Ingomar Inklings
Week of March 29-April 2, 2021
Thursday, April 1 - Dismissal at 1 p.m.

Students have a ½ day of school on Thursday, April 1. Students will follow the normal dismissal procedure. Please notify Mrs. Yatcko and your child’s homeroom teacher if you have any transportation changes for the afternoon dismissal.
Kindergarten Change for Half-Day

Only students in PM kindergarten will report to school for the morning session on April 1. Students in PM kindergarten will follow the morning schedule starting at 9 a.m. Transportation should have already emailed you morning transportation information. You may call the front office if you are still in need of the information.
Kindergarten students attending the morning of April 1 and will be picked up at 11:45 a.m. They will not be transported home by bus. Students who are assigned the AM kindergarten session throughout the school year will not report to school on Thursday, April 1.

Your pick-up area remains the same as when you drop off. Mrs. Fischer's class is in front of IES. Ms. Macri's class is in the smaller circle at the side of IES. We realize this is quite different and appreciate the flexibility. Please reach out to me, the kindergarten teachers, or Mrs. Yatcko with any questions.
IES PTO Membership Drive Continues Until April 9

We know many families missed the deadline for the membership dues in the fall so we are opening the membership drive up for a second wave this week! This is the last chance to get your field day shirt that is included with your PTO membership dues. This year's shirt is gold and features the new tiger logo.

It is very important for us to have updated contact information and a homeroom section for your student(s). Please take a moment and check to be sure this information is correct.

Simple Steps to update info and pay dues
  1. Log in to https://ingomarpto.membershiptoolkit.com (you can create a new account if necessary).
  2. Click on the "My Account" tab and update Family information and Directory Preferences. If you did not pay the membership dues in the fall, that will be listed as an option as well (if you already paid, it will be hidden so you can't pay twice). You can add the $20 dues to the cart and pay by account credit or credit card. Many families from last year still have account credit to use! 
  3. You will get an email confirmation that you completed the transaction.  

Each year the Ingomar PTO collects membership dues for each student that is earmarked to cover the cost of assemblies, field trips, playground equipment, teacher assistance, and staff appreciation. This year, we have lowered the dues since there are no field trips but here are some things that we have used the money for this school year:
  • Jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, footballs, kickballs, etc. for outdoor recess
  • Welcome back snacks/drinks for staff in September
  • Scholastic news magazines
  • Teacher support (ex: new classroom rug, small bookshelf, additional supplies)
  • Staff appreciation catered lunch in May 
  • Virtual BMX assembly in December
  • Craft and game supplies for the Halloween parties
  • Coffee truck in April to treat our hard-working teachers

As a part of the PTO membership, we always include a t-shirt that the kids can wear on field day (they also like to have their friends sign them!) This is the last opportunity to get those field day shirts! Be sure to update your student's size in the "family information" section.

The membership drive closes on April 9, so don't delay!

Thank you for your support. If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to ingomarPTO@gmail.com.
PSSAs

The PSSAs will be administered in the spring for students in grades 3-5. The schedule is below, and as per policy vacations are not approved during this time. Testing begins first thing in the morning. The use of electronic devices and the parent and guardian information is linked for your review.

  • ELA PSSA Testing (Grades 3, 4, 5) - April 19, 20, 21
  • MATH PSSA Testing (Grades 3, 4, and 5) - April 26, 27
  • Science PSSA Testing (Grade 4 only) - April 29, 30
  • Makeups will be completed in the afternoons and on non-testing days through May 7.
Counselor's Corner
District Updates
Elementary PSSA Administration - Spring 2021

All third, fourth, and fifth grade students in Pennsylvania are required to participate in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. Fourth graders are also required to participate in the Science PSSA.
Mental Health Panel
Maximizing Student Success and Whole Family Wellness during the Pandemic and Beyond

Join North Allegheny School district for an important discussion about mental health and the resources available. To RSVP, submit a question, learn more about the speakers, and receive a link to attend, visit www.northallegheny.org/mentalhealthpanel.
TigerThon Easter Egg Hunt

North Allegheny TigerThon will provide your kids with a personal Easter Egg Hunt in your own yard! Members of NA TigerThon will hide candy-filled eggs in your yard on Saturday, April 3 after dark. Click here for more details!
Vote Mike Heiry for Cintas Custodian of the Year

NAI Custodian, Mike Heiry was named a top 10 finalist in the 2021 Cintas Custodian of the Year Contest. Over 2,000 custodians were nominated in this nationwide contest. Custodians are the glue that holds many schools together, and we feel honored to work with Mr. Heiry. From now through April 16, we encourage you to vote for Mike here! The greatest number of public votes determines the winner of the 2021 Custodian of the Year contest.
NA Foundation's A Taste of NA @ Home
April 16, 2021

Enjoy dinner and treats from area business in the comfort of your own home while supporting North Allegheny teachers, schools, and students! The Taste of NA @Home Box includes two 10-ounce beef filets, orzo with chicken stock, parmesan and seasonings, broccoli/asparagus, apple sauce, and a variety of two desserts. A vegetarian box offers a vegetable lasagna kit, apple sauce, and a variety of two desserts.

The first 50 boxes include a NA Foundation Wine Tumbler! Auction items include U2 signed guitar, Crafty Kids basket, and NA Alumni Spirit.
Follow NA Employment on Facebook

The North Allegheny School District Human Resources Department is launching a Facebook page to recruit talent. Through this page, the District will share information about a variety of employment opportunities including teaching positions, administrative appointments, and other professions that are critical to the operations of North Allegheny. Like, share, and follow to learn how you can Be the Difference.
Summer Academy 2021

The NA Summer Academy is back for 2021! Session 1 is scheduled for June 21-July 2 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. each day. Registration information will be sent out in early April.
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 - 412-366-9665
Nurse's Office - 412-366-9665
Counseling Office - 412-366-9665