This month, we celebrate family engagement in our schools with features on our upcoming Roadmap to Navigating the School District of Philadelphia Family Engagement Conference, a principal that is committed to making school improvements based on family input, how Bilingual Counseling Assistants support engagement efforts, and much more!
While every month is Family Engagement Month in the FACE Office, we hope both families and staff take time this October to appreciate each other and the ways we partner to improve our students' educational experience. Happy reading!
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2019 Roadmap to Navigating the School District of Philadelphia
Family Engagement Conference
Saturday, October 19 • 10:00am-2:00pm • 440 N Broad Street
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We know that navigating your child’s education can be overwhelming. That’s why we’re holding a conference just for parents, families, and caregivers to help you through the process and connect you with the resources you need!
Join us for a day of:
- Workshops from various District Offices to inform you of programs and services that support student success
- Resource Fair with various vendors related to family engagement
- Raffles for fun activities around the city and giveaways like free books and coats (while supplies last)
- Child care including kid-friendly crafts, activities, games, and movies
Lunch will be provided and interpretation is available upon request.
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Establishing Good Homework Habits
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Many teachers will assign homework to students to reinforce the hard work completed within the classroom. Supporting your children with their homework is a great way to remain engaged in their education and stay up to date with classroom news.
Focus on FACE
has compiled a few helpful tips to help you establish positive homework habits and spaces to ensure student success!
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SAT School Day and How Families Can Support High School Students with the SATs and PSATs
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SAT School Day is on October 16, 2019! Learn all about what that means, the free resources available to School District of Philadelphia high school students, and how families can support their students with the PSATs and SATs.
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What Family Engagement Means To Principal Marisol Rivera Rodriguez
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Juniata Park Academy Principal Rivera Rodriguez's commitment to family input and programming led to increased family engagement in the school and her receiving the 2019 Most Supportive SAC Principal Award. Read more to learn how family feedback has been critical in making the school more family-friendly.
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Know a Stellar Family Leader? Work with a School that Goes Above and Beyond in Family Engagement?
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Submit a nomination for the 3rd Annual Family Engagement Awards today! Find details and criteria through the forms linked below or visit
www.philasd.org/face
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Nominations close Friday, October 11, 2019
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Get to Know Bilingual Counseling Assistants and How They Support Multilingual Families!
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Learn how Bilingual Counseling Assistants (BCAs) work hard each day to support multilingual families, students, and staff at schools throughout the School District of Philadelphia through programming, interpretation, and community building!
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The School Selection Process is Open Until Friday, November 1, 2019!
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The school selection process invites students who will be entering kindergarten up to 12th grade in the 2020-2021 school year to apply for admission to up to five schools outside their neighborhood school. Learn about your options, how to apply, and more through the Office of Student Enrollment and Placement's Resources.
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Is Your Child Up to Date on their Vaccines Required to Attend School?
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Pennsylvania school immunization law requires all children enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade have up-to-date immunization records in order to attend school. Learn what vaccines your child needs, how to schedule an appointment at a health center, find contact information for your school nurse, and more!
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UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
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Free Eye Care & Eyeglasses!
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Give Kids Sight Day is this Saturday,
October 5, 2019
at
Jefferson Alumni Hall (10th and Locust Streets)
from
8:30am - 1:00pm
. Children 17 years and under who have not had or who have not passed an eye screening and/or who are uninsured are encouraged to attend!
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National College Fair
Saturday, October 20, 2019
Pennsylvania Convention Center
11:00am - 3:00pm
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Free and open to the public, attendees at the
National Association for College Admission Counseling's National College Fairs
have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with college admission representatives from across the country, including some international institutions. Students and parents can discuss individual needs with college experts at the fair’s counseling center.
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Franklin Institute Family Nights
Monday, October 28, 2019
The Franklin Institute
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Everyone is welcome at this monthly event that features the Franklin Institute's famous permanent exhibits, hands-on activities, and live science shows. Each month we highlight local partner organizations that provide science activities or resources. This event is free and onsite registration is required.
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Join Read by 4th's Parent Council!
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Parent Council is a volunteer group of parents and caregivers from various neighborhoods who advise over the
Read by 4th
campaign’s strategies. Join them at
3pm
on
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
at
T.M. Pierce Elementary School
to learn about how you can participate!
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Interested in reading more? Want to receive regular updates from the FACE Office?
Focus on FACE
will come out on a monthly basis, but if you're interested in receiving regular updates from the FACE Office about programs, events, conferences, and more, you should sign up for our
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