May 22, 2019

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

Field Day is TUESDAY - May, 28th. Please don’t forget your $5.00, permission slip, and healthy snack or gallon water donation.

The color teams for Field Day are BLUE and GRAY depending on their team. Please dress your child in a BLUE or GRAY T-shirt, along with knee-length shorts, sneakers AND socks. *Hats/sunscreen recommended* (Students cannot wear sandals or

flip flops as they will be running for each event). Please be on time to school, we will be leaving promptly at 8:45. Once we leave,

the school buildings will be closed!

Students should bring a water bottle to carry for the day.

Outstanding Fees/Invoices – Please note if you owe any money to the school (late fees, uniform rentals, class dues, etc.) You will be required to pay them in full in order to get your child’s re-enrollment paperwork.

Please make payments at the office via cash or money order made payable to “AFPCS”.

First day of school for the 2019-2020 school year will be August 19th. The approved 2019-20 academic calendar is posted on our website at www.afpcs.org for your reference.

Parents it is imperative that you sign up for our text alerts or like us on Facebook for school inclement weather details and emergency information. To sign up:

Send a text for LS messages to: 81010 With the message: @9fw

Send a text for US messages to: 81010 With the message: @afpc

GRADUATION Tues. June 4th

@16th & Oxford Streets (7th Day Adventist Church)

NO BALLOONS ALLOWED INSIDE CHURCH!

*Kindergarten @9:00 *8th grade @11:30

END OF YEAR EXPECTATIONS

Hello Parents, with the temperature risingso does kid energy. As a school, we have a

variety of activities and field trips plannedso the kids can release that energy. HOWEVER, it is IMPERATIVE that all

children are clear that our expectation isthat they are following ALL directions,

being respectful at all times and they arekeeping their hands to themselves.

Students who are not meeting behavior expectations will receive consequences

accordingly. I ask that you reiterate with your child our behavior expectations so allkids can be safe & have fun. Thank you for

ongoing your support.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

MAY 19 20 D-Day

*Talent Show @9:15am

@16th & Oxford St.

21 E-Day

*Board Meeting 6pm LS

22 F-Day

*WED. FOLDER-Pls Sign

*Band Performance at

Temple @5:30pm

23 A-Day

*TRACK MEET @3PM

24 B-Day

Cherrydale Party

1 PM STUDENT

DISMISSAL

25

NO SATURDAY

DETENTION

26 27

NO SCHOOL

MEMORIAL DAY

28 Special Schedule

*Field Day (RAIN DATE)

29 C-Day

30 D-Day

*8th grade Class Trip

31 E-Day

*K Class Trip

*MS Science Fair 9-

11am

JUNE 1

2 3 F-Day

*MS 6 Flags PBIS Trip

4 A-Day

Graduations

Kindergarten—9am

8th grade—11:30am

at the Church

At 16th & Oxford

5 B-Day

*HONORS BANQUET

GRADES 1-7

6 C-Day

NOON DISMISSAL

Report Card

Conferences (K-7)

1-4pm and 5-7pm

LOWER SCHOOL BLDG.

7 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

NOON DISMISSAL

Report Card

Conferences (K-7)

1-4pm

LOWER SCHOOL BLDG.

8

9 10

OFFICE HOURS ARE

8:30-3:30PM

11 12 13 14

SCHOOL OFFICES

CLOSED

15

16 17

OFFICE HOURS ARE

8:30-3:30PM

18 19 20 21

RE-ENROLLMENT

PAPERWORK DUE

22

MAY & JUNE 2019

“ L EARNING IS COOL! ”

DRESS DOWN $1 PER DAY

PLS DROP OFF FIELD DAY DONATIONS TO OFFICES

Alliance for Progress Charter School 2018 -2019

Report Card Conference Procedures

There will NOT be scheduled times for parents to arrive. Parents/Guardians will visit classroom teachers at any of the above times. Due to this open schedule, your teachers may not be available

immediately upon your arrival. Chairs will be set up in the hallways for parents/guardians to wait until your conference begins. Conferences will be taken in the order of arrival in 15-20 minute intervals, so

please sign in promptly outside of each classroom you visit.

