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Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK-8
A Science and Technology Academy
Carmalt 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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Kidsburgh: STEM Coding Lab providing computer classes in schools around the region
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- When most of us were in school, we took science classes like biology and chemistry, but computer science may be even more important for today's kids. Yet nearly 90% of kindergarten through eighth grade students don't have access to computer science classes. KDKA-TV's Kristine Sorensen visited a local school where the nonprofit STEM Coding Lab is providing computer classes there and in schools around the region.
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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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Address 1550 Breining St, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
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Hours 9:10AM - 3:55PM
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Phone (412) 529-7760
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FAX (412) 885-7764
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ADA Accessible Yes
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School Colors Black and Gold
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District 6
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Mascot Carmalt Dragons














































































ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
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Pittsburgh Carmalt is a uniform whole school Magnet located in Pittsburgh's Brookline neighborhood that specializes in Science and Technology. Science and technology are integrated throughout the school day to prepare students for our ever-changing world. Technology and science instruction begins with students in Kindergarten and progresses through the eighth (8th) grade. Certified science and technology educators teach specific grade-level classes. Technology classes extend beyond basic computer science skills and engage students in coding and engineering opportunities. Educational technology is used in a one-to-one format in all class subjects to support, reinforce, and enrich learning and skill mastery. Teaching and learning are also enhanced by the use of Smart Boards and large touch screens at each grade-level. A new STEAM course is now offered to all students in Grades K-5 and S.E.A. (Science, Enrichment & Academic) Club Time continues to be offered to all students in Grades 1-8, promoting student choice in learning driven by the integration of the arts and social-emotional learning opportunities. Our approach to learning leads our students to dream, discover, grow, and achieve.Structured support and accountability is key to Carmalt student success. We strive to provide a learning environment where all children can learn when expectations are set to the highest level and commitment to student achievement is uncompromising. Friendliness, Integrity, Respect and Engagement are valued as vital components of personal growth for everyone. F.I.R.E. represents our school-wide academic and behavior expectations, (PBIS). Social-emotional learning is taught and reinforced daily, along with a semester challenge centered on focal social-emotional competencies efficacy. Carmalt’s SEL Champions are selected based on practicing and exhibiting the monthly social-emotional learning competency. Student voice leads our community of learners through the Student Envoy advisory for both Grades 3-5 & Grades 6-8. The Student Envoy provides students a space to lead change at both the school and district levels.
Additionally, Carmalt offers soccer, flag-football, cross country and basketball sport teams for Grades 6-8, and intramurals for students in Grades 3-5. Students participate in many activities, including chorus, STEM Stars, Strong Women, Strong Girls, Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair, SECTUM, Pittsburgh Opera Theatre Tots, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Artist Teaching Residency, and Pittsburgh's CLO Vision Program.
Principal: Alexa Tokarski Jones, atokarskijones1@pghschools.org, 412-529-7892
Assistant Principa: Victoria Burgess-Davis, vburgess1@pghschools.org, 412-529-3998
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Athletics
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Middle School Sports
Flag Football- Co-ed
Cross Country- Co-ed
Basketball- Boys & Girls
Soccer- Boys & Girl
To learn more about athletics, visit www.pghschools.org/athletics
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Carmalt Early Childhood Center
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Carmalt 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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School Improvement Plan 2023-2024
Schoolwide Title 1 School Plan _ 2023 - 2024 as of 08.09.23.pdf 553.63 KB (Last Modified on August 14, 2023)
School Calendars
School Improvement Plans
Forms
Flyers
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Grades 3-8 Open-House and Conference Day Information
Intermediate and Middle Sctudents Open-House and Conferene Day Letter.pdf 753.35 KB (Last Modified on Tuesday at 12:17 PM)
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Parent School Community Council (PSCC)
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Minutes from Title 1 Meeting September 21 2023
Annual Title 1 Meeting Minutes September 21 2023.docx 16.52 KB (Last Modified on September 24, 2023) -
Home-School Compact 23-24 *To be REVISED
Home School Compact 2023-2024 - to be updated at meeting.pdf 152.55 KB (Last Modified on September 16, 2023) -
PSCC/TITLE 1 Meeting Agenda for September 21 2023
2023-2024 Annual Title I Annual Meeting Agenda 09-21-23.pdf 132.4 KB (Last Modified on September 16, 2023)
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FACILITIES
Carmalt PreK-8, located at 1550 Breining St, was built in 1935. The 3 story building a total area of 109,888 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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1 Art Lab
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1 Music Labs
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0 Multi-Purpose Rooms
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0 CTE Labs
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1 Gym
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0 Pools
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0 Auditoriums
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1 Cafeteria
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1 Library
Quick Links
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Board District 6
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District 6
Board Representative:
William J. Gallagher
- District 8 (PIAA) Board Athletic Advisory Committee
Committees Chaired:
- Personnel
Committees Co-Chaired:
- Government Relations
- Negotiations
About Mr. Gallagher:
William (Bill) Gallagher is no stranger to the Pittsburgh Public Schools. A long-time educator, Mr. Gallagher served 27 years as a teacher with the Pittsburgh Public Schools. Mr. Gallagher also brings 31 years of experience as a football coach in the District as well as for Avonworth, Seton LaSalle, South Fayette, and Washington & Jefferson College. Mr. Gallagher is a lifelong resident of the City of Pittsburgh and still resides in the same Brookline home where he raised his four children, three of which are Pittsburgh Public Schools graduates. Mr. Gallagher holds a B.A.s in Political Science and Education both from Washington and Jefferson College and a Pennsylvania Special Education Certification from Duquesne University. Mr. Gallagher can be reached at wgallagher2@pghschools.org.
Elected official until 2023 election.Areas Represented in District 6:
- Brookline
- Beechview
- Banksville
- Parts of Overbrook
- Duquesne Heights
- Mt. Washington
- Westwood
- East Carnegie
District 6 Schools:
- Pittsburgh Banksville K-5
- Pittsburgh Beechwood PreK-5
- Pittsburgh Brashear High School
- Pittsburgh Brookline PreK-8
- Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK-8
- Pittsburgh Pioneer
- Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
- Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
- Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
- Pittsburgh Whittier K-5