The The Calendar Calendar of of The The School School District District of of Philadelphia Philadelphia September 2011 to July 2012 A Message from Dr. Leroy D. Nunery II Dear Educators, Parents, Community Partners and Friends, Let us welcome the coming school year with renewed energy and a positive outlook. For nine years the School District of Philadelphia has made incredible progress. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of thousands of teachers, staff members, parents, and concerned citizens, our District proudly ranks among the best of large urban school districts nationwide. Collectively, we have much to be proud of and yet we still have important work before us. Through our dedication to public education and our cityʼs children, we will work in concert to build a system of great schools for all children. Todayʼs difficult economic times will not deter us from promoting school improvement as our primary mission. Instead, we can meet every challenge bound by our collective will and commitment to do the right things in the right way. While all growth and gains underscore the importance of leadership, collaboration, and accountability, let us remember that “Discipline Determines Our Destiny.” With sincere appreciation and personal gratitude for all your support, I wish everyone – all District employees, parents, friends, and community partners – a very happy and productive school year. Sincerely, Dr. Leroy D. Nunery II Acting Superintendent The School District of Philadelphia Dear School District of Philadelphia Stakeholders: This new school year promises to be an exciting one for all stakeholders, as 2010-2011 was filled with significant achievements, and served as the foundation from which we are to take our successes to the next level. Guided by Imagine 2014, The School District of Philadelphiaʼs strategic plan, we made major strides toward building a system of great public schools in our city. In 2010-2011, teachers, principals, administrators and other District staff worked with great focus, intensity and a sense of common purpose, and students and parents were right there with them. We have evidence that these combined efforts are making a real difference in terms of expected student outcomes. For the ninth straight year, the Districtʼs State test scores went up. Even with diminishing resources, our hopes and expectations remain high for all to succeed and achieve. While we have far to go, it is clear that our priorities are sound and we are making progress. For these reasons and more, we say to students, parents, staff members and our supporters: look for this School District to continue on an upward path. Sincerely, Robert L. Archie, Jr. Chairman School Reform Commission SEPTEMBER 2011 WELCOME to the 2011-2012 School District of Philadelphia Calendar. “A human being is not attaining his full heights until he is educated. – Horace Mann MONDAY SUNDAY TUESDAY AUGUST 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 LABOR DAY 11 12 1 1 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 30 31 7 3 Professional Development Academic Year Preparation 8 9 Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten Head Start, and Bright Futures Parent-Teacher Conferences 13 14 15 16 17 SRC Meeting Constitution Day 20 Student Voluntary Transfer Process Begins 21 The 2011- 2012 School District Calendar provides complementary components to the Academic Calendar, such as an inspirational thought for each month. In addition, you will find that special holidays, cultural celebrations, regional and national observances are noted. There is also a Book of the Month recommendation for young, middle and older readers, giving everyone a special opportunity to participate in the learning lives of our children. Book of the Month: Conferences 19 10 First Day of School Grades 1-12 First Day for Kindergarten, Pre-K Head Start and Bright Futures 18 SATURDAY 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 6 Administrative Offices Closed OCTOBER FRIDAY THURSDAY WEDNESDAY This year we invite you to access the SDP calendar online, view it electronically, and print it as a PDF if you wish. In light of current budget constraints, we decided to forego the annual expense of printing and disseminating thousands of hard copies throughout the District. 22 23 24 For young readers… Grandmaʼs Gift by Eric Velasquez. For middle readers… One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia. For older readers… The Dreamer by Pam Muñoz Ryan. SRC Meeting September 11-17 is National Arts in Education Week. 25 26 27 28 29 30 Administrative Offices Administrative Offices and Schools Closed and Schools Closed ROSH HASHANAH September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. In recognition of the historical and cultural contributions of Hispanic Americans, this yearʼs theme is “Many Backgrounds, Many Stories, One American Spirit.” Book of the Month: For young readers… Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin by Duncan Tonatiuh. OCTOBER 2011 For middle readers… Me, Frida by Amy Novesky. SATURDAY 1 “You must remain focused on your journey to greatness.”- Les Brown For older readers… 90 Miles to Havana by Enrique Flores-Galbis. MONDAY SUNDAY Regional Talent Center TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY The School Districtʼs first Regional Talent Center, housed at King High School, 6100 Stenton Avenue, is an Imagine 2014 initiative designed to provide learning and performance opportunities in the arts for students outside the classroom. 