May 20, 2019 Get Ready for the Next Steps Are you wondering about how the preschool enrollment process works? Unsure of how to assess or choose a local school for your child? Have questions about whether your child is ready for Pre-K or Kindergarten? Join us at the Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library for an information session co-hosted by A+ Schools and Trying Together, with Pittsburgh Public Schools’ Early Education. A pizza dinner will be served. Children are welcome! This is event is FREE and open to the public. Questions For more information, call 412.682.4430 or email outreach@pghtoys.org. Share this flyer with your network.
May 7, 2019 Volunteer at the Polls: School Board Elections Being a School Board member is one of the most important elected positions in Pittsburgh. They play a vital role in our community property, including setting tax rates, negotiating the work rules and pay for all school staff, hiring key school administrators, and enacting policies that govern the district and budget. However, only one in five registered voters cast their votes during school board elections. How Can You Help? On May 21, 2019, community members will vote in the primary elections for Districts 2, 4, 6 and 8. You can help make sure voters are informed about the upcoming School Board elections by signing up to volunteer today and talking with your friends and neighbors. Interested volunteers can sign up for varying types of opportunities, including: Door Knocking, Phone Banking, and Giving Voters Information on Election Day. Volunteer Sign Up Support your local community by signing up to volunteer at the polls on election day!
April 22, 2019 Phone Banking: School Board Member Elections Being a School Board member is one of the most important elected positions in Pittsburgh. They play a vital role in our community property, including setting tax rates, negotiating the work rules and pay for all school staff, hiring key school administrators, and enacting policies that govern the district and budget. However, only one in five registered voters cast their votes during school board elections. How Can You Help? On May 21, 2019, voters will vote in the primary elections for Districts 2, 4, 6 and 8. You can help make sure voters are informed about the upcoming School Board elections by signing up to volunteer today and talking with your friends and neighbors. Interested volunteers can sign up for varying types of opportunities, including: Door Knocking, Phone Banking, and Giving Voters Information on Election Day. Volunteer Sign Up Sign up for phone banking today to support your local community. Other Sessions Door Knocking – Saturday, April 27 | Highland Park | 11 a.m. | Learn more and register.
February 19, 2019 2019 City-Wide School Board Candidate Forum Join A+ Schools and a coalition of community partners (including Trying Together) at the 2019 City-Wide School Board Candidate Forum on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Kaufmann Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Program Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from School Board Candidates in Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8. Candidates will be asked questions about how they will best represent students, families, and taxpayers on the Pittsburgh School Board and citizens will have an opportunity to ask questions. Visit www.voteschoolboardfirst.org for more information on each of the candidates prior to the event. Registration To register for this free event, visit the registration page! Sponsors This event is co-sponsored by: APOST, ARYSE, BPEP, Latino Community Center, Lawrenceville United, League of Women Voters, Pittsburgh Project, Pittsburgh Promise, PUMP, Trying Together, The University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Child Development, Urban League, and Youth Places. Share this flyer with your network.
