The Office of Family and Community Engagement would like to thank each and every one of our families, community members, principals, staff, and students for an amazing 2017-2018 school year. This year saw growth in family engagement, the further development of School Advisory Councils in schools, the birth of the FACE Office's adult education series Family Academy: Courses and Training, and an abundance of amazing family and community events at many of our schools. We hope you all have an educational, safe, and, fun summer break.
We'll see you in August! In the meantime, read on for amazing stories, end of year recaps, and summer opportunities!
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The Office of Family and Community Engagement would like to extend a massive thank you to all families, staff, community members, vendors, and workshop presenters who participated in the End-of-Year Family Celebration on Friday, June 1, 2018!
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2nd Annual Northeast Reading Family Extravaganza Fosters a Love of Reading in Children
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The event, held on May 17, welcomed over 350 families from across Northeast Philadelphia and was an opportunity for staff, students, volunteers, and families to come together to encourage a love of reading.
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Richard Wright Welcomes Dads!
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On June 1, 2018 Richard R. Wright School in North Philadelphia hosted a Donuts for Dads event which welcomed over 25 men to the school. Mr. Dorian Harris, Family Engagement Liaison, presented on SLAM: Summer Learning and More, where fathers read with their children and play educational games to keep learning alive during the summer months!
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MULTILINGUAL FAMILY SPOTLIGHT
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Photo credit: Samantha Laub / AL DÍA News
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After the Storm: A Father and Son Rebuild in Philadelphia
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In late September of last year, Hurricane Maria ripped through Puerto Rico. Thousands of people were displaced, and two of these people were musician Raúl Berrios and his son Asaf, who relocated to Philadelphia and are now building their lives here.
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Harding Hosts Two Community Engagement Events in Two Weeks
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Although the school year is coming to an end, Harding Middle School is showing no signs of slowing down. They hosted two back-to-back events for students and community members this spring, a Career Day for sixth and seventh graders, and a school-wide Community Health Day.
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Congratulations to the Volunteer of the Year and FACT Award Winners!
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The FACE Office held an awards ceremony before the End-of-Year Family Celebration on June 1 to honor the person who attended the most Family Academy: Courses and Training (FACT) courses and two all star volunteers who have contributed so much to their school community!
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REMINDER FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES!
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School begins
before Labor Day this year
. Mark your calendars for the first day of school
on Monday, August 27th, 2018!
Also new this year,
ALL GRADES
, including PreK and Kindergarten, start at the same time. All students, in all grades, will report to school on Monday August 27th."
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The Deadline to Complete the District-Wide Parent & Guardian Survey has Been Extended!
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Have YOU taken the District-Wide Parent & Guardian Survey yet? It's available to complete online in
8 languages
until
June 15th, 2018
. All you need is your student's School District of Philadelphia ID to complete it!
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As of Friday, June 1,
30,015
parents/guardians have already completed the survey - thank you! A
shout out
to
A.S. Jenks Elementary School,
where 66% of their parents/guardians have already taken the survey!
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Here are the TOP TEN schools in the District who are leading in survey completion:
- A.S. Jenks - 66%
- Mitchell - 65%
- Sankofa Freedom Academy - 65%
- MAST Community Charter - 63%
- Munoz-Marin - 62%
- Emlen - 61%
- Feltonville Arts & Sciences - 57%
- Franklin Towne Elementary - 56%
- Dunbar - 56%
- Math, Science, and Technology - 53%
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Calling all Pre-K Parents & Guardians!
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Does your child attend a Head Start, Bright Futures, or other community-based pre-kindergarten center? We want to hear from you! Don't miss your chance to take the 2018 Pre-Kindergarten Parent Survey. We want to hear from you about your child's pre-k center, as well as your plans for Kindergarten. The survey is open until
June 23rd
. You will need your child's COPA ID number to take the survey, which your child's teachers should be able to give you.
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SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL CORNER
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Congratulations to all SAC Award Winners!
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On June 1, 2018, the Office of Family and Community Engagement awarded six recipients for their accomplishments related to School Advisory Councils. We appreciate the passion, hard work, and creativity they all put forth for their schools!
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Thank You for a Great Year for School Advisory Councils!
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The SAC Support Team wants to extend a very warm thank you to everyone who contributed to a School Advisory Council this school year. Here's a breakdown of SACs this year:
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There are over
1,900
SAC Members in Philadelphia, made up of:
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Those SAC Members have attended:
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Whether you were a SAC member, attended a meeting, came to a workshop, or read up on SACs on the District website, you are contributing to a growing program that examines real issues in our schools and builds trust between all stakeholders in our school communities! Thank you!
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UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
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Calling all teen volunteers!
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Did you know that teens are twice as likely to volunteer as adults? It can be hard, however, for them to find opportunities when the school year is over. The City of Philadelphia's Office of Civic Engagement & Volunteer Service is looking to change that with the launch of the Summer of Service campaign, which seeks to pair teens with meaningful, impactful, and accessible service opportunities this summer.
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Assistance Available for Those Recovering from Hurricanes
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Southeastern Pennsylvania Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters is working with FEMA and the Greater Philadelphia Long Term Recovery Committee to find as many people as possible who’ve relocated to Pennsylvania from Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Florida in the wake of the hurricanes.
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Sign up for the 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 what the new Parent & Family Portal provides and how to register to stay informed!
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Join the Free Library of Philadelphia for the Summer Reading Kickoff Event!
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Tuesday, June 12, 2018, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
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The Free Library of Philadelphia will be hosting a Summer Reading Program Kickoff which will have pizza, prizes, pinatas, and much more!
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Wilson Park to Host Community Day on Monday, June 18
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Enjoy a day filled with fun, food, music, raffles, tablet giveaways, and of course, information about new opportunities for the entire family!
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Franklin Institute to Host Next Community Night June 19!
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Visit the Franklin Institute for FREE on select nights this summer! The next Community Night will be held
Tuesday, June 19 from 5pm-8pm. Enjoy hands-on science experiments and entrance to all permanent exhibits. Discounted parking is also available!
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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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