Get the Latest Information on COVID-19 Updates and
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Safely keeping our schools open for in-person learning as consistently as possible is essential for our students’ health and well-being. There will be times when we will need to temporarily shift schools to 100% virtual learning due to COVID-related staffing challenges. You can always find the latest news and updates at www.philasd.org. You can also use Class Dojo, Google Classroom, or your Parent Portal account to reach out to your child’s teachers directly.
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Here are more helpful resource pages for families and students during this time: |
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Family Academy: Courses & Training (FACT) Workshops for January 2022:
Join us on Zoom!
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January brings a brand new slate of workshops designed to help families support their child's learning at school and at home. Workshops occur at both 10 AM and 6 PM on the days they are scheduled. Interpretation is available in Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish for evening sessions only upon request.
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022: Not Your Daddy's History Course: Social Studies and Your Student
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Thursday, January 13, 2022: English Language Arts: Literacy and Your Child
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Thursday, January 20, 2022: Instructional Supports in the Home for Students with Disabilities
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Thursday, January 27, 2022: Getting to know the Naviance College and Career Readiness Platform
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You're Invited to the 2022 Virtual Social Justice Summit
Monday, January 17 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, the School District of Philadelphia’s Equity Coalition is hosting a virtual Social Justice Summit. Grounded in the theme “For Philly, By Philly: Leading, Teaching, and Organizing for Equity,” the core objective is to uplift and amplify the voices of individuals, program offices, and organizations throughout Philadelphia who are working to advance equity within the School District of Philadelphia.
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The School District of Philadelphia Now Offers A Non-Binary Gender Option for Students in Infinite Campus |
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The School District of Philadelphia is committed to providing safe and inclusive learning environments that support the emotional and mental health of all our students. As part of that commitment, students now have the ability to select a non-binary gender option in addition to the male and female options that will display in the Infinite Campus (student and family portals), Google Classroom, or both. Read more about the rights of LGBTQIA+ students and how to make this change if necessary. |
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Mental Health and Trauma Resources for Students and Families |
Being a student is stressful, but trying to juggle school work and other responsibilities while experiencing mental illness and other barriers can make it even harder. Students (and families!) looking for information can utilize the resources listed below to find the support they need to live healthy and prosperous lives. |
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A Response to the Fairmount House Fire Tragedy |
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The School District of Philadelphia is heartbroken over the tragic news of the January 5th house fire in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood, which claimed the lives of 12 people, including children associated with our District. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family members, friends, and school communities who are grieving this unimaginable loss. Please read more about what supports are available to students and how you can contribute to the affected families. |
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SCHOOL & FAMILY SPOTLIGHT |
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Seeing Parents as Partners Earns John Hancock Demonstration School Family-School Partnership Award |
When it comes to family and parent engagement, John Hancock Demonstration School’s Principal Bill Griffin wants families to know how vital they are to the school and the school community. Read about how Principal Griffin and his staff are working to include families and show them what they mean to student success. |
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Mary McLeod Bethune School Opens its Doors to the Community for COVID-19 Education and Vaccines |
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important and central schools are to our city, students, and families. Mary McLeod Bethune School in North Philadelphia has created a unique opportunity for its families to learn more about COVID-19 and the vaccines available for it, as well as to actually receive the shots at the school. Learn more about how the school, their Family Engagement Liaison, and community partners are working together to keep their school and neighborhood safe. |
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FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS |
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27th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service
Monday, January 17, 2022
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King Day is almost here! Finalize your plans for the 27th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service using Global Citizen's Volunteer Portal. Many additional King Day of Service opportunities are still available on the portal and include several different ways to serve, from traditional hands-on service projects to community conversations, donation drives, educational activities, and more.
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Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective Now Accepting Student Advisory Council Applications |
The Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective aims to cultivate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) equity, access, and inclusion in STEM career pathways for Philadelphia students who are traditionally underrepresented in STEM occupations.
Applications are now open for the Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective’s Student Advisory Council for the 2022-23 school year. Current 9th to 11th grade Philadelphia high school students from any school are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is March 4, 2022.
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Black Generational Wealth Series 2022: Building a Legacy of Wealth in our Community |
The Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement is excited to host the 3rd Annual Black Generational Wealth (BGW) series for the bi-monthly My Brother’s Keeper Action Academy, a national program established by President Obama to dismantle systems of inequality and close opportunity gaps for boys and young men of color. This series is structured into weekly financial empowerment events held throughout February 2022 to empower Black men and their allies with the tools and resources necessary to obtain and maintain generational wealth.
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Interested in reading more? Want to receive regular direct updates from the FACE Office?
Focus on FACE comes out on a monthly basis. But if you're interested in receiving regular updates from the FACE Office about programs, events, conferences, and more, sign up for our email updates!
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