Stay Connected with Us During the Summer Months! |
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The School District
of Philadelphia website will always have the most up-to-date information for the summer and beginning of the next school year. Visit it HERE.
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The District's hotlines are open Monday through Friday,
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Dial 215-400-4000 for assistance and
click HERE for multilingual line info.
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SCHOOL & FAMILY SPOTLIGHT |
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District Families Show How to Support Student Health with their School Advisory Councils |
Across the District, so many families are doing all they can to support student health and wellness, especially in these trying times. Read more about how two schools are doing great things by banding together via SACs. |
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Family Engagement Liaison Wins 2022 Community School Award |
The Community School Award is given annually to exceptional students, community members, and partner organizations who, over the past school year, have helped to engage and drive the work of the Community School initiative within their community. We are excited to share that FACE Liaison, Dalila Bedoya (pictured left), has been selected as a recipient this year! Dalila serves nearly a dozen schools in North Philadelphia and has worked with the FACE Office for almost seven years. Congratulations Dalila!
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Photo Credit: Jessica Griffin - Inquirer Staff Photographer
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Hartranft Partners With Local Police District to Provide Music Programs |
Shout out to John F. Hartranft School, which was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer earlier this month! Hartranft's School Advisory Council (SAC) formed a relationship with the school's local police district to expand its community ties. When the police learned that the school's music teacher had left, they decided to step in and help out! Check out the feature from Inquirer education reporter Kristen A. Graham.
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Want to Volunteer at One of Our Schools?
Summer Is the Perfect Time to Prepare!
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If you’ve ever been interested in volunteering at one of our schools, summer is a great time to get your documents ready and complete your volunteer packet. Read on to find out more about the process and how you can get help if needed! |
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School District to Postpone Moving All High Schools to Later Start Times |
The School District of Philadelphia has decided to postpone moving all of our high schools and middle/high schools (those serving grades 6-12, 7-12, and 8-12) to later start times for next school year. Click the link below to learn more about this decision and how your student(s) may be impacted. |
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What Do You Want to See in Your Student's Science Class? Let us Know! |
The Office of Curriculum and Instruction will be soon releasing their K-12 Science Instructional Guide. This document will articulate a clear vision and plan that will lead to outstanding, rigorous, and equitable science instruction in the District. It will guide how your student learns science in school every day.
We will be holding a feedback session for students and families on Thursday, June 9, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM and we hope you can attend! The session will be held in English, but interpretation services will be available by request in the eight other major languages. Interested students and families can register at tinyurl.com/SDPsciencefeedback. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
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Happy Pride Month Philadelphia! |
The School District of Philadelphia proudly celebrates the experiences and affirms the identities of all our LGBTQIA+ students, staff, parents, & family members! Visit philasd.org/lgbtqia for #PrideMonth events and resources.
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The District-Wide Survey Closes June 10!
Take 10 minutes to speak up as your child's biggest champion!
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The survey asks questions about key topics that matter a lot for our schools. District and school leaders can use response information to understand strengths and challenges across all schools and in each school. Families and community members can also look at the information to get a better idea about different schools.
Participation in the confidential survey is voluntary and school officials will not know who completed the survey or how you responded. Learn more in preparation for the survey opening and thank you in advance for participating!
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FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS |
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Violence Prevention Hotline: Free, Confidential, Open 24-7, Available in 150+ Languages |
The City of Philadelphia has a 24-hour Violence Prevention Hotline to provide residents with a one-stop-shop to access resources and services related to gun violence prevention. Dial 2-1-1 and choose option 3 to be directed to a Resource Navigator, who can assist you. Support is available via phone, text, email, or website chat.
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Learn about City-Wide Summer Programs and #PlayItSafePHL |
Looking for summer programs for children and teens? Students can learn, stay active, or work with the City of Philadelphia and its partners this summer! Camps and programs will offer sports, arts, community service, even college and career readiness! Learn how to sign up for the program that’s right for your family! 📞 Call 215-709-5366 to find summer opportunities near you or visit phila.gov/PlayItSafePHL.
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ACCESS Philly Allows PA ACCESS Cardholders to Attend Dozens of Cultural Sites for Just $2! |
ACCESS Cardholders (those Pennsylvania residents who monitor their government-issued cash, food, or medical benefits with an EBT card), are invited to visit over 70 museums, gardens, theaters, and cultural sites throughout Greater Philadelphia for just $2 per person. What a great way to explore the city and region throughout the summer months!
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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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