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ELECT Team Ensures Pregnant and Teen Parents Feel Prepared to Feed Their Families!

ELECT Team Ensures Pregnant and Teen Parents Feel Prepared to Feed Their Families!

Posted on November 1, 2018
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It’s already November and many families will be celebrating some big, food-centric holidays in the upcoming weeks. Think back to how you learned your way around the kitchen; who taught you the basics of grocery shopping, meal planning, and preparing a meal? How are you teaching those lessons to your children and family? The ELECT...
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Ideas for School-Level Family Engagement

Ideas for School-Level Family Engagement

Posted on October 8, 2018
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This blog post is adapted from the article "10 Tips for Family Engagement This School Year," by Meghan Everette at Scholastic. Click here to read the whole article. I once sat in a parent meeting at my school with one mom in attendance. One. The school had over 500 students. Fast forward a few years...
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FACE Deputy Chief Invites YOU to the Roadmap for Navigating the School District of Philadelphia Conference!

FACE Deputy Chief Invites YOU to the Roadmap for Navigating the School District of Philadelphia Conference!

Posted on October 5, 2018
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Focus on FACE asked FACE Deputy Chief Jenna Monley to reflect on the inspiration for the Family Engagement Conference. Here's the letter she wrote to invite you to join us on October 20. Navigating the School District can appear to be a daunting task. Moreover, we all share a common belief that families want the...
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Parent & Family Portal is One of the Easiest Ways to Engage in Your Child's Education. Don't Miss Out!

Parent & Family Portal is One of the Easiest Ways to Engage in Your Child’s Education. Don’t Miss Out!

Posted on October 5, 2018
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Do you ever wish that you could monitor your child’s progress in school more closely? The solution is already at your fingertips! The Parent & Family Portal gives you access to valuable information about your child’s education and school. Upon registration for Parent & Family Portal, you will be able to view your child’s academic history,...
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Innovator of the Month: NW PHL Public Schools

Innovator of the Month: NW PHL Public Schools

Posted on October 5, 2018
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Every month, the FACE Office will recognize one group or individual who has shown an exceptional commitment to family and community engagement in their school community. We call them “innovators” because of the hard work, creativity, and fresh ideas they bring to the table. This month, we’re featuring NW PHL Public Schools, a Facebook group...
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Want to Learn More about FACE Liaisons? We're Here to Help!

Want to Learn More about FACE Liaisons? We’re Here to Help!

Posted on October 1, 2018
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The Office of Family and Community Engagement has 20 staff members, called Family Engagement Liaisons, who are the field staff who promote family engagement and involvement at every single School District of Philadelphia school. Liaisons are already in full swing, facilitating Family Workshops, assisting School Advisory Councils (SACs), and supporting Fall Title I meetings at...
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ELECT Team Reflects on Teen Fatherhood

ELECT Team Reflects on Teen Fatherhood

Posted on October 1, 2018
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Members of the ELECT Team recently attended “Let’s Connect,” a conference celebrating Public Health Management Corporation's (PHMC) Focus on Fathers’ 15 years of service in Philadelphia. The conference objective was, “to increase the focus on healthy fatherhood through connection and collaboration.” Lamar Brennan, ELECT Program Coordinator, was invited to serve as a panelist to share about ELECT’s...
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A Huge Thank You to All Who Participated in the 10th Annual Back 2 School Event!

A Huge Thank You to All Who Participated in the 10th Annual Back 2 School Event!

Posted on August 30, 2018
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One of the FACE Office’s favorite parts of back to school season is the Annual Back 2 School Event, celebrating its 10th year this past August. On August 16, 2018, thousands of families, community members, and students attended the end of summer bash at School of the Future in West Philadelphia. Thousands of backpacks stuffed...
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Rapper Meek Mill Donates 6,000 Backpacks and Visits Blaine Elementary School

Rapper Meek Mill Donates 6,000 Backpacks and Visits Blaine Elementary School

Posted on August 30, 2018
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On Wednesday, August 29, rapper Meek Mill and Dreamchasers announced their donation of more than 6,000 backpacks to 12 schools throughout the School District of Philadelphia. The announcement took place at Mill’s alma mater, James G. Blaine Elementary School, where he personally handed out backpacks to several students. Growing up in Philly, Mill watched families...
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Academic Parent-Teacher Teams Come to Philadelphia!

Academic Parent-Teacher Teams Come to Philadelphia!

Posted on August 30, 2018
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Starting in the 2018-2019 school year, the Office of Family and Community Engagement, with support from the William Penn Foundation and WestEd, is bringing Academic Parent-Teacher Teams to nine public elementary schools. Academic Parent-Teacher Teams are revolutionizing the way families and school staff interact and work together—find out more about this awesome program below, and...
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