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Tips for Recognizing the Volunteers at Your School

Showing your volunteers how much you appreciate them and their help is a great way to keep them coming back project after project, year after year. This appreciation doesn’t have to be a grand gesture. It also doesn’t have to require a large budget. You can give your volunteers thank you cards, small gift bags,...

#IVolunteerBecause: Ceci Santana, Feltonville Intermediate School

Feltonville Intermediate School students during the, "Lifting Our Cultures and Families" Parade. Source: Spiral Q News. Parent Ceci Santana helps us celebrate #VolunteerAppreciationMonth by telling us why she volunteers in her child’s school. Tell us your story by using the hashtag #IVolunteerBecause and tagging us @sdpFACE! My name is Ceci Santana and I am a...

SAC Meetings and Learning Walks at Laura H. Carnell Elementary School

Laura H. Carnell Elementary School is located in Northeast Philadelphia and has nearly 1,000 students enrolled in grades K-5. Carnell currently holds SAC meetings once a month, usually on a Tuesday morning right after the hustle and bustle of drop-off. In March, Carnell held a SAC meeting attended by parents, the Vice Principal, and the...

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month!

This month's newsletter and blog posts are devoted to an essential piece of the School District of Philadelphia puzzle - volunteers! We are so lucky to have so many dedicated and passionate family members, community members, and partners who devote their time and energy to making our schools a better place for all children. Read...

Letter from the Superintendent: The March 14 Student Walkout

In light of the most recent school shooting tragedy in Florida, students across the nation are trying to find constructive ways to deal with the aftermath of this horrific event. As a result, on March 14 students from all across the country are planning to walk out of school for 17 minutes in solidarity with...

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Coming March 12, 2018: New Parent & Family Portal!

On March 12, 2018, the School District of Philadelphia will launch a new Parent & Family Portal through Infinite Campus. The School District of Philadelphia is proud to offer a tool that parents and family members may use to stay connected to their child and their school. The School District of Philadelphia’s Parent & Family Portal gives you access...

Introducing Dr. Natalie Mathurin, Our New Medical Director of Student Support Services

For the first time ever, the School District of Philadelphia has a Medical Director who will support our students’ health! Focus on FACE interviewed Dr. Natalie Mathurin about her new position and how she plans to promote health and wellness in our schools. Focus on FACE: Tell us about your new position as Medical Director...

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March Madness (For Reading!)

Even though the confetti hasn’t quite cleared from the Super Bowl parade (GO EAGLES!)—basketball fever is about to sweep the nation. Here are a few fun things to do after the game to help your child with reading: Play a game of “HORSE.” The first person to miss a shot gets a letter. After a few...

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Read a message from District Medical Director about the Flu

Flu season is upon us and has hit students and adults alike especially hard this year. School District of Philadelphia Medical Director and Deputy Chief Health Services Natalie Mathurin gives a few tips for families on taking care of students with the flu: Teach your children to wash their hands often with soap and water...

Educational Services and Tablets available for Philly Youth in HUD-Assisted Housing

Project SOAR is a new demonstration program reflecting HUD’s commitment to expand educational services to youth living in HUD- assisted housing. The SOAR program will link PHA youth with an Education Navigator who will assist them in getting prepared for college by helping them complete the FAFSA online, research scholarships, grants and loans, and assist...

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