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 A second Regional Talent Center opened in the fall of 2010 at Audenried High School, 3301 Tasker Street. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 22 Specifically, the talent centers provide classes in visual arts, music, theater and dance four days a week— Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The talent center arts curriculum is designed for students in grades 6 through 12 who have a genuine interest in creative and performing arts and are willing to commit significant after-school and Saturday time for arts learning. Each student selects an area of study from one of the four fields— visual arts, music, theater or dance. Students interested in participating should contact the program manager, Virginia T. Lam at [email protected]. Ms. Lam welcomes all inquiries about Philadelphiaʼs talent centers. Administrative Offices and Schools Closed SRC Meeting District-Wide Principalsʼ Meeting COLUMBUS DAY 16 18 17 19 20 SRC Meeting High School Expo Half-Day for Students (Prof. Development) 23 25 24 27 26 District-Wide Assistant Principalsʼ Meeting High School Expo 28 Student Voluntary Transfer Process Ends PSSA Grade 12 Retest (Reading, Math, Science and Writing) * October 24 - November 4 30 SEPTEMBER 31 PSSA Retest NOVEMBER 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 29 Book of the Month: NOVEMBER 2011 For young readers… A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead. We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now. - Martin Luther King, Jr. MONDAY SUNDAY TUESDAY 1 WEDNESDAY 2 THURSDAY 3 FRIDAY 4 SATURDAY 5 PSSA Grade 12 Retest (Reading, Math, Science and Writing) * October 24 - November 4 6 7 8 Schools Closed for Students (Prof. Development) 9 10 14 15 12 Administrative Offices and Schools Closed SRC Meeting ELECTION DAY 13 11 VETERANS DAY 16 17 18 19 SRC Meeting 21 22 23 24 25 Administrative Offices Administrative Offices and Schools Closed and Schools Closed THANKSGIVING BREAK 27 28 29 30 K-12 Report Card Afternoon Conferences 9-12 Evening Conferences OCTOBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 For older readers… Black Elkʼs Vision: A Lakota Story by S.D. Nelson. November 13-19 is the 90th anniversary celebration of American Education Week. The School District of Philadelphia joins public schools across the country in recognizing and celebrating public education, parents and community partners, teachers and support staff, and all people who are making a difference in childrenʼs lives. We encourage the entire community to come together and work together to support student achievement, school improvement, healthy and safe lifestyles. HAPPY National Parental Involvement Day 20 For middle readers… Trickster: Native American Tales: A Graphic Collection. Edited by Matt Dembicki. DECEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 26 T H A N KS G I VI N G E VE R YO N E ! Book of the Month: DECEMBER 2011 For young readers… April and Esme, Tooth Fairies by Bob Graham. For middle readers… Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave by Laban Carrick Hill. “People are not remembered by how few times they fail, but how often they succeed.” – Thomas Edison For older readers… Nothing by Janne Teller. MONDAY SUNDAY December 4-10 is National HandWashing Awareness Week. How often do you wash your hands? Henry the Hand says... 1. Wash your hands BEFORE eating. 2. DO NOT cough into your hands. 3. DO NOT sneeze into your hands. TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 1 NOVEMBER JANUARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FRIDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY 2 3 K-12 Report Card Afternoon Conferences K-8 Evening Conferences 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 District-Wide Principal and Assistant Principalsʼ Meeting 16 17 23 24 30 31 4. DO NOT put your fingers into your eyes, nose, or mouth. For more information,visit Henry the Hand at www.henrythehand.com SRC Meeting HAPPY Early Childhood Pre-K Conferences H O L I DAYS EV E RYO N E ! 18 19 20 Early Childhood Pre-K Conferences 21 Bright Futures Registration Begins Early Childhood Pre-K Conferences 22 SRC Meeting 25 26 Administrative Offices and Schools Closed 27 Admin. Offices Open Schools Closed 28 29 Admin. Offices Open Schools Closed Admin. Offices Open Schools Closed W I N T E R R E C E S S Admin. Offices Open Schools Closed Book of the Month: JANUARY 2012 For young readers… Back of the Bus by Aaron Reynolds. For middle readers… Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes. For older readers… A Time of Miracles by Anne-Laure Bondoux. “Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” -Oprah Winfrey MONDAY SUNDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY January is celebrated as National Mentoring Month. TEN Things to do in January: 1 2 3 Administrative Offices and Schools Closed 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 20 21 Schools Reopen NEW YEARʼS OBSERVANCE 8 9 10 SRC Meeting 15 16 17 Administrative Offices and Schools Closed 18 19 SRC Meeting For more information visit www.nationalmentoringmonth.org." MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY 22 23 24 25 26 27 Kindergarten Registration Begins NAEP Testing (in selected schools) (Grades 4, 8, and 12) * January 23 - March 2 ACCESS for ELLS Testing for All English Language Learners (Grades K-12) * January 23 - March 2 29 30 1. Become a mentor. 2. Learn more about mentoring. 