Focus on FACE Newsletter | October 2022
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October is Family Engagement Month - Celebrate with Us! | |
This month we're recognizing and celebrating: | |
Caregivers that get their children to school on-time, ready to learn, and support student learning at home | |
Parents and families who give their time through volunteering, going to SAC meetings, and attending report card conferences | |
School staff members who invite families to take part in their children's education as genuine partners | | |
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You're Invited: The Roadmap to Navigating the School District of Philadelphia Family Engagement Conference!
Saturday, October 29, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
440 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19130
After a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, the School District of Philadelphia’s Roadmap to Navigating the School District Family Engagement Conference is back in person this fall!
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The conference will feature resource tables and workshops designed to bring together families, District content experts, and community members to help families support their children’s academic success and improve family engagement in our schools. Visit the event website to stay up to date and help spread the word! | |
Family Academy: Courses & Training (FACT) Continues Through Family Engagement Month
Join us for the second month of FACT! These workshops are specifically designed 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. October's workshop topics include:
- October 13: Addressing Bullying and Harassment
- October 18: The LeGare Process
- October 25: Report Card Conferences
- October 27: Supports for English Language Learners
These virtual workshops will be 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!
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Looking to get more involved and engaged with your child's education? Start here!
We’re going back to basics this Family Engagement Month with a quick list of five ways you can get engaged in your child's education. So, if you’re looking for some opportunities to meet new people, stay connected with your child’s teachers, and school as well as have a positive impact on your school community, read on!
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The K-12 School Selection Process for the 2023-2024 School Year
closes on Friday, November 4, 2022!
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The School Selection process allows students currently in pre-kindergarten through 11th grade to apply to attend any school for the 2023-2024 school year with available space other than their catchment school. A catchment school is a school that corresponds with your address. The District’s school selection process:
- uses a centralized lottery and waitlist system,
- applies school-specific grades and attendance criteria,
- makes the online application available in 10 different languages.
Students, staff, and families can learn more about the School Selection process, school criteria, how to apply, and more at schoolselect.philasd.org.
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The High School Fair is back for 2022!
Friday, October 14th, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 15th, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Visit the PA Convention Center (12th and Arch Streets) on October 14th & 15th and meet with over 100 Philly high schools and community organizations to help guide you through the high school selection process.
This event is FREE and open to the public, but attendees will need a ticket to enter. See you at the Fair!
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COMMUNITY PARTNER MESSAGES | |
Are you a community partner interested in sharing resources here? Please contact us at face@philasd.org. | | |
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Reading Promise Week is bringing thousands of free children's books to a block near you!
Mark your calendars because Monday, October 10th through Sunday, October 16th is Reading Promise Week. Philly’s third annual family literacy festival is bringing over 50 FREE events citywide—packed with read-alouds, hands-on activities, author meet and greets, family giveaways, and thousands of free children’s books to take home.
Reading Promise Week is a festival on a mission. In the face of a national literacy crisis and unprecedented learning loss, hundreds of community leaders, volunteers, and families are showing up to ensure our children become the strong readers they deserve to be.
Find out what’s happening in your neighborhood at readingpromise.org.
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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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Temple University's Cecil B. Moore Scholars Program
The Cecil B. Moore Scholars program creates academic pathways for Philadelphia public school (district or charter) students living in our neighboring ZIP codes—19121, 19122, 19123, 19125, 19130, 19132, 19133, and 19140. Designed to identify and cultivate transformative leaders from North Philadelphia, the program provides:
- coordinated pre-college preparation.
- focused campus advising and mentoring.
- a scholarship to cover 4-year full base tuition.
- a 2-credit summer bridge course.
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