Marshall Messenger
Week of May 24-28, 2021
Weekly Schedule

  • Monday - Yearbook Distribution Begins
  • Wednesday - Healthy Habits/Hygiene Presentation to 3C
  • Dr. Thornton and Mrs. Flesher meet with NACA students from BWE redistricted to MES
  • Friday - 3rd Grade Virtual Field Trip: Fallingwater
Important Dates
  • June 2nd: Field Day (grade-level activities are scheduled during their Integrated Arts time)
  • June 9th: 5th Grade Camp KOK experience on the Marshall campus
  • June 11th: Last day of school
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This month pays tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history. At MES, we celebrate the history, traditions, achievements, and cultures of our students and families throughout the year. During the month of May, we would like to highlight and recognize the contributions and influences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans, including the ability to provide great reading opportunities for our children at Marshall Elementary. For activities and pleasure reading, we already have several books in our library for students to read about Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans, but we can always enhance our collection. Please be on the lookout for future communication for ways to help enrich our students’ multicultural learning experiences through donations of books that highlight Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans.
Marshall Elementary Virtual Art Show

You’re invited to Marshall Elementary School's 2021 virtual art show - a digital space dedicated to celebrating the creativity, problem-solving and perseverance of the MES students during an unpredictable year. This year's collection of K-5 artwork was inspired by the process of “making” art, as students discovered artists with "BIG hearts" for their communities and the world.

  • What’s Included:
  • K-5 Artwork Movie Montage
  • Grade level showcases of artwork, by section, including artists’ statements
  • Photographs of MES students hard at work in the art rooms
  • Special projects and MORE!

We hope you enjoy the opportunity to explore this art show as a family and celebrate the wonderful art created this year at MES. Please sit back, relax, and enjoy our students’ work.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Jaecks and Ms. Davidson
Music in Our Schools (MIOS)

Click here to check out this year’s virtual Music in Our Schools! Please thank Mrs. Rodack and Miss Tucci for organizing and putting this site together for our students and families.
MES Teacher End-of-Year Gifts
Teacher appreciation doesn't end in May...Let's close out the year with a little extra love! Look for communications in the near future from your room parents regarding year-end gift collections for teachers.

New this year! In an effort to make sure ALL of our teachers get a treat at the end of this crazy year, we are starting a year-end gift collection for our MES Specials Teachers as well! We will split all of the money collected evenly to purchase gifts for our MES library, gym, art, music, orchestra & band teachers. If you would like to show your appreciation and contribute to the pool please click on the link below.
Last Chance Yearbook Sale!
 
Please click the link below for information about our one-day, before school yearbook sale. It is first-come, first-served, and CASH ONLY! Email questions to Wendy Rychel at wrychel@comcast.net.
MES PFA Monthly Meeting

Please join us virtually via TEAMS for our next PFA meeting on Tuesday, June 8 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 attend our upcoming PFA Meetings. Our meetings are held via Zoom.

We would also like to encourage you 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 explore our website at franklinpfa.org to find out what we have planned over the summer and next year.
Counselor's Corner
District Updates
Face Covering Reminder

If they choose to, students are able to take mask breaks during outdoor recess.
TigerID Single-Sign-On
2021-2022 Back to School Update

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.
Elementary Band/Orchestra Registration

Elementary students have the exciting opportunity to begin instruction on a band (rising 4th or 5th Grader) or orchestra (rising 3rd, 4th, or 5th Grader) instrument next school year. This is the first step of a student’s participation in one of Western Pennsylvania’s most award-winning music programs with a proud legacy of generations of students learning to make music.

You can find more information about Elementary Band & Orchestra as well as register your child for Band or Orchestra next school year at these links:


If your child will be a returning band/orchestra student, they DO NOT need to re-register for next school year.
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
May 26 Vaccine Clinic Location Change

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.
COVID-19 Vaccine Opportunities for Ages 12+

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.
Mental Health Awareness Month

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.
Help Support Project Water

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.
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