School Handbook
Message from Our Principal
I would like to welcome you to Pittsburgh Colfax K-8. We are committed to providing an opportunity for all children to learn within a safe, caring atmosphere designed to nurture the spirit and stimulate the intellect. With our total commitment to children, we feel we are succeeding in our mission to provide an enriching educational experience preparing our students to achieve academic excellence and strength of character; thereby creating a foundation in which all students succeed in all aspects of life. I look forward to working with you to help ensure the success of your child/children during the school year.
Warm Regards,
Dr. Tamara Sanders-Woods, Colfax K-8 Principal
Message from the PTO
As members of the Colfax community—families, teachers, and staff—we will work together to make this school year our best one yet.
Rev 3.1 - February 2020
PTO Bylaws
A Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation
Adopted by membership on April 6, 2006
Amended by membership on March 9, 2016
Teacher Grant Proposal Request Form
Consistent with our bylaws, all grants for more than $2,500 will be announced and reviewed at our Colfax K-8 Parent-Teacher Organization (www.colfaxpto.org) general membership meetings. Depending on the size of the grant request, the teacher or staff member(s) might be requested to discuss their proposal at one of these meetings. Please forward your proposal, or any questions in regard to preparing your proposal, to us at treasurer@colfaxpto.org.