Congratulations to Connor & Eliana Lee: PPS Inaugural Black History Month Competition Winners!
Connor and Eliana secured the top prize, as the district's Inaugural Black History Month Competition Winners! Click to listen, look, and learn as the dynamic Lee duo take us on a historical journey on the origins of jazz!!!
Cultural & Global CATnections
February is Black History Month, a time to intentionally acknowledge the contributions of notable black people, past and present, to our ever evolving world. Presentation, representation, and celebration matter. At Dilworth, we are intentional in celebrating diversity every day, but during February, we will explicitly celebrate black excellence and highlight local citizens who have significantly impacted Pittsburgh culture, and/or have taken their Pittsburgh roots to impact change in various places and spaces throughout the nation.
3/1- Black author/poet **FFF
March is a special time to honor the incredible achievements and contributions of women throughout history. It's Women's History Month, and we're excited to celebrate!
Did you know that women have played vital roles in shaping our world, from inventors to scientists, leaders, artists, and activists? This month, we'll learn about inspiring women like Rosa Parks, Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Malala Yousafzai, and many more who have made a lasting impact on society.
Let's take this opportunity to appreciate the strength, resilience, and accomplishments of women everywhere. Whether it's in the classroom, at home, or out in the world, let's empower each other to dream big and reach for the stars!
Fashionista Fridays (Staff and students dress as/ display a word(s) or name of the following based on research conducted:
Important CUBmunications!
The Big Burrito Benefit Dinner is NEXT WEEK!
This year, the Big Burrito Restaurant Group has generously donated a dinner for 50 members of the Dilworth community on Tuesday, March 5 at 7pm. (Ages 21+ only) at Mad Mex on S. Highland Ave.
Your $60 donation includes a 10% gratuity, the remainder of the proceeds going directly to the Dilworth PTA to support programs like the edible garden, yearbooks for every student, the sheet music library, Field Day T-Shirts, and more throughout the school year.
For more information go to: https://www.pghdilworthpta.org/announcements#h.e71zhqyji9jz
*Please note in the PayPal comments who will be dining. Note that donations toward tickets for Dilworth teachers and staff are also welcome and appreciated!
PLACE YOUR ORDER BY FRIDAY, MARCH 1 TO SECURE YOUR SPOT
Please text or email Anne Farris at 917-969-1574 or farris.ops@gmail.com with any questions.
Get Ready for the Annual K-5 Read-a-Thon: March 4-17
This fun PTA fundraiser coincides with PPS's Literacy Week to promote the love of reading and raise important funds at the same time. Students will set a reading goal for themselves and ask family and friends to sponsor them as they read as much as they can for two weeks. Prizes will be awarded to the top three readers in each grade level and schoolwide, and the winning homeroom will earn the coveted Read-a-Thon trophy and a class popsicle party! We even have a Reading Bingo game for students to get creative with their reading. Every participant will be entered into a prize raffle.
*NEW this year: We will use the PTA Givebacks site to register readers, log minutes, and collect pledges. Upon (free!) registration, each reader will receive their own fundraising page link to make it easier to share with family and friends.
Check out our Read-a-Thon website for more info!
FREE WINTER COATS!!!
Please visit the Uniform Exchange link below to put in a request for a FREE winter from the school. https://t.ly/IpbJI We also have some additional winter items like hats, gloves, and boots. Simply complete the form and we will do our best to fulfill your request.
Hybrid PTA Meetings
Please join us in person or virtually for the monthly Pittsburgh Dilworth PTA meeting on March 20th from 6-7:30.
To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/ftx-swyh-neh To join by phone instead, dial (US) +1 317-721-4977 and (1/2) enter this PIN: 543 024 897# More numbers: https://t.meet/ftx-swyh-neh
PTA contacts:
Linda president@pghdilworthpta.org
Alexis vicepresident@pghdilworthpta.org
Natasha secretary@pghdilworthpta.org
Backpack Initiative
The Backpack Initiative continues to provide weekend food supplies to Pittsburgh Dilworth students experiencing food insecurity all throughout the school year. Each participating student receives a bag packed with child-friendly single-serving snacks and easily prepared meals every Friday; so far this year, we’ve sent home over 165 bags with more than 1,140 meals. If you would like to enroll your child in the program for this school year, please fill out the online form at http://tinyurl.com/DTABackpackSignup2023-24.
If you’re interested in volunteering or donating to the program, please email Megan Spak at dtabackpacks@gmail.com to find out more - we would love to have your help.
Dilworth Uniform Exchange
Dilworth provides a volunteer-run Uniform Exchange where you can donate old school uniforms your child has outgrown and request additional sizes!
In order to donate, please send clean clothes in a bag to the main office and label "For Uniform Exchange." These donations will be sorted and put away by volunteers. We are only able to accept clothing that conforms with the Dilworth Uniform Policy.
