Marshall Messenger
Week of April 5-9, 2021
Weekly Schedule

  • Monday - Spring Break: NO SCHOOL
  • Tuesday - Spring Book Fair
  • Wednesday - Spring Book Fair
  • Thursday - Spring Book Fair
  • Friday - Spring Book Fair
  • Elementary Report Cards Available
Important Dates
  • April 12th: PFA Meeting (Date Change)

  • April 19th - 30th: PSSA Testing for Grades 3 - 5
Redistricting

Plans are currently underway for creating a timeline of events for our students and families redistricting to Franklin and Bradford Woods. We are also working diligently for those redistricting from Bradford Woods to Marshall. Along with our school counselors, Mr. Anderchak (FES Principal), Mrs. Eimiller (BWE Principal), and I will ensure that the redistricting process is a smooth transition for all children and parents/guardians. Additional information will be sent to families in separate emails in the upcoming weeks. Please know that these planned student visits and events will occur virtually while school is in session. In-person tours for new students and families will occur in the summer months when we can appropriately socially distance and schedule smaller groups throughout the day.
Attention Families of Students in Grades 3 - 5 (and MES NACA Families): 
PSSA Testing Dates for April 2021

Beginning the week of April 19th, all students in grades 3 - 5 will take the PSSA exams. English and Language Arts will be tested from April 19th through the 21st, and Mathematics will be tested on April 28th and 29th. Additionally, students in grade 4 will take the Science PSSA, which will occur on April 26th. Additional information can be found in this letter, especially for NACA families from MES who will test in person.

Please know that your child’s attendance at school is extremely important, and an absence during PSSA testing will require your child to test on a make-up day, thus impacting regularly scheduled instructional time. Please understand that we cannot approve trips for educational travel on testing days. We truly appreciate your support. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school. Here is a link to a visual of our PSSA testing calendar at MES.
MES PFA Monthly Meeting

Please join us virtually via TEAMS for our next PFA meeting on Monday, April 12 at 10:15 a.m. The PFA also welcomes new redistristricted Bradford Woods families to join us as we share general updates, and Dr. Thornton will be there to answer your questions. We hope you can make it!

Please note that the April PFA meeting is a date change from the District calendar.
BWE PFA Monthly Meeting

The Bradford Woods Parent and Faculty Association would like to invite all the new families being redistricted to Bradford Woods Elementary to register on our website so you can receive parent emails and information about 2021-2022 planning and events.
FES PFA Monthly Meeting

Franklin Elementary School and its PFA would like to extend a warm welcome to all the students and families joining them next year! We can't wait to get to know you - please join us for our April 9th and May 7th PFA virtual meetings at 9:15 am, and explore our website at franklinpfa.org to find out what we have planned over the summer and next year.
Counselor's Corner
District Updates
COVID-19 Tracker Will Not Be Updated 4/2 - 4/4

  • During Spring Break, NASD will not communicate any new cases from Thursday, April 1 at 3:00 p.m. through Sunday, April 4. During this time, the COVID-19 tracker will not be updated. 
  • While the District may not be reporting cases on these days, please report a positive test result to your building nurse to help the District monitor the spread of COVID-19. 
  • In consultation with the Allegheny County Health Department, the District’s Rolling 14-Day COVID-19 Tracker can reset during this period once the buildings are cleaned and sanitized. 
April Health & Safety Update

The North Allegheny School District is committed to the safety and well-being of our students and staff. The District continues to follow the Health & Safety plan submitted to the PA Department of Education. As circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve, the District will provide a high-level Health & Safety update each month. To view our April update, visit our website.
Elementary PSSA Administration - Spring 2021

All third, fourth, and fifth grade students in Pennsylvania are required to participate in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. Fourth graders are also required to participate in the Science PSSA.
Mental Health Panel Brainstorm
Maximizing Student Success and Whole Family Wellness during the Pandemic and Beyond

Join North Allegheny School district for an important discussion about mental health and the resources available. To RSVP, submit a question, learn more about the speakers, and receive a link to attend, visit www.northallegheny.org/mentalhealthpanel.
Vote Mike Heiry for Cintas Custodian of the Year

NAI Custodian, Mike Heiry was named a top 10 finalist in the 2021 Cintas Custodian of the Year Contest. Over 2,000 custodians were nominated in this nationwide contest. Custodians are the glue that holds many schools together, and we feel honored to work with Mr. Heiry. From now through April 16, we encourage you to vote for Mike here! The greatest number of public votes determines the winner of the 2021 Custodian of the Year contest.
NA Foundations A Taste of NA @ Home
April 16, 2021

Enjoy dinner and treats from area business in the comfort of your own home while supporting North Allegheny teachers, schools, and students! The Taste of NA @Home Box includes two 10-ounce beef filets, orzo with chicken stock, parmesan and seasonings, broccoli/asparagus, apple sauce, and a variety of two desserts. A vegetarian box offers a vegetable lasagna kit, apple sauce, and a variety of two desserts.

The first 50 boxes include a NA Foundation Wine Tumbler! Auction items include U2 signed guitar, Crafty Kids basket, and NA Alumni Spirit.
Follow NA Employment on Facebook

The North Allegheny School District Human Resources Department is launching a Facebook page to recruit talent. Through this page, the District will share information about a variety of employment opportunities including teaching positions, administrative appointments, and other professions that are critical to the operations of North Allegheny. Like, share, and follow to learn how you can Be the Difference.
Summer Academy 2021

Please save the date for North Allegheny’s Summer Academy.
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 - 724-935-4044
Nurse's Office - 724-934-6075
Counseling Office - 724-935-4044