Volume 36........... .May 18, 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 April 23.

Important Dates
  • 5/22 Home & School Association Annual Basket Raffle
  • 5/27 Spring Fine Arts Festival, 7pm
More K-12 News
  • As you may know, legislators are being pushed to cut funding to charter schools and limit educational options for Pennsylvania families. 143K Rising was created to give families a voice in the battle to protect public charter schools. We wanted to share this resource with you, so that you can participate in the conversation if you feel moved to do so. Your support is appreciated.
  • 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!
In an effort to better support all members in our diverse community, Project 4 Foundation has set up a language support program. This student-run program offers language services in various languages. Click the flyers below to learn more:

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 May 14.

Important Dates
  • 5/17-5/21 PSSA Testing
  • 5/24-5/28 PSSA Make Up Testing

More K-8 News
  • Instrument Return for Grades 5-8: In attempt to maintain social distancing guidelines, please place your instruments on the labeled table in the front hallway.
  • 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.
  • Classroom Highlight: The Kindergarten classes were joined by Laura from the Elmwood Park Zoo who showed them an African Bullfrog. The students asked great questions and even shared some of their own experiences catching frogs!
HS News & Events
Please read through the important dates and information that was shared in Mrs. Daly's News & Notes email from May 07.

Important Dates
  • 5/21 Senior Prom
  • 5/28 Rock Band Concert, 5pm; HS Parking Lot

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
Emma Jimenez
Emma Jimenez is a current eighth grade student at New Foundations. She has been a student at New Foundations since third grade. However, this is a year in which she has truly shined as a Bulldog.

Shortly after winning student council elections, this class president was also inducted into our National Junior Honor Society. Since earning these accolades in December, she has remained a supportive friend, a caring sister, and an uplifting spirit!

Last month, Emma operated as host of our school's Brainy for Brady Virtual Quizzo event. She has followed that up with an 8th Grade PSSA Prep that has been student-run. Most notably, our 8th grade leader has been a crucial help in assisting teachers, both in person and virtually. What most people don't know about Emma is that she had been an enthusiastic member of our NFCS cheer team and she had been spending her lunch and recess to help teachers in the classroom for years.

While we wish Emma well as she graduates and starts her high school career at The Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush, she has left an indelible mark on our school. Without possibly realizing it, Emma Jimenez is a student who fully encompasses our We CARE norms.

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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