NASH Newsflash
Week of March 15-19, 2021
Monday – A Day
  • Cohort 1 - In-person
  • Grades 10 and 11 Cohort 1 / All Students Grades 9 and 12

Tuesday – B Day
  • Cohort 1 - In-person
  • Grades 10 and 11 Cohort 1 / All Students Grades 9 and 12

Wednesday – A Day
  • Wellness Wednesday
  • Remote

Thursday – A Day
  • Cohort 2 - In-person
  • Grades 10 and 11 Cohort 2 / All Students Grades 9 and 12

Friday – B Day
  • Cohort 2 - In-person 
  • Grades 10 and 11 Cohort 2 / All Students Grades 9 and 12

A.W. Beattie Student Schedules
  • Monday and Tuesday morning, A.W. Beattie students will follow the schedule for their specific grade band.
  • Monday and Tuesday afternoon A.W. Beattie students will receive remote Beattie instruction in the library or at home.
  • Thursday and Friday morning, A.W. Beattie students will follow the schedule for their specific grade band.
  • Thursday and Friday Cohort 2 will continue to follow their current A.W. Beattie schedule.

Return to Full-Time Instruction for Grades 9-12 (more info below)
Important AP Testing Information

Please click the link below to access important information regarding the AP Exams, testing dates, and College Board mandates. This information was also sent to all students/families who have registered to take an AP exam this Spring on Friday, March 12.
Class of 2021 Senior Prom Update

This communication was shared with all seniors today. We look forward to celebrating with our Class of 2021 at our Senior Prom on May 8!
Grades 9-12: Return to Full-Time Instruction

Review the email the District sent on Friday, February 26 regarding an update to the grades 9-12 instruction plan.
Update to Band and Chorus Classes
A.W. Beattie Career Center 2021 Spring Open House
Wednesday, March 17

The open house is open to prospective students and their parents/guardians only. Please call 412-847-1900 to schedule your visit for March 17.

Masks are required and we will follow social distancing guidelines. A.W. Beattie has 20 programs to choose from, including Pennsylvania's first Surgical Sciences High School program.

Information, videos, college credit opportunities, available certifications, and more can be found at www.beattietech.com.
NASH Grab-and-Go Breakfast

Students and staff: please help yourself to a free GRAB-and-GO breakfast each morning! The grab-and-go bags will be available in the reach-in cooler just inside the main entrance. If students want other options for breakfast, check out the alternative options in the cafeteria. Hot entrees are available daily, from breakfast pizza to breakfast sandwiches. Start your morning with the most important meal of the day!
NASH PE Virtual Blood Drive

Now more than ever, it is an important time to give back. You can do just that by donating blood now through Sunday, March 14, at a Vitalant donation center. By making an appointment at your most convenient Vitalant donation center, you can help save lives during this critical time.

Make sure to follow the instructions below to help earn scholarship money for NASH students! This is an opportunity for ALL NA staff, students, and community members (16 years old or older).

  1. Sign up for the Virtual blood drive to get your emailed invitation to schedule your appointment. Register on the Vitalant website.
  2. When your email arrives, click “Schedule Now” to book your appointment at any convenient blood donation location. Be sure to use the same email address you used to sign up. This is important because it helps Vitalant connect your donation to our organization’s virtual blood drive.  
  3. Provide the same email address at the time of donation.

Visit the Vitalant website for more information about donating. Please note that Vitalant is offering COVID-19 antibody testing on all donations. You can donate at any Vitalant center convenient for you from March 1-14. There is an urgent need for blood donations, so please consider participating in our NASH PE Blood Drive during these challenging times.
Prep for Upcoming SATs

If you are considering a SAT prep course, North Allegheny School District has partnered with Kaplan Test Prep to offer a preparation course at a special price available to our families.

The SAT class will prepare your student for upcoming test dates and is priced at a discounted rate of $299.

NEW FORMAT: ALL Kaplan SAT Prep Courses are now ONLINE! This allows many more course options with different schedules to work for your family.
For course details, a registration link, and additional information, please review this flyer.
NHS Invitations Sent

Eligible second-semester juniors have been invited to apply for membership to the North Allegheny National Honor Society chapter. These students were sent an email on Sunday, February 28 with an attached PDF letter outlining the application process.

Applications are completely electronic and due by 2:30 p.m. on March 19. If a student has any questions about filling out the application, he or she should email Mrs. Oliver (doliver@northallegheny.org) or Mr. Tengowski (ntengowski@northallegheny.org) for help. The completed application is required to determine eligibility for membership based on the four pillars of NHS – Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service.
Important Dates
March 1-14 - NASH PE Blood Drive - Vitalant
March 13 - SAT Testing @ NASH - Doors Open at 7:15 a.m.
March 14 - Quarter Four Enrollment Deadline
March 17 - A. W. Beattie Career Center 2021 Spring Open House
March 18 - NASH Principal’s/Counseling Coffee - Virtual
March 19 - NHS Eligible Junior Submission deadline, 2:30 p.m.
March 29 - Application to Audition to be a Class of 2021 Commencement Speaker (Seniors Only)
April 1 - In-Service Half Day (Classes held in the morning)
April 2 - No School (Spring Break)
April 5 - No School (In-Service Day)
April 6 - Start of Quarter Four
District Updates
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.

Parent Networking Group
Mental Health: A Conversation with Glade Run

For our March meeting, PNG has invited Glade Run Program Manager Amy Snyder to talk with us.

PNG holds monthly meetings for parents of children with IEPs, 504 plans, and other learning differences. A Zoom link will be sent through our email distribution list. To be added, email nasepng1@gmail.com.
MSU Testimonial Video Signup Form

The NASH Multicultural Student Union (MSU) is working on a project centered around the stories of individuals in the NA community. MSU is inviting students and teachers to answer one or more of the questions below in an interview:
  • What has been your greatest challenge? 
  • What’s one thing you want people to take away from your story?
  • What makes you rejoice?

The answers will then be compiled into a video that celebrates the experiences of NA's vibrant community. If you are interested in telling your story and being featured in this video, please fill out this form. Anyone in the District can be involved (not just NASH students and teachers). The MSU will contact you to arrange a time and place to film your interview, following COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. We can't wait to hear your story!
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 - 724-934-7200
Nurse's Office - 724-934-7239
Counseling Office - 724-934-7224
Attendance Office - 724-934-7228