Franklin Focus
Week of April 5-9, 2021
PSSA Testing
North Allegheny School District WILL be administering the PSSA assessments to all students in Grades 3-5 as initially planned in April. These are state-mandated assessments that we administer annually. Please review this letter for more scheduling information.
No School on Monday
There is NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, April 5. School will resume on Tuesday, April 6. 
FES Celebration Book Club
Celebration Book Club allows parents/guardians, grandparents, or friends to donate a book to the FES Library in honor of a special person in their life. You can donate a book to recognize any memorable event such as a birthday, holiday, tradition, award recognition, extracurricular achievement, or in memory of a loved one. Click the link below for more information.
Counselor's Corner
Important Dates
April 5 - No School (In-Service Day)
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
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 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.
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

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.
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 - 412-366-9663
Nurse's Office - 412-366-9663
Counseling Office - 412-366-9663