McKnight News
Week of January 11-15, 2021
Color Block Day
Friday, January 22

Wear your favorite color for a $1 donation to the Education Partnership. The date is being moved to Friday, January 22 when all students will be in-person. Help us support this great cause.
Zroni Roll Pickup

Those who purchased a Zroni Roll during our December sale, the pick-up date is this Saturday, January 9th from 9:00-10:00 a.m. located at McKnight at the pick-up loop. If you are unable to pick-up during this time, please email Jenn Schroeder to make alternate arrangements. 
5th Grade T-Shirt
Last Call!

This is the last opportunity to order your commemorative 5th grade t-shirt at no cost.  
PFA Meeting and Minutes

Our November PFA meeting will occur VIRTUALLY on January 13th at 9:15am.  

PFA Meeting (1/13 @ 9:15am) - Click here to join the meeting 
Please review the Minutes from our November meeting.
Missed Fall Picture Day at MCK?

McKnight families in-person and NACA, your portrait can still be in the yearbook! Keep an eye on communication from MCK Yearbook Committee coming in January - early February of 2021 regarding portrait style photos for 2020-2021 McKnight yearbook. 
Upcoming Half Days

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:

  • Grades 1-5 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • AM Kindergarten - 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 
  • PM Kindergarten students will not report on January 29

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.
Counselor's Corner
Important Dates
Remote Learning continues through January 15th
No School On January 18th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 19th - Full in-person instruction returns (subject to change)
District Updates
Kindergarten Registration Now Open

Registration for students who will attend kindergarten in the 2021-2022 school year is now open. Visit our website for more details!
NASD Offers Free Meals for All Students Every Week Day
Updated January 6

NASD continues to be approved to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students. The procedures to sign up for and pick up meals have been updated and can be found on our website.
January 15 PNG Meeting Canceled

The January 15 PNG meeting is regrettably canceled. We look forward to holding the next meeting on Friday, February 19.
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