Important CUBmunications!
Dilworth Handbook 2024-25
Please review the linked STUDENT HANDBOOK with your child to understand and reiterate our schoolwide expectations. Teachers will review schoolwide and classroom procedures and expectations regularly with students.
Music Dept. Meeting Thursday., Sept. 19th 6-7pm **VIRTUALLY
Music Dept. Meeting Thursday. Sept. 19th 6-7pm **VIRTUAL
Please join the Dilworth music department online on Thursday, Sept. 19th, from 6-7pm to learn about the process of chorus, instrument selection, assignments, and expectations. Information will be shared regarding the CAPA audition process for all majors: art, music, theater, dance, and literary arts. An overview of this year's Spring Musical will also be provided. Several messages will be sent by Ms. Russo, Ms. Dougan, and Mr. Snyder, via Talking Points, which will include the Microsoft Teams link.
Devices and Digital Citizenship
Temporary device distribution is complete. Please remind your child to exercise digital citizenship and follow the guidelines of the AUP in the proper use and care of their laptop. In addition, have students charge their device nightly. Label the charger and keep it at home for nightly charging. As a reminder, cell phones, smart watches, and other electronic devices not issued by the district are not permitted to be used in class. Cell phones should be left home or will be collected and stored safely by teachers and returned at the end of the day.
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!
To donate, please send uniform friendly clean clothes in a bag to the main office and label "For Uniform Exchange." These donations will be sorted and put away by volunteers.
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. 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.
Dilworth Backpack Initiative
Have you heard about Dilworth PTA’s Backpack Initiative? Its mission is to assist Pittsburgh Dilworth Pre-K through 5th grade students experiencing food insecurity by providing weekend food supplies. Each participating student receives a bag packed with child-friendly single-serving snacks and easily prepared meals every Friday. Food is donated, packed, and distributed by Dilworth volunteers, and we strive to include protein, whole grains, fruits, and dairy products in each bag (*please note: peanut products will be included in the bags*).
If you would like to enroll your child in the program for this school year, please fill out the online form at https://tinyurl.com/Backpacks-24-25 or sign and return the permission slip that will be sent home with students as part of the September PTA Newsletter.
The Backpack Initiative relies on having a strong team of volunteers and donors to keep it running smoothly. If you’re interested in donating to the program, we would truly appreciate your support! Please email Julie Frischkorn at dtabackpacks@gmail.com to find out more.
Arrival & Dismissal
Students will be welcomed into the building at 8:55 am. Please do not leave students unattended at the entrance of the building prior to 8:55. There is no adult supervision until 8:55am. Parents, please drop students off and do not enter the building beyond the main office. Without proper ID and an appointment, visitors may not walk the halls during arrival or dismissal. This is to ensure the safety of our students.
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, Each One Teach One, Mt. Arayat, Boys & Girls Club, etc.) to see if they have availability.
Early Dismissal Reminder
Early dismissals may occur up until 3:30 pm daily. Please contact the office and send a Talking Points message to your child's teacher with details.
Virtual PTA Meetings:
Please join us for the first monthly PTA/PSCC meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024! We are planning on an outdoor MOVIE NIGHT on our soft top (recess area). Title I review, PTA officer introductions and opportunities to volunteer to join and support the PTA will take place. Prior to this event, you can share your willingness to serve on the PTA by emailing: pghdtapta@gmail.com. Link and additional information coming soon.
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Please visit PPS Food Services to access the breakfast and lunch menus.
Cultural & Global CATnections
National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15th through October 15th is recognized as Hispanic Heritage Month. Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage and integrate Latin culture through language, arts, and history. Learn more at https://latino.si.edu/learn/teaching-and-learning-resources/hispanic-heritage-month-resources
Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Sickle Cell disease is an inherited blood disorder in which blood cells become sickle shaped and hardened. About 1 in 13 African Americans carry the sickle cell trait and many don’t know they have it. African Americans have the top common incidence and Latinos have the second most common incidence in the United States. Learn more at: www.sicklecelldisease.org.
Dates to Remember
W 9/4- Day 1
Th 9/5- Day 2
F 9/6- Day 3
M 9/9- Day 4
DIBELS Testing Window (9/9-27)
CDT Testing Window (9/9-9/27)
T 9/10- Day 5
W 9/11- Day 6
Th 9/12- Day 1
F 9/13- Day 2
Dot Day
M 9/16- Day 3
T 9/17- Day 4
PTA/PSCC Title I Meeting & Movie Night at Dilworth 5:30-8:30
W 9/18-Day 5
Th 9/19- Day 6
Tentative Mandatory Music Meeting (6-7pm) **VIRTUAL
F 9/20- Day 1
Half Day
M 9/23- Day 2
PPS Public Hearing
T 9/24- Day 3
W 9/25- Day 4
Th 9/26- Day 5
F 9/27- Day 6
M 9/30- Day 1
T 10/1- Day 2
W 10/2- Day 3
Th 10/3- NO SCHOOL
Rosh Hashanah
F 10/4- Day 4
Pittsburgh Dilworth PreK-5
A Traditional Academy for the Arts and Humanities
Principal Zyhier is using Smore newsletter to connect staff with weekly building and district communication.
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