3. Partner with a mentoring organization. 4. Tell 5 friends about National Mentoring Month. 5. Pay tribute to the mentors in your life. 6. Find resources on mentoring. 7. Serve your community on the MLK Day of Service. 8. Make a donation to a mentoring organization in your community. 9. Share National Mentoring Month videos on YouTube. 10.Help children succeed academically through mentoring. 31 NAEP Testing (Grades 4, 8, and 12) ACCESS for ELLS Testing DECEMBER FEBRUARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 January 23 is the Chinese Lunar New Year (Year of the Dragon) . FEBRUARY 2012 "Be the change you want to see in the world.” -Mahatma Gandhi For young readers… Bink and Gollie by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee. For middle readers… The Bat Scientists by Mary Kay Carson. For older readers… Lafayette and the American Revolution by Russell Freedman. MONDAY SUNDAY Book of the Month: 5 TUESDAY JANUARY MARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 6 7 WEDNESDAY 1 THURSDAY 2 FRIDAY SATURDAY 3 4 10 11 NAEP Testing (Grades 4, 8, and 12) ACCESS for ELLS Testing 8 9 District-Wide Principalsʼ Meeting SRC Meeting ACCESS for ELLS Testing for All English Language Learners (Grades K-12) * January 23 - March 3 February is Black History Month The Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, founded by the "father of black history," Carter G. Woodson, chooses the national theme for Black History Month. In 2011 the theme was "African Americans and the Civil War." 12 13 14 15 16 17 SRC Meeting District-Wide K-12 Report Card K-12 Report Card K-12 Report Card Assistant Principalsʼ Afternoon Conferences Afternoon Conferences Afternoon Conferences Meeting 18 PASA Testing (Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11 - Reading and Math) * February 13 - March 23 ACCESS for ELLS Testing for All English Language Learners (Grades K-12) * January 23 - March 2 19 20 21 In 2012 the theme is "Black Women in American History and Culture." Administrative Offices and Schools Closed February 7-11 is National School Counseling Week. Honor the unique contributions of your school counselors. Students succeed because school counselors care! PRESIDENTSʼ DAY 26 27 22 23 24 PASA Testing (Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11 - Reading and Math) ACCESS for ELLS Testing for All English Language Learners (Grades K-12) 28 29 PASA Testing - Reading and Math ACCESS for ELLS Testing 25 Book of the Month: MARCH 2012 For young readers… The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood. For middle readers… Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness into Light by Tim Tingle. Learn avidly. Question repeatedly what you have learned. Analyze it carefully. Then put what you have learned into practice intelligently. -Confucius MONDAY SUNDAY 4 5 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY APRIL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 6 6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28 7 FRIDAY THURSDAY 1 2 For older readers… Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus. SATURDAY 3 PASA Testing ACCESS for ELLS Testing 8 9 10 District-Wide Kindergarten Open House 12 Daylight Savings Begins 18 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 SRC Meeting 23 National Nutrition Month – This is a time to think about the importance of good nutrition. Make healthy choices by eating smart and exercising more. March 19-23 is National Youth Violence Prevention Week Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) suggests the following themes: PASA Testing (Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11 - Reading and Math) PSSA Testing (Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11 - Reading and Math) * March 12 - March 23 PSSA Modified Testing (Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11 - Reading and Math) * March 12 - March 23 19 Music in Our Schools Month – Be an advocate for Music in Our Schools! Remember that music lasts a lifetime. Womenʼs History Month - The theme for 2012 is Women's Education — Women's Empowerment! Half-Day for Students (Prof. Development) PASA Testing (Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11 - Reading and Math) * February 13 - March 23 11 March is... Day 1: Promote Respect and Tolerance 24 Day 2: Manage Your Anger Day 3: Resolve Conflicts Peacefully PASA Testing (Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11 - Reading and Math) * February 13 - March 23 Day 4: Support Safety PSSA Testing (Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11 - Reading and Math) PSSA Modified Testing (Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11 - Reading and Math) 25 26 27 28 29 SRC Meeting PSSA Make-Up Testing (Reading and Math) * March 26 - March 30 30 31 Book of the Month: APRIL 2012 For young readers… Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein. For middle readers… Kakapo Rescue: Saving the Worldʼs Strangest Parrot by Sy Montgomery. Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. -Abraham Lincoln For older readers… The Firefly Letters: A Suffragetteʼs Journey to Cuba by Margarita Engle. April 8-14 is National Library Week. Celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and promote library use and support. April 15 -21 is Public School Volunteer Week. This week invites Philadelphia families and friends to assist teachers and administrators with every day activities by volunteering with your children and with other peopleʼs children. April 20-29 is the second city-wide Philadelphia Science Festival. Every April Philadelphiaʼs schools, universities, cultural institutions, and research centers unite as one to put science in the spotlight. Scientists and engineers throughout the city offer fun, interactive programs for Philadelphians of all ages. April 22-28 is the Week of the Young Child. During this week we work to raise awareness and focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. SUNDAY 1 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 2 3 4 5 Admin. Offices Open Schools Closed Admin. Offices Open Schools Closed Admin. Offices Open Schools Closed Admin. Offices Open Schools Closed S P R I N G 8 9 10 FRIDAY THURSDAY 6 SATURDAY 7 Administrative Offices and Schools Closed R E C E S S 11 12 13 14 20 21 27 28 Schools Reopen SRC Meeting PSSA Modified Testing (Grades 8 and 11 - Science) * April 9 - April 13 15 16 17 18 19 SRC Meeting PSSA Testing (Grades 5, 8 and 11 - Writing) * April 16 - April 20 22 23 24 25 26 Schools Closed for Students (Prof. Development) PSSA Testing PSSA Testing 29 30 PSSA Testing ELECTION DAY Modified (Grades 8 and 11 - Science) * April 23 - April 27 (Grades 4, 8 and 11 - Science) * April 23 - April 27 MARCH MAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Book of the Month: MAY 2012 For young readers… Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same! by Grace Lin. Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. -Buddha For middle readers… The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger. For older readers… Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool. MONDAY SUNDAY TUESDAY 1 WEDNESDAY 2 K-12 Report Card Afternoon Conferences FRIDAY THURSDAY 3 SATURDAY 4 5 K-12 Report Card K-12 Report Card Afternoon Conferences Afternoon Conferences PSSA Make-Up Testing (Writing and Science) * April 30 - May 4 PASA Testing (Grades 4, 8 and 11 - Science) * May 1 - May 25 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PASA Testing (Grades 4, 8 and 11 - Science) 14 15 16 SRC Meeting 17 18 19 25 26 Primary Election Day PASA Testing (Grades 4, 8 and 11 - Science) 20 21 22 23 24 Pre-Registration for Kindergarten 2012-2013 PASA Testing (Grades 4, 8 and 11 - Science) 27 28 Administrative Offices and Schools Closed MEMORIAL DAY 29 30 31 Kindergarten Registration Ends Together letʼs celebrate the culture, traditions and history of Philadelphiaʼs Asians & Pacific Islanders. May 7-11 is National Teachers Week, also known as Teacher Appreciation Week. SRC Meeting 13 May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. May was chosen because it commemorates the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States in 1843 and the work of Chinese immigrants on the transcontinental railroad in 1869. APRIL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 JUNE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 May 10 is National School Nurses Day, also known as National RN Recognition Day. JUNE 2012 Children need models more than they need critics. – Joseph Joubert MONDAY SUNDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY MAY Book of the Month: For young readers… Fiesta Babies by Carmen Tafolla. The simple rhyme scheme is embellished by colorful illustrations of multicultural babies and toddlers celebrating at a local fiesta. Belpré Illustrator Honor Book For middle readers… A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz. Dutton. As dark and bloody as the title suggests, these six retellings tweak the classic fairy tale as Hansel and Gretel embark on an epic journey of self-discovery. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3 5 6 JULY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 7 FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 8 9 15 16 District-Wide Assistant Principal & Principalsʼ Meeting 10 11 12 13 14 Last Day of School for Students Professional Development SRC Meeting 17 For older readers… Departure Time by Truus Matti. An eleven-year-old mourns the death of her father in chapters that alternate between the real world and a dreamlike hotel staffed by odd creatures. Batchelder Honor Book 4 THURSDAY 18 Professional Development 24 25 19 Last Day of School for Staff (Organization Day) 26 20 21 22 23 29 30 SRC Meeting 27 28 Did You Know? JULY 2012 MONDAY SUNDAY 1 8 15 22 2 9 16 23 TUESDAY 3 10 17 24 WEDNESDAY 4 11 18 25 FRIDAY THURSDAY 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 SATURDAY 7 14 21 28 • All young people experience learning losses when they do not engage in educational activities during the summer. Research spanning 100 years shows that economically disadvantaged students typically lose the most (White, 1906; Heyns, 1978; Entwisle & Alexander 1992; Cooper, 1996; Downey et al, 2004). • Most students lose about two months of grade level equivalency in math skills over the summer. Low-income students also lose more than two months in reading achievement, despite the fact that their middle-class peers make slight gains (Cooper, 1996). • More than half of the achievement gap between low and high income youth can be explained by unequal access to summer learning opportunities (Alexander et al, 2007). • Children lose more than academic knowledge over the summer. Most children—particularly children at high risk of obesity—gain weight more rapidly when they are out of school (Von Hippel et al, 2007). Go to www.summerlearning,org for more information. 29 30 31 JUNE AUGUST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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