CMS News Week of May 18-22, 2020

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STEM & Buds Mentorship Goes Virtual Registration for the 2020 STEM & Buds Summer Camps has opened for all students in grades 6-8. While the camps were originally planned to be in-person at the Cathedral of Learning (August 3-7) and North Allegheny Senior High School (August 10-14), we will hold the program virtually through online platforms if social distancing recommendations persist. Either way, the camps will remain completely cost-free and pair each student with a high school mentor to conduct innovative and individualized STEM-research. Students can register online, visit our website, or reach out to us at stemandbudspa@gmail.com for more information.

Sixth Graders Create a Digital Photo Gallery The 6th grade students in Mrs. Birdsey’s class created an awesome digital photo gallery featuring their favorite stuffed animals! The students each took a photo of their favorite stuffed animal, then they turned them into digital portraits of their treasured fluffy pets. If you need a pick-me-up, check out their awesome creations!

Tiger Strong Live Long - Mental and Emotional Well-Being Resources Since we are unable to see students each day in the school buildings for our usual conversations, information sharing, and check-ins, we have created a “virtual” place where students and their families can visit to gain and utilize resources to support students’ mental and emotional well-being. Students' mental health and happiness are just as important to us as academics during this time of remote learning at home. This site, “Tiger Strong Live Long”, is a resource guide meant to answer questions, provide information, and give you real-life tips and strategies from familiar voices at school. Remember: Reach out to someone if you need help. We’re all in this together. STAY #TigerStrong

Tiger Strong Resources

Important Dates

May 20 - 4th 9-Weeks Interim Progress Report Available May 25 - No School (Memorial Day) June 11 - Last Day of School for Students June 11 - 6th 6-Weeks, 3rd 12-Weeks, & 4th 9-Weeks Report Period Ends June 22 - Final Report Cards Available via Parent Portal

District Updates

Pause Days North Allegheny School District students will participate in “Pause Days” on the dates below. “Pause Days” are intended to give students opportunities to catch up on assigned work, and no new instruction or assignments will be assigned for the specific grade levels. Teachers will be participating in activities outside of their normal instructional duties, and may not be available via email on these days. Secondary teachers will not be holding “office hours” on these days. Pause Days for Middle and High School Buildings: Wednesdays in May (5/20, and 5/27) Pause Days for Elementary Buildings: Tuesdays in May (5/19, and 5/26) On each “Pause Day”, students are still required to check-in for daily attendance by logging into TigerID and clicking on the Remote Learning Check-In App. Click here for directions: https://nasd.school/StudentRemoteCheckIn.

Volunteer Clearances School volunteers need to update volunteer clearances every five years. This program began five years ago this coming fall, and many volunteers have clearances expiring in the coming months. Please reference the North Allegheny School District website for further information about the types of clearances needed and how to update those clearances.

Update on North Allegheny Summer Programs Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, typical North Allegheny summer programs will be modified or canceled for 2020. Summer Academy - This elementary program is usually held in June and July of each summer but will not be offered during the summer of 2020 due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements. Extended School Year Programs - Through the NASD Special Education program, Extended School Year [ESY] programs are typically held in the summer following the current school year. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, ESY programs will be held via remote learning opportunities. Parents/guardians of students with IEP’s who qualify for ESY will be contacted by their child’s special education teacher/caseworker regarding their child’s specific ESY remote learning program.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates are archived on the North Allegheny website. This designated webpage will be updated as new information is provided.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Remote Learning Guidelines The District will continue with the remote learning plan for the duration of the closure of our buildings. Details on remote learning for elementary and secondary students can be found on the NA website.

Elementary Guidelines

Secondary Guidelines

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.

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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.

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Building Contacts

Main Office - 412-369-5520 Nurse's Office - 412-369-5520 Counseling Office - 412-369-5421

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