Thank you for joining us on May 20 for our NASH Counselor Coffee. The topics we covered included Junior Summer To-Do List/Junior Updates. Below is additional information for your review.

If you were unable to join or if you would like to revisit the presentation, please feel free to watch a video recording of the event.

A "2021 Senior Send-Off - Hawaiian Luau" is being held for the seniors in Newman Stadium on Friday, June 4th from 6-10 p.m. This celebration will include food, games, prizes, entertainment, and an opportunity for the seniors to celebrate their journey and friendships made through North Allegheny.

Ticket sales have been extended through Friday, May 28. Students must complete the following Google form and submit the required waiver, along with a payment of $25, to purchase their ticket. Tickets will be on sale during all lunch periods throughout the week. Contact the main office if your student requires other arrangements for purchasing a ticket.

This event is sponsored by the families of the graduating class and we need your help! There are many ways to contribute. Please show your support by indicating your contribution on the Sign-Up Genius site at www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FAEAF2BA4F58-volunteer.

Make Checks Payable to NASH

Mail to: NASH 2021 Senior Send-Off

10375 Perry Highway

Wexford, PA 15090

Thank you from the 2021 Senior Send-Off Committee,

Laurie Steele: rleesteele@outlook.com

Kate Constantakis: kconstantakis@comcast.net

Bonnie Genter: bgenter21@gmail.com

The following communication was shared with all senior families and students on Wednesday, May 5. Please take a few minutes to complete the June 11 Commencement Ceremony Survey indicating your student’s plans on attending our in-person commencement ceremony. The deadline for completing the survey is Wednesday, May 19 at 8 p.m. We look forward to celebrating our Class of 2021 and their many achievements and accomplishments on June 11, 2021.

Any member of the Class of 2021 who has accepted a scholarship and/or financial award should complete the following form by Monday, May 28 at 5 p.m.

Attention Seniors: Any senior who has received a military appointment to an academy or plans to enlist in any branch of the armed services should please stop down to the Main Office to see Mrs. Foglio to let her know of your future plans. Thank you!

Attention Seniors: If you did not purchase a senior t-shirt months ago but have changed your mind and would like one as a memento of your senior year, it is not too late. There is a limited number of small, medium, and large shirts that can still be purchased in room 313 for $15. Exact money or checks made payable to NASH will be accepted. Senior t-shirts will be available for purchase before school, during homeroom or after school this week, again in room 313.

Our NASH students recently completed a Digital Citizenship lesson. Attached are several resources that are connected to the lesson. We hope that your family is able to review this very important information with your students.

Family Activity

Please review the video provided below regarding a wonderful opportunity for graduating seniors at Glade Run.

Please click the link below to access important information regarding the AP Exams, testing dates, and College Board mandates. This information was also sent to all students/families who have registered to take an AP exam this Spring on Friday, March 12.

If you are considering a SAT prep course, North Allegheny School District has partnered with Kaplan Test Prep to offer a preparation course at a special price available to our families.

The SAT class will prepare your student for upcoming test dates and is priced at a discounted rate of $299.

NEW FORMAT: ALL Kaplan SAT Prep Courses are now ONLINE! This allows many more course options with different schedules to work for your family.

For course details, a registration link, and additional information, please review this flyer.

If you are seeking a COVID-19 vaccine for your child, UPMC has appointments available for students ages 12+. Please call 833-653-0516 to schedule a vaccine appointment. You do not have to be insured by UPMC to take advantage of this opportunity.

The North Allegheny School District vaccine clinic with Giant Eagle scheduled for Wednesday, May 26 is being moved from the Bariel Center to the NASH Cafeteria.

For additional questions, please contact your building nurse.

The Back to School Planning Committee continues to meet twice monthly to plan for the 2021-2022 school year. You can review recaps of these meetings and discussion of next steps. For the 2021-2022 school year, the North Allegheny School District will offer five days of in-person learning for all students K-12. Families will still have the option to continue virtual learning through NA Cyber Academy.

While the 2021-2022 school year may be less restricted, returning to school will still require a great deal of planning, communication, collaboration, and flexibility from our staff, students, and parents/guardians. The District will continue to follow local, Commonwealth, and national guidance, which may require our plans to change.

A final 2021-2022 Back to School plan will be shared in June 2021.

More than one year into the pandemic, recognition, and practice of wellness is at the forefront for our students, families, staff, and community. As NA continues to meet the needs of our community, we are taking a careful look at mental health and wellness.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, select staff members have volunteered to share their expertise, experiences, and tips for normalizing discussions around mental health. Be on the lookout for weekly updates throughout May and help us educate, support, and fight the stigma for all. To access materials for Week 4, “A Work in Progress,” visit our Mental Health and Wellness website. Previous weekly materials continue to remain accessible to all.

Project Water is a NASD student-run initiative that brings clean water and education to underdeveloped villages through fundraisers and service projects that impact communities across the street and around the globe. Support Project Water by participating in a Virtual 6K by June 6. To register or donate, visit https://www.mightycause.com/event/Na-Project-Water-6k.

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.