McKnight News
Week of April 19-23, 2021
Maker Space Donations Needed

Here at McKnight, we are looking forward to working together in the last quarter of this school year to make it the best it can be. Many of our classes have started to utilize our Maker Space to hone their design and collaboration skills. As such, we are hoping to put out a call for a few items to be donated, if you have them. Our Maker Space could use:
  1. Empty Toilet Paper Rolls
  2. Empty Paper Towel Rolls
  3. Lego Blocks (if you happen to find any abandoned sets during spring cleaning)

We’re happy to take any of these items off of your hands. Please send with your student to drop off in the Maker Space, or please drop off in the office and we can get them from there. Thanks in advance!
PSSA Testing Schedule for Grades 3-5 (In-Person)

Please see the link below for PSSA testing information for in-person students at McKnight.
PSSA Testing Information for NACA

PSSA Testing Information for NACA students only.
Counselor's Corner
District Updates
Recording of Mental Health Panel

On Monday, April 12, the District hosted a panel discussion titled “Maximizing Student Success & Whole Family Wellness during the Pandemic and Beyond.” A recording of the discussion is available on our website.
Earth Day Cleanup 2021

A group of students from the North Allegheny Social Justice Club are organizing a District-wide Earth Day cleanup. Participants can sign up through the student club’s website by listing where volunteers will be participating. The sign up will serve as a pledge system for community members who want to help by picking up litter. The group is facilitating this activity to help the community in a simple and collective way. Safety guidelines are listed on the website, including wearing a mask and maintaining appropriate social distance when necessary.

Questions about the event can be sent via email to naearthday2021@gmail.com or the contact form on the website.
"Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day" Absence Form

Thursday, April 22 is “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day”! This is a national day that provides children a glimpse into the working world. If your student will miss school on this day, please complete the absence form and return it to your school office.
No Requests for Specific Elementary Classroom Teachers

Individual teacher requests will not be granted for the 2021-22 school year. The District has developed procedures to best match students with classroom settings and teachers. For more details on this process, visit our website.
Middle School Orientation for 5th Grade Parents/Guardians

Join us in May as we:
  • Share middle school information, philosophy, and expectations
  • Address questions
  • Alleviate anxieties

2021 Summer Academy
June 21-July 2 @ PES
Register by April 30!

The North Allegheny Summer Academy is developed to provide youngsters in Kindergarten through 5th grade a variety of academic and cultural experiences. The objective of the Academy is to provide the students with opportunities that will stimulate, enrich, and expand their interests and talents.

While Summer Academy will look a little different this year to ensure our students and staff members are safe, we are happy to offer a slightly revised program and we can’t wait to have a blast with our Summer Academy KIDS!
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