Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 - Weekly Newsletter
Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 - Weekly Newsletter
Updates for the Week of November 30th
Upcoming Dates
DECEMBER
Dec. 8 Antithesis/Rock Band Concert 7:00
Dec 9-10 Winter Dance Concert 7:00
Dec 12 Half Day Dismissal; Snow Ball Dance: 4-6pm
Dec 13th: Semi-Formal - Marriott 7pm
Dec 16 Vocal Middle School Concert 7:00
Dec 17 Vocal High School Concert 7:00
Dec 18 6-12 Instrumental Concert 7:00
Dec 22 Holiday Program (Students Only)
Dec 24-Jan 5 Winter Break -No School
January
Jan 6: Winter Keystones Begin
Jan 7-9: MT Winter Show: 7 pm
Jan 9: Vocal Honor Recital 1:45pm
Jan 12: Guitar and Sax Ensemble - 7pm
Jan 19: MLK Day - No School
School Testing
CDT#2: December 2-16
Winter Keystone (Re-tests): January 5-16
CDT#3: February 23-March 6
SAT (11th Grade): March 18
MS CDT Schedule
12/3/25 - Science CDT will begin
12/4/25 - Math CDT will begin
12/8/25 - ELA CDT will begin
12/15-16/25 - Make Ups
Principal's Message
Dear CAPA Families,
We hope you and your family enjoyed a restful and restorative Thanksgiving break. As we return to school, this is always one of CAPA’s most energizing stretches of the year. December brings a full lineup of performances, celebrations, and opportunities for our students to shine. With so many arts areas sharing their work, this month is a perfect reminder of what makes the CAPA experience so special.
Our performance season begins December 8 with the Antithesis/Rock Band Concert at 7:00 PM, followed by our Winter Dance Concert on December 9 and 10 at 7:00 PM. On December 12, we will have a Half Day Dismissal, and our Snow Ball Dance for middle school students will run from 4–6 PM. The next evening, December 13, our high school students will enjoy their Semi-Formal at the Marriott at 7:00 PM.
The music season continues the following week with the Vocal Middle School Concert on December 16 at 7:00 PM, the Vocal High School Concert on December 17 at 7:00 PM, and our combined 6–12 Instrumental Concert on December 18 at 7:00 PM. We will wrap up the month with our Holiday Program for students on December 22, a CAPA tradition that brings the entire school together before winter break.
We look forward to seeing you throughout this month and celebrating the hard work and talent of our students. Thank you for your continued support of CAPA and all that makes our school community thrive.
Have a great week!
School Counselor's Update
Announcements
CAPA Student performed at the November 25th Board Meeting honoring retiring board members:
Amelia Beer and Em Kohut-Kegarise- Violins
Somewhere Over The Rainbow-Arlen & Harburg
For: Board Member Ms. Jamie Piotrowski
Ivy Lamitina- Guitar & Vocals Antonio Roa-Bass
We’re In This Love Together-Al Jarreau
For: Board Member Mr. Sala Udin
Lyndon Frost- Piano Antonio Roa-Bass
Ribbon In the Sky- Stevie Wonder
For: Board Member Ms. Sylvia Wilson
Tenae Taylor- Vocals
Eternal Sunshine- Jhene Aiko
Scholastic Submissions
All Literary students in grades 7–12 (ages 13 and up) will prepare one submission (seniors will submit a portfolio) for the Scholastic Writing Competition. The entry fee for this first piece will be covered by a grant from Friends of CAPA.
Students who wish to submit additional pieces may do so by either paying the Scholastic fee directly or by giving the $10 submission fee to Mrs. Bosser.
All submissions must be prepared and uploaded by the 5 PM, December 19th deadline. All titles should be submitted in advance to Mrs. Bosser and the Literary Arts instructors.
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Contact Us
Not all information published online is always accurate. Please utilize the info and links below to assist.
Main Phone: 412-529-6100
Main Office Line: 412-529-6101
Principal Email: jclawson1@pghschools.org
HS Assistant Principal: mgomez1@pghschools.org
MS Assistant Principal: tbailey1@pghschools.org
MS Counselor: jthomas2@pghschools.org
MS Social Worker: lwilson4@pghschools.org
HS Counselor A-L: bcoyne1@pghschools.org
HS Counselor M-Z: aniedomys1@pghschools.org
Gr 9,10 Social Worker: vdunn1@pghschools.org
Gr 11,12 Social Worker: jpalermo1@pghschools.org
School Nurse: bstewart2@pghschools.org
Staff Directory (may need to filter for CAPA): link