The Fund For The School District of Philadelphia

This is our favorite time of year: a time to pause, to gather, and to give thanks. We are thankful for our Board, our corporate and philanthropic partners, our partners at The School District of Philadelphia, and most importantly, the incredible students, dynamic staff, and supportive families that we work on behalf of every day.  Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Step 1 of Thanksgiving prep: purchasing this Back the Bell hoodie because we need (stomach) room for third helpings 😋 … aaaaand we're adding a Back the Bell tote bag for packing up our leftovers 🤷🏾♀️ 😉 Grabs yours ➡️ thefundsdp.org/backthebell Remember, all proceeds to go support The School District of Philadelphia traditional public schools.

Last week, we dropped by Conwell Middle Magnet School in Kensington and checked in on the high impact tutoring (HIT) program - an evidence-based form of instruction intended to support student learning by providing small-group, intensive support during the school day. Provided by a qualified tutor, the program is personalized and driven by student need, and is responsive to core curriculum. The program is a key priority of The School District of Philadelphia's five year strategic plan, Accelerate Philly. 

American Education Week 🤝🏾 Back the Bell Show your support for the educators keeping students safe, healthy, and ready to learn by purchasing your Back the Bell merch! All proceeds go to support Philly’s public schools by funding STEM supplies, updated technology, library books, and so much more ➡️ thefundsdp.org/backthebell

Earlier this week, we stopped by Hon. Luis Munoz-Marin Elementary School to check out the Groceries for Good produce stand, coordinated and managed by Eat Right Philly and Share Food Program and supported by our partnership with the GIANT Company. Since 2022, Groceries for Good has provided fresh, locally sourced produce, healthy foods, and nutritional resources to students and families at sites across the School District of Philadelphia. There are currently 18 schools with Groceries for Good stands. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e_3FdyVQ

1⃣ Celebrate our students 2⃣ Support Philly’s public schools Grab your Back the Bell merch today ➡️ thefundsdp.org/backthebell

On Saturday, The Fund’s President & CEO Kathryn Epps joined Debora Borges-Carrera, Ed. D., Chief Education Officer for the City of Philadelphia, The School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr., Ed.D., Nyshawana Francis-Thompson, Ed.D and Lashaunda Robinson from the district’s Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Academy At Palumbo students Leila Salama and Angel Okeke, and a host of students, families, educators and community members at the National Constitution Center to kickoff of PHILLY 250: The (In)Visible Architects of Freedom. This initiative is a commitment to inclusive storytelling, designed to commemorate Philadelphia’s pivotal role in the nation’s founding while decisively centering the contributions of African Americans and other historically marginalized communities. Great job to everyone involved! The Fund is proud to be a partner.

Some of our favorite work day essentials… ☑️ Backpack for the laptop  ☑️ Steel tumbler to stay hydrated  ☑️ Long sleeve tee because it’s chilly  ☑️ And a baseball cap to go incognito on the bus ride home Lucky for us, our weekly must-haves were designed by Carver Engineering and Science 11th grader Aleea Dina Suonborai, 1st place winner of The Fund’s inaugural Back the Bell student design competition 🎉🎉 Grab yours ➡️ thefundsdp.org/backthebell 

It’s official: students and families at John H. Taggart School now have access to a fresh produce stand! 🥦🍅 Many thanks to our partners at The School District of Philadelphia, Eat Right Philly, Share Food Program, and The GIANT Company. Programs that increase food access for all families are critical now more than ever. We are proud to continue supporting this work.

This Saturday, November 15, our President & CEO Kathryn Epps will join a host of district leaders and partners for this celebration of 250 years of freedom, community, and inclusive history. We hope to see you at the kick off of Philly 250: The (In)Visible Architects of Freedom! 🎉🎉