September 2013 to August 2014 the Calendar of the School
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The Calendar of The School District of Philadelphia Artwork by Gilbert Spruance Elementary students: Laura Chiu, Grade 6 Ale x Hung , Grade 7 Christine Tran, Grade 6 September 2013 to August 2014 Message from the Superintendent and SRC Chairman Welcome to the 2013-14 school year, a time of challenge and opportunity for The School District of Philadelphia. The new school year symbolizes a fresh start as we work towards constant improvements and innovations. Everyone has a role to play in building safe, high-quality and high-performing schools for every student in every neighborhood. With your commitment and support, we will continue our focus on addressing the hard problems and finding the right solutions. SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION We hope that the energy and excitement you feel on the first day of school Chairman will infuse your classrooms and homes all year long. Pedro A. Ramos Wishing everyone a productive school year! Sincerely, Commissioners William R. Hite, Jr., Ed.D. Joseph A. Dworetzky Superintendent, The School District of Philadelphia Feather Houstoun Pedro A. Ramos Wendell E. Pritchett Chairman, School Reform Commission Sylvia P. Simms THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA WHAT’S INSIDE: Highlights Superintendent of Schools Dr. William R. Hite Jr. Good News & Social Media ......................................................!3 Deputy Superintendent Mini-Preview Calendar ..............................................................!4 Paul Kihn Calendar ...................................................................................!5 School Directory THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS • Elementary Schools ............................................................... 17 Chief of Communications • Middle Schools ....................................................................... 21 Fernando A. Gallard • High Schools .......................................................................... 22 Calendar Design Frequently Called Numbers ...................................................... 24 Chanice N. Savage 2 CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE SEE YOUR SCHOOL NEWS HERE! SRC MEETING? View the meetings LIVE via UStream and PSTV! The regular meetings of the School Reform Commission are held for general purposes on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. The Do you have good news to share? School Reform Commission also holds a Strategy, Contact [email protected] to be featured on the Good News Policy and Priority Meeting on the third Monday of Ticker on the SDP website. each month at 6 p.m. Would you like publicity for an upcoming event? Submit a request form to the Office of Communications or call Both meetings are conducted in the Auditorium of 215-400-4040 for details. the School District Education Center, 2nd floor, 440 N. Broad Street and streamed live on The School District of Philadelphia PSTV Comcast Channel 52, Education Center Verizon Fios Channel 20 and online at www.philasd.org/stream/. 440 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: (215) 400-4000 www.philasd.org PhillyEducation @PhillyEducation facebook.com/PhillyEducation 3 2013-2014 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER Academic Calendar Year S M T W R F S S M T W R F S S M T W R F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH S M T W R F S S M T W R F S S M T W R F S S M T W R F S 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 APRIL MAY JUNE First/Last Day of School S M T W R F S S M T W R F S S M T W R F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Schools Closed 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Administrative Offices and Schools Closed 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 SRC Action Meeting SEPTEMBER 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 LABOR DAY Professional Professional ROSH HASHANAH Administrative Offices Development Development Administrative Offices and Schools Closed and Schools Closed 8 FIRST DAY OF 9 10 11 12 13 14 SCHOOL Pre-K, Head Start & Bright Futures, Grades 1-12 Kindergarten parent/teacher interviews 15FIRST DAY OF 16 17 18 19 20 21 SCHOOL Kindergarten SRC Action Meeting SRC Strategy, Policy and Priorities Meeting 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 The Book of the Month recommendation gives everyone an opportunity to encourage lifelong reading and learning. BOOK OF THE MONTH: K-2 Zoola Palooza by Gene Barretta / 3-5 Nim’s Island by Wendy Orr / 6-8 Peak by Roland Smith / 9-12 The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien OCTOBER 2013 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Principal Meeting Sunday Monday 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 COLUMBUS DAY SRC Strategy, SRC Action Policy and Administrative Offices Meeting Priorities Meeting and Schools Closed 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Professional Development EARLY DISMISSAL 27 28 29 30 31 Halloween www.internetessentials.com/ BOOK OF THE MONTH: K-2 The Lost Lake by Allen Say / 3-5 Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth / 6-8 The Big Field by Mike Lupica / 9-12 Green Mansions by W.H. Hudson Friday Saturday NOVEMBER 2013 1 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 3 4 Schools Closed 5 6 7 8 9 for Students Schools Closed Professional Development for Students Daylight Professional Development Savings Time ELECTION DAY Ends 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VETERANS DAY District-Wide Administrative Offices Principal Meeting and Schools Closed 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 SRC Strategy, SRC Action Policy and Meeting Priorities Meeting 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 THANKSGIVING BREAK Administrative Offices and Schools Closed HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE! BOOKS: K-2 Thanks a Million by Nikki Grimes / 3-5 Lewis and Clark by George Sullivan / 6-8 Confetti Girl by Diana Lopez / 9-12 Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury DECEMBER 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Report Card Report Card Report Card Conferences Conferences Conferences 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Principal Meeting 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 SRC Strategy, SRC Action Policy and Meeting Priorities Meeting 22 23 24 CHRISTMAS 25 26 27 28 Administrative Offices and Schools Closed W I N T E R R E C E S S 29 30 31 HAPPY W I N T E R R E C E S S HOLIDAYS, EVERYONE! BOOKS: K-2 The Busy Body Book by Lizzy Rockwell / 3-5 Penguins by Seymour Simon / 6-8 Double Dutch by Sharon M. Draper / 9-12 Ishmael by Daniel Quinn JANUARY 2014 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 NEW YEAR’S DAY Classes Administrative Offices Resume and Schools Closed Sunday Monday Tuesday 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Principal Meeting Keystone Testing (Grades 9-12 - Algebra I, Biology & Literature) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 SRC Strategy, SRC Action Policy and Meeting Priorities Meeting Keystone Testing (Grades 9-12 - Algebra I, Biology & Literature) 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY Administrative Offices and Schools Closed Keystone Testing (Grades 9-12) 26 27 28 29 30 31 • Become a mentor January is National • Partner with a mentoring organization Mentoring Month! • Serve your community on the MLK Day of Service • Make a donation to a mentoring organization in your community BOOKS: K-2 Hello, Squirrels by Linda Glaser / 3-5 We the Children by Andrew Clements / 6-8 Feathers by Jacqueline Woodson / 9-12 Dream Keeper by Langston Hughes Saturday FEBRUARY 2014 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Schools Closed for Students Principal Meeting Professional PSSA Writing Field Test (Grades 6-8) Development PSSA Writing Field Test (Grades 6-8) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Report Card Report Card Report Card Conferences Conferences Conferences PSSA Writing Field Test (Grades 6-8) 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 PRESIDENTS’ SRC Strategy, DAY Policy and SRC Action Meeting Administrative Offices Priorities Meeting and Schools Closed 23 24 25 26 27 28 February is African American History Month The Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, founded by Carter G. Woodson, annually chooses the national theme for African American History Month. This year’s theme is “Civil Rights in America.” BOOKS: K-2 How a House is Built, G.