NACA News
Week of October 19-23, 2020
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Weekly Schedule for Middle & High School Students
Monday - A
Tuesday - B
Wednesday - B
Thursday - A
Friday - B
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High School & Middle School Virtual Parent Coffee Meetings
Please join NA Cyber Academy administrators for the first high school & middle school virtual parent coffee meetings of the 2020-2021 school year. This is a great opportunity to hear first hand information about the happenings in NACA. Parents are asked to RSVP and submit any questions they would like to have answered or topics they would like to discuss by clicking on the link below.
Parent coffee meetings will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Please join the meetings by clicking on the respective links below.
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High School Parent Coffee:
+1 412-631-3089 United States, Pittsburgh (Toll)
Conference ID: 375 737 031#
Middle School Parent Coffee:
+1 412-631-3089 United States, Pittsburgh (Toll)
Conference ID: 645 218 636#
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Elementary School Picture Distribution
At this time we have received Franklin, McKnight, and Peebles Elementary student school pictures. The pictures were sent to each of the home buildings. To ensure we are able to distribute the pictures and adhere to social distancing guidelines, NACA staff and the home buildings are coordinating days and times for families to stop at the buildings so that their students' pictures can be distributed.
FES - Staff from NACA will be at the FES entrance from 9 AM - 11 AM and 1 PM-3 PM on Wednesday October 21st for FES students to pick up their pictures. Please contact Mrs. Wetzel if you need any additional accommodations. SWetzel@northallegheny.org
MCK - Staff from NACA will be at the MCK entrance from 9 AM - 11 AM and 1 PM - 3 PM on Wednesday October 21st for MCK students to pick up their pictures. Please contact Mrs. Wetzel if you need any additional accommodations. SWetzel@northallegheny.org
PES - A PTA representative will be posted at the main door of PES on Tuesday, October 20th and Thursday, October 22nd from 4 PM - 6 PM. Families are asked not to park, but to drive around the loop to the main entrance for a contactless pick up of school photos.
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Elementary School Pictures
NA Cyber Academy students whose home school is Bradford Woods or Hosack Elementary School can report to their respective home school for pictures on October 21st.
Bradford Woods: Parents should use the rear parent drop off loop which was used for materials pick up. Parents are asked to remain in their vehicles, and students will be directed to the LGI for their photo. When students are done in the LGI they will exit to the parent drop off loop and the family can pull around the loop to leave. Grades K-2 are asked to report between 8:45 AM - 11 AM, and students in grades 3-5 are asked to report between 12 PM - 2:15 PM. If a family has multiple students across the various grade levels, feel free to report to the time most convenient.
Hosack: Parents are asked to remain in their vehicles, and students will be directed to the photographer for their photo. The photographer will be taking photos from 9 AM - 11:30 AM, then from 12:15 PM - 3 PM. Families may report to the time most convenient.
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Middle School Picture Days
NA Cyber Academy students whose home school is Ingomar Middle or Marshall Middle School can report for school pictures next week.
Ingomar Middle: Pictures will occur on October 20th (students with last name A-L) or October 23rd (students with last name M-Z), between 12 PM - 2:30 PM. All students should wear a mask and enter through the auditorium side door. Parents should remain in their vehicles and not leave students unattended on campus.
Marshall Middle: Pictures will occur on October 21st. All students should wear a mask and enter through the auditorium entrance. Parents should remain in their vehicles and not leave students unattended on campus. Times for MMS pictures are as follows:
8:26- 9:30 Students with last name beginning with A-H
9:30-10:30 Students with last name beginning with I-Q
10:30-11:30 Students with last name beginning with M-Z
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NACA Test Center for Dual Enrolled Students
We are happy to announce that our NACA Test Center is open for all dual enrolled students. Students will be able to access the test center to take assessments under the direct supervision of a school district employee. In an effort to ensure test fidelity is being upheld and so students have access to all necessary testing materials, we are requesting that students and families access this resource. Teachers will communicate with students when the test center will be utilized for assessment. If there are extenuating circumstances, please contact your teacher or administration directly.
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Middle and High School Materials Pick Up
The next middle and high school materials pick up will be on Wednesday, October 28th at the Baierl Center. Details to follow.
