The Girard Academic Music Program's
Home and School Association
Weekly Newsletter
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Ms. Jovan Moore, Principal
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November 2 - School Closed
Election Day - Don't forget to VOTE
November 4 - Parent Workshop - Attendance Matters (see below)
November 11 - School Closed
Veteran's Day
November 13 - Love Your Park Day - Girard Stephen's Park
November 16 - First Term Ends
LGBTQIA+ Support Series (see below)
November 19 - Professional Development Day (Early Dismissal)
November 22- 24 - Report Card Conferences (Early Dismissal)
November 25 - 26 - School Closed Thanksgiving Break
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Welcome To GAMP
Glenn Kraft is the new seventh-grade English Language Arts for this year at GAMP, and he is excited to be here! A native of Bucks County, Glenn has a strong theater and literature background, with a passion for language, reading, and writing. Glenn’s wife also teaches in the Philadelphia school district, and they just became parents a few months ago with a boy! Glenn is very happy to be at GAMP, and he knows that it will be a fantastic school year!
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Parent Workshops
The following workshops have been scheduled by our Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) liaison and are for GAMP Parents.
All meetings start at 6 pm on Zoom. Click the image or here for the link to the Zoom.
- 11/4/21 Attendance Matters
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12/9/21 College and Career Readiness
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2/3/22 Study Skills and Parent Portal
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3/3/22 Naviance
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5/5/22 Volunteer Orientation
Please tap on the links below to view and utilize Parent Resources for the 2021-2022 school year:
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Breakfast and Lunch Menus -
https://philasd.nutrislice.com/menu/girard-academic-music-program/breakfast/2021-10-26
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Congratulations
to the newly-elected GAMP Student Council
High School
President - Maria Awadalla
Vice President - Christian Milano
Secretary - Susan Forgione
Treasurer - Stephen Moore
Middle School
President - Aaron Chandra
Vice President - Chloe Hanson
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Chess Club
All Grades Welcome
Meets on Tuesdays
3-4 pm in 102
Anyone interested in joining Chess Club please contact Grace DeGregorio
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Scrabble Club
All Grades Welcome
Meet on Wednesdays
3-4 pm in the Mezzanine.
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Winter Concerts UPDATE!
The current SDP/PHD guidance for performances is that there can be performances for masked students but NO audience. Because of this update, we will be filming the winter concert during the school day and then will release it on the DigiGAMP YouTube channel. Unlike last year, we can perform together, which is great! Unfortunately, we can not have families in attendance in person.
The music staff will be sending updated information on a recording schedule for school, with attire requirements. The music staff will provide ALL students with a black mask. If they have their own, they can use it as long as it is ALL BLACK.
Please look for information moving forward since this is an evolving situation! Thanks for all your support and for sharing your wonderful children with us. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Blankenship at cmbates@philasd.org
As of now, the spring concert is still as previously planned.
Spring Concerts
High School Concert - Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 7 PM (All 9th -12th Grade Students)
Middle School Concert - Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 7 PM (All 5th -8th Grade Students)
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Community Service Day
Fall Love Your Park Day
Saturday, November 13,
8:30am to 12:00pm
Stephen Girard Park
Meet Elaine Fera at the welcome table by the Farm House
This event is rain or shine. We will be planting mums in the gardens,
cleaning the park, as well as decorating for the holidays!! There will be refreshments for all.
Thank you, Elaine Fera
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Are you starting your
holiday shopping?
Did you know that a percentage of your shopping totals can be donated to GAMP at no extra cost to you?
Choose GAMP Parent and Alumni Organization as your designated charity and .5% of your shopping will go to helping our school in many ways. This can only be done through the Amazon Smile website.
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We would like to highlight
the accomplishments of our
GAMP community.
The editor of the newsletter is looking for stories about our students, faculty, staff, and alumni to highlight in the newsletter.
If you have a story you would like to submit, please email Barbara Adams at soundarella@verizon.net.
