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Pittsburgh Arsenal PreK-5
A Community School
Arsenal News
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Parent Teacher Conferences
NO SCHOOL Monday, October 10, 2022 Early Childhood, PreK-5, & 6-8 Schools
District News
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Slime the Teacher Event-Pittsburgh Phillips K-5
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 had a slime the teacher event today to celebrate working hard to be respectful all month as part of their PBIS incentive. Third grade teacher Mrs. ElSabbagh was the brave staff member who was selected by students and families through a raffle at Back to School Night.
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Superintendent Dr. Wayne N. Walters Named Inaugural Honoree of The Plant A Seed Experience
Superintendent Dr. Wayne N. Walters has been named the inaugural honoree of The Plant A Seed Experience. The experience supports the work of Plant A Seed Children’s Partnership Inc., which through its Working Supportive/Mentoring Curriculum supports youth with life skills that will guide them to better conflict resolution and decision-making - planting comprehensive skills for tomorrow’s generation today.
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Proud to Celebrate Americas Healthiest Schools
Twelve school across Pittsburgh Public Schools are among the 781 schools nationwide to be named as America’s Healthiest Schools for the 2022-2023 school year. The recognition, awarded by Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation), a leading children’s health organization, honors schools’ dedication to supporting the health and well-being of students, staff, and families.
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Address 215 39th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
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ADA Accessible Yes
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Phone (412) 529-7307
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Uniform Light Yellow, Navy Blue or Baby Blue Collared Oxford (button down) OR Collared Polo Shirts ONLY. Navy Blue or Khaki pants, walking shorts, skirts, and/or jumpers no more than 2-inches above the knee (no cargo pants)
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School Colors Blue and Yellow
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District 2
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FAX (412) 622-7310
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Mascot Building a community of learners.
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Hours 8:40AM - 3:25PM
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
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Pittsburgh Arsenal PreK-5 is a neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville community with a diverse population that provides an academic environment that focuses on developing the whole child. We believe that every child can achieve excellence and it is our goal to provide students with the skills, knowledge, tools, and support they need to excel in life. We emphasize high academic standards to promote student achievement in a highly structured and disciplined school environment. The instructional program is designed around the District's comprehensive curriculum, emphasizing the Pennsylvania learning standards in reading, math, writing, science, social studies, art, music and physical education. Our school is a Regional English as a Second Language site. One-third of our population consists of students learning the English language. We have 18 countries represented at Arsenal and 14 languages spoken.
To complement our academic program, Pittsburgh Arsenal Pre K-5 offers activities and programs to enrich the whole child. Our programming includes a community-led after school tutoring program, instrumental music, chorus, culturally responsive art activities and African drumming. All children in 4th and 5th grade learn to play the piano during music classes and there is an intramural sports program after school for 3rd - 5th students. We also build upon the leadership skills of responsible students through opportunities to participate in Student Council and Safety Patrol. We partner with various community organizations to enhance the learning environment including a health and wellness program with UPMC St. Margaret. Additional community partners include Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Reading is Fundamental, Lawrenceville United and Strong Women, Strong Girls to provide additional literacy, community, and mentoring opportunities for our students.
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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 -
Arsenal Early Childhood Center
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Arsenal 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 -
Community School
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As a Community School, we collaborate with a variety of local organizations to provide on-going support for our students and their families.
Partnerships between District schools and community resources to offer programs which focus on academics, enrichment, health and social supports, youth and community development and family engagement, based on each school’s community needs. Community Schools promote student achievement, positive conditions for learning and the well-being of families and communities.
Community Schools Mission
Using District schools as hubs, partners agencies and community resources work to achieve the following outcomes:
- Children are ready to enter school
- Students attend school consistently
- Students are actively involved in learning and their community
- Families are increasingly involved with their children's education
- Schools are engaged with families and communities
- Students succeed academically
- Students are healthy (physically, socially, and emotionally)
- Students live and learn in a safe, supportive, and stable environment
- Communities are desirable places to live.
Visit www.pghschools.org/communityschools for more information
School Materials
Handbooks & Procedures
School Calendars
School Improvement Plans
Forms
Flyers
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March PSCC
Join us for our March PSCC meeting. Topics to be discussed are: Quarterly School Target Update; Smart Goal Review and School-wide Programs for Students.
Parent School Community Council (PSCC)
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April 2023 PSCC Agenda / Minutes
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K-5 English Language Arts Instructional Materials Selection Committee
Dear Parents/Guardians/Community,As a valued and essential school district partner, you are cordially invited to participate in serving on the K-5 English Language Arts Instructional Materials Selection Committee. We are reviewing core instructional materials for K-5 English Language Arts and welcome your participation and input. As outlined in the District’s Textbook Policy, a textbook selection committee must be established when choosing a new textbook. The committee comprises teachers, administrators, principals, parents, and when appropriate, students.Committee Members are paid an honorarium of $10.00 per hour, and responsibilities may include the review of textbooks and supplemental materials. Members of the Curriculum & Instruction staff will facilitate all committee meetings. Please see attached document for additional details.Thank you!Parent.Family.Community Letter-Application K-5 ELA Adoption 2-9-23.pdf 256.95 KB (Last Modified on February 21, 2023)
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
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FACILITIES
Arsenal PreK-5, located at 215 39th St, was built in 1930. The 5 story building a total area of 167,962 square feet.
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1 Science Lab
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1 Classroom Computer Lab
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0 Dedicated Computer Labs
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0 Art Labs
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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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1 Gym
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1 Pool
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1 Auditorium
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1 Cafeteria
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1 Library
Quick Links
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Board District 2
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District 2
First-Vice President:
Ms. Devon Taliaferro
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Head Start (Early Childhood) Policy Council
Committees Chaired:
- Safety
Committees Co-Chaired:
- Communications and Marketing
- Education
About Ms. Taliaferro:
A native of Pittsburgh and resident of North Side, Devon Taliaferro currently serves as Community Engagement Coordinator for The Midwife Center for Birth & Women’s Health. Ms. Taliaferro’s commitment to public service began early with Public Allies, where she served a year of AmeriCorps service at Amachi Pittsburgh (2015-2016). As a former Program Associate with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, Ms. Taliaferro worked to facilitate mentoring matchups with elementary students in PPS and community enrichment opportunities for students at Pittsburgh Brashear through mentor 2.0. Ms. Taliaferro has been recognized for her efforts as part of The Incline’s Who’s Next: Community Leaders & Activists (2017), Pittsburgh Circle of Courage in Education (2018) and The New Pittsburgh Courier’s Women of Excellence (2018). Ms. Taliaferro can be reached by email at dtaliaferro1@pghschools.org.
Elected official until 2023 electionAreas Represented in District 2:
- Spring Hill
- East Allegheny
- Polish Hill
- Morningside
- Parts of East Liberty
- Spring Garden
- Washington's Landing
- Strip District
- Highland Park
- Fineview
- Troy Hill
- Lawrenceville
- Stanton Heights
- Parts of Bloomfield
District 2 Schools:
- Pittsburgh Arsenal PreK-5
- Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
- Pittsburgh Dilworth PreK-5
- Pittsburgh Fulton PreK-5
- Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
- Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5
- Pittsburgh Sunnyside PreK-8
- Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5
- Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center
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