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Pittsburgh Montessori PreK-5
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Teens who spend time in Downtown Pittsburgh say they need a welcoming neighborhood, more safe spaces
90.5 WESA | By Sarah Schneider Published January 26, 2023 at 5:35 AM EST Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and City Council President Theresa Kail-Smith plan to establish an advisory committee that will be tasked with opening centers as part of Gainey’s “Plan for Peace.”
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Pittsburgh CAPA graduate accepted to world-renowned dance company
Garland, 20, joined Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts school (CAPA) in eighth grade and received classical training. Since then, he’s been involved in numerous companies, programs, and camps, the most notable of which is his recent admission to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. He’s making the move during his junior year at University of Southern California's Glorya Kaufman School of Dance and the middle of Ailey’s season.
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Surprise bicycle delivery made at Pittsburgh elementary school
PITTSBURGH — Kindergarten students at Pittsburgh Minadeo PreK-5 in Squirrel Hill started cruising in physical education class on Monday, thanks to a surprise delivery of 24 bicycles. Engineering company HDR and All Kids Bike provided the school with the bikes, helmets, and more, as part of an initiative that seeks to teach kids how to ride at school.
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Address 201 S Graham St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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ADA Accessible No
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Phone (412) 529-2010
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School Colors Blue
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District 1
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FAX (412) 665-2038
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Hours 9:10AM - 3:55PM
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
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Pittsburgh Montessori School PreK-5th grade is a public Montessori Magnet School that serves children of PreK (starting at 3 years of age) through 5th grade. The school is located in the heart of Pittsburgh's Friendship community, a diverse and vibrant neighborhood. The school campus has terrific grounds including a fenced and paved play area, beautiful shade trees, a peace garden and an edible garden!Our vision at Pittsburgh Montessori is to perpetuate the Montessori philosophy in a peaceful learning environment while utilizing curriculum adopted by the Pittsburgh Public School District. As a matter of fact, we are the only full public Montessori school in the State of Pennsylvania. We believe that through our work with children, there is much that we can do individually and collectively to bring humanity to a deeper understanding, a higher well-being. We pride ourselves in aligning Montessori pedagogy with Culturally Relevant Teaching strategies. The faculty, staff, students, parents and community of Pittsburgh Montessori School embrace the Montessori method to educate our children in a public-school setting. Our mission is to respect each child by providing a peaceful environment that fosters self-directed learning, encourages creative thinking, and cultivates a love for lifelong learning.Pittsburgh Montessori offers many extracurricular activities, including upper school basketball teams and track. During the school day, community building activities include: Peace council, Student Envoy, Garden Club, and Chess Club. Before and after school care is available through a private care provider approved by the District.
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Additional Educational Services:
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Montessori Early Childhood
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Montessori Early Childhood
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
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FACILITIES
Montessori PreK-5, located at 201 S. Graham Street, was built in 1900. The 3 story building a total area of 45,527 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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0 Gyms
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0 Pools
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0 Auditoriums
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0 Cafeterias
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1 Library
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Board District 1
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District 1
Board Representative:
Ms. Sylvia C. Wilson
- Council of the Great City Schools Representative
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees Liaison
Committees Chaired:
- Education
Committees Co-Chaired:
- Negotiations
- Personnel
About Ms. Wilson:Ms. Wilson is a retired PPS teacher who worked for 26 years at Spring Hill, Miller, and Manchester Elementary Schools. While teaching, she served on the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers Executive Board from 1977 through 2010. She was the elected secretary on the board from 1979 through 2010. She later was a full time staff member of the PFT as the Assistant to the President for 14 years prior to her retirement in 2013. Sylvia Wilson has been active in the community with various organizations. For more than twenty years, she was an active volunteer with community youth baseball and football organizations. Additionally, Ms. Wilson serves on the ALCOSAN Board as the joint city-county appointee and is currently the Board Chair (first woman and first African American to hold the position). Ms. Wilson is also active in the Democratic Party as a committee woman, ward chair, and DNC member representing PA. Ms. Wilson can be reached by email at swilson1@pghschools.org.Areas Represented in District 1:
- Homewood
- East Hills
- North Point Breeze
- Parts of Point Breeze - Park Place
- Regent Square
- Friendship
- Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar
- Friendship
- Larimer
- Parts of East Liberty
- Parts of Shadyside
District 1 Schools:
- Pittsburgh Crescent Early Childhood Center
- Pittsburgh Faison K-5
- Pittsburgh Liberty K-5
- Pittsburgh Lincoln PreK-5
- Pittsburgh Montessori PreK-8
- Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
- Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
- Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy 6-12
- Pittsburgh Student Achievement Center