Month Newsflash
Upcoming events
Oct. 13: Celebrating Fatherhood: A Day for Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers and Youth. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. West Oak Lane Charter School, 7115 Stenton Ave. Local speakers and discussions about the important role that fathers play in society. Raffles, giveaways, food, exhibits, and information tables. Sponsored by KidZone PHILADELPHIA’s Parent Teacher Zone. For more information, call 215-424-5810.
Oct. 16: Title I Parent Advisory Committee Meeting. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. School District of Philadelphia, 440 N. Broad St., Sheppard Room. All parents are invited to discuss Title I issues districtwide. For more information, call 215-400-6443.
Oct. 17: School Reform Commission Planning Meeting. 1 p.m. School District of Philadelphia, 440 N. Broad St. To register to speak, call 215-400-4040 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the meeting.
Oct. 17: Tenth Annual Constance E. Clayton Lecture. 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. University of Pennsylvania, 208 S. 37th St., Stiteler B6. Louis M. Gomez, Ph.D., Aon Professor of Learning Sciences and Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern University, will speak on "Thoughts on Improving the Intellectual Life Chances of Adolescents.” A post-lecture reception follows.
Oct. 18: Transition to High School and Beyond. 9:30 a.m. The ARC, 2350 W. Westmoreland St. Sponsored by the Right to Education Task Force. Session on preparing for moving up to high school in 2008, with information on services, supports, and educational options for those transitioning into adulthood.
Oct. 19: Education and Social Policy Career Day. 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sheraton University City, 36th and Chestnut Sts., Ben Franklin Ballroom. Event is designed to connect Penn students with employers (and possibly alumni) who work in education and social policy research. For more information, email kristyae@pobox.upenn.edu.
Oct. 20: 14th Annual Philadelphia Cares Day Volunteer-A-Thon. 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Gather at Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave. Volunteer beautification projects in public schools. To volunteer, call 215-564-4544 or email Volunteer@gpcares.com.
Oct. 21: 10,000 Men in Philly. 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. (doors open at noon). Temple University, 1776 N. Broad St., Liacouras Center. Anti-violence event. For more information, call 215-731-0541 or see www.10000menphilly.com.
Oct. 22: SRC Community Meeting. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. School District of Philadelphia, 440 N. Broad St. Open to all parents. Parents discuss key issues, then meet with representatives of School Reform Commission. For more information, call 215-400-5639.
Oct. 24: School Reform Commission Action Meeting. 1 p.m. School District of Philadelphia, 440 N. Broad St. To register to speak, call 215-400-4040 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the meeting.
Oct. 26-28: High School Expo. 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday. Temple University, 1776 N. Broad St., Liacouras Center. Sponsored by the School District of Philadelphia. For more information, call 215-400-5927 or 215-400-4000.
Oct. 27: School Council Workshop. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. School District of Philadelphia, 440 N. Broad St., Room 1075. Sponsored by Philadelphia Home and School Council. Information session for parents on school councils: what they are and how they work. For more information, call 215-400-4080.
Nov. 3: Fifth Annual Student Anti-Violence Movement. School District of Philadelphia, 440 N. Broad St. Keynote speaker: Greg Carr, Howard University. Resource fair, student performances, giveaways. Open to the public. For more information, call 215-400-4100 or email mtmorris@phila.k12.pa.us.
Nov. 9: 7th Annual Youth Development Conference. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PA Convention Center, 1101 Arch St. Sponsored by the Greater Phialdelphia Federation of Settlements and United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Workshops for young adults to help make positive changes in their community. For more infomation, call 215-925-7875 or email brian@aysworld.com
Nov. 13: Philadelphia Home & School Council General Membership Meeting. 6 p.m. 440 N. Broad St., Room 1075. Monthly meeting of the citywide association of Home & School groups, open to all District parents and staff. For more information, call 215-400-4080 or email gwade@phila.k12.pa.us.
Nov. 15: Open Mike Night with the Office of Specialized Services. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, 440 N Broad St., Room 1075. Sponsored by the Right to Education Task Force, a parent-led organization that advocates for students with disabilities. For more information, call 215-400-5151.
Nov. 20: Youth Leadership Conference: Exploring Diversity, Challenging Hate. 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Drexel University Law School, 3320 Market Street. Sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League. For students from high schools that participate in the ADL's No Place for Hate® program, the conference includes anti-bias workshops and practical tips to initiate change in school climate and culture. For more information, call 215-568-2223 or email lstewart@adl.org.
School Calendar
Nov. 6: Staff only, professional development day
Nov. 12: Veterans' Day, administrative offices and schools closed
Nov. 22-23: Thanksgiving holiday, administrative offices and schools closed
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