Focus on FACE Newsletter | January 2024

Focus on FACE stopped by Farrell Elementary School to see our amazing Family Engagement Liaison, Jaime, in action as she discussed with families why school attendance matters and how to prevent truancy. Read the full article to hear more about this exciting workshop.

Star Assessments are a suite of tests and curriculum-based measures that:

• measure students’ reading and math skills
• monitor achievement and growth, and
• track how well students understand skills aligned to the Common Core standards.

Star results are used to identify students who are meeting grade- and term-level benchmarks in literacy and math, as well as those who may need additional support or interventions. Visit the Star Assessment website to learn more.

Interested in sharing your organization's resources and services with District families? Every third Saturday of the month starting in November, FACT will host in-person workshop sessions with the hopes of providing learning opportunities to empower personal and professional growth for our families. Complete the Vendor Interest form to be considered!

National School Counseling Week takes place February 5th through February 9th, and we are asking YOU to nominate a counselor who you feel should be highlighted that week. Recognize a counselor who you feel goes above and beyond for their students and school community. Nominations will be open until January 19th. Submit your nominations here.

For the 2023-2024 year, the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation will award 60 distinguished teachers and seven principals from School District of Philadelphia public schools who demonstrate excellence in promoting learning at the highest levels. Click here to learn more about the nomination process and when applications are due. For more information, email lindback@philasd.org.

Philly Reading Coaches is a program funded by the Office of Children and Families that focuses on early literacy. The program pairs trained volunteers with Kindergarten through third-grade students to read with them one-on-one. The program aims to increase students’ motivation to read and improve their literacy skills. If you’re interested in learning more about the program, please visit here.

Focus on FACE sat down with Supervising Attorney at SeniorLAW Center, Heather Kelly, Esq., to discuss the importance of grandfamilies and the services SeniorLAW Center provides to ensure their rights are protected. Check out the full article to learn more about this incredible organization.

Are you a new parent wanting some help stepping into your new role? Are you a seasoned guardian wanting to refine your parenting skills? Mental Health Partnerships has got you covered. Register for their workshop series to learn such topics as boundary setting, self-care and how to have those difficult conversations with your children!

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