January 11, 2017

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

Happy New Year!! We hope you got lots of rest and blessings during your winter break and are ready to start 2017 with a bang!! Here at AFPCS we are continuing to put our best foot forward and strive for excellence as we go through trimester #2 and as grades 3-8 prepare for the PSSA exams in April.In addition, we have started our annual Spirit of Alliance Campaign to raise $44,000 to purchase 100 NOTEBOOK LAPTOPSfor our Lower School. With the partnership of our Parent Advisory Board, we will be hosting a series of fundraising events, raffles, sales, drives and more to make this NEED a REALITY for OUR CHILDREN. AFPCS parents always show up and show out when it comes to what is best for their children! This is the time to show our kids that they deserve nothing short of the best when it comes to their education. We hope that within the next 3 months, every AFPCS family can commit to participating in donating/supporting or raising at least $100 per child that they have at the school. If we did that we would have $45,000 instantly!!! We have also prepared a Sponsor/Donor Proposal Packet that is available at www.afpcs.org to assist with soliciting support from our jobs or businesses we are associated with. We ask that you check it out and share it with folks that can make a difference for our children. Let’s join together in the TRUE SPIRIT OF ALLIANCE .

Parents it is imperative that you sign up for our text alerts or like us on Facebook, when we experience inclement weather or any emergency as we did this week this is the only way we can notify you of any changes. 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

Cold

Weather

Dress Please remember the dress requirements

during the winter months. All students are still required to wear the correct uniform daily including solid black shoes/sneakers.

If they are wearing clothing under their uniform that can be seen (turtle necks, long

johns, thermals, etc.) they should also be solid navy blue. Students can wear solid

navy sweaters (no hoodies) in school as well.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

DRESS DOWN

Friday, January 13th. $2 to participate

(Students should wear clothing representing their favorite college or

university)

(ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT FAMILY UNITY NIGHT)

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat JAN 8

9 D-Day

10 E-Day *US Tutoring Resumes

11 F-Day *WED. FOLDER-Pls Sign *Kindergarten Parent Meeting 3:35pm LS *BBall Game @ Gideon @4:15pm

12 A-Day *5th Grade Parent Meeting 5pm US *8th Grade Parent Meeting 6pm US

13 B-Day *Pretzel Sale $0.50 *Dress Down $2—COLLEGE DAY *BBall Game @ BEL-MONT@4:15pm

14 BTS Wrestling—Philly PAL 8am

15 16 NO SCHOOL

*8th grade Comm Serv @AFPCS-9am

17 C-Day *US Clubs Resume *BBall Game @ MAS-TERY @4:15pm

18 D-Day *Music Begins at LS *Health Begins @US

19 E-Day *Trimester 2 -Progress Reports Sent Home

20 F-Day *Pretzel Sale $0.50 *Dress Down Day $2 “Freestyle” *BBall Game @DISCOVERY@4:15p

21 BTS Wrestling—Mariana Bracetti 8am

22 23 A-Day

24 B-Day *Board Meeting @6:00pm—LS *PAB Meeting @5:30pm—LS Cafeteria

25 C-Day *WED. FOLDER-Pls Sign *2017-18 Intent to Re-turn/Sibling Forms *BBall Game @KIPP WEST@5:00pm

26 D-Day

27 NO SCHOOL

STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

28

29 Wrestling—Uni of Penn 7:30am

30 E-Day *BBall Game @ KIPP North @5pm

31 F-Day

FEB 1 A-Day *BBall Game @UNIVERSAL@4:15pm

2 B-Day

3 C-Day *Pretzel Sale $0.50 *BBall Game @KIPP NORTH @4:15pm

4 BTS Wrestling—Belmont Char-ter 8am

5 6 D-Day

7 E-Day B-Ball Game @West Oak Lane —4:15pm

8 F-Day *WED. FOLDER-Pls Sign *B-Ball Game @BELMONT —5pm

9 A-Day *BBall Game @Wissahickon@4:15

10 B-Day *Dads & Donuts @9am—Columbia North YMCA

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JAN & FEB 2017

“ A Caring Community of Learners, Thinkers & Achievers! ”

The Lower School

The following students had the HIGHEST SCORES in their grade on the last benchmark test:

K: Erynn H. Caden B. 1st Grade Reading: Avant G. 1st Grade Math: Avant G.

2nd Grade Reading: Ariana J. 2nd Grade Math: Heaven T. 3rd Grade Reading: Ahzier G.R. 3rd Grade Math: Janaya B.

