Focus on FACE Newsletter |  November 2022

Join us for three (3) fabulous Family Academy sessions in the month of November!

Join us for the third month of FACT! These workshops are designed specifically with School District of Philadelphia families in mind. They provide helpful information to support families, students, and school communities as well as resources, materials, and takeaways for bolstering student and personal success. November's workshop topics include:

• November 10: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Students (Spanish available in AM)
• November 15: Graduation Pathways
• November 22: Utility Bill Relief

These virtual workshops are offered via Zoom at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM on the dates listed. Interpretation is available but must be requested at least eight (8) days before a session. Visit the FACT website to learn more or email fact@philasd.org with questions. We hope to see you soon!

Reminder: Report Card Conferences will be held November 21-23, 2022

Report card conferences are one of the best opportunities throughout the school year for families and educators to connect. They are a great time to review student academic progress and behavior and discuss how to partner together as the year progresses. Check out our article for families on making report card conferences as beneficial as possible!

Transgender Remembrance Coffee House

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The SDP Equity Coalition invites students, staff, and families to celebrate Transgender Awareness Week at our Transgender Remembrance Coffee House event on Wednesday, November 16th from 4 PM to 6 PM at District Central Office (440 N. Broad St). 

There will be an open mic space with performances that affirm and acknowledge the transgender experience. Bring a family member or a friend and join us for an evening dedicated to lifting transgender visibility and power!

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Virtual Pop-Up Event

Thursday, November 10, 2022 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

In partnership with Philadelphia Futures/SteppingStone Scholars, 12+, and College Possible, The School District of Philadelphia is hosting several FAFSA completion pop-up events to support students and their families with financial aid completion. Each event is virtual. These events are open to ALL Philadelphia students. The first event will be hosted by Philadelphia Futures/Steppingstone Scholars on Thursday, November 10, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Registration is required.

Connecting Kinship Caregivers to Resources

PA KinConnector is an information, referral and education program for kinship caregivers in Pennsylvania. Kinship caregivers are blood and non-blood relatives who care for children when their biological parents can’t. The KinConnectors seek to assist these caregivers by providing information on financial assistance, legal information and referrals, and other issues caregivers face when raising children to provide stability and permanency in the home. Call them today for more information!

The 33rd Edition of the Step Up to College Guide is Out Now!

For 33 years, the Guide has been a critical college-going resource for high school students, families, and youth-serving professionals with a wide range of critical college information and resources — from understanding college admission options to writing application essays, from conquering the FAFSA to making the right college “fit” decision.

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