NAI News
Week of January 18-22, 2021
Weekly Schedule
Monday - January 18, 2021
No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day 

Tuesday - January 19, 2021 (B day)
Cohort 1 - resumes In - Person learning
Makeup Picture Day Cohort 1 and NACA 

Wednesday - January 20, 2021 (A Day)
Cohort 2 - resumes In - Person learning 
No Wellness Wednesday - will follow regular bell schedule

Thursday - January 21, 2021(A Day) 
Cohort 2 - In Person 

Friday - January 22, 2021 (B Day)
Cohort 2 - In - Person
Makeup Picture Day Cohort 2 and NACA
News at NAI
Third Quarter Re-Enrollment 

Beginning January 11, parents/guardians will have the option to select an instructional model (in-person instruction or NA Cyber Academy) for their student(s) for the third quarter. An email to re-enroll will be sent to each student’s primary contact by the end of the day today (note: emails will be sent in batches, so you may not receive yours at the same time as other parents/guardians). The option you select will be in effect for the entire third quarter, beginning on February 2, and ending on April 1. We ask that all families confirm their enrollment selection no later than Sunday, January 17. Submissions received after January 17 will not be accepted. If an enrollment selection is not made, students will automatically be enrolled in their current instructional model for the third quarter.

North Allegheny Cyber Academy (NACA) will continue to be an option for those who desire a fully remote learning experience.

All In-Person Instruction phases are subject to change as the District monitors the spread of COVID-19 in our schools, county, and region.

Note that when selecting In-Person Instruction:
  • Instructional phases (in-person, hybrid, remote) will follow the Attestation Order as described above and will be dictated based on COVID-19 case counts. This is not a decision made by the District; it is a requirement of the order.
  • During a closure that is a result of the Attestation Order, students will learn remotely and no sports or activities will occur during this time. When school resumes In-Person after a closure due to the Attestation Order, the PIAA requires athletics teams to practice for two to four days before resuming competitions, based on the length of the closure required by the Attestation.
  • The District cannot guarantee the same schedule, classes, and/or teachers when switching between In-Person Instruction and NACA. 
Stakeholder Perception Survey: NASD Code of Conduct
The survey is open through Sunday, January 24

North Allegheny School District is conducting a voluntary survey with all parents/guardians of students in grades 6-12 to gather feedback on the District's Code of Conduct. The District will use the feedback to assess the current implementation of and to support improvements in the Code of Conduct, which was last updated in 1984.

Your feedback is essential, and we appreciate your thoughtful responses. All responses will be maintained on a confidential basis by Hanover Research and will only be shared with North Allegheny anonymously and in the aggregate. This survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.
Upcoming Half Days

There are two scheduled half days for students during the 2020-2021 school year. The first half-day is scheduled for Friday, January 29. School hours for the first half day are:

  • NASH and NAI - 7:25 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.

Students in grades 9-12 will have lunch before being dismissed.

The second half-day is scheduled for Thursday, April 1. School hours will be the same for the second half-day.
YearBooks

Have you purchased your yearbook yet? Here’s the link to purchase yearbooks: www.yearbookforever.com

Search for “North Allegheny Intermediate School” when prompted.
A.W. Beattie 2021-2022

Normally, A.W. Beattie representatives come to NAI in December to share with students all about their amazing programming. However, due to current circumstances, this is being done virtually this year. Students interested in attending A.W. Beattie during the 2021-22 school year can click this link for more information. There is a link to a video in the first paragraph. Please see your school counselor with any questions. 
Student Attendance Procedure
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.
Looking Ahead
Important Dates

Jan. 17 - Enrollment Status due for Q3 
Jan. 18 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School 
Jan. 19 - First day back from Winter Break
Jan. 19 - Picture Make Up Day Cohort 1 and CYBER
Jan. 22 - Picture Make Up Day Cohort 2 and CYBER
Jan. 29 - In Service Half Day (classes held in the morning)
Calendar Updates
District Updates
Transitioning from Blackboard Collaborate to Google Meet

Starting in the second semester, teachers will begin to transition to the use of Google Meet in place of Blackboard Collaborate. This transition is occurring to address some of the technical issues that have been experienced by some families when using the Blackboard Collaborate platform.
 
Your child’s teacher has been working on setting up Google Meet sessions so that they can be securely accessed through Blackboard in a manner similar to how they accessed classes in Collaborate. As a part of Google Meet security, students cannot enter a Google Meet session unless a teacher is in the session. If your child tries to join a class before the teacher arrives, he/she will receive a message that says “You are not permitted to join the meeting“. If this occurs, your child should wait a few minutes and try again to enter the class.

This document will provide more information about Google Meet. If you have a child in grades K-8, the Google Meet app should already be installed on their iPad, but if it is not, it can be downloaded through the Self-Service app.
Kindergarten Registration Now Open

Registration for students who will attend kindergarten in the 2021-2022 school year is now open. Visit our website for more details!
NASD Free Meal Program Survey

NA continues to be approved to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students. We want you to take advantage of the free meals that are available to students for the rest of the year! Please complete the short survey below to help our food service provider better accommodate you and your family. 
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 - 412-369-5530
Nurse's Office - 412-369-5530
Counseling Office - 412-369-5464