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Pittsburgh Arlington PreK-8
A Community School
Arlington News
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Parent Teacher Conferences
NO SCHOOL Monday, October 10, 2022 Early Childhood, PreK-5, & 6-8 Schools Friday, October 14, 2022 Early Head Start, 6-12, High School & Special Schools
District News
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College fair with admissions on the spot set for Sept. 19
Board member at-large, Dr. Melvin Steals, and wife, Adrena, are responsible for bringing the fair to Pittsburgh. With support from Dr. Wayne Walters, the former principal of Barack Obama Academy and current PPS superintendent, Dr. Steals hosted the inaugural scholarship fair in the region in 2012. Dr. Walters continues to support what Dr. Steals describes as a pipeline for college and higher educational opportunities.
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‘What a good man does’: Pittsburgh dads, male role models participate in ‘Take a Child to School Day’
“Take A Child to School Day is really important for us because it encourages fathers and adult role models and figures to really come and be a part of bringing their children to school,” Superintendent Wayne Walters said Thursday. “All of it matters. All of it matters, all of our community coming together to support our children matters.”
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Pittsburgh Public Schools dads, grandfathers participate in ‘Take a Child to School’ Day
PITTSBURGH — Outside of Morrow Elementary School in Brighton Heights, student drop-offs are often a family affair. But on this particular Thursday…
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Address 800 Rectenwald St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
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ADA Accessible No
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Phone (412) 529-4700
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School Colors Black and Gold
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District 7
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FAX (412) 488-4709
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Hours 8:20 AM - 3:05 PM
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
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Pittsburgh Arlington is a neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh's Arlington community. The school is located at 800 Rectenwald Street. The staff models specific skill sets, including work ethic and professionalism, oral and written communication skills, teamwork and collaboration, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Students are encouraged to excel through incentives and recognition for citizenship, positivity project character traits, honor roll, and attendance Awards.. Pittsburgh Arlington PreK-8 faculty, staff, students, parents and community are committed to creating an atmosphere that respects the abilities and needs of all students. Our goal is to develop the foundation to enhance and ensure their success in school and later in society.
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Additional Educational Services
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Additional Educational Services:
Learning Support, Speech & Language, Itinerant Hearing and Vision, Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Occupation Therapy and Physical Therapy, Regional Life Skills Support Classroom, Regional Emotional Support Classroom, Regional Autistic Support Classroom -
Athletics
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Middle School Sports
Flag Football- Co-ed
Cross Country- Co-ed
Basketball- Boys & Girls
Soccer- Boys & Girls
To learn more about athletics, visit www.pghschools.org/athletics
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Community School
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At Arlington PreK-8, we are committed to helping our students build their academic, social, and emotional skills so they can learn and grow into strong members of the community. As a Community School, we collaborate with a variety of local organizations to provide on-going support for our students and their families. Their services are based on the needs outlined in a comprehensive action plan that was developed by the Arlington PreK-8 Site Team.
Community Schools Site Manager:
Tonia Green – Pittsburgh Public Schools
Phone: 412-529-4701
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Arlington Early Childhood Center
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Arlington Early Childhood Center
PPS Early Childhood Education Programs provides early learning opportunities to approximately over 2,000 children a year from infancy through five-years of age throughout the City of Pittsburgh. The children and families served receive comprehensive services including education, nutrition, health, mental health, disabilities and social services. By meeting the needs of the “whole child” we ensure that all children are prepared for kindergarten entrance.All of our PPS Early Childhood classrooms operate for 6-hours a day. During that time all children are exposed to a research-based, high quality curriculum that is aligned to the PA Early Learning Standards and receive instruction individually, in small groups, and in whole group settings. Our children also have opportunities to receive specialized services in the classroom through our contracted providers or Early Intervention (as needed), to socialize with peers, and receive breakfast & lunch daily.To learn more about Early Childhood, visit www.pghschools.org/earlychildhood
School Materials
Handbooks & Procedures
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2022-2023 Arlington Parent & Family Engagement Policy
2022-23 Pittsburgh Arlington Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy.pdf 200.56 KB (Last Modified on October 18, 2022) -
2022-2023 Arlington Home-School Compact
2022-23 Pittsburgh Arlington Title I Home School Compact.pdf 259.03 KB (Last Modified on October 18, 2022)
School Calendars
School Improvement Plans
Forms
Flyers
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Parent School Community Council (PSCC)
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2021-2022 Title I School Parent Family Engagement Policy For Review
2022 School Parent and Family Engagement Policy FOR REVIEW.docx.pdf 343.09 KB (Last Modified on September 30, 2022)
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FACILITIES
Arlington PreK-8, located at 800 Rectenwald St, was built in 1962. The 3 story building a total area of 25,310 square feet.
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0 Science Labs
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1 Classroom Computer Lab
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0 Dedicated Computer Labs
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1 Art Lab
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0 Music Labs
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1 Multi-Purpose Room
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0 CTE Labs
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0 Gyms
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0 Pools
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0 Auditoriums
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1 Library
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Board District 7
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District 7
Board Representative:
Jamie Piotrowski
About Ms. Piotrowski:
Pittsburgh native, Jamie Piotrowski, has worked in equitable community planning, and development initiatives in Pittsburgh, and towns, cities, and boroughs throughout the United States. She is currently employed by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh as a Program Analyst. She previously served as a caseworker for several Pittsburgh based non-profit organizations before returning to graduate school.
Jamie is a licensed Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, holds a B.A. in Sociology-Family Studies from Waynesburg University, a Master's Degree in International Development (Governance and International Public Management), and a Master's in Social Work (Community Organizing), both from the University of Pittsburgh. During her time at Pitt, Jamie completed the Bridging the Gaps program to promote public health initiatives in underserved neighborhoods, and studied abroad in Havana, Cuba, and Kathmandu, Nepal.
Ms. Piotrowski resides in the Carrick neighborhood with her husband, Geoffrey, and their daughter.
Ms. Piotrowski can be reached by email at jpiotrowski1@pghschools.org.
Areas Represented in District 7:
- Allentown
- Arlington
- Bon Air
- Carrick
- East Brookline
- St. Clair
- Knoxville
- Mt. Oliver
- Overbrook
- Southside Flats
- Southside Slopes
District 7 Schools:
- Pittsburgh Arlington PreK-8
- Pittsburgh Carrick High School
- Pittsburgh Concord PreK-5
- Pittsburgh Phillips K-5
- Pittsburgh Roosevelt PreK-5
- Pittsburgh Online Academy