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The Power of Consistent Family Presence at Dr. Ethel Allen

The Power of Consistent Family Presence at Dr. Ethel Allen

Posted on February 26, 2020
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Categories: Family News & Resources
When you think about volunteering, you may think about helping out at an event occasionally or chaperoning a class trip. At Dr. Ethel Allen School in North Philadelphia, however, you can find a group of dedicated volunteers who come to the school to give their time, energy, and efforts every single day. The school’s family...
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A Community Effort at Chester A. Arthur School

A Community Effort at Chester A. Arthur School

Posted on January 28, 2020
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Categories: Family News & Resources
An old saying states that it takes a village to raise a child. At Chester A. Arthur School in Graduate Hospital, it is evident that it takes the efforts of an entire community to have vibrant parent and family engagement. There is a strong sense of all hands on deck at Chester Arthur, which allows...
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Staying Active Can Keep A Child’s Mind and Body in Check!

Staying Active Can Keep A Child’s Mind and Body in Check!

Posted on January 27, 2020
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Physical activity and exercise can have positive effects for the whole family! Did you know that exercise and staying active is not only good for you physically but can also be good for you mentally and emotionally? For children, exercise and physical activity correlates with better concentration, improved behavior, and increased attention span. This means...
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Philadelphia Futures Now Accepting Applications!

Philadelphia Futures Now Accepting Applications!

Posted on January 15, 2020
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Categories: Family News & Resources
Philadelphia Futures is seeking highly-motivated students to apply for admission to its college prep programs for the 2020-2021 academic year. Sponsor-A-Scholar Program Since its inception in 1989, the Sponsor-A-Scholar (SAS) program has provided direct services to low-income, first-generation-to-college students starting in ninth grade through college graduation and has evolved over time. SAS is a comprehensive, individualized,...
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A Volunteer with a Vision: Fox Chase Parent Dena Kimball

A Volunteer with a Vision: Fox Chase Parent Dena Kimball

Posted on January 6, 2020
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Many students are used to seeing their teachers, principal and support staff every day, but there’s another very important group of people who enrich their daily lives – volunteers! One example of a volunteer who is a very familiar face at her school is Ms. Dena Kimball, a parent and volunteer at Fox Chase School....
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Dr. Klock Talks FACT Courses Support You in Navigating Your Child's Health

Dr. Klock Talks FACT Courses Support You in Navigating Your Child’s Health

Posted on January 3, 2020
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Categories: Featured FACEs
Have you taken advantage of Family Academy: Courses and Trainings (FACT) yet? If not, you may be missing out on valuable information and resources for you and your family! FACT workshops are FREE to families and community members, take place all around the City of Philadelphia, and are designed to help children and families in...
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ELECT Program Launches Breastfeeding Initiative

ELECT Program Launches Breastfeeding Initiative

Posted on December 20, 2019
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Categories: Family News & Resources, Featured FACEs
The Education Leading to Employment and Career Training (ELECT) Program is a statewide program through the Pennsylvania Departments of Human Services and Education. ELECT helps pregnant and parenting students earn a diploma or high school equivalency (HSE) certificate, become better parents and make the transition to employment, career training or higher education. In February 2019,...
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Introducing the ELECT Coordinator: Teen Outreach!

Introducing the ELECT Coordinator: Teen Outreach!

Posted on December 5, 2019
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Categories: Family News & Resources
Are you a young parent (under 22 years old) who needs to get reconnected to high school or a GED program? Ms. Gabby, ELECT Coordinator-Teen Outreach is here to help! Ms. Gabby works closely with the District’s Re-Engagement Center to support young parents with finding the right fit and having supports in place so they...
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Reading List: Fusing Literacy and STEM

Reading List: Fusing Literacy and STEM

Posted on December 3, 2019
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Categories: Family News & Resources, Featured FACEs
STEM learning does not exist without the skills gained from other subjects in your child's schooling! In the special STEM edition of our newsletter, we wanted to include a list of books about STEM that your child can read or that you can read together! Check out any or all of the following titles: Rosie...
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Understanding Your Student's "New Math"

Understanding Your Student’s “New Math”

Posted on December 3, 2019
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Categories: Featured FACEs
Here at the FACE Office, we often hear feedback from families about how math curriculum and strategies to solve math problems seem to have changed throughout the years. The “new math” that their children learn can sometimes be hard to navigate and understand. To gain some insight and helpful tips, Focus on FACE sat down...
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