Focus on FACE Newsletter |  December 2022

Provide Your Input on the Next Two School Years' Academic Calendars

We want to hear from you! We are in the beginning stages of developing the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Academic Calendars. Our main goal is to create calendars that support student learning and meet the needs of our students, families and staff. Find survey links and more information HERE.

Join us on December 15th for a Workshop on the College and Career Readiness Platform Naviance

This month, we invite you to a digital workshop: "Getting to Know the Naviance College and Career Readiness Platform." Naviance is a secure digital platform that is used to help District students plan for the future and find potential career and/or college paths that suit their individual needs and strengths.

These virtual workshops will be offered via Zoom at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the date listed. Interpretation is available but must be requested at least eight (8) days before a session. Visit the FACT website to learn more or email fact@philasd.org with questions. We hope to see you soon!

Kensington Health Sciences Academy Celebrates Annual Friendsgiving Event

Last month, Kensington Health Sciences Academy (KHSA) hosted it's Seventh Annual Friendsgiving. Learn about how the school welcomed over 200 school community members and how they celebrated together.

Five Fun and Free Ways to Enjoy Winter Break

Need some fun and productive ways to get out and about with your family this winter season? With Winter Break only a few weeks away, we’ve compiled a quick list of five classic Philly destinations to which you can turn for quality holiday time. So, if you find yourself with free time this Winter Break, check out some of our suggestions!

You're Invited: COVID-19 & Respiratory Illnesses Informational Town Hall

Join us on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to learn more about:

• The School District of Philadelphia COVID-19 Protocols and Sick Policy
• COVID-19, RSV & Flu Trends in Philadelphia
• Protecting Yourself during Sick Season

There will also be a Q&A where you’ll have an opportunity to get answers to your most pressing questions. All families are invited to attend! See the flyers HERE to spread the word.

Applications for the 2022-2023 Lindback Award for Distinguished Principals and Teachers are now Open!

Since 2011, Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation of Philadelphia has been recognizing and rewarding school principals who have made significant leadership and humanitarian contributions to his/her school community. Any individual can nominate a principal or teacher for the award and stipend. Find the details for submitting a nomination at philasd.org/lindback.

Save the Date: Kindergarten Registration Opens January 17, 2023!

Families with children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2023, will be able to register for Kindergarten beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Families can register online or by contacting their catchment (neighborhood) school for support. Open houses will also be held throughout Spring 2023 and registration ends Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Submit a Workshop: 2023 Virtual Social Justice Summit

The Second Annual Social Justice Summit will be held virtually on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, January 16th, 2023. Details for attendees will come after the holidays. Currently we are looking for people who are interested in presenting at the summit or hosting an interactive workshop. The theme for this year is “Always Forward: Moving toward Hope and Healing”. Learn more and submit a proposal today!

The City of Philadelphia Launches DigitalEquityPHL

"Digital equity" means every resident has access to reliable internet, devices, and the digital skills needed to use these tools. Philadelphia’s new Digital Equity plan focuses on the importance of access to: 

✅ Devices and technology. 

✅ Internet.

✅ Building digital skills. 

and more!

Learn more about the road to overcoming the digital divide and how you can access resources!

You're Invited: Make Your Own Pop-Up Card Art Workshop

Saturday, December 17, 2022 | 11 a.m. | Virtual

Students and caregivers are invited to join artist Gina Rice to create pop-up cards at home during a virtual workshop on December 17. Free art supplies will be sent directly to registered participants. Sign up today!

Hosted by the Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership/Soaring Beyond Expectations 21st Century Community Learning Centers.

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