In order to request clothing from the uniform exchange, please fill out the form below:
Dilworth Uniform Exchange Request Form
Clothing is distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. We tend to have an abundance of smaller sizes and fewer options for larger sizes. Requests will be delivered to your child's homeroom. You will be notified if your request cannot be filled. Please allow one week for your request to be filled and delivered. Any items that are sent home and do not fit can be returned to the uniform exchange and additional items can be requested.
If you would like to volunteer to help out with the uniform exchange, please email Rachous1@aol.com.
Style & Safety
Self expression is key to building confidence in our stellar STARRCe students. While students are welcomed to accessorize with hairbows, jewelry, etc., it is imperative that their uniforms allow for freedom of movement, warmth, and safety while running, walking up and down stairs, and playing outside in cooler weather. Please send students in navy/white tights and leggings, in accordance with uniform policy. Students will be asked to change leggings/tights that are not solid white/navy. Please refrain from sending students in heavily belled navy bottoms, as they pose a tripping hazard. In addition, crocs and croc like shoes are not to be worn to school, as the traction is not safe in the hallways. We had a student break an arm in a previous school year by slipping while wearing crocs. Rubber soled shoes are the safest way to go.
A second safety reminder is around snacks and allergies. Due to increased food sensitivity issues, please do not send in any edible treats for birthdays and celebrations.
Lastly, please drive carefully during arrival and drop off. This school year has been a lot better! Remember not to park in the crosswalk. The safety of all of our students trumps the convenience of speeding and/or blocking crossing zones. Team work makes the dream work, so let's all do our part in keeping our students safe.
Arrival & Dismissal
Students will be welcomed into the foyer of the building at 8:55 am. All students should keep 1-2 books in their backpack for reading during arrival until morning meeting begins at 9:10 am. At 9:00, students may go to the cafeteria for breakfast or directly to the auditorium. Students are not permitted to leave the auditorium until dismissal from morning meeting. Differentiated instruction takes place daily from 9:25-9:50. During this time students will engage in proactive/restorative circles, academic enrichment/assistance, music practice, and more. Arriving at 9:10 am daily contributes to a positive learning experience.
Please arrive no later than 3:55pm for pick up, if your child does not ride the school bus. If you have challenges picking your child up on time, reach out to any one of several after school programs (Deakings Daycare, Mt. Arayat, Boys & Girls Club, etc.) for availability.
Early Dismissal Reminder
Early dismissals may occur up until 3:30 pm daily. Please utilize this EARLY DISMISSAL LINK to complete the form prior to arriving. If you are unable to complete this prior to arriving at Dilworth, a QR code is posted at the main door to complete while you wait for your child to be dismissed.
Self Screening Tool, Covid Decision Tree, & Covid Updates
Please utilize this self-screening document and follow the necessary steps to adhere to district mitigation strategies in our fight against the spread of Covid-19. Review the PPS Decision Tree to understand how decisions are made regarding next steps for individuals exhibiting one or more symptoms of Covid-19. Please utilize the district website for up to date Covid related information, procedures, and resources.
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Please visit PPS Food Services to access the breakfast and lunch menus.
Student Handbook 2023-24
Please review the linked STUDENT HANDBOOK with your child and to understand and reiterate our schoolwide expectations. Teachers will review schoolwide and classroom procedures and expectations regularly with students.
Feb 26- 28 Day 3,4,5
CDT Testing
Feb 29 Day 6
Black Men Read
March 1 Day 1
Dress Down Day- Black author/poet **FFF
Half Day- PD
March 4 Day 2
March 5 Day 3
PTA Mad Mex Benefit Dinner
March 6 Day 4
March 7 Day 5
Q3 Interim Progress Report Distribution
March 8 Day 6
March 11 Day 1
March 12 Day 2
March 13 Day 3
March 14 Day 4
March 15 Day 5
Half Day- PD
March 18 Day 6
Public Hearing
March 19 Day 1
March 20 Day 2
March 21 Day 3
March 22 Day 4
**Tentative-Abafasi Women's African Drum Ensemble
March 25-29
Spring Break
April 1 Day 5
Return to School from Spring Break
April 2 Day 6
April 3 Day 1
April 4 Day 2
April 5 Day 3
Q3 Ends
April 8 Day 4
Q4 Begins
April 9 Day 5
April 10
Eid-al-Fitr Holiday- NO SCHOOL
April 19
Q3 Report Card Distribution
PSSA Pep RallyA
Pittsburgh Dilworth PreK-5
A Traditional Academy for the Arts and Humanities
Principal Zyhier is using Smore newsletter to connect families and staff with weekly building and district communications.
Email: qzyhier1@pghschools.org
Website: www.pghschools.org/dilworth
Location: 6200 Stanton Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Phone: 412-529-5000
Facebook: facebook.com/PPSDilworth
Twitter: @PPSDilworth
Email: qzyhier1@pghschools.org
Website: www.pghschools.org/dilworth
Location: 6200 Stanton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Phone: (412)529-5000
Facebook: facebook.com/PPSDilworth
Twitter: @PPSDilworth