Spring is in full swing in the School District of Philadelphia! Schools and organizations are beginning to wind down the school year with fun and educational family events - and so is FACE! In this issue we recap Volunteer Appreciation Month in Philadelphia schools, spotlight one of our especially diverse schools in the Northeast, and invite you to this year's End-of-Year Family Celebration and FACE Awards Ceremony!
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YOU'RE INVITED: FACE's End-of-Year Family Celebration!
JUNE 1, 2018
4:30-7:30pm
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NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN: SAC Awards
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FACE Celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week with Clifford Reading Parties!
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During the week of April 16-20, the FACE Office hosted Clifford Reading parties at five District schools with outstanding volunteer programs. The event featured volunteers reading Clifford the Big Red Dog books, volunteer breakfasts, and a visit from Clifford himself!
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Parent Spotlight: Sana Hassan, Robert B. Pollock Elementary School
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Robert B. Pollock Elementary School has an incredibly diverse student body of 642 students who speak over 26 languages! Sana Hassan, parent and staff member at Pollock, discusses the school's pride in diversity and inclusion of all students and families.
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Highlights from Volunteer Appreciation Month
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FACE had a blast celebrating our volunteers during the month of April, which was National Volunteer Appreciation Month! Check out some of our favorite moments!
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MULTILINGUAL FAMILY SPOTLIGHT
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Multiculturalism in Education: Indonesia
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Diversity is at the crux of Indonesia’s culture. The country’s national motto, Bhinneka Tunggall Ika (Unity in Diversity), even recognizes how diverse the population of Indonesia is. Learn about how they educate students in a way that that honors and gives a voice to all of their cultural experiences.
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The Power of SAC & Community Partnerships: Webster School’s New Community Library
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During their Winter Title I/SAC meeting, a parent at John H. Webster School mentioned that she would like to have a functioning library in the school because there wasn't a library in the neighborhood. The school's SAC and a few committed community members quickly worked to change that.
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Mayfair SAC Hosts Educational Family Night
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Mayfair’s School Advisory Council (SAC) organized and hosted a Family Academic Night in March. Parents had the opportunity to spend the evening in the school, attending workshops led by the school’s teachers and staff and enjoying a dinner served by the leadership team.
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Parent & Guardian Survey: Which Schools Are in the Lead?
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Have YOU taken the Parent & Guardian District-wide Survey yet? It's available online in 8 languages. You will need your student's School District of Philadelphia ID to complete it. You have until
June 9th
to take the survey!
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As of Friday, April 27, 16,612 parents/guardians have already completed the survey - thank you! A
shout out
to
Emlen Elementary School,
where 61% of their parents/guardians have already taken the survey!
Here are the TOP TEN schools in the District who are leading in survey completion:
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- Emlen - 61%
- Franklin Towne Elementary Charter - 56%
- Mast Community Charter - 56%
- Abram Jenks - 55%
- Mifflin - 52%
- Franklin Town Charter -52%
- Munoz-Marin - 52%
- Math, Science and Technology Charter - 49%
- Mitchell - 49%
- Moore - 46%
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SAC Parent and FACE Deputy Chief Share Expertise on Panel at William Penn Foundation Event
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In a city as diverse and large as Philadelphia, communication with families is especially challenging. What will grab parents’ attention? Which communication vehicle works best? How do we phrase our messaging? The William Penn Foundation hosted an event on April 24 at the School District of Philadelphia’s central office to discuss these questions and more.
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FACT Course Spotlight: “Eat.Healthy, Be.Happy” by the Eat.Right.Now. Program
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Choosing a meal that is both healthy and something your kids will enjoy can be difficult and frustrating for any caregiver. But that doesn’t always have to be the case! Learn all about Eat.Right.Now.'s free cooking and nutrition courses!
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The School District of Philadelphia Wants Your Feedback on the District-Wide Parent and Family Engagement Policy!
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The Parent and Family Engagement Policy is jointly revised annually with, and agreed on, by parents/guardians. The District is providing an opportunity to gather feedback, both online and in person, about the proposed policy changes.
You can find the policy in 11 different languages through the link to the left.
