Want to make math FUN for your family? 🎉 Join us at the Family Math Fall Festival! 🍂 Happening on Saturday, November 9th, from 11 AM - 2 PM at Temple University’s Ritter Hall, this action-packed event features exciting math games, delicious food, adorable farm animals, golf, awesome giveaways, and so much more! math together! Don’t miss out—visit philasd.org/face/math for all the details!

Mark your calendars for a workshop on November 13th from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM via Zoom! This session will focus on providing parents with essential resources and services to support their child's mental health. Join us to learn how to access these valuable tools and create a nurturing environment for your child’s well-being. Register now to secure your place!

Did you know the district has a state of the art pediatric dental clinic for students? All PreK-12 students can receive services at the W.D. Kelley Dental Clinic, Monday and Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Services include dental screenings, checkups and cleanings, fillings, crowns, fluoride varnish and extraction emergency care. There will be FREE Dental Screenings on November 21 10am - 2pm and December 16 10am - 2pm. 

Families can call 215-707-0231 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. You can find more information here.

Policy 249: Bullying and Cyberbullying - Students, is up for review before the Board of Education. The purpose of Policy 249 is to prohibit bullying in line with the District’s commitment to providing a safe, positive learning environment for all students.  The policy outlines 1) the prohibition of bullying 2) employee reporting requirements and 3) the responsibility of District Offices to maintain an educational environment that discourages and prohibits bullying. The major goal of revising this policy was to update District’s definition of bullying and move procedural information from the policy to the associated Administrative Procedures. Revisions to the policy include the removal of definitions, examples and procedural content to the Administrative Procedures that accompany this policy.

Viral illnesses like colds, flu, RSV, and COVID-19 spread more easily in fall and winter, so we recommend getting the flu and COVID-19 vaccines soon. The Ala Stanford Center for Health Equity offers free vaccines—register here. Children should attend school if they're generally healthy, but students with severe symptoms like a heavy runny nose, persistent cough, breathing trouble, fever, or if they appear unwell should stay home. They can return when symptoms improve and they're fever-free for 24 hours without medication, and after COVID-19, we suggest wearing a mask for 5 days when back at school. More health guidance is available here. Testing helps reduce COVID-19 spread—find local testing sites here or visit covid.gov/tests to order free at-home tests.

Penn Arts and Sciences High School Programs invites ambitious high school students worldwide to explore the Ivy League experience! Whether you're seeking an immersive pre-collegiate adventure, advanced studies in a field you love, or a head start on college admissions with academic credit, we have a program for you.

Application Window: October 1 - December 1, 2024

Learn More & Apply: hs.sas.upenn.edu

For inquiries, contact Tushita Agrawal, Program Manager, at tushitaa@sas.upenn.edu.

As the new school year kicks off in Philadelphia, the Free Library is here to support you.



Visit their website for a variety of resources, including Literacy Enrichment After-School (LEAP) activities, access to databases, after-school clubs, booklists, storytimes, and more! Here’s to a successful and rewarding school year!