Greetings! We're continuing into the new year with awesome stories about all-star family engagement school Chester A. Arthur, the importance of students staying active in the winter months, and how you can make your school as welcoming as possible for all who visit.
Do you have an idea for a future
Focus on FACE
story? We'd love to hear about it! You can always email
face@philasd.org
with any suggestions or feedback. Happy reading!
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District-Wide Parent & Guardian Survey: Now Open!
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The District-wide Survey is a tool for capturing feedback from the school community on five key topics related to school improvement—climate, instruction, leadership, professional capacity, and parent/guardian-community ties. We invite you to complete the survey to make your opinions heard!
Parents and guardians will need their child’s Student ID Number to complete the survey and may complete the survey for each child they have in a Philadelphia School. Surveys are available in the nine major language of the District and close May 8, 2020.
Each month,
Focus on FACE
will list the five schools with the highest Parent & Guardian Survey response rate; check back next month to see if your school has made the list!
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Staying Active Can Keep A Child’s Mind and Body in Check!
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In these cold winter months, it can be challenging for everyone to find ways to stay active. Check out some motivational and helpful resources for families and teachers to help keep kids moving!
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Check out a Fresh Slate of FACT Courses in February!
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Family Academy: Courses and Training (FACT) continues in February 2020 with workshops for family and community members on reading and communication skills, vision boarding, crowdfunding, household budgeting, and more!
FACT courses are FREE and are offered at 10 locations around the city. Meals are always provided, childcare is offered for evening workshops, and interpretation is available (upon request).
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A Community Effort at Chester A. Arthur School
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Learn about Family-School Partnership Award-winning school Chester A. Arthur, the diversity of family engagement at the school, and what embracing what all stakeholders have to contribute looks like.
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From the Archive: Is Your School “Family-Friendly” and Welcoming to All?
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Picture walking into a new school for the first time...You need a friendly face to help you out. But will you find one?
Learn about the factors that affect how welcoming a school is, how you can evaluate and improve your school's first impressions, and how to include families in the process.
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Kindergarten Registration for September 2021 Now Open!
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Do you know a child who will be 5 on or before September 1st? If so, register them for kindergarten! Visit the #ThriveAtFive website to learn more about what you need to register. For the first time, families can register in-school OR online.
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Stakeholder Feedback Session on Pennsylvania's New Graduation Requirements
Thursday, February 6, 2020
12:00pm - 1:30pm & 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Join the Pennsylvania Department of Education this coming Thursday as they host a webinar and virtual feedback session on Act 158, which establishes Pennsylvania's new statewide graduation requirements.
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UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
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Philadelphia Futures Now Accepting Applications!
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Philadelphia Futures is seeking highly-motivated students to apply for admission to its college prep programs for the 2020-2021 academic year. Learn more about the Sponsor-A-Scholar Program and the College Connection Program and how students can apply today. Applications close March 1.
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One Book, One Philadelphia
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One Book, One Philadelphia promotes literacy, library usage, and civic dialogue by encouraging the entire greater Philadelphia area to come together through reading and discussing a single book.
From January 22 to March 18, nearly 100 events and programs will center on Tommy Orange's award-winning novel,
There There
. One Book, One Philadelphia also features youth companion books to enrich discussions with younger readers at home and in classrooms across the city.
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Make Sure You're Counted in the Census with Philly Counts 2020
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The United States Constitution, signed in Philadelphia, calls for a count of all U.S. residents every 10 years. The city is gearing up to ensure that every Philadelphian is accurately counted in the 2020 Census. Learn more about the Census, the importance of being counted, and how you can get involved!
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Franklin Institute Community Night
Monday, February 10, 2020
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Everyone is welcome to join the Franklin Institute at this free monthly event that features their famous permanent exhibits, hands-on activities, and live science shows. Each month they highlight local partner organizations that provide science activities or resources.
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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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