REPORT CARD CONFERENCES REQUIRE PARENT ATTENDANCE.

Trimester 3 Report Card Conferences Times:

ALL CONFERENCES WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE LOWER SCHOOL BUILDING. (GRADES K-7)

THURSDAY, JUNE 6th: 1:00PM – 4:00PM & 5:00PM – 7:00PM FRIDAY, JUNE 7th: 1: 00PM – 4:00PM

** No morning conferences available.

2019-2020 Re-Enrollment Forms Will be given out during report card conferences!

All students that completed an intent to return form & are returning to AFPCS for the upcoming

school year must complete & return the forms by:

3pm on Friday, June 21st!! You will also need to submit copies of:

*Updated physical, dental exam, shot record, 2 proofs of residence & insurance card

May Growth Mantra: “I GOT THIS”

All Star Blast 5.22.19

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STAR STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

K: Emma N., Asad J., Iyanna E. 1: Azaria W., Ryan R

2nd: Jeremiah A. 3rd : J. Lyons

Our Cherrydale Party is scheduled to be hosted this

Friday from 9:15-10:45 for any scholars who were

invited to participate based on their Cherrydale

Sales.

Kindergarten Graduation will take place Tuesday,

June 4th @ 9am, located at the church at 16th &

Oxford

Caps are NOT permitted to be decorated. Scholars

who arrive with decorated caps will not be allowed

to wear them during the graduation service

Dates to Remember

5/24 1pm Dismissal

5/28 FIELD DAY

5/30 LS Spring Concert @ 5:30pm

5/31 K Sesame Place

6/4 K Graduation

Attention: Parents of Scholars in Mrs. Matthy’s Kindergarten Class

Mrs. Matthy is officially on maternity leave. In her absence our In-

House Substitute Teacher, Mrs. Ferrell has taken over. She has been

working with your scholars this year during specials and is familiar

with them all. Learning will continue as normal as she is here to help

support our scholars until the end!

She is available to you should you have any questions or concerns

about your scholar. Please feel free to reach her directly via email if

you would like at, @sferrell@afpcs.org.

Dear Parents & Guardians,

I am pleased to invite you to our Lower School K-3

Spring Concert.

Your children have been working hard this year and

have invested a lot of time in learning instruments

and songs. They are eager to show what they have

accomplished.

The concert will take place on Thursday, May 30th

at 5:30pm.

All students should arrive at 5:10pm in their schools

uniform at The North Philadelphia Seventh Day

Adventist Church 1510 W Oxford St , Philadelphia,

PA 19121. Parents, guardians, staff and friends are

welcome to attend.

Mr. Byrd, Alliance for Progress Music Facilitator

Sesame Place Tickets Are Now Sold Out!!!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

5/24: 1pm dismissal5/28: Field Day (students must have a permission slip and $5)

5/30: 8th Grade Trip to Baltimore; LS K-3 Spring Concert (5:30pm)

5/31: 7th/8th Science Fair (9-11am in the cafeteria); last day of electives

6/3: Six Flags PBIS Incentive Trip (invitation only)

6/4: 8th Grade Graduation (11:30am); 4/5 May PBIS Party to Amos Playground (slips will go out by

5/28)

6/6 & 6/7: Report Card Conferences (12pm dismissal)

6/7: Last day of school

Upper

School

(Grades 4 – 8)

REPORT CARD CONFERENCES

Thurs, June 6th & Fri, June 7th

1-4pm (Thurs/Fri)

5-7pm (Thurs only)

Our goal is 100% attendance!

STUDENT OF THE WEEK:

6th – Symir S.

7th – Jasmine H.

8th- Kapri W.

2019-2020 PAB Officer NominationsNow Being Accepted!

