North Allegheny Schools

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February 25, 2009

NA Appoints Assistant Principal of Carson Middle School

The North Allegheny School District proudly announces that the NASD Board of School Directors named Michael L. Pasquinelli to the position of Assistant Principal, Carson Middle School, at an annual salary of $88,000. The effective date of the hiring shall be determined upon the release by Mr. Pasquinelli’s current district.

Mr. Pasquinelli most recently was employed by the Gateway School District as Principal of Moss Side Elementary School and previously as Assistant Principal of Gateway High School.  For three and a half years, he served as an Assistant Middle School Principal in Coconut Creek and Pompano Beach, Florida.  Prior to becoming an administrator, he taught mathematics for 10 years in Maryland and Florida.  Mr. Pasquinelli has his B.S. in Mathematics Education from the University of Pittsburgh and his M.S. in Educational Leadership from the Fort Lauderdale Campus of Nova Southeastern University.  He is currently enrolled in the doctoral program in School Leadership at the University of Pittsburgh.  He is certified in Mathematics and as a K-12 Principal.

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February 26, 2009

NA Preschool Registration 

The North Allegheny School District (NASD) announces that the NA Preschool is currently accepting registration for Spring 2009. 

The NA Family and Consumer Sciences Department has offered this program for the past 36 years.  The program is a laboratory preschool experience designed to benefit both the preschool children in attendance and the high school students who participate in the delivery of the program.   

This preschool program is offered to children who reside in the North Allegheny School District.  Children must be between the ages of 3½ and 5 years of age and be potty-trained.  A fee of $85 is assessed each semester.   

NA Preschool meets on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the North Allegheny Senior High School.  The morning session meets from 8:25 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.   The afternoon session meets from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Ms. Kristy Coquet is the NA Preschool supervisor and teacher.  Please contact her at 724-934-7233 or kcoquet@northallegheny.org for additional information.   

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February 25, 2009

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February 18, 2009

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February 16, 2009

NA Announces Honor Roll Listing for 2nd Nine Weeks 

            The North Allegheny School District (NASD) proudly announces that 2,799 students in grades 6 through 12 have earned a position on the Honor Roll Listing for the second nine weeks.  Honor Roll placement is calculated for each nine weeks independently, using a weighted formula similar to that used for the calculation of QPA on the High School level.*

                                                                                                 Students on
School                                                                   Grade        Honor Roll       % of Total

Carson Middle School (CMS)                                     6                      180                  57%
Total students enrolled: 727                                          7                      116
                                                                                    8                      116

Ingomar Middle School (IMS)                                      6                      138                  64%
Total students enrolled: 557                                          7                      109
                                                                                    8                      107

Marshall Middle School (MMS)                                   6                      149                  66%
Total students enrolled: 646                                          7                      137
                                                                                    8                      138

North Allegheny Intermediate High School (NAI)*        9                      404                  61%
Total students enrolled: 1,286                                       10                    374 

North Allegheny Senior High School     (NASH)*         11                    400                  61%
Total students enrolled: 1,370                                       12                    431

An electronic list of names by grade level is available by request.  Please call 412-369-5445.

 ·          At the High School level, QPA is calculated at the end of each semester using a weighted formula to establish class rank.  

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February 17, 2009

NA to Host PMEA Jr. High District Chorus 

            The North Allegheny School District (NASD) is proud to announce that Marshall Middle School (MMS) will host the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Jr. High District Chorus in April.  Mr. Jim Furlong, music teacher at MMS, is coordinating the event.  

The finest singers in grades 7-9 from over 40 area schools will meet and rehearse in preparation for a concert that will be open to the public on Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 p.m.    The concert will be approximately 1 hour long and will be held at Marshall Middle School.  There will be a concert admission fee of $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students under 18 years of age. 

This year’s conductor will be Mr. Howard Moser, who was Music Department Chair at North Allegheny School District until his recent retirement.  Mr. Moser is an outstanding choral conductor and accomplished clinician.  The accompanist will be Ms. Beth Ann Leckey, music teacher at Carson Middle School and North Allegheny Senior High School.  

            The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) is an affiliate of the 65,000 member Music Educators National Conference (MENC).  PMEA is a service organization dedicated to music education in the Commonwealth.  The membership includes those engaged in music instruction at all levels, from preschool through college and university, and retired educators, as well as those in music industry. 

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February 12, 2009

NA Principals to Present at State Conference 

            The North Allegheny School District (NASD) is proud to announce that Ms. Tammy Andreyko, principal at Ingomar Middle School, and Ms. Katherine Jenkins, principal at Carson Middle School, have been invited to present at the Pennsylvania Middle School Association’s (PMSA) State Conference in March.  

Their session will be titled “Running the Race: A Great Start and a Strong Finish.”  They plan to share ideas that will help administrators plan creative and effective special activities to motivate students throughout the school year. 

PMSA is an affiliate of the National Middle School Association (NMSA) and shares their dedication to improving the educational experiences of young adolescents by providing vision, knowledge, and resources to all who serve them in order to develop healthy, productive, and ethical citizens.

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February 12, 2009

NA Teacher to be Honored at State Conference 

            The North Allegheny School District (NASD) is proud to announce that Ms. Anne Funk, orchestra teacher at Carson Middle School and Hosack Elementary School, will be honored with a Citation of Excellence in Teaching Award at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association’s (PMEA) state conference in April. 

The Citation of Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes middle school music teachers whose programs are an excellent example of music education in action and that effectively reach students through an outstanding approach that can serve as an inspiration to other teachers of music.  PMEA is comprised of 12 districts in Pennsylvania and only one teacher from each district will be recognized with this award.  Ms. Funk was nominated for this award by her colleague in the music department, Ms. Sarah Lavelle.

