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District Expands and Formally Adopts Policy on Pregnant, Parenting, and Married Students

District Expands and Formally Adopts Policy on Pregnant, Parenting, and Married Students

Posted on August 28, 2018
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Are you pregnant or parenting and working to finish high school or a GED? Do you know anyone who is?  The School District of Philadelphia's Policy 234 for Pregnant/Parenting/Married Students was expanded and formally adopted last Spring. This policy demonstrates the District's commitment to the educational rights of married and/or pregnant/parenting students and ensures that they have...
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How to Start Off the Year on the Right Foot with Your Child’s New Teacher

How to Start Off the Year on the Right Foot with Your Child’s New Teacher

Posted on August 24, 2018
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A new school year has just begun: you, as a parent/caregiver, are wondering how your child will  get along with their teacher. You’re curious about the teacher’s style, their discipline system, how they communicate with families, and more. Getting answers to your questions and calming all your worries depends on one thing—getting to know your...
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Places to Stay Active during the School Year: Philly Edition

Places to Stay Active during the School Year: Philly Edition

Posted on August 24, 2018
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School is back in session, but that doesn’t mean students need to completely stop their summer activities. While the  weather is still nice, encourage your kids to get outdoors and spend some time having fun (after they’ve done their homework, of course!). Here are some places around Philadelphia where you and your child can stay...
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Six Simple Ways You Can Help Your Student Get to School On Time

Six Simple Ways You Can Help Your Student Get to School On Time

Posted on August 24, 2018
Categories: Featured FACEs
Getting to school on time is extremely important so that your child can start their day off on the right foot. Being late not only results in tardies, but it can also result in a frantic and flustered start to the day. If your child is late, they might miss important morning announcements, morning work,...
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FACE Office Awards FACT and Volunteer Awards!

FACE Office Awards FACT and Volunteer Awards!

Posted on June 7, 2018
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The FACE Office held an awards ceremony before the End-of-Year Family Celebration on June 1 to honor the person who attended the most Family Academy: Courses and Training (FACT) courses and two all star volunteers who were nominated by those who deeply appreciate their contributions to their school communities. Check out the winners below and...
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Congratulations to all SAC Award Winners!

Congratulations to all SAC Award Winners!

Posted on June 6, 2018
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On June 1, 2018, the Office of Family and Community Engagement awarded six recipients for their accomplishments related to School Advisory Councils. We appreciate the passion, hard work, and creativity they all put forth for their schools! Check out the stellar award winners below and click here to read more about them! Most Dedicated SAC...
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Harding Hosts Two Community Engagement Events in Two Weeks!

Harding Hosts Two Community Engagement Events in Two Weeks!

Posted on June 6, 2018
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Although the school year is coming to an end, Harding Middle School in the Frankford area of Northeast Philadelphia is showing no signs of slowing down. Harding hosted two back-to-back large events for its students and community members this spring. On Thursday, April 26, Harding hosted Career Day for its sixth and seventh graders. The following Thursday,...
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2nd Annual Northeast Reading Family Extravaganza Fosters a Love of Reading in Children

2nd Annual Northeast Reading Family Extravaganza Fosters a Love of Reading in Children

Posted on June 5, 2018
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The 2nd Annual Northeast Family Reading Extravaganza was held on May 17, 2018 at Abraham Lincoln High School. The event welcomed 350 families from across Northeast Philadelphia. This event was geared toward families with students in Kindergarten through fifth grade, but all were welcome. The event was an opportunity for staff, students, volunteers, and families...
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A HUGE Thank You to All Who Participated in the FACE End of Year Family Celebration!

A HUGE Thank You to All Who Participated in the FACE End of Year Family Celebration!

Posted on June 5, 2018
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The Office of Family and Community Engagement would like to extend a massive thank you to all families, staff, community members, vendors, and workshop presenters who participated in the End-of-Year Family Celebration on Friday, June 1, 2018. The event welcomed over 500(!!) people, nearly 30 resource vendors, and 8 family-friendly and educational workshops. Along with...
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Ms. Valerie Rainey, School Inprovement Support Liaison at Martin Luther King, Jr. High School says, “#iVolunteerBecause support is the best remedy.”

Volunteer Appreciation Month Recap

Posted on May 1, 2018
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FACE had a blast celebrating our volunteers during April, which was National Volunteer Appreciation Month! Check out some of our favorite moments below, or go to Facebook/Twitter and search the hashtags #VolunteerAppreciationMonth #VolunteersForPHLed! The James J. Sullivan School SAC honored their 16 volunteers on Thursday, April 26 for National Volunteer Appreciation Month with a luncheon...
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