January 2020 | Focus on FACE Newsletter
In this Issue...
Happy New Year from the FACE Office! We hope that you had a peaceful and productive winter break. We're jumping right into 2020 with stories about a Family Engagement Award winning volunteer, an awesome Family Academy: Courses and Training teacher, the power of sharing family stories, and more.

We wish you all the best in the new year and happy reading!
FAMILY SPOTLIGHT
A Volunteer with a Vision: Fox Chase Parent Dena Kimball
Read about Family Engagement Award Winner Dena Kimball's commitment to the Fox Chase School community and how her strong vision as a volunteer has supported every stakeholder at the school.
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Klock Talks' FACT Courses Support You in Navigating Your Child's Health
The FREE Family Academy: Courses and Training workshops cover a wide variety of topics that support family and child success. Learn about how pediatrician Dr. Barbara Klock uses her professional knowledge and experience to help inform parents about the questions they may have about their children’s health and growth in her FACT courses.
Learn About ELECT's Breastfeeding Support Initiative
In February 2019, The School District of Philadelphia ELECT Program launched a breastfeeding initiative to support parenting students with their lactation needs upon returning to school after maternity leave. Read more about this innovative approach to support breastfeeding students.
FROM THE DISTRICT
New Year, New Courses! Check out this Month's FREE Family Academy Workshops
FACT continues in the New Year with FREE workshops for family and community members on school attendance, stress management, understanding credit reports, educational family games, and more!

Learn more about the FREE courses offered and sign up to reserve your spot in workshops around the city today!
MULTILINGUAL FAMILY SPOTLIGHT
The Power of Family Stories
Read about the beauty and benefits of children hearing personal, family, historical, and cultural stories from their relatives in their native language and how families and staff alike can encourage this important practice.
UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer on the Martin Luther King Day of Service
There's still time to find a volunteer opportunity in your community for The Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service on Monday, January 20, 2020.
Perry Outreach Program: Apply by January 22, 2020
The Perry Initiative inspires young women to be leaders in Orthopaedic Surgery and Engineering by partnering with medical centers, universities and high schools nationwide. Students can apply to participate in this free, one-day program of hands-on workshop modules and mentorship from women surgeons and engineers. 
Franklin Institute Community Nights
Monday, January 13, 2020
5:00pm to 8:00pm
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 they highlight local partner organizations that provide science activities or resources. This event is free and onsite registration is required.
So You Want To Go To College? Workshop at Penn
The University of Pennsylvania’s African American Resource Center, in conjunction with the 2020 MLK Symposium and Penn’s Admission Center is having a So You Want to Go to College? Workshop for high school students. Learn more about this FREE opportunity. Registration is required.
Pathways to Success Job & Career Fair
“Pathways to Success” Career & Job Fair is an opportunity for senior students and recent graduates to engage with various post-secondary options. Meet representatives from the military, workforce development programs, trade unions (CTE), and explore internship opportunities. Students can also participate in a job fair, receive working papers, and attend career focused workshops.
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