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Resources for Parents of Young Children
Policies and Programs:
 2011-2012 Family Handbook (pdf)
Children's School Policies
Children's School Programs
2011 Parent Orientation Handout (pdf)
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Licensing
Family Spotlight:
April 2012- Full Circle - Katie and Vince Salvi (Harrison, Kindergarten)
March 2012- City Boy, Country Boy - Ricky Hritz & Ashley Weaver (Noah, PM 4's)
and Allison Grodin (Brady, AM3)
February 2012- 7 Down, 1 To GO - Leslie Grodin Lieberman (Alexander, AM 3's)
and Allison Grodin (Brady, AM3)
January 2012- Rooted in "Da Burgh" - Bob Slammon and Andy Williams (Liam, AM 4's)
December 2011- New in Town - Nyndia & Dimas Andini Kayla, AM 4's)
November 2011- Alumni Fathers - Mark Sutton (Kiana, AM 4's) and Mark Bussler (Alice and Emmet, PM 3's)
October 2011- Four 4 Four - John and Dara Henne (Mark K, Clark AM 3's)
May 2011- A Year Already? Eric Chismar and Devin Browne (Grace PM 3's)
April 2011- Educators and Parents, Beth and Jason Myers (Cora AM 4's)
March 2011- Zoom! Golan and Andrea Levin (Zen AM 3’s)
February 2011- Growing Up Bilingual: Dave and Corinne Guillou (Juliette K)
January 2011- Family Focus Group Helps Researchers Develop Family Resources
December 2010- Making Pittsburgh Home: Marlon & Keava Jones (Elias PM 4’s)
November 2010- Home Away From Home: Liz Farley (Charlotte AM 4’s, Ryder K)
October 2010- Parent & Researcher: Anna Fisher (Sasha AM 3’s)
Director's Resources:
Director's Corner
The Director's Corner is a monthly newsletter column from Children's School
Director, Dr. Sharon Carver. Topics vary from month to month.
May 2012
(Self-Directed, Engaged Learning)
April 2012
(Taking on Challenges)
March 2012
(Critical Thinking)
February 2012
(Making Connections)
January 2012
(Communicating)
December 2011
(Perspective Talking)
November 2011
(Focus/Self Control)
October 2011
(Healthy Mind and Body)
May 2011
(Learning Pathways)
April 2011
(Enhancing Artistic Expression and Appreciation)
March 2011
(Facilitating Physical Capabilities)
February 2011
(Deepening Discovery & Exploration)
January 2011
(Cultivating Communication)
December 2010
(Fostering Interaction & Cooperation)
November 2010
(Building Self-Esteem & Independence)
October 2010
(Math & Building)
Family Gym Handout (from the Staff/Parent Discussion on 3/23/12)
Family Building Handout (from the Staff/Parent Discussion on 1/28/11)
Family Math Handout (from the Staff/Parent Discussion on 9/24/10)
Healthy Minds & Bodies Handout (from the Staff/Parent Discussion on 1/27/12)
Building Basics Resource (from the February 2011 newsletter)
School Choice Resources:
School Choice Handout (from the Staff / Parent Discussion on 10/14/11) (pdf)
Children's School Kindergarten Overview (pdf)
Pittsburgh Area School List (pdf)
Get Connected:
www.greatschools.net
www.pps.k12.pa.us
www.schooldigger.com
www.edreform.com/charter_schools/websites/pennsylvania.html
www.propelschools.org
www.pathways.k12.pa.us/home.html
www.ulpcs.org
Private Schools:
www.foxchapelcountryday.com
www.campusschool.carlow.edu
www.shadysideacademy.org
www.kentuckyavenueschool.org
www.comday.org
www.stedmunds.net
www.winchesterthurston.org
www.theellisschool.org
www.sewickley.org
Safety Resources:
www.safekids.com
www.KidsHealth.org
Nutrition Resources:
www.nutrition.gov
Parenting Resources:
How Children Learn to Write
www.rudebusters.com
Talking with Children about Tragedies
A collection of resources and helpful hints from sources such as Mr. Rogers,
Children's Hospital, and a variety of National Early Childhood Organizations.
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