May Newsflash
Upcoming events
May 3: Basic Tutor Training. (Session 1 of 3) 5:30-8:30 p.m. Municipal Services Building, 1401 JFK Blvd., 16th floor. Sponsored by the Mayor's Commission on Literacy. For more information, call 215-686-5256.
May 5: Open Mic Event for Cultural Imprints. 5-8:30 p.m. MYX Gallery, 110 Church St. Exhibition of work produced by Philadelphia high school students through the Multicultural Youth eXchange Program, a project devoted to using art education to increase global awareness and tolerance. Works will address the question, "What are the elements in Philadelphia's landscape that makes us uniquely Philadelphian?" For more information, see, www.myxworld.org.
May 5: Legal Panel-Family Matters. 3:30 p.m. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut. Free panel about creating and maintaining child custody rights within same-sex relationships. For more information visit www.equalityforum.com.
May 7: Book Launch. 3-5 p.m. Memorial Church of the Good Shepherd, 3820 The Oak Rd. Launching of Lorene Cary's Free: Great Escapes on the Underground Railroad. For more information, call Nicole Meyenberg at 215-204-7347.
May 9: Art Show Opening. 440 N. Broad Street. School District Education Center hosts 50th Anniversary All-City Student Art Show, month-long exhibit of top work from Philadelphia public school students,
May 10: Basic Tutor Training.(Session 2 of 3) 5:30-8:30 p.m. Municipal Services Building, 1401 JFK Blvd., 16th floor. Sponsored by the Mayor's Commission on Literacy. For more information, call 215-686-5256.
May 10: School Reform Commission Planning Meeting. 1 p.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, 440 N. Broad Street. To register to speak, call 215-400-4040 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the meeting.
May 11: Proposal Deadline for "Womb to Womanhood" Conference. This conference will discuss issues of importance to women and girls of color and provide a forum to network and build community alliances. Proposals for workshops, forums, panel presentations, performances, visual art, and other formats are encouraged. For information, call 215-548-5864 or visit http://www.inthecompanyofpoets.com/
May 17: School Reform Commission Planning Meeting. 1 p.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, 440 N. Broad Street. To register to speak, call 215-400-4040 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the meeting.
May 17: City Day-College Help Session. 9 a.m.-noon. Benjamin Franklin High School, Student Success Center, 550 North Broad (near Spring Garden). This event will train adults to talk with 11th grade students about the college application process. No expertise is necessary; training will be provided. For more information, contact Majeedah Scott at (215) 520-9407 or Tabenah Washington at tmwashington@phila.k12.pa.us.
May 17: Basic Tutor Training. (Session 3 of 3) 5:30-8:30 p.m. Municipal Services Building, 1401 JFK Blvd., 16th floor. Sponsored by the Mayor's Commission on Literacy. For more information, call 215-686-5256.
May 22: Parent Resource Fair. 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Drexel University, Behrakis Hall, 32nd & Chestnut. Workshops and speakers about childhood safety, parent empowerment, educational technology, and other family-centered topics. For more information, contact Mary Yee at 215-400-6442 or myee@phila.k12.pa.us.
May 24: Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Program. 10:30 a.m. Edison/Fareira High School Auditorium, 151 West Luzerne St. Sponsored by the Student Government Association. For more information or to RSVP, contact Geraldine Surginer at 215-324-9546 x1371.
May 31: Need in Deed 2006 Shout Out. 10 a.m.-noon. Central High School auditorium, 1700 W. Olney Ave. This annual event gathers Philadelphia public school classes that have completed a yearlong service-learning project using NID's My Voice framework. For more information, visit www.needindeed.org/shoutout or call 215-242-6333.
Through May 29: The Art of Access-Community-Based
Art for All Ages. Philadelphia
Foundation's Community Art Gallery,
1234 Market St. An exhibition highlighting
artwork made by members of the Fleisher
community, a diverse gathering of artists
from novices to professionals of all ages
and backgrounds. For more information,
call 215-563-6417.
Every Thursday: Talk radio program with Sandra Dungee Glenn (School Reform Commission Member). 10:30am-1:30 p.m. WURD 900AM. Call in number is 215-426-1310.
School Calendar
May 29: Schools and Administrative Offices closed for Memorial Day.
June 20: Last day for pupils, K-12 report cards.
June 21: Last day for staff-Long Range Planning Day.
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