            PMEA is an affiliate of the 65,000 member Music Educators National Conference (MENC).  PMEA is a service organization dedicated to music education in the Commonwealth.  The membership includes those engaged in music instruction at all levels, from preschool through college and university, and retired educators, as well as those in music industry.  

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February 12, 2009

NA Students Awarded NMSC Finalist Status

             The North Allegheny School District (NASD) proudly announces that the National Merit^® Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has named eleven students Finalists in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Competition.  Each of the students has received a Certificate of Merit for meeting all the requirements to be named a Finalist and will be considered for National Merit Scholarships, which will be offered in the upcoming months.  Finalist students are:

            Stacey Chen                           Kevin Liu                                Michael Sinko

Mike Heckmann                    Katherine Luo                        Nimish Telang

Andrew Ho                             Dakota McCoy                      Kristen Yealy

Emily Li                                 Elaine Oestreich                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

            The National Merit^® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT^®)—a test which serves as an initial screen of approximately 1.5 million entrants each year—and by meeting published program entry/participation requirements.  

            Before they can be considered for Merit Scholarship awards, semifinalists must advance to the Finalist level of the competition by fulfilling additional requirements that include having an outstanding academic record, being endorsed and recommended by the high school principal, and submitting SAT scores that confirm their earlier PSAT/NMSQT performance.  Other information evaluated includes the student’s educational interest and goals, as well as participating and leadership in school and community activities.  

            For more information, contact the NA School Counseling Department at 724/934-7224.

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February 11, 2009

NA Student Selected for PMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble

             The North Allegheny School District (NASD) is proud to announce that Nick Amoscato,  junior tenor saxophone player in the North Allegheny Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble I, has been accepted by audition into the PMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble as lead tenor.   

To determine which students will participate in this elite group, the PMEA All-State Jazz committee determines a set of audition materials that students must perform on a DVD and submit to PMEA. From these DVDs, the All-State Jazz Band is picked.  There is no guaranteed representation on this ensemble, which ensures that only best high school musicians will be accepted.  A maximum of only two tenor saxophone players from the entire state are chosen – making this an even more noteworthy accomplishment. 

            The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) is an affiliate of the 65,000 member Music Educators National Conference (MENC).  PMEA is a service organization dedicated to music education in the Commonwealth.  The membership includes those engaged in music instruction at all levels, from preschool through college and university, and retired educators, as well as those in music industry.  

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February 10, 2009

NA Students Selected for PMEA Western Region-State Orchestra  

            The North Allegheny School District (NASD) is proud to announce that nine North Allegheny High School students have been accepted by audition into the PMEA Western Region-State Orchestra.  These students have been invited to participate in a festival being held at McDowell High School in Erie in March.  They will be playing alongside some of the best high school musicians from across western Pennsylvania.

             Congratulations are due to the following students:

Leah Dutton, cello

Greg Goodman, viola

Chris Kang, violin

Chris Koter, bass

Christina McCabe, violin

Tim Napoli, viola

Ian Preston, trumpet

Philip Song, violin

Dasun Wang, viola

            The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) is an affiliate of the 65,000 member Music Educators National Conference (MENC).  PMEA is a service organization dedicated to music education in the Commonwealth.  The membership includes those engaged in music instruction at all levels, from preschool through college and university, and retired educators, as well as those in music industry. 

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February 3, 2009

NA School Board to Meet Twice in February 

The North Allegheny School District (NASD) announces that the Board of School Directors will meet twice in the month of February.

The Board will hold a Work Session Meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2009.  This meeting will be preceded by a Distinguished Achievement Awards Ceremony beginning at 7:00 p.m.  The Board will hold their Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2009.  Both meetings will be held in the Board Room of the Central Administration Offices, 200 Hillvue Lane, McCandless Township, and will begin at 7:30 p.m. 

The public is invited to attend.

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February 3, 2009

NA Announces In-service Day 

The North Allegheny School District (NASD) announces that there will be no classes on Monday, February 16, 2009. This day has been designated as an In-Service day for teachers.  All classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2009.

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February 3, 2009

NA Senior High Announces Blood Drive 

The North Allegheny School District (NASD) announces that the North Allegheny Senior High School (NASH) Physical Education Department will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, from 7:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. in the foyer next to the NASH cafeteria. 

All community members and students are invited to participate and walk-ins will be accepted.  Identification must be presented at the time of donation.  Acceptable forms of identification are a driver’s license, social security card or birth certificate.

Interested individuals may call 724-934-7200 to schedule an appointment or get more information.

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February 3, 2009

NA Intermediate High School to Present “Arsenic and Old Lace”

The North Allegheny School District (NASD) is proud to announce that students from the North Allegheny Intermediate High School (NAI) will present “Arsenic and Old Lace” on Thursday, February 19; Friday, February 20; and Saturday, February 21; at 7:00 PM.  All performances will be held in the NAI Auditorium, 350 Cumberland Road, Town of McCandless.  Tickets are $6.00 and can be purchased at the door.

NAI students will also offer a special Senior Citizens’ Gold Card Performance on Wednesday, February 18 at 3:30 PM.  This performance is free to senior citizen residents of the North Allegheny School District who have a Gold Card.  For information about the NASD Gold Card Program, please call 412/369-5445.

            “Arsenic and Old Lace” is a frenzied, hilarious comedy involving murderous aunts who compassionately serve up a potent drink to elderly gentlemen – with their crazy nephew’s assistance!

For more information about the NAI play, please call NAI at 412/369-5530.

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