Marshall Messenger
Week of April 19-23, 2021
Weekly Schedule

  • Monday - Grades 3 - 5 PSSA Testing: ELA
  • Tuesday - Grades 3 - 5 PSSA Testing: ELA
  • Wednesday - Grades 3 - 5 PSSA Testing: ELA
  • Thursday - PSSA Make-Up Testing
  • Earth Day
  • Friday - PSSA Make-Up Testing
  • Tiger Pride Friday! Wear your black & gold!
Important Dates
  • 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), Dr. 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 April 28th and 29th. Additionally, students in grade 4 will take the Science PSSA, which will occur on April 26th.
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. Please click on the links below for additional information, conduct, and policies for PSSA administration.


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 Tuesday, May 4 at 10:15 a.m. The PFA also welcomes new redistricted 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!
BWE PFA

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 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
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 - 724-935-4044
Nurse's Office - 724-934-6075
Counseling Office - 724-935-4044