extracurriculars at Pittsburgh Liberty K-5
Student Envoys
Students in grades 4 and 5 may elect to be a Student Envoy, with a teacher recommendation. Student Envoys typically meet during lunch and recess.
Contact: Ms. Bedeck and Dr. Ahlborn
Kids of Steel
In the spring, Liberty students train for the Pittsburgh Kids Marathon, by running the 26.2 miles together over the course of 8 weeks, with the last run being the big, city-wide event. Dozens of families participate each year.
Contact: Mr. Gardner
Girls on the Run
Fun, evidence-based programs that inspire girls to build their confidence, kindness, and decision-making skills. More info here: https://www.gotrmagee.org/
Contact: Ms. Portillo and Ms. Garcia
Instrumentals
Students have an opportunity to learn to play an instrument starting 4th grade through a PPS program and can participate in the All City Arts every year. Signup is in the spring for the following year.
Contact: Mr. Katz
Chess Club
Participants meet weekly during lunch. They learn rules while they eat, then play one another.
Contact: Ms. Cox
Jump Rope Club
In this popular after-school activity, students come to learn to jump rope and/or to display their talents.
Contact: Ms. Cash
Grow Pittsburgh Gardens
Any grade may participate. Homerooms take turns planting, weeding, harvesting, preparing, and winterizing beds. They rake, mulch, clean up, and spruce up side gardens and flowerbeds.
Contact: Ms. Cox
Strong Women Strong Girls
Strong Women Strong Girls (SWSG) serves girls in 3rd through 5th grades in a free and innovative after-school program, helping them to build skills in leadership, self-esteem, and problem solving through the study of contemporary and historic female role models. Through participation in SWSG, girls will work to build positive mentoring relationships with female college-aged mentors and to build community with the girls with their SWSG program site.
Girls registered through Liberty will be paired with female mentors from the Carnegie Mellon University chapter. The curriculum highlights girls and women of different backgrounds, such as age, race, ethnicity, career, and ability. Throughout the semester, your SWSG girl will play games that promote healthy youth development and will learn how our girl and women role models made a difference in the world!
Contact: Ms. Garcia