Abafasi Women's Drumming
Students marched to the beat of women drummers to close out Women's History Month with a bang!
Summer Boost
Important CUBmunications!
Equity Audit 2023-2024
Thank you to the staff, parents, community partners, and students who served on our equity audit committee, led by our FACE coordinator, Mr. Clegg. The results of the equity audit can be viewed at the following link: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:2bce8df9-c898-4297-9ccb-18be491a38ce
The rating scale of 0-3 is representative of no implementation/not applicable to fully implemented. The results of the equity audit are used to identify equity priority areas, develop a SMART goal to be include in the School Improvement Plan (SIP), and for an action plan to be developed to attain the equity goal.
Expolore Engineering Expo Grades 3-8
https://www.canva.com/design/DAE_8Jw4Hzo/watch
Hybrid PTA Meetings
Please join us in person or virtually for the monthly Pittsburgh Dilworth PTA meeting on April 16th 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
Summer BOOST Program 2024
Enrollment is now open for the 2024 Summer BOOST program! The program will serve Pittsburgh Public Schools students who have completed grades K-7. Program details and the registration link are available at https://www.pghschools.org/boost.
Backpack Initiative Update- Families raised over $500!!
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.
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 and 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 to understand and reiterate our schoolwide expectations.
Cultural & Global CATnections
Eid-al-Fitr
To all of our Muslim families, we hope you are enjoying today, celebrating, feasting, and giving thanks with family and friends.
Poetry Month
April is poetry month! Under the direction of our Teacher Envoy, Miss Albanese, student poets will be sharing their original written pieces throughout the month of April.
April 10
Eid-al-Fitr Holiday- NO SCHOOL
April 11 Day 6
April 12 Day 1
April 15 Day 2
April 16 Day 3
PTA/PSCC Meeting
April 17 Day 4
April 18 Day 5
April 19 Day 6
Free Fashionista Friday Dress Down Day
Q3 Report Card Distribution
PSSA Pep Rally
April 22 Day 1
ELA PSSA
April 23
Election Day- NO SCHOOL
April 24 Day 2
ELA PSSA
April 25 Day 3
April 26 Day 4
ELA PSSA
April 29 Day 5
April 30 Day 6
Math PSSA
May 1 Day 1
Math PSSA
DIBELS TESTING WINDOW OPENS
May 2 Day 2
Science PSSA
May 3 Day 3
Science PSSA
May 5 (Sunday)
Happy Cinco de Mayo
May 6 Day 4
Staff Appreciation Week
May 7 Day 5
Staff Appreciation Week
May 8 Day 6
Staff Appreciation Week
May 9 Day 1
PSSA Make-Ups
Staff Appreciation Week
DMIS Aladdin Musical 6:00pm
May 10 Day 2
PSSA Make Ups
Staff Appreciation Week
DMIS Aladdin Musical 6:00pm
May 11 (Saturday)
DMIS Aladdin Musical 3:00pm
May 13 Day 3
College & Career Week
Math K-2 Assessment Window Opens
May 14 Day 4
College & Career Week
May 15 Day 5
College & Career Week
PTA PSCC Meeting
May 16 Day 6
College & Career Week
May 17 Day 1
College & Career Week
26th Annual Take a Father to School Day
Sneaker Ball 6-8pm
Q4 Interim Progress Report Distribution
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