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Feltonville Intermediate School students during the, "Lifting Our Cultures and Families" Parade. Source: Spiral Q News.

#IVolunteerBecause: Ceci Santana, Feltonville Intermediate School

Posted on April 5, 2018
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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...
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FACE Office Hosts a Trip to the PTO Today Live Expo

Posted on April 2, 2018
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On March 27, 2018, the FACE Office hosted a trip to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA for the PTO Today Live Event. PTO Today Live's website describes the event: Each PTO Today Live event brings hundreds of K-8 school parent group leaders from the surrounding region. These leaders are the key decisionmakers...
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Parent Spotlight: Shontay McClam, Volunteer at The U School

Posted on April 2, 2018
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Shontay McClam has been a parent volunteer at The U School, located in North Philadelphia, for just a few months, but she already loves volunteering and being at The U School. The U School is a high school in the District’s Innovation Network that opened in 2014, funded by a grant from the Carnegie Corporation...
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SAC Meetings and Learning Walks at Laura H. Carnell Elementary School

Posted on April 2, 2018
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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...
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April is Volunteer Appreciation Month!

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month!

Posted on April 1, 2018
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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...
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Letter from the Superintendent: The March 14 Student Walkout

Posted on March 5, 2018
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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!

Posted on March 5, 2018
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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...
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Introducing Dr. Natalie Mathurin, Our New Medical Director of Student Support Services

Posted on March 4, 2018
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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!)

Posted on February 23, 2018
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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

Posted on February 23, 2018
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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...
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