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Volume 3, Issue February 2009
Black History Month Celebrations Thanks to the efforts of Mr. Stanford, HOPE Charter School has invited several distinguished guests to speak at our “Black History Month: Speaking Series”. The line-up includes: Dr. Ala Stanford-Frey, Health Care Professional & Entrepreneur Ms. Felisha Renee Harris, US Congressman Chaka Fattah, and City Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. Mr. Fattah addressed the seniors on Feb. 19th.
HOPE CHARTER SCHOOL
Ms. Maruffi conducted a contest to identify famous Black Americans via the bulletin board in the front hallway. She posted the photos of a number of famous Black Americans. Students were challenged to identify each person on a written form.
Preparing Students to Showcase Achievement Preparing Students to Showcase Achievement” is underway as students attempt to beat last year’s scores. During the week of February 9th, all 11th grade students and several 12th grade students took the PSSA writing test. The two testing classes with the highest attendance percentage during the practice test will be treated to a pizza lunch. Make-up tests were administered this past week. Students taking the PSSA will be dismissed after the test each day. During the week of February 23rd, students will begin Math and Reading Boot Camp. They will take a shortened version of both tests and the results will be used to target instruction during the boot camp. From Feb. 26 through March 13th, Mr. S. King will be in Mrs. Capers’ classes on Thursdays reviewing reading strategies and Mr. Bujak will be in Ms. Harvey’s classes on Fridays focusing on math. Math and science teachers are asked to assign one handwritten open-ended question each week of the boot camp. Each day, students continue to hear a test taking tip, a sample vocabulary question, and a math challenge question. Each day a winner is selected from all students who have correctly solved the math challenge and receives a small prize.
Assessment PSSA Writing
Dates February 9 - 20, 2009
PSSA Reading & Math
March 16 - 27, 2009
PSSA Science
April 27 - May 8, 2009
Drama Spaghetti Dinner Theatre On Thursday night Feb. 5th Ms. Bacon and her Drama class students conducted their “ Spaghetti Dinner Theatre”. During this event, all Drama students performed various skits as their final grade for the 2nd marking period. The event was a huge success our students put on a great performance in front of a standing room only. crowd. To see more photos and videos, check out the following link:
http://hopecharter.blogspot.com/
Volume 3, Issue 4
HONOR ROLL STUDENTS 9th Grade Neary Prang, Jalil Shafi, Shaqueena Thomas 10th Grade Eric Brame, Joni Creighton, Sorin Nowlin, Patrick Shields, Tiana Whitaker, Miosha Ximines 11th Grade Amber Austin 12th Grade Eshanna Alexander, Saheem Blackwell, Daeshia Boyd, Tyshonda Bunting, Shane Franklyn
Congratulations! SCHOOL CLOSING NUMBER: 255 In the event of inclement weather, HOPE Charter will follow the school closings, early dismissals, and delayed openings of the School District of Philadelphia.
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One Call Now Phone System The recent purchase of the One Call Now phone system is a great addition to our technology. One Call Now phone message service delivers automated phone calls, within minutes, to any group large or small. Our first test of the system delivered a phone message reminder to the parents and/or guardians of all students to inform them of the recent report card conferences. In the near future parents will receive automated phone messages about student absences, school events, etc. To ensure that all information is communicated to you, make sure that we have an accurate phone number on file.
Important Senior Class Dates and Information Prom = Friday May 15th @ Temple Diamond Club Senior Week = June 1st – 5th Graduation = Friday June 12th @ Keswick Theatre 10 AM Proposed senior week activities have been announced and all seniors are encouraged to begin making payments on all activities and dues to avoid a last minute cash crunch.
SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER 267-336-2730
When contacting the school, please use the following extensions:
ADMINISTRATION Mr. Worley = x 5540 Mr. King = x 5531 Mrs. Ellison = x 5552 Mrs. Russo = x 5620 ADVISORS 9th & 10th Grade: Ms. Leach: Ext: 5590 11 & 12th Grade Mrs. Montanez: Ext: 5554 Behavior– Mr.Stanford: Ext. 5545Ext: 5645
OTHER NUMBERS
Main Office = x 5532 Front Desk = x 5586 Nurse = x 5536 Records = x 5537 Admissions = x 5112
Black History Month Celebrations Thanks to the efforts of Mr. Stanford, HOPE Charter School has invited several distinguished guests to speak at our “Black History Month: Speaking Series”. The line-up includes: Dr. Ala Stanford-Frey, Health Care Professional & Entrepreneur Ms. Felisha Renee Harris, US Congressman Chaka Fattah, and City Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. Mr. Fattah addressed the seniors on Feb. 19th.
