The monthly Focus on FACE Newsletter is emailed to District staff, families, and community members every month. We include District announcements, blog articles on best practices for family engagement, and—most importantly—inspiring stories from parents, family members, staff, students, and community members across the School District of Philadelphia.
In this edition, find upcoming workshops and events that are specifically designed for School District of Philadelphia families. You can also learn about how to participate in the school selection process, register a child for Pre-K, and prepare for report card conferences. Happy reading!
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School Selection for Next School Year Closes November 21, 2021! |
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The school selection process allows students in pre-kindergarten through 11th grade to apply to attend the school of their choice, even if that school is outside their neighborhood or catchment area (the school that connects to your family’s home address). Students can apply to up to five (5) different School District of Philadelphia Schools.
The school selection application will close on November 21st at 11:59 P.M., so submit your application today! To learn more about the process or how to apply using our online system Smart Choice, please visit www.philasd.org/findyourfit. If you have further questions about the school selection process, email schoolselect@philasd.org.
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Enroll for District Full Day Pre-K Today! |
The School District of Philadelphia directly provides free, full-day preschool services to more than 9,500 children (ages 3-5) in partnership with Pre-K Counts, Head Start Partners, and PHL PreK. Is a child in your life reading for Pre-K? Learn more about the benefits of Pre-K, what services are available, and how to enroll someone today! |
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View Photos from the Young Readers Book Festival! |
A massive THANK YOU to the families, staff, and community partners who attended the Young Readers Book Festival on Saturday, October 16, 2021! Over 1,000 books that reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of our city were distributed to children and families. Attendees were also able to receive free winter coats, connect with community resources, and participate in balloon-making and face painting. Read more about the event and view more photos below! |
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SCHOOL & FAMILY SPOTLIGHT |
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Check out November's Lineup of
Family Academy: Courses & Training (FACT) Workshops!
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There's a fresh slate of workshops specially designed for Philadelphia families in the month of November! We invite families and other stakeholders to participate in as many virtual workshops as they would like. Find new ways to support our children and build your own skills as well! |
November's FACT Workshops Include:
- Find Your Fit: Understanding the School Selection Process
- Where Can Adult Education Take You?
- Do's and Don'ts of Resumes
- Is your student On-Track to graduate... On Time?!
- Welcome to PA CareerLink
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FACT Workshops are free, are offered at both 10 AM and 6 PM, and interpretation is available in Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish. |
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Cook Pumpkin Chili with Eat Right Philly! |
Cooking together is one of the best ways to encourage kids to try new foods. It’s also a fun way for the family to spend time together! On November 10th from 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM, join Eat Right Philly for their Family Cooking Night and:
- Make Pumpkin Chili - a classic recipe with a touch of fall flavors!
- Learn new cooking skills
- Enjoy a meal with your family
At the end of the session, one family will win an Eat Right Philly Family Cooking Basket with kitchen tools and utensils, a cookbook filled with yummy recipes, and more!
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Looking to Take Report Card Conferences to the Next Level? We've Got You Covered! |
Report card conferences are approaching, and we want to make sure that both families and educators are prepared and ready to discuss the progress of students to ensure a clear path for the rest of the school year, especially in this unique time.
Read on for helpful tips and guides and remember - conferences will be held Monday, November 22 through Wednesday, November 24, 2021!
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FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS |
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Fall into Reading with the Free Library of Philadelphia! |
The Free Library of Philadelphia is open! Learn all about how to find the hours and services of your local library and what online resources exist for library cardholders.
Also, this fall, readers of all ages can earn autumn-themed badges and points in the Free Library’s virtual reading challenge, Fall Into Reading. Read on for more information on how to participate in this fun family opportunity!
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Help Philly Children Conquer Kindergarten this Year! |
In Philadelphia, we know how important social and emotional learning skills are. That is why we have 14 of these skills on the kindergarten report card. Conquering Kindergarten provides resources for families and teachers to help them support children’s development of these skills so they can succeed in school! Visit their website to learn more about the resources for families and staff. It is available in 10 languages.
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Martin Luther King Day of Service -
Host an Event or Volunteer!
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The annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service is the oldest and largest King Day event in the nation. People can get involved on Monday, January 17, 2022, by either organizing a service project or volunteering. Learn more about the Martin Luther King Day of Service on the event website and get involved by visiting Global Citizen 365's Resource Page.
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