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Pittsburgh Public Schools receives Award for Facilities Excellence

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Pittsburgh Public Schools receives Award for Facilities Excellence

Ed Reinhardt receiving the Award for Facilities Excellence at the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO) Conference being held at Hershey, PA. Pittsburgh Public Schools is one of only 7 districts out of 500 school districts in the State of Pennsylvania to hold this certification. In addition to the award, the District will receive a $500 scholarship for future facilities staff training. (more…)

Teaching young students to enjoy nutritious school meals

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Effective teachers plan gets rolling in Pittsburgh school district

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Public Schools in partnership with the August Wilson Center celebrates Black History

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

On Wednesday, February 24th the Pittsburgh Public Schools in partnership with the August Wilson Center celebrated Black History Month across the District by unveiling its new African-American Literature Course. The event also featured an update on the District’s Culturally Responsive Arts Education (CRAE) program with works and performances by students currently in the program.
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Pittsburgh Allderdice shines in Regional Japanese Language Competition

Monday, March 8th, 2010

The Japanese Allderdice team did an amazing job today at the Regional Japanese Language Competition. This contest was organized by the Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania and The Asian Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh. Allderdice Students competed against Upper St. Clair, Shaler, Norwin, Allegheny-Clarion Valley, Cabell Midland(WV), Huntington(WV)and Butler Area High School.
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So Far More Than $13,000 Raised for Haiti by District Staff and Students

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Pittsburgh CAPA to Hold “Harmony for Haiti” Event March 9th – At Pittsburgh Public Schools the idea of community service has gone global. In light of the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, District students and staff have realized that they can make a difference not only in their own communities but in the lives of the disaster victims in Haiti. To date, staff and students from no less than thirty-six District schools have planned and participated in fundraising activities to benefit Haiti relief. The message to students was that if everyone works together and gives a little, it will turn into a lot. And it has turned into a lot. Staff and students have raised approximately $13, 317 in cash plus thousands of hygiene products have been donated to organizations such as the Brother’s Brother Foundation and the Red Cross. But this isn’t the end of it. Over the next couple of weeks fundraising efforts will continue for many District schools.
One fundraising event will be held on March 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12. The event, called “Harmony for Haiti”, will offer a unified artistic expression of support for the millions suffering in Haiti and will feature visual arts sales, vocal and instrumental performances and bake sales.

Over the past month and a half many schools participated in “Dress Down” days when staff and students could opt to dress down for a donation of $1. Other schools had penny drives or sold paper hearts for $1 that were then displayed throughout the school. Many schools partnered with local community organizations in their efforts and most activities were tied into on-going community service projects at the schools.

In addition to fundraisers in the classrooms, a few schools held special benefit events. On the evening of February 26, at Pittsburgh Fulton PreK-5 students and staff hosted an event called “Le Carnival d’Haiti a Fulton: Hommage Bien Meriter aux Bienfaiteurs” (The Haitian Carnival at Fulton: A Tribute for All). The school, which houses a French International Studies program, collected hygiene articles to benefit Haiti relief. The evening included Haitian music and food, a parade and a tribute by the students to the special guests of the night which included a representative from Governor Ed Rendell’s office and a number of doctors and volunteers who had been involved in the care of the Haitian children who were brought to Pittsburgh.

In addition to events organized by the schools, there was also a special District-wide fundraising event for Haiti. The idea was proposed by a District family and February 19, 2010 was designated “Pittsburgh Public Schools’ Hearts for Haiti Day.” On this day students and staff who chose to participate were asked to voluntarily donate $1.

Join The Promise Team in the 2010 Dick’s Sporting Goods Marathon

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Run for The Pittsburgh Promise in the 2010 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon on May 2, 2010. You can run, walk or form a relay team to help support the work of The Pittsburgh Promise. (more…)

Pittsburgh Manchester PTA celebrates Black History Month

Monday, March 1st, 2010

The Pittsburgh Manchester PTA celebrated Black History Month with an afternoon of community events hosted at the school. The well attended event began with a delicious “Soul Food Sampler” by award-winning Chef Kevin McGuire. Following lunch there were sessions and offerings for all ages. (more…)

March 2nd, 2010 Education Committee Materials

Monday, March 1st, 2010

The meeting will be held at 5:30PM at 341 S. Bellefield St. in the Board Committee room.
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Education Committee Agenda

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Pittsburgh Westinghouse Ninth Grader Looks Back on PennCORD Project

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

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