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Elementary Schools Consumables Pick Up
Our next consumable pick-up will be on Wednesday, October 28th. Details about the materials that will be available for each grade level, logistics, and times for pick-up will be available next week. Students who are transitioning back to their home buildings for the 2nd nine weeks do not need to attend this pick-up. If there is something specific that your teacher would want your child to have before the transition occurs they will let you know and the materials will be available.
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Instructional Technology & Support
Students enrolled in the NA Cyber Academy will utilize technology throughout every school day to complete academic activities. Please refer to the link below for information related to educational technology, online textbook resources, and BlackBoard. All issues regarding usernames, passwords, hardware, software, or any other technology needs related to NA Cyber Academy should be submitted to Technology Services at the link below.
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October 20 - NACA High School Parent Coffee 9:00AM-10:00AM
October 20 & 23 - Ingomar Middle School Picture Day
October 21 - Marshall Middle School Picture Day
October 21 - Bradford Woods & Hosack Elementary School Picture Day
October 22 - NACA Middle School Parent Coffee 9:00AM-10:00AM
October 28 - Next Consumables (K-5) & Materials (6-12) Pick Up
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Elementary Grading Update
With students between in-person and cyber placements for the start of the second quarter, the District will be modifying the ending date for the close of the first quarter marking period for elementary students. This is necessary since report cards need to be finalized prior to rescheduling students who are moving placements for the start of the second marking period which begins on November 4, 2020.
Timeline for Quarter 1 Grades
- First quarter marking period will close on Monday, October 26, 2020, instead of November 2nd.
- Wednesday, October 28th will be an asynchronous day for all elementary students and staff in order to allow staff time to complete grades and enter information into the system for report cards.
- Report cards will be available in the Tyler Portal on Monday, November 2, 2020.
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Trick or Trot
Run Around NA
Step up to the challenge and walk, bike, or run together around all North Allegheny schools to support the mission of the North Allegheny Foundation! Our mission is to enhance and enrich the educational experience of North Allegheny Students. Together we can fund programs that benefit all our students!
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STEP 2 - GET READY - Set-up your devices (Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, Google Fit, Misfit & Strava), enter your miles online or download our iOS or Android apps.
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STEP 3 – CELEBRATE - Receive your medal and event shirt. Participants are invited to cross the finish line in their Halloween costume and collect their Trick or Trot treats!
North Allegheny Foundation (NAF) is dedicated to enhancing and enriching the educational experiences at North Allegheny. We do this by providing grants to teachers and schools, support for NA Families facing homelessness and financial hardship, and scholarships to graduating seniors.
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All Alumni Virtual Reunion
Join the NA Alumni Association for the first Virtual NA Alumni Reunion! Compete in a NA History Trivia game, enjoy a musical performance by the NASH Chorus, and celebrate with your NA Alumni pint glass only available through this event.
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Guest Substitutes Q&A Session
The District is accepting applications for Guest Substitutes through October 21, 2020. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about these opportunities, please join us for an upcoming Q & A Session. A teaching certificate is not required. For more information, please visit our website.
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NASD Offers Free Meals for All Students Every Day
The USDA has recently approved school districts to offer free meals to all students for in-person and remote instruction. Breakfast and lunch (in-person or pickup) is free for all students.
Details about meal ordering and pickup were sent to all families via email.
Meal pickup for consumption on remote learning days will be every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Meals can be picked up at HES, MES, IMS, NAI, or NASH (pickup location will be selected on the order form linked in your email). The deadline to order pickup meals will be every Friday.
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National Drug and Alcohol Prevention Week
October 26-30
North Allegheny elementary schools will celebrate National Drug and Alcohol Prevention Week October 26-30. At each elementary school, we will participate in a variety of activities, using materials that promote good decision-making. Presentations and messages will focus on helping students understand that they are responsible for making healthy choices in life. Choosing to be alcohol, tobacco, and drug-free is one of the best choices that they can make!
Enjoy the following at-home activities from the Red Ribbon Campaign website:
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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 - 724-934-7200
Nurse's Office - 724-934-7239
Counseling Office - 724-934-7224
Attendance Office - 724-934-7228
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