In brief: Kindergarten registration, flag contest and more in the Sewickley area
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Flag contest
Sewickley Mayor George Shannon has proposed the idea of a contest to create a borough flag, including an insignia or seal. It is unclear when the contest would begin.
Anyone with historical insight to the borough or may want to participate in the contest can contact the mayor via email at GShannon@sewickleyborough.org or by phone at 412-680-0606.
Sewickley auditor
Sewickley council appointed Maher Duessel as the borough’s auditor for this year.
Council unanimously voted Jan. 11 to approve certificates of appropriateness for a residential addition at 916 Beaver St. and roof and skylight replacement at 752 Fleming Lane.
The certificates are required for facade developments in the borough’s historic district. They are recommended to council by the Historic Review Commission for projects commissioners deem satisfactory.
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.
Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection
The Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group of business professionals, will meet Jan. 26 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 Bill Baierl of Palmetto Solar and Rusty Woodley of First National Bank. To attend, become a member or for more information, visit gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446 ext. 302.
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.