CMS News Week of June 1-5, 2020

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Virtual Cheerleading Tryouts Cheerleading tryouts will look a little different this year, but you have the amazing opportunity to participate in North Allegheny’s first-ever Virtual Tryout! The tryouts will be held via ZOOM. Middle school tryout: June 2 & 3 from 4:00-8:30 p.m. (depending on the number of participants) Here is what it will look like. Fill out this Google form Follow us on the BAND app (NA Virtual Tryouts). That is where we will post important information! Once we have your information, you will receive the link to the material four days before tryouts as well as a ZOOM link with your tryout information. Once the tryouts are completed and scores are calculated, you will be notified via email as to whether or not you made the team. We ask for your patience and cooperation as we navigate through this process. We are planning our season to start as normal but as you know we are living in uncertain times and just have to do the best we can! Please share with everyone you possibly can to get the word out! Coach Hitson is happy to answer any question that you might have at 724-518-4715.

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

June 5 - 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

NASD School Year to End on Friday, June 5 for All Students The North Allegheny Board of School Directors voted at their Regular Meeting on Wednesday, May 20, to  end the 2019-2020 school year and remote learning for all students on Friday, June 5. This early end date allows the District to use the week of June 8 to provide professional learning opportunities for staff members and coordinate the collection/return of student materials. Details about the collection/return of student materials will be sent in the coming weeks. This plan allows us to efficiently close out the current school year and effectively plan and prepare for the 2020-2021 school year.

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Help Select the Next Superintendent   The North Allegheny Board of School Directors is pleased to announce that McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, an executive recruitment and development firm, has been contracted to conduct the search for the next Superintendent of Schools for the North Allegheny School District. The position will be advertised regionally.    The Board is seeking input from school personnel, parents, and community members to gain insight into the type of leader the District will need to successfully move forward and prepare all students for success in a changing world.  On Monday, June 1, you will receive a link to a survey. The survey will be available through Friday, June 5, 2020. Please note that the survey is completely confidential and cannot be linked to any individual.   Through this stakeholder survey, the District will develop a candidate profile and an array of interview questions that center on the needs and challenges facing the North Allegheny School District. Information gathered through the survey will be published on the District website in the near future.   The Board of School Directors hopes to have the search process completed by the end of September 2020.

North Allegheny Foundation Community Survey North Allegheny Foundation is asking for insight on our mission to enrich and enhance the educational experiences at NA. Participants who complete the five-minute survey will be entered in a drawing to direct a $250 grant to the school of their choice. The survey closes on June 8.

Complete the Survey

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.

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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