Volume 31........... .April 13, 2021
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K-12 News & Events
Please read through the important dates and information that was shared in Ms. Glassie's CEO News & Notes email from March 26.

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in ALS Awareness week! From buying a T-shirt and/or pin to dining out a Chipotle and/or Sweet Lucy's, participating in the Ice Bucket Challenge to registering for the Virtual Walk, wearing red and/or a bow tie and asking good questions of our guest speakers during Wednesday's assemblies, and participating in quizzo night or simply making a donation - our caring community showed up!

Check out this video recap of our program from our Virtual Walk kick off, which includes a special message from Ron Brady!
Important Dates
  • 4/13 Board of Trustees Meeting, 6pm; Register Here
  • 4/14 Wear Blue for Autism Awareness Day
  • 4/14 Autism Awareness Family Night, 6pm; Register Here
  • 4/21 NFCS Curriculum Spotlight, 6pm; Register Here
  • 4/26 Home & School Association Meeting; Register Here
More K-12 News
  • Are you approved for free/reduced lunch? If so, you should be receiving the Pandemic-EBT benefit. Learn more by reading the letter that was emailed to all families on Monday.
  • FREE Tutoring Opportunities are available remotely from our highly qualified and certified teachers. If you are interested, please contact your student's teacher or check our website.
  • NFCS Is Here to Help! If you live in a shelter, motel, or even doubled up with other people due to loss of housing for economic hardship, you may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act. If you believe you may be eligible, contact Ms. Davenny, School Social Worker, at 215-344-6410 x8 or mdavenny@newfoundations.org to find out what services and supports may be available!
K-12 Hybrid Learning Corner
This section of our newsletter will be your one-stop shop for information and updates as we transition to a hybrid mode of learning.
K-8 News & Events
Please read through the important dates and information that was shared in Mrs. Unegbu's News & Notes email from April 09.

Activity Highlight: All K-8 students had an opportunity to attend a virtual ALS Awareness Assembly with our partners from The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter. Students heard about baseball star Lou Gehrig's battle with ALS and how living with ALS affects someone's life. In addition to hearing from staff at the ALS Association, they heard from patients & family members who are impacted by this disease. The stories were incredibly inspiring, and gave the NFCS community even more motivation to continue to support those with ALS and our former CEO, Mr. Brady. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge!
Important Dates
  • 4/14 NFCS High School Shadow Day
  • 4/21 Parent Teacher Conferences & Specialty Open Houses 10am-2pm
  • 4/22 Parent Teacher Conferences & Specialty Open Houses 5pm-7pm
  • 4/28 NFCS High School Shadow Day

More K-8 News
  • Office Hours are available by appointment only for additional student support.
  • Please remember that if your child has a doctor appointment or other excused absence (court date, death in family, etc.) it will only be excused with an official note from the doctor or other office. You can submit scanned notes to attendancek8@newfoundations.org.
  • Parents, please make sure to restock school materials for Semester 2. Attached, you will find links to the K-4 Supply list and the 5-8 Supply list.
HS News & Events
Please read through the important dates and information that was shared in Mrs. Daly's News & Notes email from April 09.

Important Dates
  • 4/15 First Day of In-Person Learning for 10th-12th Grade Gold Groups
  • 4/19-23 Back to School Spirit Week
  • 4/21 Parent Teacher Conferences 8am-1pm
  • 4/21 Asynchronous Classes
  • 4/22 Parent Teacher Conferences 8am-1pm

More HS News
  • Please remember that if your child has a doctor appointment or other excused absence (court date, death in family, etc.) it will only be excused with an official note from the doctor or other office. You can submit scanned notes to attendance@newfoundations.org.
  • Juniors and Seniors, don't forget to check out our College/Career Visit Calendar to attend information sessions and network with representatives from different postsecondary options. The calendar can be found on the counseling page of our website and will be updated regularly in real time. Want to learn more about a postsecondary opportunity and don't see it listed on the calendar? Reach out to your counselor!
  • Attention Seniors: Please take a moment and share with us your Senior Plans, Acceptances, & Scholarship Awards. We look forward to celebrating you!
Bulldog Spotlight of the Week
Ashley Pfeiffer
Ashley Pfeiffer is currently an 11th grade student at New Foundations. Ashley has been pursuing an EMT career since last year, and this year she is on track to become a firefighter with the Huntingdon Valley Fire Company.

Join us in celebrating Ashley and the work she does for her community!

Do you know an outstanding member of our community? Click here to submit a nomination for the Bulldog Spotlight of the Week!
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