Hosack Happenings
Week of April 5-9, 2021
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Sign Up NOW for 4th and 5th Grade Intramural Soccer
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PSSA Parent/Guardian Letter (Grades 3-5)
This letter is provided for parents/guardians of students in grades 3-5 who will be administered the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) in April. Please review the information in the letter to prepare for the upcoming schedule for PSSA testing. An additional fact sheet provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education can be accessed by clicking here.
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N0 Place for Hate Heritage Activity
Due to students’ requests, we are continuing with our “What Makes a Family” heritage activity. “Heritage” is broadly defined as a person’s unique, inherited sense of family identity, that is reflective of many attributes. This includes (but is not limited to) race, ethnicity, culture, nationality, religion, spirituality, traditions, appearance, or family structure.
Please consider participating in this activity by:
- Talking about your family heritage with your child, using the broad definition above.
- Having your child create a selfie video with family members using the FlipGrid link.
- Sending a photo of your family to school with your child for them to create a special poster that will help create a Hosack Family Gallery at school.
The gallery, displayed in the HES Library, is a way for students to share their heritage, discover the heritage of their classmates, and celebrate the many ways that families are unique. By understanding and respecting family diversity or diversity of family structure, students will allow a safe space for everyone to share their unique story, and cultivate a sense of belonging. You can review the full description of this activity on our website. |
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April 5 - Spring Break for Students
Week of April 19 - ELA (Grades 3-5) PSSA
Week of April 26 - Math (Grades 3-5)/Science (Grade 4) PSSA
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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.
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April Health & Safety Update
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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.
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Mental Health Panel
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. |
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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! Votes are accepted daily! The greatest number of public votes determines the winner of the 2021 Custodian of the Year contest. |
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NA Foundation's 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.
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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.
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Summer Academy 2021
The NA Summer Academy is back for 2021! Session 1 is scheduled for June 21-July 2 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. each day. Registration information will be sent out in early April.
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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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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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Main Office - 412-366-9664
Nurse's Office - 412-366-9664
Counseling Office - 412-366-9664
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