Colfax PTO Home
2332 Beechwood Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-422-3525
412-422-4896 (Fax)
2009-2010 School Hours: 8:15 am - 3:25 pm
Pittsburgh Colfax ALA Parent-Teacher Organization
Nestled in the heart of Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 ALA offers a unique experience to students by providing an extended school day and school year program. Colfax is a Spanish emphasis school with Spanish instruction provided by certified world language teachers.
The Colfax Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) supports Colfax K-8 through fundraising, organizing volunteers, planning events, and facilitating communication between all members of the Colfax community.
News and Events
September 2010
- September 1 - PTO/PSCC meeting
- September 28 - Fiesta
August 2010
- August 26 - Back to school night
April 2010
- See all April events at a glance
- There will be a meeting for all parents of middle level students who are attending the year-end trip (to the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame and Cedar Point) on Thursday, April 29th at 6:00pm in the Cafeteria. This meeting will give parents a chance to ask questions and learn more about the trip.
- Book fair April 28
- ATTENTION COLFAX PARENTS! Are you interested in becoming more involved with the PTO? Do you want to take a position on the Executive Board, Chair a committee, or just get more involved? Do you have ideas for the 2010-11 PTO? Now is your opportunity! Special PTO meeting Tuesday, April 20, 7:00pm in cafeteria to elect the next PTO president, nominate officers, and discuss activities for next year. Find out more about the PTO online at http://www.colfaxpto.org/ or contact any board member for more information. Contact us ASAP if you are interested in serving as president or a board officer. Please call or e-mail Leigh if you have any specific questions (leigh.winston@gmail.com 412-256-8062).For position descriptions: http://www.colfaxpto.org/colfaxpto_bylaws.html
- Colfax plant sale orders due April 16 - place your order online today!
- Mark your calendars! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3rd- 7th, 2010
Links
- Colfax PTO Announcements Email List - 2009-10 meeting dates: 11/17, 12/15, 1/19, 2/16, 3/16, 4/20, 5/18, 6/15
- Colfax Parent School Community Councils (PSCC) Email List - 2009-10 meeting dates: 9/10/09 6:30 pm, 10/8/09 7 pm, 11/12/09 7 pm, 12/10/09 9 am, 1/14/10 7 pm, 2/11/10 9 am, 3/11/10 7 pm, 4/6/10 9 am, 5/13/10 7 pm, 6/10/10 9am (All meetings will be held in the Cafeteria. Babysitting will be provided for all school-age children during the evening meetings only. )
- Colfax Gifted Program Email List
Other information
- Colfax information
- Colfax School Calendar and Printable Pittsburgh Public Schools Calendar
- School Handbook
- Inclement Weather Procedures
- K-5 Science Homework Calendar
- Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 Web Site maintained by the Pittsburgh Public Schools
- Pittsburgh Public Schools
- PA Department of Education
- America's Choice
- A+ Schools: Pittsburgh's Community Alliance for Public Education
- Obtaining criminal clearances (can be filled out on line)
- Obtaining child abuse clearances (has to be printed out and mailed in)
- PPS Online Portal (select icon on upper left)