Weekly Newsletter

February 19-23, 2024

A Creative and Performing Arts Magnet

February - March, 2024

Dates to Remember

February 2024

18– MS Piano Recital, 9:30am

18 – HS Piano Recital, 1:30pm

22 – Celebrating Black Dance Concert, 7:00pm

23 - Polar Plunge, 9 am

March 2024

1 – Half Day

5 – Wind/Strings/Jazz Concert, 1:00pm

5 – 6-12 Instrumental Jazz Concert, 7:00pm

7 – Interim Distribution in HAC

10 – Daylight Savings Time Begins

11 – Ramadan Begins

12 – MS One Act Play Festival, 9:00am

13 – MS One Act Play Festival, 9:00am

13 – PSCC Meeting, 6:00pm

14 – MS One Act Play Festival, 9:00am

14 – MS One Act Play Festival, 7:00pm

15 – Half Day

15 – MS One Act Play Festival, 9:00am

15 – MS One Act Play Festival, 7:00pm

25-29 – Spring Break

District parents and families are able to get up-to-the-minute school delay and closure information by becoming a fan of the District’s Facebook page or checking the District's website. As in the past, the District will continue to share this information on its Facebook page and with local news outlets; CBS Pittsburgh (KDKA TV), WPXI and WTAE.

PPS Inclement Weather Guidelines and Information

Superintendent, Dr. Walters, is calling on Black Men to spread the love by showing Pittsburgh that Black Men Read

Maya Angelou once said, “Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with shades of deeper meaning.” On Thursday, February 29, Black male leaders will bring words to life for our youngest readers as part of Black Men Read. Taking place at 35 schools across the District, Black Men Read aims to encourage a love of reading and promote literacy for our students while also countering negative narratives related to Black men. As part of Black Men Read, leaders from across the city will read to students in grades K-2 on Thursday, February 29, from 9:30 – 11:00 AM, demonstrating that Black men care about the outcomes and experiences of Pittsburgh’s children.

Upcoming School Concerts and Events

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CAPA Yearbook Announcements

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CAPA Student Services Team

Mr. Coyne Guidance Counselor	Grades 9-12 Last Names A-L	bcoyne1@pghschools.org
Ms. Niedomys Guidance Counselor	Grades 9-12 Last Names N-Z	aniedomys1@pghschools.org
Mrs. Thomas Guidance Counselor	Grades6-8	jthomas2@pghschools.org
Ms. Dunn Social Worker	Grades 11&12	vdunn1@pghschools.org
Mrs. Palermo Social Worker	Grades 9&10	jpalermo1@pghschools.org
Ms. Spitz-Cohan Learning Support	Grades 6 -9	kspitzcohan1@pghschools.org
Ms. Watson Learning Support	Grades 10-12	vwatson1@pghschools.org
Nurse Stewart	All Grades	bstewart2@pghschools.org

STUDENT & STAFF ACCOLADES

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Pittsburgh Musical Theatre's upcoming production of Grease.

Chris Laitta, CAPA Theater Teacher

Jay Chapman, CAPA Class of 2019

Anya Epstein, CAPA Class of 2018

Andi Trageser, CAPA Class of 2020 (Production Staff)

Jaiden Greening, Grade 10 Theater

Burgess Lycheck, Grade 10 Theater

Congratulations to CAPA Senior Literary Artist, Dimitri Anya, for Presenting on this Prestigious Panel of Black Leaders and Scholars

Come see CAPA Vocal Teacher Etta Cox in

skeleton crew by dominique morisseau

"At the start of the Great Recession in 2008, one of the last auto stamping plants in Detroit is on shaky ground and a tight knit family of workers hangs in the balance. With uncertainty everywhere, the line between blue collar and white collar becomes blurred, and this working family must reckon with their personal loyalties, their instincts for survival and their ultimate hopes for humanity. Powerful and tense, Skeleton Crew is the third of Dominique Morisseau's Detroit cycle trilogy."

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Congratulations to CAPA Theater Teacher,

Mr. Cavanaugh, for his role in a world premier musical at Pittsburgh's CLO - The Perfect Mate

WHAT IF WHEN YOU'RE READY FOR TRUE LOVE YOU COULD DESIGN YOUR PERFECT MATE? Joan Sweete has always been drawn to the old-fashioned idea of true love with one person, which puts her at odds with the wild west of romance in 2063. When she's chosen to try out the Perfect Mate, an emotionally savvy humanoid partner, she thinks she has found her match – but it turns out perfection isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. An original musical rom-com of the future born from Pittsburgh CLO's SPARK Festival. This show contains adult content.

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STUDENT RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES

CAPA Tutoring Permission Slip

Support CAPA's Polar Plunge Team and Support the Wonderful Work of Special Olympics

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CAPA Counseling Corner

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Stay up-to-date with important information from our CAPA counselors. Each month important information is shared about staying engaged at CAPA, job postings, college preparedness, scholarships and more!