The following students made the MOST IMPROVEMENT in their scores on the last benchmark test:

K: Cydni B. Iahmir W. 1st Grade Reading: Josh M. 1st Grade Math: Issaiah N.

2nd Grade Reading: Janiyah A. 2nd Grade Math: Serenity B. & Jayden B. 3rd Grade Reading: Nasir N. 3rd Grade Math: Zyiana F.

MUSIC BEGINS IN THE LOWER SCHOOL

ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18TH!!

LAST DAY FOR PE UNIFORMS IS FRIDAY, 1/13!

FIELD TRIP!!!! KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST GRADE!

ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES….

FRIDAY, 1/13. $17, A PERMISSION SLIP AND

BAGGED LUNCH NEEDED!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

PROGRESS REPORTS COMING

HOME THURSDAY, JANUARY 19TH!

Upper School News (Grades 4 – 8)

Congratulations to our Jayhawks Basketball Team on their season

opener win last week! Please join the team for upcoming games:

1/11 @ Edward Gideon (2817 W. Glenwood Ave.)

1/13 @ Belmont Charter (4030 Brown St.)

1/17 @ Mastery Grover Cleveland (3701 N. 19th St.)

1/20 @ Discovery Charter (4700 Parkside Ave.)

Jammin’ Jayhawks!

1/12: 5th (5pm) and 8th (6pm) Parent Meetings/ 7th Library Trip

1/16: No School (MLK Day)

8th Graders must report to school at 9AM- Community Service

1/17: US Clubs Start

1/19: Progress Reports Sent Home

1/20: 8th Library Trip

Upper School students will transition from

music to health class on Wednesday,

January 18th.

Students are expected to be in regular

school uniform for health class. NO gym

uniforms are to be worn until further

notice.

Parents/students will receive an update on

when it is time to begin wearing gym

uniforms.

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: Staffing Update:

Technology Please note that Ms. Pickens is

now leading our tech classes

Math Intervention Please note that Ms.

Schofield is currently serving as the Long Term

Sub for Ms. McFadden

Friday, February 10, 2017 @8:45am

Columbia North YMCA – Broad & Master Streets

Dear AFPCS Families, Our annual Dads & Donuts event is on its way and we are kindly welcoming donations of items that

would assist us in making the event possible. We also welcome monetary donations to purchase other items (eggs,

meats, etc) that are not listed. These donations are needed by THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd.

Lower School – K-3 Upper School – 4-8

Small Bottles of Assorted Juices

Bottles of Water

White or Blue Plastic RECTANGLE

Tablecloths

Plates

Forks/Knives/Napkins

Serving Spoons/Forks/Tongs

Aluminum Foil

Large Aluminum Pans

We thank you in advance for your support! Sincerely,

the Dads of the Event Team

AFPCS Parent Advisory Board Newsletter

AFPCS Parent Advisory Board

Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 3 January 11th, 2016

THANK YOU!

PAB thanks all of the parents, family and friends who came out to support the PAB Skate Party! We had fun while fundraising!

Stay tuned for more events to come and as always, your support is appreciated!

Reminders:

This Friday is Pretzel Day! Thank you to all those who have supported this longstanding PAB fundraiser; you have truly helped to put a big smile on our kids faces every week. There are some who are unable to purchase a pretzel on this special day so if ever you’re able to, please send in a .50 or $1 donation so that we can help cover the costs to ensure that all those students who’d enjoy this yummy treat are able to! Volunteers are needed to help distribute the pretzels. Contact us via our facebook page with your interest!

Don’t forget to cut out the BoxTop$ label found on many of the food products that you are already purchase and send them in with your child after every trip to the market! Let’s keep raising the Box Top$ bar and taking advantage of this opportunity to help better our school!

We’re currently in immediate need of a volunteer to fill the position of PAB Treasurer. This person must possess a strong sense of integrity and team work, sound judgment, excellent accounting/budgeting experience, commitment to the PAB mission, and a desire to help PAB continue to serve as a vital member of the AFPCS family. Interested volunteers can contact PAB via the facebook page to obtain further details.

PAB & AFPCS Board Meetings:

January 24th

, 2017

February 21st

, 2017

March 21st, 2017

April 18th

, 2017

May 23rd

, 2017

June 20th

, 2017

Can’t make it in person? Dial in!

Number: (641) 715-0700 | Access Code: 170349

DAD’S and DONUTS

Mark your calendar: Dad’s and Donuts is scheduled for Friday, February 10th, 2017 from 8-11am!