If you are interested in serving on the Executive Committee, or know of someone who would be interested in serving, you can place a nomination by filling in the following information and returning it to the AFPCS office

attn: PAB Nominating Committee by June 21, 2019

The following roles are open for nomination for the 2019-2020 school year. This information is for your reference.

President: Shall preside at all meetings, be a member of all committees except the nominating and audit

committee, sign all legal documents, appoint members to special committees, delegate the work of the organization to other officers or chairman as appropriate, coordinate the work of the officers and committees.Attend all AFPCS board meetings and in an emergency, appoint an alternate to attend in his/her absence.

1st Vice-President (K-3 parents only): Shall act as aide to the President, perform the duties of the

President in the absence or inability of that officer to serve, be the chairman of the Lower School Committee and perform other duties as delegated.

2nd Vice-President (4-8 parents only): Shall act as aide to the President, perform the duties of

the President in the absence or inability of that officer to serve, be the chairman of the Upper School and perform such other duties as may be delegated.

Treasurer: Have charge of all association funds. Receive and deposit all collected funds on behalf of the

of the association. Pay all bills by check drawn upon the association’s account. Keep record of receipts and expenditures. Present statements of finance at each Executive Board meeting and General Membership meeting. Prepare and file all necessary tax forms. Be an ex-officio member of the fundraising committee.

Recording Secretary: Attend and Record the minutes of all meetings of the organization, have a

current copy of the bylaws, have a current membership list, perform other such duties as delegated. Keep the attendance records of each meeting. Notify board members of executive board meetings.

Corresponding Secretary: Record minutes of all meetings and present them for the public review

within two weeks of the meeting in absence of the Recording Secretary. Prepare flyers and correspondence letters/information for the Parent Community and Association members. Prepare Updates for the Parent Advisory Board Website.

A PAB member accepting nomination for office shall submit a current resume andan up to date (within 1 year of membership start date) PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal Background Record and FBI clearance to be considered for candidacyto the AFPCS office attn: PAB Nominating Committee by June 21, 2019 by

PAB OFFICER NOMINATION FORM2019-2020 School Year

I wish to submit the following PAB Member for consideration for an Officer of the AFPCS Parent Advisory Board for the 2019-2020 school year.

Date: __________________________

Position Nominated for: __________________________________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

AFPCS Students/Grades: ________________________________________________________________

Phone and email: _______________________________________________________________________

Has this person consented to the nomination? _______Yes _______No

Comments: Submitted by: _______________________________________________________ Email address: ______________________________________________________

All iance for Progress Charter School LS: 1821-39 N. Cecil B. Moore Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19121 Tel: 215-232-4892 Fax: 215-232-4893 US: 1630-32 N. 16th St. Philadelphia, PA 19121 Tel: 215-232-4892 Fax: 215-232-4894

May 22, 2019

Dear Sixth through Eighth Grade Parent(s) and Guardian(s),

Alliance for Progress Charter School is dedicated to educating the whole child. For 20 years Alliance hasprovided academic and emotional support to our students through a rigorous academic curriculum and dedicated student services department. While our health and physical education department addresses the physical health of our students, this year we will be inviting Laquisha Anthony of Women Organized AgainstRape (WOAR), to teach our students about Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships.

Ms. Anthony will be speaking with our 6th through 8th grade students on Friday, May 24th. Laquisha has an

abundance of experience in the areas of prevention education and advocacy and we look forward to the valuable knowledge she will share with our students.

In the event you DO NOT want your child to participate in this health lesson facilitated by WOAR, please send a letter with the heading “Opt Out of Safe Touch Lesson” with you child tomorrow 5/23 and an alternative arrangement will be made for your child. A staff member will contact you to confirm your opt out letter was received. If you have sent a letter, and you do get a call by 2pm on 5/23, please call the office at 215-232- 4892. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the program, please contact me. Keeping Kids First, Mrs. Joanna Hightower, CEO Additional Information: WOAR Website: https://www.woar.org/