Open House
St. James School, located on Broad Street in Sewickley, is holding an open house for grades pre-K through 8, 12:45-2:15 p.m. Jan. 30. Meet the teachers and principal, as well as take a guided tour of the school. To register, email jriley@stjamesschool.us.
Quaker Valley kindergarten registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2022-23 school year in Quaker Valley School District is open. Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2022.
Registration form takes about 20 minutes to complete and is best done on a laptop or desktop computer.
Registering for kindergarten is not the same as Kindergarten Roundup, which is an event held in February. However, by completing the registration form, QVSD will have your contact information and will be in communication regarding KRU details.
Supporting documentation is required to register your student. This includes a copy of birth certificate or passport, physician’s office immunization records and proof of residency — utility bill (gas, electric, water, or cable), and/or a current PA driver’s license; if you are new to the area and do not yet have proof of residency, you may submit this information later.
You will have the option to submit all or some of the supporting documentation as an attachment to the kindergarten registration form. Otherwise, you may email the supporting documents to registration@qvsd.org after completing the registration form. For questions or more information, contact registration@qvsd.org or 412-749-5095.
Visit qvsd.org to register.
Pre-school and kindergarten open house
Parents and caregivers interested in learning more about pre-schools, childcare centers and kindergartens in the Quaker Valley area are invited to attend the Sewickley Public Library’s annual Open House. The program has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Representatives from many area facilities will be available to answer questions about their programs.
The Open House is a unique opportunity for parents to investigate educational options for their children, especially since fall registration for many of these schools begins in February. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to come and meet with the teachers to learn about each facility and all of the options that are available to families.
There is no registration required for this event, which will be in the Children’s Department on the second floor of the Sewickley Public Library. Questions about the event can be directed to the Children’s Department at 412-741-0937.
Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection
The Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group of business professionals, will meet Feb. 2 at the Eat N’ Park on Route 60 in Robinson Township for breakfast from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Speakers will be Barbara DeJohn of Colonial Life and Jen Rosa of Luxury Travel Advisors. To attend, become a member or for more information, visit gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446 ext. 302.
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church
• If you have lost a loved one, we would be honored to offer support. The next GriefShare meeting is 1:30 p.m. Feb. 1. Call the pastoral care office at 412-741-1790 to register.
• Open to the public and a Friday tradition since 1976, guests are invited to enjoy lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Christy House, located on the corner of Frederick and Walnut Streets in Sewickley. The Christy House has two unique stores, the Needles Eye (new) and Earthly Treasures (gently used), where special gift items and collectibles can be purchased. Lunch reservations made online must be made by Thursday at 9 a.m. If reserving on Friday, please call the Christy House at 412-741-5960. The suggested donation for lunch is $15 for adults and $5 for children. All proceeds are a gift to various ministries and missions, particularly those involving the needs of women and children.
Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) Workshops
Start 2022 by registering for one of the Laughlin Children’s Center’s informative Care Workshops presented by Dr. Gail Mangan, a highly acclaimed adolescent psychologist.
CARE training includes an educational component and active practice for general use by adults who interact with children of all ages in various settings. Adults who are clinicians will benefit from the training, as will those in roles such as receptionist, preschool teacher, daycare provider, medical provider, parent or foster parent.
CARE is a trauma-informed, field-initiated training for nonclinical adults. Care training emphasizes principles taught in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.
CARE utilizes the 3 P’s — Praise, Paraphrase, Point out — to connect with children and promote positive child-adult relationships. CARE training also contains techniques for giving children effective commands and a set of selective ignoring techniques to redirect problematic behaviors. Here is the upcoming schedule:
• Feb. 2, 6-9 p.m.
• Feb. 3, 9 a.m.-noon
• March 10, 6-9 p.m.
• March 11, 9 a.m.-noon
• April 7, 6-9 p.m.
• April 8, 9 a.m.-noon
• May 12, 6-9 p.m.
• May 13, 9 a.m.-noon
Cost is $60 per participant. To register, visit laughlincenter.org/event or call 412-741-4087.
