March is Literacy Month! We're
booking it into spring with stories about literacy in Germany, a Literacy Night at Warren G. Harding Middle School, and Family School Partnership Award-winner James J. Sullivan School.
Also, Family Academy Courses & Training (FACT) is in full swing. We'll learn about the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians which is offering courses as a part of FACT and link you to this month's course listings!
In the words of Dr. Seuss, "The more that you read, the more that you'll know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go!" Happy reading :)
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Literacy Night at Harding Middle School
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Warren G. Harding Middle School, located in Frankford, hosted its first Math and Literacy Night in January! Read all about the various activities and goodies that were available for students and their families to engage with!
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What Literacy is Like in Germany
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We're taking a break from Family Engagement around the World for Literacy Month and focusing on Literacy around the World instead! This month, we learn more about reading, literature, and books in Germany!
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March Madness (for reading!)
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Even though the confetti hasn’t quite cleared from the Super Bowl parade (GO EAGLES!)—basketball fever is about to sweep the nation. Read more to learn some basketball inspired reading tips for you and your child!
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Family School Partnership Award Winner: James J. Sullivan School
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If you had told Principal Renee Morley a few years ago that Sullivan and its School Advisory Council would win the Family School Partnership Award, she would have said no way! But now the school's SAC and family and community engagement efforts are stronger than ever. Read more to learn their story.
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5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Make Your Child a Better Reader
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MULTILINGUAL FAMILY SPOTLIGHT
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Literacy Around the World: Germany
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We're taking a break from Family Engagement around the World for Literacy Month and focusing on Literacy around the World instead! This month, we learn more about reading, literature, and books in Germany!
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Warren G. Harding Hosts Successful Literacy Night
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Warren G. Harding Middle School, located in Frankford, hosted its first Math and Literacy Night in January!
The school combined its Winter Title I Meeting with food, math, and literacy activities, plus a giveaway and raffles.
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Project-Based Learning Schools hold Symposium on Mass Incarceration
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Students from The Workshop School and Science Leadership Academy at Beeber held their 2nd Annual Mass Incarceration Symposium in January.
The students spent weeks doing their own research and eventually produced art work, presentations, and reports on the topic which were presented at the symposium.
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Introducing Dr. Natalie Mathurin, Our New Medical Director of Student Support Services
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For the first time ever, the School District of Philadelphia has a Medical Director who will support our students’ health!
Focus on FACE
interviewed Dr. Natalie Mathurin about her new position and how she plans to promote health and wellness in our schools.
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FACT
Course
Spotlight: The Welcoming Center
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Family Academy: Courses and training (FACT) is in full swing! This month we visited the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians to learn about what services they provide to immigrants and refugees, as well as the courses they are offering as a part of FACT.
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A Message from District Medical Director About the Flu Virus
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The flu is particularly brutal this year and students and young people are especially vulnerable. Read a message from School District of Philadelphia Medical Director and Deputy Chief of Health Services Dr. Natalie Mathurin on what the flu means for Philly schools and students.
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Coming March 12, 2018: New Parent & Family Portal
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The School District of Philadelphia is proud to offer a tool that parents and family members may use to stay connected to their child and their school.
Learn more about the transition to the new system by clicking the link below!
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Letter from the Superintendent: The March 14 Student Walkout
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In light of the most recent school shooting tragedy in Florida, students across the nation are trying to find constructive ways to deal with the aftermath of this horrific event.
As a result, on March 14 students from all across the country are planning to walk out of school for 17 minutes in solidarity with the Florida students, to call for improved gun control laws, and to bring awareness to the issue of gun violence in communities and schools.
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ICYMI:
Significant Progress Made on Action Plan 3.0!
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Have you heard about the School District of Philadelphia's four Anchor Goals?
They underscore our belief that all students can achieve, and they focus our work to ensure that we are creating great schools in every neighborhood.
Check out the following videos to learn more about each Anchor Goal and the awesome progress being made in our schools!
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Anchor Goal 1
100% of students will graduate ready for college or career.
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Anchor Goal 2
100% of 8-year-olds will read on or above grade level.
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Anchor Goal 3
100% of positions are filled by great principals, teachers, and employees.
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Anchor Goal 4
100% of funding for great schools is secured with zero deficit.
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Just a Reminder
: Kindergarten Starts the Same Day as all Other Grades Next School Year!
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Beginning in the 2018-19 School Year, Kindergarten students and students in Grades 1-12 will begin school on the same day, August 27, 2018!
The School District of Philadelphia encourages families to register their children for kindergarten as soon as possible so they're all ready for August 27!
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Parent/Student Surveys Now Open!
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Be sure to take a few minutes to fill out a survey for your school! Survey results help inform decisions to make our schools great for every student and family member.
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Calling all Aspiring Teachers and Counselors!
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The School District of Philadelphia has opened its teacher and school counselor application process for the 2018-2019 school year.
Click the links below to learn more about the positions and to apply!
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SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL CORNER
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SAC Academy Attendees Learn about the Purpose and Process of SAC Bylaws and the School Progress Report
In January and February, SAC members gathered to learn about why writing bylaws as a SAC is important and how the School Progress Report is calculated.
Didn't make it to the workshops? Don't worry, you can find the materials by clicking the buttons to the right!
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Materials from How to Write SAC Bylaws
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Materials from School Progress Report Workshop
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Next SAC Academy Workshop:
Recruitment, Marketing, and Communications: Building a SAC That Reflects Your School Community
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Tuesday, April 10, 2018
10:00am OR 5:00pm
Come learn about new ways to think about recruiting new SAC Members and attendees, how to make your SAC reflective of your school, and how to "sell" SAC to others! Refreshments and interpretation provided.
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UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
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1st Annual Disability Inclusion Summit
March 17, 2018 9 AM - 2 PM
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The Greater Philadelphia Linguistic and Multicultural Disability Initiative and Public Health Management Corporation invite you to the 1st Annual Disability Inclusion Summit,
a historic convening which seeks to create an inclusive vision of supporting culturally and linguistically diverse individuals with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities throughout Greater Philadelphia.
Learn more through the links below!
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School Grants from Action for Healthy Kids—Made for You
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Action for Healthy Kids is offering grants
designed for parents or parent groups to lead school-based physical activity and nutrition initiatives and to engage more parents in student and family health.
Grants up to $1,000 are available to K-12 schools. Read more to see if your school is a good fit for this opportunity! Applications are due April 6, 2018.
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The Philadelphia Science Festival is hosting a STEM Career Showcase at the Independence Seaport Museum this month! Students in grades 8-12 interested in Science, Technology, Math and Engineering can learn about opportunities in Philadelphia to enter the field. A workshop for families is available too!
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Philadelphia Housing Authority Offering New Program for Teens
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Project SOAR is a new demonstration program reflecting HUD’s commitment to expand college and career readiness services to youth living in HUD-assisted housing.
Click the link to the left to learn more about the services provided and to see if a student like you or one you know is eligible!
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