Peabody Students Book Signing

The Young Preservationists Association of Pittsburgh invites you to attend a book signing on June 1st, hosted by students at Peabody High School, who just authored their first book about the city's East End neighborhoods.  

Entitled, "Pittsburgh's East End:  Then, Now and Later," the 100-page book is the first by a city school.  Filled with historical photographs and images of current day conditions, interviews with local leaders, and other information, the book also includes student impressions of East End neighborhoods, such as East Liberty, Larimer, and Homewood, and their vision for its future.  Student profiles are also included in the book, which describe their aspirations for themselves and their neighborhood.  

The book signing will be held at the East Liberty Carnegie Library on Wed., June 1st, at 1:00 p.m.

Information on The Pittsburgh Promise

Pittsburgh Public Schools seniors and their families can get information about completing a Pittsburgh Promise application at one of the District’s Financial Aid Nights. Families will also learn about filling out the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA), which is one of the steps required to receive a Promise scholarship.

In the East End, representatives from the Pittsburgh Public Schools, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), Negro Educational Emergency Drive (NEED), and colleges will be on hand at Pittsburgh Peabody, 515 N. Highland Ave., on January 20 and February 17 at 5:30 p.m. to speak about The Promise and the various types of financial aid available to students, including grants, loans, and work-study.

Currently, graduates of the Pittsburgh Public Schools who are eligible have the opportunity to receive a scholarship from The Promise that would pay up to $5,000 each year for up to four years of tuition. Even students who already have scholarships to cover the full cost of tuition may be eligible for a minimum award of up to $1,000 through The Promise.

For more information, visit The Pittsburgh Promise website or call 412- 281-7605.

Pittsburgh Peabody Stakeholder Committee Meeting

The Pittsburgh Peabody Stakeholder Committee is a working group of parents and community leaders. This broad-based working group is striving to develop facilities and academic plans that will respond to the needs of students in Pittsburgh's East End. Our hope is that this proposal will be imbedded into the larger, developing Pittsburgh Public Schools facility plan. Please join us and provide input and share your talents.


Pittsburgh Peabody Stakeholder Meeting Agenda

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: BGC Community Activity Center, 113 N. Pacific Avenue (Garfield)

1. Welcome
2. Develop a positive plan for interaction between the group and the PPS Facilities Steering Committee
3. Develop a collective vision statement for the group
4. Develop educational ideas for Pittsburgh Peabody’s (and possibly other East End schools)
5. Update from the March 23 Citywide “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act” Summit
6. Discuss Peabody tour summary and actions items
7. Wrap-Up

Pittsburgh Peabody Update

The Pittsburgh Peabody Stakeholders Tour will take place on Wednesday, March 11, at 5:30 p.m. at Pittsburgh Peabody H.S., 515 N. Highland Avenue. Principal Melissa Friez and Nancy Kodman, director of strategic planning, will lead a tour of the school for those interested in the future of Pittsburgh Peabody. (See January 22 post for more information on this topic.) After the tour, beginning around 6:30, join us for a debriefing (including pizza and socializing) at the Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Road. At the debriefing, we will brainstorm about potential schools of choice for the Peabody facility and ideas related to the federal stimulus package and Pittsburgh.

Important May 10 Peabody Event - Don't Miss It!

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Great Job with Community LEARNS

Position: Community LEARNS Program Coordinator
Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Full-Time
Closing Date: February 22, 2008
Salary Range: $30,000 - $35,000

Job Summary:

This staff member will work directly with the Program Manager to implement the Community LEARNS (CL) program, which provides afterschool and summer programming to Peabody High School students. This staff member will be in a leadership position with full responsibilities for the implementation of academic, support, and recreational services at the Community LEARNS sites. Community LEARNS is an academics-first program model, with its primary student outcomes focusing on reading and math proficiency and high school graduation. This position will also have the primary responsibility for leading the effort to drive the academic and tutoring services for the initiative.

Responsibilities:

Program Coordination:

· Supervise Mt. Ararat site staff
· Oversee data tracking and filing systems at Mt. Ararat site
· Create and implement daily, weekly, and monthly program schedules
· Develop recreation component of the Community LEARNS program
· Provide case management services and supports to CL Participants

Academic Coordination:

· Produce and assemble secondary reading and math curriculum materials for distribution to program staff and tutors
· Collect and evaluate Pittsburgh Public School assessment data on all program participants
· Coordinate Supplemental Education Services (SES) program component
· Develop an academic plan with yearly goals and monthly objectives for each participant in the CL program; report on progress on monthly objectives
· Develop relationships with Peabody High School administration and teachers
· Supervise program tutors at all program sites
· Create daily lesson plans for each program tutor
· Provide group and shoulder to shoulder training for program staff and tutors
· Evaluate the functionality and appropriateness of academic software and other curricula
· Regularly collect and compile student and program data
· Engage parents
· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
Teaching experience
Experience in a community based afterschool program setting
Technology skills
Willingness to work during afterschool hours
A Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
Act 33/34 clearances

To apply, email resume to: macisaac@wireless-neighborhoods.org

"Promise for the Future"

BE A PART OF A PLANNING PROCESS THAT CREATES POSITIVE CHANGE!

Please save May 10, 2008, for the Pittsburgh Peabody High School Community event. The theme of this year’s event is "Promise for the Future: Reducing Teen Violence and Enhancing Life Opportunities. " In preparation for this event, there will be a meeting on Friday, February 15, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Pittsburgh Peabody, 515 N. Highland Ave. in East Liberty. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the organization of a provider fair and workshops focused on the theme of the event. The goal is to draw more organizations and participants to our event this year. Last year, the event drew nearly 1,000 individuals. Please assist in making this event an even bigger success than last year. For more information, feel free to call Melissa Friez at 412-665-2050 or by e-mail at mfriez1@pghboe.net.