Family Engagement–School District of Philadelphia

We've moved! You can continue to get updates on all things FACE over at @PHLschools! Head to tinyurl.com/sdpFACEupdates to sign up for email updates from the FACE Office or visit philasd.org/FACE at any time for family resources and information.

Interested in getting a high school equivalency credential? Apply for @PHLCommerce's Achievers Initiative! Join their info sessions to learn more. Register now⬇️ 1/20 at 4:00pm: bit.ly/3iz8SdR 1/29 at 1:00pm: bit.ly/3a1oPWz Apply here: bit.ly/3it6aXe

Want to make snack time healthy and balanced for you and your family? Our January Newsletter has tips and a new nutrition video on Smart Snacking, plus 2 delicious recipes: No Bake Energy Bites and Spinach Hummus Dip. View it below and join our email list for future newsletters!

On Jan 20, schools can plan half day asynchronous + half day synchronous learning so everyone has the option to view the inauguration. Visit: bit.ly/3bQE7zO for Inauguration resources by grade to support student learning about 2021’s historic Presidential Inauguration.

Students and families, did you participate in the School Selection process for the 21-22 school year? If so, results are now available! Please remember, there are very important remaining steps to complete! Find more info & learn what your next steps are: tinyurl.com/y9tsx4xy

Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day with FREE online classes! Students, teachers, and lifelong learners can now register for sessions on the civil rights *movement, plus explore additional resources honoring King’s legacy: ow.ly/DuG950D6IRg #MLKDay #apgov #sschat #NCCed

Hey @PHLschools students! Don’t forget: TODAY is the last day to submit your designs for the 2021 Dress Down Day t-shirt design contest. You could win a $100 Visa gift card and other prizes! Click the link to enter: dressdownphilly.com/contest/ #FundPHLSchools #DressDownDayPhilly

The City and partners are committed to ensuring that all Philadelphians have food in spite of the challenges caused by COVID-19. Residents can pick up food for their households at locations across the City. Find the schedule for a food site near you ⬇ phila.gov/food

@PHLschools hotlines remain open every weekday from 8am to 4:30pm to answer questions from families and community members. Hotlines are available in English, Albanian, Arabic, Chinese, French, Khmer (Cambodian), Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, & Vietnamese.

New year, new playgrounds! 🤸🏼🌳 Check out these new and improved places to play from @PhilaParkandRec. Remember to #MaskUpPHL and stay 6 feet away from others. bit.ly/2LryGMo

A reminder from @PhiladelphiaDHS to families: Be mindful of where you store medicine when children are around. Medicines should be stored in their original packaging & out of reach of children, locked away in a cabinet or a lockbox whenever possible. #SafeMedicineStorage

A number of Philadelphia museums and cultural sites have reopened including @fabricworkshop, @the_barnes, @philamuseum, and @AcadNatSci. Learn more about what's open and how to visit safely from @discoverPHL: bit.ly/38C7zrp

Happy January!🎉🎊Step away from the screen for a few minutes to try our January Movement Break Calendar. Visit our Family Wellness Site's Families Move Together page to complete it with the whole family👉sites.google.com/philasd.org/ea…

🍴❓Does your household need supplemental food or grab-and-go meals during COVID-19? @PhiladelphiaGov’s interactive map makes it easy to find a free food distribution site near you: phila.gov/food

🍴❓¿Necesitas alimentos complementarios durante esta crisis por el COVID-19? El mapa interactivo de @PhiladelphiaGov facilita la ubicación de un centro de distribución de alimentos gratuitos cerca de tu hogar. phila.gov/food

. @PennieOfficial's mission is to help Pennsylvanians access the health insurance needed to live a healthy life. Open enrollment will run until January 15, 2021. Visit buff.ly/2TGjrQN for more info.

Take a break and go on a virtual tour with a new Parks & Rec @ Home video! Bill Salvatore takes you on a walk through Houston Meadow. Come along and explore this hidden gem! ⬇️ youtu.be/vWVG6IEdRPs

REMINDER: GRAB-AND-GO MEALS for students are available throughout the city every Friday 9am-2pm. Find your nearest food site at: Phila.gov/food

Happy New Year! The January 2021 edition of Focus on FACE is out now - learn about the great work at Jay Cooke Elementary School, ways you can keep your family safe and healthy, and more! Read here: conta.cc/3hSZGkf Subscribe to Focus on FACE: tinyurl.com/FocusOnFACEsub…

Media coverage of the Capitol Hill insurrection might feel scary or difficult to explain to children. These suggestions can help caregivers keep kids informed of current events while allowing them to gain comfort, context, and even a sense of empowerment. npr.org/2019/04/24/716…