Alliance for Progress Charter School

Hello, families!
Each child should have a set of wired earbuds/headphones to use in school. This set should stay in their schoolbag. Here's a link to inexpensive earbuds that work well: https://a.co/fcsTRN7

What fun the Middle School had on Pi Day! A contest to see who memorized the most digits of Pi (3.14...), an egg relay race, a pie eating contest, and "pie your teacher" antics! It was a beautiful day full of sunshine, music, and JOY!

Greetings AFPCS Parents, Grands & Guardians!

This is a friendly reminder we have a school-wide early dismissal today and tomorrow for Report Card Conferences.

All K - 8th grade students will be dismissed at 1pm. Please update your aftercare programs or pick-up providers.

Today is a good day to stop pass the MS building and purchase your family's skating party tickets. I will be available. Tickets are (1) $20 / (2) $35.

Please Share & Have a Magnificent Monday!

Ms. Washington
Parent/Community Liaison
[email protected]
(484)424-9468 - ph

We're back, Our page is active again. Please share.

AFPCS Board Meeting today at 6pm. Contact the school for Zoom Meeting information. 215-232-4892

Show your JAYHAWK SPIRIT this WEEK!

Join us for “Mondays with Michelle Obama!” As part of the PBS KIDS Read-Along series, Michelle Obama will read four of her favorite children’s books (one book every Monday through 5/11!) The first book is “The Gruffalo.” Watch on Monday 4/20 at 12 pm ET here, the PBS KIDS YouTube channel & Penguin Random House! .

New Building is making progress! Classroom walls are coming together!

Get ready to TikTok! Next week is VIRTUAL SPIRIT WEEK!!

Hello Families,

This morning, Governor Wolf and Secretary Rivera announced that all PA schools will remain CLOSED for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. Academic requirement details for the remainder of the school year will follow by 4/17 from AFPCS.

Families... Get connected to the Internet!

Ways for kids to burn off all of that energy at home :)

Hello Parents,

Please note that Governor Wolf announced today (3/30) that PA schools will be closed indefinitely until it is safe to return which as of now has no set date.

PA stay at home orders are in effect minimally until 4/30/20 as outlined by the federal government.

Details for continued remote learning after Spring Break to follow.

Stay healthy & Stay home!
Mrs. Hightower

Where to find free, nutritious food during COVID-19 | Managing Director's Office The City of Philadelphia and partners are providing free food for pickup at sites across the city.

AFPCS Families,

Please read for important updates.
http://www.afpcs.org/forms/pandemic_update20200327.pdf

www.afpcs.org

Hello AFPCS Families, please note that today is a Staff PD Day so teachers will not be sending out learning for today nor will be available on Zoom. Please use today to catch up on any missed activities. Have a great weekend!

FYI: Meal sites being ran by the Archdiocese- NDS

http://nutritionaldevelopmentservices.org/covid19/

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information This page will be updated with new information as it becomes available. Check back frequently. Last updated: March 24, 2020 Para versión en español, haga clic aquí- información sobre coronavirus Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Expanded list of meal sites for students during the closure.

https://mailchi.mp/phila/where-to-find-free-meal-sites-and-activities-while-schools-are-closed?e=7428e58f03

Where to find free meal sites and activities while schools are closed The School District is coordinating with the City’s Office of Children and Families, Parks & Recreation, and many other departments and nonprofit partners to provide meal service and activities in safe spaces throughout the city.

Free internet for low income families for 60 days!

https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19

Coronavirus Coronavirus Response

HVAC units are on the roof, duct work and interior framing is full steam ahead and masonry is on the home stretch

Like the School District of Philadelphia, AFPCS will be closed for students from 3/16-3/27. Online learning for students will begin on 3/19. Parents, please check email regularly for updates and details.

In this week’s Wednesday Folder you will find information in regards to the Coronavirus and staying healthy strategies we are using at school. Watch this video to learn more about the virus and how you can prevent getting infected.

https://youtu.be/drMw2evwMFA

Expert Tips: Special Edition — Dr Peter Lin — Understanding the Novel Coronavirus Dr Mark Zablotsky brought this video to our attention, which features Dr Peter Lin explaining how the coronavirus spreads and what we must do to protect ours...