We are currently in need of the following items and appreciate donations of all sizes:

10 Cases of water (24 packs)

400 Assorted juices (individual size)

If you would like to make a monetary donation to this event specifically, you may do so by obtaining an envelope from the front desk, note “Dads & Donuts” on it and place it in PAB’s safe. All donors will be recognized in next month’s newsletter so be sure to include your name if you’d like to be included!

US After School Clubs Session #2–January 17th –April 6th

3:35-4:30pm

Below are the after school clubs that will be available for Session #1 for students in grades 4-8. Students must sign up using the permission slip and return it to their teacher as soon as possible. Clubs have a max

number of participants, so they will be filled on a first come first serve basis.

Club Name: Mad Science Day: Wednesday Club Advisor: Ms. DiBona Club Description: Do you want to become a scientist? How about a MAD scientist!? In

this exciting club you can unleash your love for science through interactive experiments. These hands-on experiments will open your eyes the different types of science you see each and every day.

Club Name: Middle School Student Council (6th-8th grade ONLY) Days: Tuesday Club Advisor: Miss Louis

Club Description: Those students interested in or would love to learn about political issues and create a student council to govern and become the voice of the student body.

Club Name: AFPCS Dance, Dance and Mo Dance!

Days: Tuesdays Club Advisor: Mr. Kenny Club Description: Are you a kid that suddenly feels the urge to move when you hear a pulsing beat? So much that you don't care how you look or who's around you just have to get up and move? If that's you, come and take a dance class with us! Why not take all of that energy and put it to both great and positive use? Here students will learn such genres as ballet, jazz, hip hop, and modern. Many feel as though dance is only for girls which is definitely FALSE! I strongly encourage EVERYONE to come out and take class and have a great time!

Name: Get HYPE Philly (Community Service Projects) 8th Graders- ONLY Days: Wednesdays Club Advisor: Ms. Kessler Club Description: Have you ever wanted to change your eating habits to be healthier? Are you interested in studying and teaching others about making nutritional choices? Are you interested in teaching your peers and the entire student body about staying fit and healthy? If you answered yes to those questions this just may be the club for you?

Students must sign up using the permission slip and return it to their teacher as soon as possible.

Clubs have a max number of participants, so they will be filled on a first come first serve basis.

Upper School Clubs Program

I allow _______________________________ to participate in the Upper School Clubs program at AFPCS on the selected days (see above) from 3:35-4:30pm for session #2. I would like to enroll in: (chose 1-only) ______ Mad Science (Wed) ______ Dance (Tues) ______ Get HYPE (Wed)- 8th graders only ______ Student Council (Tues)-6th -8th graders only I understand that my child’s academic performance and behavior could make my child ineligible to participate. The program is over at 4:30pm, please choose how your child will be going home. Please note that any child not picked up by 4:40pm will be assessed a $1 a min late fee. My child will be: _______ picked up by a parent or guardian at 4:30pm

_______ Walking or on public transportation Parent Signature ___________________________________ Date:_____________________ In the event of an emergency, I can be contacted at: # _______________________________

CALLING ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS & GIRLS

TRACK STARS…… The time is quickly approaching for our Alliance for Progress Jayhawks Boys & Girls Track season to begin. To prepare for spring, our official winter indoor track endurance training session will begin the week of January 30, 2017 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-4:45pm to physically prepare for the spring season. We would like to take this time to have all 6th-8th grade boys and girls interested in participating in the winter track endurance training, sign this form and return to school by January 20, 2017 to Mr. Bazemore or Ms. McGinley. We require that all interested students have school physicals completed prior to participating. All students who have completed physicals dated January 1, 2016 or after, currently on file will be allowed to participate.

Any student who does not have an up to date physical must have one completed by January 30, 2017. (If

you have any questions about your current file, please call the Nurse.)

*Completed physicals must be in file with the school Nurse by 1/30/17 in order to participate

AFPCS Boys & Girls Track Team Interest Form

I, __________________________ am interested in participating in the Alliance for Progress Charter School Boys & Girls Track Winter Session. I understand that I will only be able to participate in any track related activities with an up to date physical form. The first meeting will be Tuesday, January 24th in the Upper School cafeteria from 3:45-4:45pm. Details on practices will be given at that meeting. _________ My child will walk home/use public transportation after the interest meeting on 1/24/17

_________ My child will be picked up from the Upper School at 4:45pm

_____________________________ _______________________________________ Student Signature/Date Parent Signature /Date