You can also
register for a focus group
to be held at District Headquarters in May, and
take a survey on the policy
, which will remain open until June 1, 2018.
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SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL CORNER
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SAC Award Nomination Forms are Open!
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Do you know a SAC or someone on a SAC that stands apart from the crowd? Nominate them (or yourself!) for a SAC Award. Categories are listed below and
nomination forms are due May 16, 2018
. Winners will be announced at our End-of-Year Family Celebration on Friday, June 1, 2018 (4:30-7:30pm) at 440 N. Broad. Best of luck!
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Please note: Awards will only be given to those involved with SACs at District-run public schools.
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SAC Academy End-of-Year Questionnaire
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The SAC Support Team is beginning to plan for our 2018-2019 School Year programming and would love your feedback on what kinds of workshops and events would be most useful for your school's SAC. Please take a few minutes of your time to take our survey!
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FINAL SAC ACADEMY WORKSHOP OF THE SCHOOL YEAR!
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Resource Mapping & Strategic Planning
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440 N. Broad Street, Room 1080
Thursday, May 17, 2018
10:00am OR 5:00pm
Participants will practice creating strategic plans for projects and walk away with tools to help their SAC work together to create a comprehensive strategic plan. Participants will also learn about how to leverage the resources and assets of their surrounding neighborhoods to align with the project needs of the strategic plan.
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UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
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You are invited to attend and participate in The School District of Philadelphia's Central Level Wellness Council meeting being held on
May 4, 2018,
in the auditorium of the Education Center at 440 N. Broad St. For more than 8 years, we have been convening to discuss the health and wellness of our students, staff, and learning/work environments.
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The Wellness Council Meeting will occur in 2 parts:
- Part I (10:00am-12:00pm): Will cover our Health and Wellness initiatives
- Part II (12:00pm - 2:00pm): Will review the Sexual Health education programs and initiatives currently being implemented in the District
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Check out the course listings for the final month of FACT for the School Year!
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Free courses for families and community members continue in May with courses on fathering,
applying for jobs, healthy eating and cooking, and resource mapping for your school's SAC!
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Teen Evolution Experience Network (T.E.E.N.)
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TEEN is a program designed to find, identify, and support high school students in alternative living situations who are interested in exploring their current and future educational and career options while investing in their future.
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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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Tutoring Classes Provided by Education for Children & Youth Experiencing Homelessness
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Free tutoring classes are available for For Students under the McKinney‐Vento Act every Tuesday and Thursday evening at District Headquarters, 440 N Broad Street. To learn more and reserve your seat call Veronica Holman at 215‐400‐5536 or e‐mail ecyeh@philasd.org.
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National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day: Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health
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The Department of Behavioral Health
& Intellectual disAbility Services, the
Philadelphia System of Care, and the
School District of Philadelphia invite
you to join them for two-day programming
May 9-10, 2018 to learn more about how to work together to support children's mental health.
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The Cochran Firm Offering $2,500 Scholarship
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The Cochran Firm, Philadelphia is pleased to offer a $2,500 scholarship to high school seniors attending Constitution High School, Parkway Center City High School, Martin Luther King, Jr. High School and Benjamin Franklin High School who are enrolled in a U.S. college or other post-high school education in the U.S. by fall 2018. Essay topic and details can be found through the link to the left.
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Northeast Philadelphia Schools to Host The 2nd Annual Family Reading Extravaganza
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Lincoln High School
Thursday, May 17, 2018
4:30pm to 8:00pm
The School District of Philadelphia and Clifford the Big Red Dog will kick-off an evening of giveaways, food, workshops, and fun with read-alouds. World-renowned literacy expert, advocate, and author Pam Allyn will will share ideas on how families can strengthen engagement and deepen reading experiences with their children.
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Camp Kesem Registration Now Open!
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Kesem is a nationwide nonprofit that provides free summer camps for children impacted by a parent or primary caregiver's cancer. Locally, the camp partners with the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University.
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Philly Burger Brawl to be Held June 3, 2018
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The Philly Burger Brawl, in partnership with The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia, is a fun culinary competition that aims to continue to advance and support literacy through technology in Philadelphia public schools.
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