MileStone Academy May 2022 News & Updates |
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Greetings Dear Friend,
Welcome to MileStone Academy's May 2022 Newsletter!
The last month of school is bittersweet at Milestone Academy. After a long year with many challenges, we will close another school year. This year, we will say goodbye to six young men, four of whom have been with us for their high school experience. These young men exemplify the Milestone vision statement created in 2015 “To educate students with complex learning challenges, so they become confident, productive twenty-first-century learners.” They leave Milestone Academy having charted their path; some will continue their education, and others will begin looking for employment. Regardless of where they go or what they do, we are proud of them and look forward to hearing about their successes.
While teachers and students excitedly await a well-deserved summer break, parents need to find ways to keep their children occupied for two months. There are so many options - camps for all interests, ESY programs at local schools, and programs at recreation/community centers and cultural institutions. Older students can look for internships or employment (see our article for finding summer employment in Philadelphia). Now is the time to prepare for this shift.
Summer should be fun, but parents need to be mindful that most students suffer a loss of learning during the summer. According to researchers, the average students’ achievement scores decline over summer vacation by one month’s worth of school-year learning; declines were sharper for math and reading. Parents should talk to their school to find out if there is a summer package, reading assignment, or educational programs that students can engage in for the summer to help mitigate the loss.
Respectfully,
Michele Hewitt-Webster
Executive Director/Founder/Board Member
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
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MileStone's May 2022 Newsletter |
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May’s newsletter will share the most recent Classroom News, Educational Tips and Resources, MileStone Happenings, and more. Thank you for staying connected with MileStone Academy. |
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Self-esteem determines how much someone likes themselves, and if they feel they have value or a sense of self-worth. Teens with high self-esteem feel accepted, have a sense of pride, and believe in themselves. Teens with low self-esteem feel bad about themselves and think they are not good enough. Read More
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There are some exceptions to these limits for working teens. For example, many states have tighter restrictions on the hours a minor can work on a farm. Minors employed by their parents, on the other hand, do not have as many restrictions on times and days worked. Read More.
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Happenings at MileStone Academy |
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A Message from Ms. Brown, Director of Education/ Instructional Coordinator |
May and June are special times at MileStone Academy. Teachers and students excitedly await a well-deserved summer break. Now is the time to prepare for this shift.
Preparation is the key to success. This includes setting goals for what you want to complete over the summer and preparing for the next school year.
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Ms. Cox wants to hear from you! |
Hello, family, friends, neighbors, and supporters! Did you hear MileStone Academy is extending our engagement and outreach? Well, it's true! We have more referrals, resources, partnerships, and programs.
Do you have information such as help with mental health, financial assistance, or food and shelter that you would like to share with our community? Email or call me today to schedule a meeting at (215) 663-1160. I would love to hear from you.
Warmest Regards,
DeAnn M. Cox, Director of Outreach and Marketing/Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
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MANY THANKS to Sheriff Rochelle Bilal for hosting this amazing two-day free dental and medical care event at the Pennsylvania Convention Center last month.
Thanks to Mrs. Movita Johnson-Harrell we had the opportunity to be a vendor!! We made dozens of new contacts and gave away boxes of Miles Magnus Swag Bags to those waiting to receive treatment.
THANK YOU!
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Ms. Bee specializes in wedding and engagement, portraiture, events, commercial/editorial, fine art, and nature/wildlife photography
We are super excited to share the class and yearbook pictures from our recent photoshoot with Michele Bee Photography! Stay tuned!
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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
This is just a reminder to cast your vote for Pennsylvania's primary elections. Here are some voter info and resources:
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Saturday, June 11, 2022
Mount Airy Day 2022 is celebrating its 50th Anniversary on Saturday, June 11th from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
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Thursday, June 16, 2022
Are you looking for a job in Philadelphia? Are you interested in attending this event as an employer? If you are, this event is a must-attend. Meet with top hiring companies in Philadelphia.
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Schedule a Tour of MileStone Academy
Schedule a private tour with Ms. Brown. You will be able to look inside classrooms, hear from our students and staff, and feel what MileStone Academy could look like for your child. Get started here.
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View our end-of year calendar
Check out what we're doing at MileStone Academy as we wrap up this school year and getting ready for our return in September 2023.
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Sponsor Our June 2022 Newsletter! |
We’d love to help spread the word (and create a lasting impression) about your company, product, or service directly to our readers.
Call Michele at (215) 663-1160 for more details.
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Donate now to support your community’s students! MileStone Academy is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit that relies on charitable support for students with learning challenges and learning disabilities. We are so excited to offer various ways to support MileStone Academy! Our products include accessories, shirts, and even gift cards. Click here to get started.
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MileStone Academy (MSA) uses the MSA website as the main platform for communicating key updates to parents, students, teachers, and community members. We are pleased to offer this newsletter as an additional method of communicating recent website postings, upcoming events, resources, and much more. |
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