Speech, Language and Hearing Screenings

The Easter Seals of Western Pennsylvania will be offering Speech, Language and Hearing screenings for our children in the three-, four-, and five-year-old classes.

It has been well-established that early identification and treatment of speech and language problems positively impacts literacy development and reduces length of time in speech therapy by years.

We encourage you to take advantage of this affordable service, as it can make a big difference in your child's future.

Screenings will be held at SPCNS on November 5, 6 and 7th.  
The cost is $20 (make checks out to Easter Seals)

Please print and complete the permission slip below and turn in to your child's teacher by Monday November 5.

Wreath Sale

Kindergarten Information Night

Families with children approaching kindergarten age are encouraged to attend a Kindergarten Information Night organized by the JCC's Early Childhood Development Center.

Date:       Tuesday, October 23
Time:       7:00 pm
Where:     JCC, Squirrel Hill - Levinson Auditorium
                 5738 Forbes Avenue
                 Pittsburgh, PA 15217

The program is free and open to the community.  Refreshments will be served.

Participating schools: Carriage House Children's Center, Community Day School, Ellis School, Hillel Academy, JCC Clubhouse After-School Program, Pittsburgh New Church School, Pittsburgh Public Schools, Pittsburgh Urban Christian School, Sacred Heart, Shady Side Junior Academy, St. Edmund's Academy, The Campus School of Carlow University, Waldorf School of Pittsburgh, Winchester Thurston, Yeshiva Schools.

For more information please contact Kelly Gable-LaBelle at 412-521-8011, ext. 209.

An angel in heaven...

Dear friends, I am very sad to inform you that Mrs. Marilyn Jones' son, Ned, lost his battle this past Tuesday. Ned was a gentle soul who had been a part of our lives since Mrs. Jones started working with us over 25 years ago. Many of the children who walked our hallways had the pleasure of meeting Ned. He so loved the children of our school. Mrs. Jones, along with her husband and three daughters, would greatly appreciate your prayers. This has been a difficult battle for them all, and the love and support of our school community mean a great deal to them. The Jones' will have a memorial service for Ned the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We will provide you with more information as it becomes available to us.

SPCNS Parent/Teacher Conferences

Conferences with your child’s teacher are scheduled for

Friday October 19

 

Please check with your child’s teacher for the time of your scheduled conference. 

Please remember that there is no school for children on this day.  Babysitting will be offered in the “Marks Room” while you attend your child’s conference. 

Conferences will be held in the following rooms:

o   Mrs. Vallejo    -          Nazareth Room (Big Room)

o   Mrs. Crossett -         Jericho Room

o   Mrs. Jones     -          Jerusalem Room

o   Mrs. Kozy       -          Bethlehem Room

o   Mrs. Hall         -          Stamy Conference Room

o   Mrs. Gianakas -          Library

Pittsburgh Public Schools Magnet and CTE Program Information Fair

The Pittsburgh Public School District will be hosting a fair for families whose children will be entering Kindergarten in 2013.  Please plan on attending this fair to gain more information about how the Magnet program works and when you can apply.

Magnet Fair:   Saturday, October 6, 2012, 9AM-3PM at Pittsburgh Obama (In the Peabody Facility)
Magnet Applications:   Due by December 14, 2012 at 5 PM

Magnet Schools Open House Dates and Times:
Allegheny K-5                      Please contact school at (412) 323-4100
Carmalt PreK-8                     Every Wednesday at 10:30AM
Dilworth PreK-5                   Tuesday, October 16, 2012 6-7:30 PM
Fulton PreK-5                       Saturday October 6, 2012, 4-6PM
Liberty K-5                           Weekly Tours: Call (412) 622-8450 to schedule
Linden K-5                            October 23 & 25, 2012, 10-11:30 AM
Montessori PreK-8                Tuesday October 9, 2012 6:30 PM
Phillips K-5                           Please contact the school at (412)488-5190

Visit the PPS website at www.k12.pa.us/magnet or call the Magnet Hotline at (412) 622-3991 for more information.

SPCNS October Calendar

Key to academic success?

Very interesting article on the New York Times Magazine regarding the importance of play based learning.  Keep this in mind when you are feeling pressured to get out the flash cards and start quizzing your children to prove their high level of intelligence...  Have fun reading the article.


http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/23/simon-says-dont-use-flashcards/

Parents' Night

 

When:     Tuesday October 2, 2012

Time:      7:00 p.m.
 
Place:      Shadyside Presbyterian Church Nursery School
 
What:      An important parents’ only meeting with your child’s teacher, the Director and  
                members of the Board of Trustees. Teachers will discuss curriculum and learning 
                goals and important information for your child’s success in preschool.

                A representative from the Pittsburgh Public Schools will be available to provide 
                information and answer questions regarding Kindergarten registration for city
                residents.

 Schedule:
               7:00 - 7:15    Parish Hall (all parents)
               7:20 - 8:00    Your child's classroom
               8:05 - 8:30    Refreshment, fellowship and Pittsburgh Public School Information in 
                                    the Parish Hall

•  Mrs. Christman’s classes will meet in the Jerusalem Room by the school’s office

•  We regret that we cannot offer babysitting for this event

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