August 2, 2019 #WeArePPS Event This August, Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) will be hosting its annual back to school event, #WeArePPS. About Every year, the district welcomes thousands of families through this event that is designed to help equip them with the resources necessary to achieve a healthy start to the 2019-20 school year. #WeArePPS is open to all current PPS students and will include a parent resource fair. This event is in alignment with the district’s mission to serve students and schools and create effective family and community partnerships in every school. More Information For more information or questions, call the PPS Parent Hotline at 412.529.HELP (412.529.4357) or email parenthotline@pghschools.org. The hotline operates Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 29, 2019 Early Learning: Young Sprouts Join the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh this August for a series of nature-focused explorations of treasures, art, songs, and stories! Sessions are designed for children 0 – 5 years old, but suitable for all ages. Session Topics Garden Science: Things that Float Garden Science: Life Cycles Garden Science: Things that Fly Garden Science: The Curious Garden More Information To learn more, visit the Facebook event page!
July 15, 2019 KidsPlay at Market Square KidsPlay provides free interactive and educational programming for children in Market Square, with local partners including Science Tots, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, KidsBurgh, the Senator John Heinz History Center, and more. Active Dates Tuesdays, June 4 – August 27, 2019 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, June 8 – August 31, 2019 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Learn More To see a list of upcoming activities, visit the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership website.
July 5, 2019 Storymobile at Homewood-Brushton Family Support Center Families and caregivers with young children are invited to join Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Pittsburgh at the Homewood-Brushton Family Support Center for their Storymobile visits! About the Storymobile Storymobiles are libraries-on-wheels; taking stories, activities, books, and literacy resources to early childcare centers, pre-k and kindergarten classrooms, afterschool programs, public housing communities, and community events across Pittsburgh. Focused on kindergarten readiness, Storymobile programming is designed to introduce young students to the joy of reading; expose them to challenging subject matter, including math and science themes, in a way that they embrace and enjoy; and reinforce skills recommended by state and federal curricula. All children that participate with Storymobile will be signed up for the Books for Keeps program, enabling them to select a book to take home and keep four times throughout the year. Learn More To learn more, contact RIF Pittsburgh at 412.321.8022 or email info@rifpittsburgh.org. Share this flyer with your network. *Information provided by Reading is Fundamental Pittsburgh
July 3, 2019 Paid Opportunity: Baby Brain Emotion Study Are you the mother/caregiver of an infant age 0-3 months? If so, you and your baby may be able to participate in a Pitt+Me research study to help learn more about the ways in which infants’ emotions are connected to areas of the brain and how parenting behaviors might affect these connections. About The purpose of this study is to help researchers learn more about the ways in which infants’ emotions are connected to areas of the brain and how parenting behaviors might affect these connections. Researchers hope their findings will lead to a better understanding of emotional challenges in children in the future. Compensation provided. Study Eligibility Infant aged 0-3 months old Infant was born full-term (at least 37 weeks) Infant’s birth weight was more than 5.5 pounds Infant has not been in the hospital for any physical health issues, including neurological Infant does not have any metal in their body Mother/Caregiver did not use illicit substances during pregnancy and is not using them now Mother/Caregiver spends at least 2 hours per day caring for the infant Learn More For more information and to participate, visit the study webpage. *Information provided by Pitt+Me
Kindergarten: Here I Come! At this annual event, children entering kindergarten experience a day full of fun and helpful resources, activities, and learning from Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh staff and their partners from around the city to help celebrate this amazing milestone and transition. Activities Visitors can look forward to: free museum admission for one kindergarten student and one accompanying adult, back-to-school giveaways, and delicious snacks and treats. More Information For more information, visit the event page.
4th Annual Autism Awareness Fun Day Families are invited to join together on August 11 for the 4th Annual Autism Awareness Fun Day. About This event will feature free fun activities, resources for the whole family, and a variety of vendors to explore and shop at. Participating kids eat free and will receive backpacks filled with school supplies while supplies last! Register To register and learn more, visit the event page.
Refugee and English Learner Access Day Want to learn more about the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and other local organizations? Join Literacy Pittsburgh and the Library on July 28 for Refugee and English Learner Access Day! About Refugee and English Learner Access Day (R.E.A.D.) is an opportunity to enjoy fun informal activities, tour the Library, chat with people from local community organizations, get a library card, and find out more about local literacy services. Light refreshments will be available. More Information For more information, contact Shayna at newandfeatured@carnegielibrary.org or 412.622.3151.
July 2, 2019 celebratED! As a new school year begins, join celebratED! for an evening of joyfulness honoring the wonderful educators of the Pittsburgh region! Plan to arrive early to walk the red carpet for photo ops and other fun when doors open at 6 p.m. The event will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Register To register for this free event, visit the Eventbrite page! Share this flyer with your network.
Buzzword: Talk & Play Series 4 Join Buzzword Pittsburgh every Wednesday from July 10 to August 7 for Talk & Play Series 4! All events are free for learners ages five and under, with their caregivers, and will include activities that enhance vocabulary and literacy skills. A light dinner will be provided. Program Schedule The schedule of events is as follows: Wednesday, July 10 • Word of the Day: SECRET with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Festival Opera Wednesday, July 17 • Word of the Day: INFESTED with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Wednesday, July 24 • Word of the Day: PROTECT with Carnegie Science Center and Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Wednesday, July 31 • Word of the Day: ERUPT with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Wednesday, August 7 • Word of the Day: SOAR with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre More Information For more information, contact Jan Jones at jan@tryingtogether.org. Click here to view the Facebook event page.