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Do you know a high school senior who is going to college next year? If so, make sure they apply for the Philadelphia City Scholarship. The Philadelphia City Scholarship provides 50 high school seniors with $1,000 a year for 4 years of college. The deadline is February 24, 2018, so apply today! The scholarship goes to 50 Philadelphia … More Philadelphia City Scholarship – Deadline Approaching
Join POP & LoMo at South Philadelphia High School to celebrate the beloved FIG! Learn about the origins, history and care of the delicious fruiting shrub. Cultivator Janette DiMeo will demonstrate hands-on fig propagation. All attendees will leave with their very own cutting to grow at home. This is a child friendly event. Where: South … More Fig Festival by the Philadelphia Orchard Project
View this email in your browser Will your child be 5-years-old by Sept. 1, 2018? Then it’s time to register for kindergarten! Kindergarten is a vital part of your child’s development, and while it is not required in the state of PA, studies show that students who attend quality kindergarten programs have a higher chance of … More Kindergarten Registration for September 2018
We are looking for a few good neighbors to help care for the schoolyard garden at Key Elementary (8th & Wolf) until the students return in September. The work includes watering and weeding the garden. If you’d like to help, please visit this sign-up sheet and pick a slot when you’re available. Your help will … More Key Elementary School Garden Looking for Volunteers
This new schoolyard garden at Key Elementary is a great example of the potential for community and school collaboration. With the help of the LoMo Education Committee, Key School received a Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant to purchase building and startup supplies. Molly Devinney, then coordinator of the South Philadelphia High School Gardens, helped plan … More New Schoolyard Garden at Key Elementary
Many South Philly students rely on school lunch programs when school is in session – just because summer vacation is coming doesn’t mean the help stops. Use one of the resources below to learn about the program or find meal program sites near you: · Call 211 · Call 1.866.3Hungry or 1.877.8Hambre · Text “MEALPA” … More Low-Income Students are Eligible for Free Meals During the Summer
Were you hoping to hit the ICS lottery but didn’t? Check out a NEW research-based, 2-way, Spa/Eng, dual language program (Kindergarten) @ Southwark Elementary School, SDP. I enrolled my son today after 3 visits to the school and am happy to answer any questions you might have via email: Jessica.esquivel34@yahoo.com. This program is being offered … More Undecided About Kindergarten?
Community support goes a long way for schools — especially our cash-strapped public schools in Philly. Here’s how you can help: Join the Home & School Association at your child’s school! Engaged parents make a HUGE difference and your child’s school will benefit directly from your efforts. Facebook users can help A.S. Jenks get a … More How to Help Public Schools & Local Children
Together, We Did It!!! 60 days * 200+ people * $27,350 raised From the rooftop… To the parking lot… South Philly High is about to embark on an exciting transformation! Through the generous support of over 200 people, LoMo will now be able to partner with this historic institution in our neighborhood and work with … More Success at Southern!
Lower Moyamensing Civic Association 