock our bathroom baskets in every girl's restroom throughout the building. It is our goal to help our girls feel more confident as they navigate the changes they face during the middle school years. Donations can be dropped off in the office.
Reminder from the MMS Health Office

Handwashing is the single best way to protect yourself from illness, with 5 easy steps!
  • WET- warm or cold water is fine as long as it is clean water
  • LATHER- liquid or bar soap- both are fine- doesn’t even have to be antibacterial soap!!
  • SCRUB- for 20 seconds – if you don’t have a timer say the ABC’s - remember to get between your fingers, under your nails and your wrists!
  • RINSE- under clean running water
  • DRY- with a clean dry towel
Marshall Middle School Yearbook

Order your MMS yearbook today! Visit the link below for more information.
Box Tops Collection

Box Tops has launched a NEW digital collection method. Please sign up for the Box Tops app to help raise money for our school!
MMS Clubs

Please check out all of the clubs that are offered for students at MMS. 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.  
Upcoming Dates
March 9-13 - World Language Week
March 20 - 7th Grade "Hangout" - 3:00 p.m.
April 1 - Book Bonanza Extravaganza - 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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.
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.
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 - 724-934-6060
Nurse's Office - 724-934-6044
Counseling Office - 724-934-6038