Focus on FACE Newsletter | March 2024
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Check out our in-person AND virtual workshops happening in March! | |
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Virtual via Zoom
Live at both 10:00 am and 5:00pm
Engaging Excellence: Supporting Students with Barriers to Learning
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Youth Trauma Exposure: Warning Signs and Responses
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Anxiety & Key Coping Strategies
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Unlocking Your Creativity and Monetizing Your Zone of Genius
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Math Fluency Without Fear: Supporting Students to Develop an Understanding of Math Facts
Thursday, March 21, 2024
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In-Person (440 N. Broad St.)
Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 10:00am
FREE Parking/SEPTA Passes Available, Light Refreshments, Giveaways, & More!
Basics of Fundraising for Schools
Building Family Resilience Through Mindfulness
The Art of Storytelling with Cousin John
The Fathering Circle
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Interpretation is available for all workshops by request. Request by registering HERE at least eight days before the workshop you want to attend. | |
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The Office of Family & Community Engagement would like to introduce a new spotlight series highlighting educators who are fostering strong and innovative family-school partnerships. This month, we are featuring the work of four leaders:
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DR. PAULINE CHEUNG of Francis S. Key School for her “Saturdays at Key” program! One Saturday a month, their library is open for families to come read a book, play a game, or catch up on homework.
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MS. ALIYA CATANCH-BRADLEY of Mary M. Bethune School for her commitment to opening a safe, functional school playground for her community!
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DR. LATOYIA BAILEY of Benjamin Rush for her work in developing culturally responsive educators! This year, her staff is reading Unearthing Joy by Gholdy Muhammad and participating in discussion groups to build their capacity as equity-focused community partners.
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DR. JENN REED of John Bartram High School for her research on perceptions of community within urban public schools!
Do you know someone else who is committed to family and community engagement? Email us at fact@philasd.org!
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As graduation season draws near, it is crucial to remember that it is never too early to know what your child needs to graduate high school and to start creating a graduation plan. Check out this month's Families Asking Questions article as we uncover the District's graduation requirements. | |
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14th Annual Autism Expo Happening April 19th! | School District of Philadelphia families are invited to the 14th Annual Autism Expo, hosted by the District's Office of Special Education and Diverse Learners. The Expo is free to attend, and will take place on Friday, April 19, 2024 the School District's Central Office -- 440 N. Broad St. Families will get access to resources from a variety of organizations and providers who are dedicated to supporting children with autism and their families. | |
District Families: Get Help Registering for Public Benefits at 440! | A Benephilly navigator is located at the School District of Philadelphia (440 N. Broad St.) every Wednesday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The navigator helps families with health insurance, prescription medication cost, groceries, property taxes, college cost, heat and other utilities. This service is open to ALL District families regardless of documentation status, immigration status, language spoken or citizenship. Interpretation services are available. | |
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Join us for a series of virtual sessions to learn more about the District's Special Education Services and Programs. Tune in live on Zoom from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. each day. Find workshop details & register here. | |
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Please help us spread the word -- those who have a child who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2024, should register them by May 31 to give them an opportunity to Thrive at Five. You can register:
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Online using the online registration portal
- In-person at your catchment (neighborhood) school
- In-person at the School District of Philadelphia Office of Student Enrollment & Placement - 440 N. Broad St. | 1st Floor, Suite 111
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Would you like to learn more about the reading performance of the School District’s elementary and middle schools? Please attend the Board of Education's Goals and Guardrails Committee Meeting on Thursday, March 7th, at 4PM, in the Education Center Auditorium (located at 440 N. Broad Street.) The meeting will be devoted to Goals and Guardrails progress monitoring on Goals 1 and 2, the District’s reading goals. Board Members will discuss student proficiency and growth on STAR Reading and Reading Curriculum Based Measures. | |
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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! | |
COMMUNITY PARTNER MESSAGES | |
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Are you a community partner interested in sharing resources?
Email us at fact@philasd.org to submit your resources
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The Neighborhood Literacy Fund is awarding up to $2,000 for community-driven projects that support young readers in Philadelphia. It’s open to everyone, literacy advocates, educators, librarians, parents, and more. The Fund is managed by members of Read by 4th, Philly’s early literacy movement and was made possible thanks to Vanguard Strong Start for Kids and the Vert Field of Interest Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation.
This round’s application deadline is April 19, 2024.
To learn more, visit the website which includes FAQs, a list of past awardees, and plenty of resources to support literacy changemakers. Or register for upcoming virtual info sessions on:
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The Girls Inc. Eureka! program is an intensive, five-year STEM-based program for rising 8th grade girls that builds confidence and skills through hands-on opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math. Utilizing a whole-girl approach, the program also incorporates physical fitness, personal development, and college and career readiness. Register here to learn more about the open house and sign your child up for this exciting program. | |
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The Penn State Outreach K-12 Engagement Network seeks to broaden the reach and awareness of the University’s resources for Pennsylvania youth, families, educators, and administrators. The Penn State K-12 Engagement Network showcases over 200+ academic year and summer opportunities for educators and students, including STEM professional development programs and summer camps for youth! Check out all opportunities here to register today! | | |
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Read the statement thoroughly
| ELECT offers free case management and supportive services to expecting or already parenting teen mothers and fathers 18 years old and younger to help them as students achieve their highest potential personally and academically. | |
The first parent/guardian and the first District staff member to email a correct answer to fact@philasd.org will win an exciting prize! | | |
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