September Newsflash
Upcoming events
Sept. 6: ‘Shine Your Light for Safety’ vigil: 7:30 p.m. (Benjamin Franklin High, Broad & Spring Garden Streets) and 8 p.m. (citywide). School District’s faith-based task force ask city to support child safety from violence by turning on porch lights, store lights, front window lights. School community, elected officials and faith organizations to gather at school for candlelight/flashlight vigil. For information, 215-299-7850
Sept. 7: East Falls School Committee. 7 p.m. Presbyterian Church, Vaux and Midvale Avenue. For information, contact friedman19129@yahoo.com. Year’s agenda will discuss such initiatives as a new principal at Mifflin, the Bright Futures pre-school program, new placement in West region, new regional superintendent and an $8 million capital refurbishment and International Baccalaureate accreditation.
Sept. 7: Making Abstract Core
Curriculum Accessible to Students with
Severe and Multiple Disabilities.
Web-based event at www.k8accesscenter.org/online_community_area/Webinar.asp.
This “webinar” features Dr.
June Downing from California State University
on ways to make abstract core curriculum
relevant and meaningful to students with
labels of significant and multiple impairments.
Hosted by the Access Center and the National
Technical Assistance Consortium for Children
and Young Adults Who Are Deaf-Blind in
collaboration with the LRE Part B Community
of Practice.
Sept. 11-14: Persistently Safe Schools 2005: The National Conference of the Hamilton Fish Institute on School and Community Violence. Wyndham Franklin Plaza. An informed, creative conversation and debate about state of school violence research, encouraging partnerships and elevating awareness among policymakers and the general public concerning the main issues related to school violence. Contact Lori McGee, or register at www.hamfish.org/conference/2005/index.html.
Sept. 12: Bread & Roses Tribute to Change honoring Florence & David Cohen. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Annenberg Center, Zellerbach Theater, University of Pennsylvania. For ticket information, call 215-731-1107, ext. 206.
Sept. 13: Kensington High School planning meeting: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Dinner served at 5 p.m.) Kensington Annex. 2463 Emerald St. Community members, Philadelphia Education Fund, Concordia planning and design consultants, parents, students, teachers, business leaders and others continue new school planning, which this month features analyzing design options. For more information, contact Tia Keitt, Philadelphia Education Fund, at 215-665-1400.
Sept. 14: West Philadelphia High
School Planning Meeting:
6 p.m. (Dinner starts at 5:30
p.m.) Enterprise Center, 4548 Market Street.
Community members, Philadelphia Education
Fund, Concordia planning and design consultants,
parents, students, teachers, business
leaders and others continue new school
planning, which this month features analyzing
design options. For more information,
contact Tia
Keitt, Philadelphia Education Fund,
at 215-665-1400.
Sept. 14: School Reform Commission Planning Meeting. 1 p.m., School District of Philadelphia Administration Building, 2120 Winter Street, first-floor boardroom. To register to speak, call 215-299-7850 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the meeting.
Sept. 21: School Reform Commission Action Meeting. 1 p.m., School District of Philadelphia Education Center, 440 N. Broad. To register to speak, call 215-299-7850 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the meeting.
Sept. 21: Philadelphia Family Court Parent Project. 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Family Court Building, 1801 Vine St. Free refreshments, tokens, childcare available. Registration required. Call 215-686-8328.
Sept. 21: Teen Parenting Program for Fathers & Expectant Fathers. 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Family Court Building, 1801 Vine St. Free refreshments, tokens, childcare available. Registration required. Call 215-686-8328.
Sept. 24: Back-to-School Fair: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. William Penn High School, Broad and Master Streets. 10th annual event seeks to motivate youth to higher academic achievement through acquisition of information from participating organizations (community service groups, service agencies, health maintenance organizations, colleges, and more). Sponsored by Department of Human Services, Division of Community-based Prevention Services. For additional information, contact Michael Rice, at 215-683-4027.
Sept. 30: City Year Opening Day. 12 noon. Outside Independence Visitors Center, 5th & Market Streets. Marks beginning of year of service for 185 AmeriCorps members committing to year of community service Partnership with the School District of Philadelphia. RSVP by Sept. 26 to, or for more information, contact Jana Curtis, Events Director, at 267.386.7040, or go to www.whyiserve.com.
Every Thursday: Talk radio program with Sandra Dungee Glenn, School Reform Commission member. 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. WURD 900 AM. Call-in number: 215-426-1310.
School Calendar
Sept. 6: First day of school, grades 1 – 12
Sept. 6-9, 12: Kindergarten parent/teacher conferences
Sept. 13: First day of Kindergarten
The Notebook NEWSFLASH welcomes brief announcements of events addressing issues of quality and equity in Philadelphia public schools. Email your submission to flash@thenotebook.org with 'coming up' in the subject line. We cannot guarantee the listing of your event.