HOPE CHARTER SCHOOL
Ms. Maruffi conducted a contest to identify famous Black Americans via the bulletin board in the front hallway. She posted the photos of a number of famous Black Americans. Students were challenged to identify each person on a written form.
Preparing Students to Showcase Achievement Preparing Students to Showcase Achievement” is underway as students attempt to beat last year’s scores. During the week of February 9th, all 11th grade students and several 12th grade students took the PSSA writing test. The two testing classes with the highest attendance percentage during the practice test will be treated to a pizza lunch. Make-up tests were administered this past week. Students taking the PSSA will be dismissed after the test each day. During the week of February 23rd, students will begin Math and Reading Boot Camp. They will take a shortened version of both tests and the results will be used to target instruction during the boot camp. From Feb. 26 through March 13th, Mr. S. King will be in Mrs. Capers’ classes on Thursdays reviewing reading strategies and Mr. Bujak will be in Ms. Harvey’s classes on Fridays focusing on math. Math and science teachers are asked to assign one handwritten open-ended question each week of the boot camp. Each day, students continue to hear a test taking tip, a sample vocabulary question, and a math challenge question. Each day a winner is selected from all students who have correctly solved the math challenge and receives a small prize.
Assessment PSSA Writing
Dates February 9 - 20, 2009
PSSA Reading & Math
March 16 - 27, 2009
PSSA Science
April 27 - May 8, 2009
Drama Spaghetti Dinner Theatre On Thursday night Feb. 5th Ms. Bacon and her Drama class students conducted their “ Spaghetti Dinner Theatre”. During this event, all Drama students performed various skits as their final grade for the 2nd marking period. The event was a huge success our students put on a great performance in front of a standing room only. crowd. To see more photos and videos, check out the following link:
http://hopecharter.blogspot.com/
Volume 3, Issue 4
HONOR ROLL STUDENTS 9th Grade Neary Prang, Jalil Shafi, Shaqueena Thomas 10th Grade Eric Brame, Joni Creighton, Sorin Nowlin, Patrick Shields, Tiana Whitaker, Miosha Ximines 11th Grade Amber Austin 12th Grade Eshanna Alexander, Saheem Blackwell, Daeshia Boyd, Tyshonda Bunting, Shane Franklyn
Congratulations! SCHOOL CLOSING NUMBER: 255 In the event of inclement weather, HOPE Charter will follow the school closings, early dismissals, and delayed openings of the School District of Philadelphia.
Page 2
One Call Now Phone System The recent purchase of the One Call Now phone system is a great addition to our technology. One Call Now phone message service delivers automated phone calls, within minutes, to any group large or small. Our first test of the system delivered a phone message reminder to the parents and/or guardians of all students to inform them of the recent report card conferences. In the near future parents will receive automated phone messages about student absences, school events, etc. To ensure that all information is communicated to you, make sure that we have an accurate phone number on file.
Important Senior Class Dates and Information Prom = Friday May 15th @ Temple Diamond Club Senior Week = June 1st – 5th Graduation = Friday June 12th @ Keswick Theatre 10 AM Proposed senior week activities have been announced and all seniors are encouraged to begin making payments on all activities and dues to avoid a last minute cash crunch.
SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER 267-336-2730
When contacting the school, please use the following extensions:
ADMINISTRATION Mr. Worley = x 5540 Mr. King = x 5531 Mrs. Ellison = x 5552 Mrs. Russo = x 5620 ADVISORS 9th & 10th Grade: Ms. Leach: Ext: 5590 11 & 12th Grade Mrs. Montanez: Ext: 5554 Behavior– Mr.Stanford: Ext. 5545Ext: 5645
OTHER NUMBERS
Main Office = x 5532 Front Desk = x 5586 Nurse = x 5536 Records = x 5537 Admissions = x 5112
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