April 10, 2019 PPS: Take a Father to School Day 2019 Pittsburgh Public Schools welcomes fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and positive male role models to participate in the nationally recognized Take a Father to School Day. In support of the District’s long-term outcome of increased proficiency in literacy for all students, this year’s theme is #ExpectGreatThings. Every school will have an activity or event planned to celebrate the day. Ask your school for details! Questions For questions, contact Larry Meadows at 412.529.3851. Share this flyer with your network.
June 12, 2018 Free Child Care Approved for City Employees Mayor William Peduto will sign legislation approved June 12, 2018 by Pittsburgh City Council to provide free, on-site child care for city employees and those attending designated community events. The legislation will cover the costs of child care at up 15 days per year that the Pittsburgh Public Schools have scheduled closure days but are City of Pittsburgh work days: such days could include in-service days, certain holidays and parent-teacher conference days. Child care on such days would be provided at the City-County Building. Child care will also be provided at up to 20 citywide community events, such as Capital Budget hearings, as designated by the Mayor’s Office. The services will be provided under a contract with Flexable LLC, a pop-up child care company, at a cost not to exceed $43,875. All Flexable caregivers have pediatric safety training and state-mandated clearances. The Mayor submitted the child care legislation to Council on May 21. (shared via the Office of the Mayor)
June 1, 2018 Little Dreamers Academy Pittsburgh Public Schools is providing a free “summer learning camp” that academic and social-emotional support for children who are transitioning to Kindergarten this fall. The camp runs June 25 – August 1 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at several locations. Space is limited and all registration is done online. For questions contact the Early Childhood office at 412-529-4297 or 412-529-4291. Learn more and apply today.
May 23, 2018 The Principal’s Pink Tutu Run Children, families, and other community members are invited to celebrate a student literacy achievement this coming weekend. On Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 7:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Miller PreK-5 will host the, “Principal’s Pink Tutu 5K Run/Walk” to recognize “Miller Scholars” who collectively read 250 books in a six week period. “I am excited to celebrate this accomplishment by our students,” said Dr. Margaret J. Starkes, Principal at Pittsburgh Miller. “Borrowing inspiration from the book, ‘The Principal’s Pink Tutu Run’, we are asking everyone to decorate and wear their own pink-colored tutu and join us for a 5K run and walk to recognize the students’ efforts to complete this challenge.” Participants are asked to arrive to Pittsburgh Miller at 7:30 a.m. for registration. The 5K run/walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the route will go from: Miller to University Preparatory School on Centre Avenue (UPrep); from UPrep to Pittsburgh Weil Early Childhood Center; from Weil to Freedom Corner; and back to Miller. A special prize will also be rewarded for the most unique tutu and most books read by an individual student. The “Principal’s Pink Tutu 5K Run/Walk” was coordinated to support the Hill District Education Council’s “Read to Succeed Campaign Initiative” which aims to assist elementary school students in the community with improving their reading scores. Share the flyer with your networks.
February 26, 2018 PPS Strike: Info for Families The Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers (PFT) plans to strike this Friday, March 2, 2018. Listed below is information to assist families with finding child care options, food assistance, and continued mental health services for their children. Child Care To assist with locating child care options during the strike, here are a list of FAQs. Parents should complete the Parent/Caregiver Survey to help the district understand the needs of their child. To date, several community partners have stepped up to ensure safe spaces for students during the strike. School telephone lines will be redirected to the PPS Parent Hotline. Families can receive support each day between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at (412) 529-HELP (4357). Food Assistance To locate food service options, visit any of these locations. Mental Health Services Student services staff will stay in close contact with community providers to ensure students requiring mental health services can continue receiving those services. School leaders will be available to support students who arrive to school unaware of the required closure due to the teacher’s strike. If you need immediate assistance, please call The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania 2-1-1 hotline for support. Thanks to our partners at A+ Schools for providing this list of resources! Read more about the strike in this release issued by PFT on February 26.