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The Road to Independence
Students and young adults are invited to gain the tools to achieve financial stability and preempt and prevent issues when navigating the complex web of loans, credit, and financial assistance. Learn about budgeting, credit, student loans, and creating a sustainable lifestyle in order to avoid debt. This one-hour information session will explain crucial terms and topics around credit, offer best practices, and include a Q&A format to help young people lay the groundwork for a strong financial future.
Tuesday, October 26, 12-1 pm
Register: Contact Financial Empowerment Program Coordinator Laura Flowers, LSW, at 267.256.2274 or lflowers@jfcsphilly.org.
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School Selection is open now
through November 21, 2021
Students can apply to up to five (5) different School District of Philadelphia Schools. The school selection application will close on November 21st at 11:59 P.M., so submit your application today!
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LGBTQIA+ Support Series. Click the image below for the link to register for this.
We (SDP) are excited to again bring to you a series of sessions that will help provide support and valuable information to those who join us. This series gives students in the LGBTQIA+ community and advocates a space and platform that embraces self-expression, inclusion, and safety. We welcome ALL to attend and hope through this collaborative effort that students, staff, and partner organizations are able to network, share and support each other.
The next session will be at the Philadelphia Free Library Teen Program on November 16th Click the image below for link to register.
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At the School District of Philadelphia, we believe that every child has the right to a safe, welcoming, and inclusive school environment. In recognition of STOMP Out Bullying Day, we want to remind families that we have zero tolerance for bullying, harassment, and discriminatory or racist behavior. Here’s how you can help us provide safe and supportive learning environments for all students:
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If you want your child to be able to receive Tylenol and or Motrin for minor headaches, cramps, etc please complete form s865 Motrin and Tylenol will not be available for your child without consent or after 1:30 PM
Kind Regards, Nurse Dani
Danielle Noorlander-Quain RN MSN CPHQ CSN
Google Voice 484-535-4550
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Find us on Facebook
GAMP Home and School
Official Facebook Page
Class Pages Managed by
Home Room Parents.
**Not administrated by GAMP**
*NEW*5th Grade - Gamp Class of 2029
6th Grade - GAMP Class of 2028
8th Grade - GAMP Class of 2026
10th Grade - GAMP Class of 2024
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Find your Homeroom Parents
Please make sure that your homeroom parent has your contact information to keep you updated on crucial information from the teachers. Check the list above for your student's advisory teacher.
Room Parents
Are Still Needed
We are still in need for a homeroom parent for Ms. Foxworth's class and for many high school classes. Please consider volunteering.
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View your student's
Attendance and Academic Profiles
along with Up-to-Date Grades, Teacher's Comments, and Notices from the school and district at any time you choose.
Learn how to register and use the Parent and Family Portal HERE.
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GAMP Policies & Programs
Select an item below to view.
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The GAMP Home & School Association Executive Board
Alicia La Torre, Vice President - alicia.latorre30@gmail.com
Penny Lerner Nisimi, Vice President - penny@aysworld.com
Jeana Albanese, Recording Secretary - jalbanese322@gmail.com
Barbara Adams, Corresponding Secretary - soundarella@verizon.net
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The GAMP School Advisory Council Executive Board
Nicole Lynn, Chairperson
Grace Cannon, Vice-Chairperson
Diane Dannenfelser, Secretary
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***From the Editor***
It is a pleasure to serve as the new GAMP Newsletter editor on behalf of the HSA. I am the proud parent of a GAMP 8th grader. The sole purpose of this newsletter is to communicate information that is important to the GAMP community and celebrate our school, students, and faculty. Please do not respond to this email. While I am happy to help and will try to answer any questions as best I can, please use the emails/links provided in the newsletter to respond to postings. If no contact information is listed, please direct your questions or responses to the main office or the HSA Board Members.
Use the links below to update your subscription to or unsubscribe from this newsletter.
~ Respectfully,
Barbara Adams, Editor
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