NAI News
Week of January 4-8, 2021
Weekly Schedule
Monday - January 4, 2021 (A Day)     
 
Tuesday -January 5, 2021 (B Day)

Wednesday - January 6, 2021 (A Day)
  • Wellness Wednesday

Thursday - January 7, 2021 (A Day)   

Friday -January 8, 2021 (B Day)
News at NAI
IMPORTANT NOTE: A.W. Beattie will be virtual through Friday, January 8, 2021.
Students will attend classes in-person at NAI and NASH. Students will then have the option to leave after their last class or stay in the building (library) to complete A.W. Beattie instruction.
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. 
ATTENDANCE REMINDERS

Recording accurate attendance this year has been challenging at times. We understand there are intermittent technology issues and other things that happen preventing a student from joining a class virtually or forces them to join late. Please review these reminders especially as we are moving into remote learning until January 19, 2021. Thank you for your ongoing help and support!
 
If your child will miss an entire day:
  • Use the directions found HERE OR send an email to NAIAttendance@northallegheny.org.
  • Currently, the Tyler app does not support this feature so please use the web-based version of Tyler. 
  • For pre-arranged absences (i.e. college visit, vacation), use the established process by completing the form found HERE. Do not use the Tyler submission for these absences.
  • If your child missed or was tardy to FIRST period: 
  • Send an email to NAIAttendance@northallegheny.org.
  • If your child missed or was tardy to any other class (Periods 2 through 9):
  • Send an email to the teacher.
Tyler SIS Parent Notifications

Parents/Guardians- Did you know you can get an email each day or every week with updates on your child’s grades?

Content: Weekly or Daily notifications: 
Just login to your Parent Portal in Tyler SIS, and follow these steps:
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

Dec. 24 - Jan. 1 - Winter Break 
Dec. 14 - Jan. 19 - Remote Learning 
Jan. 15 - Special Education Parent Networking Group (9:30, Baierl Center)
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
Kindergarten Registration Opens January 4

Registration for students who will attend kindergarten in the 2021-2022 school year will open on January 4, 2021. Continue checking our website over the next week for updated details!
Update to Meal Pickup Procedures
Updated December 9

NASD continues to be approved to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students. The procedures to sign up for and pick up meals have been updated. These updates have been sent to all families via email, and they can also be found on our website.
Social and Emotional Wellness

North Allegheny is committed to the social and emotional wellness of our students and staff. Below are ways in which we are addressing these needs this school year. For more information about any of these services, please contact your student’s school counselor.
  • Trauma-Informed Care - During the fall of 2020, staff members began training in Trauma Informed-Care. Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is an approach in the human service field that assumes that an individual is more likely than not to have a history of trauma. Trauma-Informed Care recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role trauma may play in an individual’s life, including service staff.
  • Student Assistance Program - The Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a systematic team process used to mobilize school resources to remove barriers to learning. SAP is designed to assist in identifying issues including alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and mental health issues that pose a barrier to a student's success.
  • School-Based Mental Health - Through a partnership with Glade Run, students in grades K-12 can be provided with outpatient mental health services both in the school setting and through teletherapy. This partnership will work effectively to diminish barriers that historically have prohibited some families from accessing supportive mental health services.
  • School-Based Social and Emotional Wellness Committees - Led by a School Counselor and supported by the District’s Positive Behavior Support Specialists, each building will have a multidisciplinary committee that will work on addressing student and staff social and emotional wellness as we work to reopen and renew our school community.
  • Individual Student Supports - Students at all levels are afforded opportunities to address specific social and emotional concerns through individual school counseling sessions.
  • Consultative Support for School Staff - Classroom teachers have access to consultative support from Social Workers and Positive Behavior Support Specialists’ to handle student concerns.
Communication of New Positive COVID-19 Cases During Winter Break

During Winter Break, NASD will communicate new positive COVID-19 cases on the following dates:
  • Saturday, January 2
  • Sunday, January 3
Continue to Report Positive COVID-19 Cases During Winter Break

While the District may not be reporting cases every day during Winter Break, please report a positive test result (details below) to help the District monitor the spread of COVID-19. Cases that become known during the break may have an impact on a student’s return to instruction, activities, and athletics.
If a staff member or student receives positive COVID-19 test results between Wednesday, December 23 at 3:00 p.m. through Sunday, January 3, please contact:
  • Dr. Joseph Sciullo, Director of Student Services at 412-215-4151 or
  • Mrs. Bridgett Bilenski, Health Services Department Chair at 412-312-0948 
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