IMS Week at a Glance
Week of October 19-23, 2020
Monday – A Day (Cohort 1 in-school)
Tuesday – B Day (Cohort 1 in-school)
Wednesday – B Day (All students at-home)
Thursday – A Day (Cohort 2 in-school)
Friday – B Day (Cohort 2 in-school)
IMS Picture Days

IMS Picture Days are scheduled for October 20 (Cohort 1) and October 23 (Cohort 2). Your child received a picture day order form in their homeroom, however, it is recommended that you use the online order process at mylifetouch.com. Our picture day ID is EVTQZDBW9.
Student Earbuds/Earphones

Students should be bringing earbuds or earphones to school in case they are needed for class. Earbuds are available for purchase in the computer lab for $1.
Textbooks, Core Novels, and Library Books

If your student still has any IMS textbooks, novels, or library books at home from last school year, we are asking that you return them as soon as possible. We would like to have all materials returned by October 31. After that, any families with unreturned items will receive individual invoices.
IMS Attendance Procedures

Tardy
A student who doesn’t check-in by the Homeroom Bell at 8:10 a.m. is considered to be tardy. The student can check-in one of two ways:
  • In-person Check-In: The student will use their iPad to scan the QR Code for Tardy Check-In behind the Main Office’s front counter.
  • A Google form comes up; the student fills out their response and submits. This confirmed response on their iPad becomes their Hall Pass to go to class. A tardy excuse note should be placed in the bin provided.
  • Remote Check-In: The student working remotely on their cohort day can check-in using their iPad and go to the IMS Student Blackboard page and click Tardy Check-In. They will fill out the google form and submit for a timestamp of their tardy check-in. A tardy excuse note should be emailed to imsattendance@northallegheny.org.
  • Please utilize our email address imsattendance@northallegheny.org for reporting early dismissals, tardies, or to submit an absence excuse.

*Excusable reasons are defined in NASD’s Attendance Policy No.204*

Early Dismissals
Please email IMS Attendance (imsattendance@northallegheny.org) to submit an early dismissal, whether returning after an appointment or not returning to class, previous to the dismissal. It is preferable to submit this information before 9:00 a.m the day of the dismissal so that the student’s attendance can be updated.

Absence
Please submit an Absence E-Form on the Tyler Parent Portal so that the student’s absence can be excused. Emailed excuses can also be sent to imsattendance@northallegheny.org.

*Absence excuses should be sent at the parent’s/guardian's earliest convenience to avoid unexcused absence notifications.*
Important Dates
October 20 - Picture Day - Cohort 1
October 23 - Picture Day - Cohort 2
November 3 - NO SCHOOL (In-Service Day)
November 12 - NO SCHOOL (In-Service Day)
November 13 - NO SCHOOL (In-Service Day)
Date Changes
District Updates
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!


  • 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.

  • 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.
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.
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 at www.northallegheny.org/GuestSubstitute.
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.
 
If you have any questions, please email DiningServices@northallegheny.org.
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 - 412-348-1470
Nurse's Office - 412-348-1418
Counseling Office - 412-348-1497