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Exciting new Summer Dreamers Academy begins Monday, July 12, 2010

ekerr1 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:11:15 +0000

Adventure in the City awaits more than 2,000 Pittsburgh students who have signed up to take place in the District’s new Summer Dreamers Academy. The Summer Dreamers Academy is a premier free summer camp for all rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students in the Pittsburgh Public Schools and is part of the continued District-wide effort to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond.
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Superintendent Proposes Next Phase of School Reconfiguration

itodhunter1 — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:38:50 +0000

At the Board’s June 21 Education Committee meeting, Superintendent Mark Roosevelt released a proposal for school reconfiguration in line with the District’s ongoing efforts to improve its high schools.

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‘Be a 6th Grade Mentor’ program hopes to expand in 2nd year

spaluda1 — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:52:31 +0000

>>Read the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article

Free Clinic for School Vaccinations needed in the Fall

itodhunter1 — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:41:04 +0000

Get shots for next school year out of the way and enjoy the Summer! Immunize now and become eligible for a buy-one-get-one pass for County Pools this Summer.

The Allegheny County Health Department is holding a special free vaccination clinic on Tuesday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., for children who need to get caught up with the vaccines that will be required when they return to school in the fall.

The clinic, to be held at the Health Department’s office at 3441 Forbes Avenue in Oakland, will provide free parking after 4:30 p.m. in the lot behind 3333 Forbes Avenue. No appointment is necessary and parents should bring their child’s vaccination records to the clinic.
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Marathon Relay Team exceeds initial fundraising target for Pittsburgh Promise, rallies for new donation goal

itodhunter1 — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:00:43 +0000

There’s less than one week to go until the Pittsburgh Marathon and the Pittsburgh Promise runners have been training hard for the big day. Thanks so much to all of you who have supported the Promise by making a contribution on our team website! If you would like to make a contribution, you can still do so at http://www.firstgiving.com/pps. The team has exceeded the initial goal of $2,500 and is now aiming for $5,000. UPMC will match $1.00 for every $1.50 that is contributed to The Pittsburgh Promise.
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Take a Closer Look at the Friends of Art Collection – Sunday April 25, 2010

itodhunter1 — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:24:13 +0000

The Friends of Art Collection has been incorporated into all PPS schools over the last 100 years- come join us for a closer look at this fine collection of artwork. This Open House is available to everyone.

Open House & Reception: Meet the Artists and Art Ambassadors
Sunday, April 25, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Pittsburgh Gifted Center
1400 Crucible Street, Pittsburgh, 15205

Vote for Dancing Classrooms as part of the Pepsi Refresh Project

itodhunter1 — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:57:04 +0000

Help Mercy Behavioral Health win $25,000 to help bring Dancing Classrooms into Pittsburgh Public Schools classrooms this fall by voting for their idea as a part of the Pepsi Refresh Project at http://www.refresheverything.com/dancingclassroomspittsburgh.
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Greenfield School hold “Pennies for Patients” campaign

itodhunter1 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:08:32 +0000

Greenfield School held a “Pennies for Patients” campaign to raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The students and staff raised a grand total of $1,013. Ms. Evans homeroom was the top fund-raising classroom and won an Olive Garden pasta party. This campaign has become an annual fund-raising event at Greenfield. The students and staff are truly making a difference by making every penny count

District Summer Dreamers Academy Promises New Free Exciting Camper Experience

lturnquist1 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:36:23 +0000

McDonald’s, Mars and Flying Cars: Spectacular Science and Let Your Creative Juices Flow: Exploring the Arts are the exciting literacy themes students will get to choose from as a part of the District’s Summer Dreamers Academy. The Board previewed the new camp at this evening’s Education Committee Meeting. Summer Dreamers Academy is a premier free summer camp for all rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students in the Pittsburgh Public Schools and is part of the continued Districtwide effort to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond. Beginning July 12 through August 13, 2010 middle grades students will participate in this exciting camp that will provide daily literacy instruction while in the afternoon engage students in extracurricular activities.
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Youth Creating Change – Voices of Youth competition launched! Submit your idea today

itodhunter1 — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:00:32 +0000

The three winning entries will each receive up to $15,000 in grant funding to turn their ideas into action and help make a change in Pittsburgh.
Visit the Pittsburgh Voices of Change website to learn more