NAI News
Week of April 12-16, 2021
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Weekly Schedule
Monday - April 12, 2021 (A Day)
- IN PERSON: Grade 10 Cohort 1 AND Grade 9 ALL STUDENTS
- Beattie will start a revised schedule (see info below)*
- Holocaust Survivor Frank Grunwald virtual Q&A session at 3pm (see info below)
- Mental Health Panel: Maximizing Student Success and Whole Family Wellness during the Pandemic and Beyond 7-8:30pm (via Google Meet)
Tuesday - April 13, 2021 (B Day)
- IN PERSON: Grade 10 Cohort 1 AND Grade 9 ALL STUDENTS
Wednesday - April 14, 2021 (A Day)
- ALL STUDENTS Remote
- Wellness Wednesday Schedule
Thursday - April 15, 2021 (A Day)
- IN PERSON: Grade 10 Cohort 2 AND Grade 9 ALL STUDENTS
Friday - April 16, 2021 (B Day)
- IN PERSON: Grade 10 Cohort 2 AND Grade 9 ALL STUDENTS
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Custodian of the Year Contest - Mike Heiry is a Finalist!
Mike Heiry, our head custodian, is a FINALIST in the national Custodian of the Year contest! Over 2000 custodians were nominated and Mr. Heiry is in the TOP 10! Please click the link below to vote as often as you would like. Thank you!
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Earth Day
Earth Day is April 22nd, and to celebrate, NA students are organizing a district-wide litter cleanup open to all NA community members as well as anyone else who is interested. You can volunteer to pick up trash in local neighborhoods, public spaces, etc. The sign-up serves as a pledge system for cleaning up, and there is no specific time to which you need to commit. This is a great opportunity to get service hours and/or to help the environment in a simple and collective way. Click here to find more information and sign up. With any questions or concerns, you can email naearthday2021@gmail.com or reach out through the contact form. |
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Anatomy Club
Are you interested in learning more about science and anatomy and physiology? If so, then Anatomy Club is the club for you!
We learn about and explore concepts and current events in anatomy and physiology. This can be extremely helpful for students who are considering pursuing a career in the medical field, or enrolling in an anatomy course in the future.
We have so many fun and informative activities in store for you, with guest speakers, Kahoots, discussions, and more! To sign up, please fill out this form. Anatomy Club meetings are conducted virtually over Google Meet on the first and third Monday of the month at 3:00 P.M., so all students have the opportunity to participate. Our next meeting is April 19th. Before every meeting, an email will be sent out as a reminder to attend the meeting that day. This email will also address any changes to the scheduled time, if applicable.
We're looking forward to seeing you all at our next meeting!
Here’s our flyer, created by our Marketing Officer:
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A. W. Beattie Schedule Update
On Thursday, March 25th the A.W. Beattie Career Center Joint Operating Committee approved a revised hybrid instructional schedule, which will begin April 12th. The Career Center will continue to maintain social distancing as much as possible. Students and staff will continue to wear face masks/face shields. A.W. Beattie’s revised instructional schedule permits students to participate in-person four days per week OR remotely five days per week. It also allows for the value of our hands-on learning to expand. Families that need to modify their previous selection for curriculum instruction are asked to contact Mrs. Holzworth at thea.holzworth@beattietech.com or 412-847-1909.
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Virtual Holocaust Survivor Frank Grunwald
North Allegheny is honored to host Holocaust survivor Frank Grunwald for a virtual Q&A session on Monday, April 12 at 3 o'clock. Frank will tell of his experience at the Auschwitz concentration camp and then answer our questions. Those who attend will be asked to view a one-hour documentary beforehand to prepare for the event. Students, staff, and their families can sign up to receive the link by filling out this form or emailing Mrs. Bergman at abergman@northallegheny.org. |
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Prep for Upcoming SAT’s
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.
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Keystone Testing Schedule
For your planning purposes, here is our Keystone testing calendar and bell schedule. An adjusted schedule will only occur on May 20, 21, 24 & 25. More details coming soon.
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Student Attendance Procedure |
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Technology Services
Having tech issues? During this busy time, students will not be penalized for any and all attendance/assignment issues due to tech difficulties. As always, TigerID is accessible from any device through the North Allegheny Website.
You can reach the Help Desk via the website or email address below, or by phone at 412-369-5849.
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Important Dates
April 12 - First day of Ramadan, begins at Sunset thru May 11
April 16 - Special Ed Parent Networking Group 9:30 - 11:30
April 17 - ACT @ NASH, doors open at 7:15 AM
April 21 - School Board Combined Meeting 7pm
April 22 - Earth Day (see info below)
April 27-28 - Beattie - Only 12th Graders Attend (more info to come)
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Support for Students During Ramadan
Ramadan begins next week and we know that many families in the District and the community are busy preparing for the month ahead. To respect this time of fasting, each school will provide a place for reflection for students during lunchtime. For families observing Ramadan, please let your teacher or principal know how we can best accommodate your students/family during this time.
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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.
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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!
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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. |
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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. |
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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 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.
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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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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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Main Office - 412-369-5530
Nurse's Office - 412-369-5530
Counseling Office - 412-369-5464
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