The school year is rapidly winding down, but there's still plenty of instruction time left for students and engagement opportunities for families and community members alike! Check out these stories about finishing the school year strong, the heart of family engagement at Paul L. Dunbar School, FACE's End-of-Year Family Celebration, and much more!
Happy reading!
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Tips for Students (And Families!) To Stay Engaged at the End of the School Year
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Parents and guardians know better than anyone how many moving parts there are in a student’s life, especially at the end of the school year and into the summer time. Check out these tips to stay mindful of how your student can stay engaged until the very end of the school year!
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Blast Off Into Summer with FACE at the End-of-Year Family Celebration!
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The FACE Office is excited to invite you to the 2019 End-of-Year Family Celebration on
Friday, May 24, 2019, 4:30-7:30pm at 440 N Broad Street
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The Celebration is a time for us to thank families for their contributions to our schools and as a way to kick off summer by highlighting available resources and tips for learning over the break.
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District-Wide Parent & Guardian Survey: Last Chance to be Counted!
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Your opinion matters! Your responses to the Parent & Guardian Survey lets us know what’s working well at your child’s school and what can be improved.
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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 nine languages.
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A special shout out to the following schools for having the highest parent and guardian response rates so far this year (as of May 6, 2019):
- John M. Patterson School - 69.6%
- Mitchell Elementary School - 67.5%
- Eleanor C. Emlen School - 62.7%
- Hon. Luis Muñoz-Marin Elementary School - 62.5%
- Paul L. Dunbar School - 60.9%
Encourage your school's parents and guardians to take the survey and check back next month to see if your school makes the final list!
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May is the Last Month of the 18-19 School Year to Experience Family Academy: Courses and Training!
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It's the last month of FACT for this school year, but there is no shortage of awesome classes to attend! Check out courses on alternatives to a four year degree, raising confident children, STEM activities, having discussions with your child's doctor, and much more! Don't miss out on these
FREE
courses offered all throughout the city. Meals are always provided; childcare and language interpretation are available upon request.
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The Heart Goes a Long Way at Dunbar!
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Oftentimes people think that family engagement at schools requires monetary resources. But Principal Dawn Moore and School Improvement Support Liaison Ms. Haydee Delgado show that the heart and willingness to engage with families makes a huge difference at Dunbar Elementary School in North Philadelphia!
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MULTILINGUAL FAMILY SPOTLIGHT
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A Huge THANK YOU to Those Who Participated in the Multilingual Family Conference!
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The FACE Office welcomed over 300 families and community members to the first-ever Multilingual Family Conference: Language, Learning, and Culture in a Different Country! Check out a recap and photos from the event!
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Since implementing our Action Plan in 2014, the School District of Philadelphia has been making strategic investments to improve schools citywide. Those investments are making a difference.
We invite you to learn more by watching these videos and reviewing budget documents on the District's website.
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College & Career Readiness
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Have You Obtained Your Volunteer Clearances Yet?
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End of the year class trips are upon us!
The School District of Philadelphia requires all chaperones to obtain volunteer clearances and submit them to their school's main office to participate in class trips
. Check out FACE's Volunteer Website to get a breakdown of the required clearances and how to obtain them.
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May is the Last Month to Register for Kindergarten for the 2019-2020 School Year!
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Do you know a child who will be 5 on or before September 1st? If so, now is the time to register for kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year to ensure they #ThriveAtFive! Check out the resources linked below to help you navigate the process.
Registration closes May 31, 2019!
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SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL CORNER
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May SAC Tip of the Month: Transitioning from One School Year to the Next
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One of the most frequently asked questions the SAC Support Team receives is how to transition from one year to the next. Check out these tips for winding down the year, staying connected over the summer, and starting off strong next school year and think about how they may help your school's SAC!
Do you have ideas for future SAC Academy trainings? Send us an email at sac@philasd.org or give us a call at 215-400-4180, Option #3!
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3rd Annual SAC Awards Nominations Now Open!
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Know a stellar SAC Member? Think you've got the best SAC in the whole city? Work with a principal who deserves praise? Nominate them for the 3rd Annual SAC Awards!
Check out the nomination forms below or visit
t
he link to the left
to download a paper application!
Applications are due by Wednesday, May 15, 2019!
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UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
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Schedule an Appointment to Get Your PHL City ID Today!
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The PHL City ID provides a secure and affordable photo identification card for anyone living in Philadelphia, age 13 and older.
The card helps create a more welcoming Philadelphia that embraces everyone who lives here. It is especially beneficial for those who have a hard time obtaining other forms of identification because of cost or other barriers.
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Participate in Activities at the Free Library of Philadelphia All Spring & Summer Long!
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The Free Library of Philadelphia offers over 28,000(!) engaging and enlightening programs for all ages each year. Most classes, clubs, and seminars are FREE and are available at your local library!
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Franklin Institute Community Nights
Monday, May 20, 2019
5:00pm-8:00pm
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The Franklin Institute is pleased to present Community Nights! Everyone is welcome to join in the fun at these educational and fun-filled science extravaganzas that include The Franklin Institute's famous permanent exhibits, special programs, and hands-on activities. Admission is
free
and there is no need to pre-register.
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