VOLUME 1 | AUGUST 17, 2021 |
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Welcome to our first ever Alumni Newsletter!
We are so excited to share this with you all. To stay in the know follow us on Instagram @nfcsalumni or visit our website.
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Alumni Spotlight - Nathaniel Delvalle '21 |
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Nathaniel Delvalle is a 2021 graduate of New Foundations Charter School.
Graduating during a global pandemic was not ideal, but his favorite memory of his senior year was the Senior Sunrise/Senior Breakfast. Throughout his time at NFCS, he enjoyed participating in Rock Band for all four years, where he learned how to play various instruments which pushed him out of his comfort zone. He also participated in National Honors Society as a senior.
Nate is currently awaiting his first year of college at Drexel University where he will be attending with a full tuition scholarship in the fall. He also was awarded a “Legacy Scholarship” which covers full room and board! He plans on studying Criminal Justice at Drexel to expand his knowledge on Criminology! How exciting, Congrats Nate!
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Nate attended our first in-person event last month, the Bulldog Blockbuster, and had a great time catching up with old friends and meeting some new ones! Check out these photos of Nate enjoying himself. |
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Bulldog Blockbuster Highlight |
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On July 22, 2021, the NFCS Alumni Association held our first ever in person event. Alumni from the class of 2014 to the class of 2021 joined us for an evening filled with games, snacks, live music, raffles and a movie. A big thank you to our event sponsor, Jumpbutton Studios, founded and led by Alumni Nicodemus Madehdou. Our other donors included Wawa, La Colombe Coffee Roasters, Paddywacks, and Just Born Confections.
Noah Richardson '17 performed a set of original songs and covers during the event while attendees played lawn games, caught up with old friends and teachers, ate snacks and prepared to watch Grown Ups at sunset.
The Alumni Board thanks everyone who attended, we look forward to seeing you at our next event!
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Bulldog Bash Save the Date |
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It's been 2 years in the making, but this event is finally happening! Join us for a two part event - a basketball tournament in the afternoon and an alumni after party at night.
Follow our social accounts for updates on this event and more!
Save the date: November 27!
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New Chief Executive Officer
On March 1, 2021, New Foundations welcomed our 3rd Chief Executive Officer.
For close to 30 years, Lydia Glassie has served as an educational executive, instructional leader, social entrepreneur and teacher across the charter, district and non-profit education sectors in Philadelphia, San Francisco, CA and Baltimore, MD.
Glassie is a native of the City of Philadelphia and she joins New Foundations after four years as the Managing Director of School Investments at the Philadelphia School Partnership (PSP).
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Prior to joining PSP, she served for two years as the Chief Academic Officer of KIPP Philadelphia Schools, supervising all of the network ́s school principals and managing curriculum development, assessment, special education and all other instructional improvement efforts. |
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Updated Branding & Website
New Foundations has an updated brand with new logos and more consistent colors and design elements! This change came as NFCS celebrated 20 years as a school. It was important to make sure New Foundations’ look and feel reflected the mission and the caring school community that we know and love. We hope you love it as much as we do!
Along with our updated brand came a new website! Be sure to visit the Our Alumni page (newfoundations.org/alumni) for information not available on our social media accounts.
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Postsecondary Opportunities & Resources |
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There are many postsecondary opportunities after graduation, including scholarships, grants, job postings and service programs. Below we have provided some opportunities and if you would like more information feel free to contact us! |
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AES Engineering Scholarship
“AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education.Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted.”
Requirements:
- Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study.
- This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.
- You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
Deadline: Oct 8, 2021
Reward amount: $500
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The American Fire Sprinkler Association
“The American Fire Sprinkler Association created the college scholarship program to help with the educational and training pursuits of students just like you. In addition, AFSA wants to educate the public-at-large about the life-saving properties of automatic fire sprinklers.”
Requirements:
- The Second Chance College Scholarships Contest is open to citizens and aliens legally residing in the USA with High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Scholarship funds are payable to the winner’s college/university or certified trade school in the United States; winner must enroll or already be enrolled for the Spring 2022 session.
- Winner selection is NOT based on financial need, GPA or demographic criteria.
- Relatives of AFSA staff or NATIONAL board members may not enter.
- Past winners of AFSA’s High School Senior Scholarship Contest or AFSA’s Second Chance College Scholarships Contest are not eligible to win this contest.
Deadline: Sep 1, 2021 at midnight
Reward Amount: $1,000 (5)
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Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
“Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency administers state grant programs for students attending college within the state, as well as Pennsylvania residents attending colleges and universities in other states. Successful applicants are state residents for at least 12 consecutive months prior to application for PHEAA aid.”
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required to apply
- Attend approved post-secondary institution of higher education
- Attend half-time (minimum), defined as at least six credit hours each semester
- Enroll in approved academic program
- Enroll in program of minimum two-year duration
- Program credits are earned in the classroom (minimum 50%)
- Satisfactory academic progress is maintained, according to PHEAA standards
- No bachelor’s degree or equivalent credentials earned previously
- State resident of Pennsylvania
- Eligible for state grant funds (have remaining unused eligibility)
- Of sound character (not incarcerated)
- Not in default on repayment of previously issued federal student loan
- Comply with filing deadlines
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Pennsylvania Post-Secondary Education Gratuity Program
“Offers aid to the children of firefighters, police, and other public servants who lose their lives in the execution of their official duties. This funding provides tuition waivers, room and board, and covers other college-related fees, for each eligible dependent. Successful candidates are Pennsylvania residents enrolled in approved programs.”
Requirements:
- Be a resident of Pennsylvania
- Be a child by birth or adoption of a police officer, firefighter, rescue or ambulance squad member, corrections facility employee, or active National Guard member who died after January 1, 1976, as a direct result of performing his or her official duties
- Be a child by birth or adoption of a sheriff, deputy sheriff, National Guard member, or other individual who was on federal or state active military duty who died after September 11, 2001, as a direct result of performing his or her official duties
- Be 25 years of age or younger when you apply for the program
- Complete a 2021-22 FAFSA® (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) and a 2021-22 Pennsylvania State Grant Application
- Be enrolled at a Pennsylvania community college, state-owned institution, or state-related institution as a full-time undergraduate student pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree
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Job Opportunities (click job title to view posting)
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Fit For Work
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Comcast
Habitat for Humanity
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Fringe Arts
Salon Fusion
Stem Prep Academy
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Service Programs (click program title to sign up)
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“This network of national service programs has around 75,000 participants each year. Volunteers serve from three months to a year, joining forces with a cohort and a community organization to fight the effects of poverty, help veterans and low-income communities, build affordable housing, mentor and tutor kids, sustain national parks, clean up natural environments, and rebuild after disasters.”
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“An education nonprofit that puts volunteers in inner-city classrooms to tutor, mentor, and student-teach, City Year allows young people to experience a year of full-time community service in cities in the U.S., the U.K., and South Africa. Founded in 1988, City Year is now a partner of AmeriCorps.”
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“Founded by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, the Peace Corps provides social and economic assistance to needy areas in the world. Volunteers with governments, schools, and NGOs work to build infrastructure and provide education. The Peace Corps has three founding goals:
- Providing trained manpower.
- Promoting understanding of Americans among people in developing countries.
- Promoting understanding among Americans of people in developing countries.
Students should note that the Peace Corps has suspended its operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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There are many ways to be engaged after your time at NFCS!
Check out these opportunities below!
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