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https://www.philasd.org/face/

More information will be provided when available.

Dear Families,

I am excited to share that our school will once again be using the Mathematics and Reading program called i-Ready, an online program that offers personalized learning based on your child’s strengths and areas for growth.

Now that we have administered the i-Ready diagnostic, we will begin using i-Ready Instruction. These lessons are interactive and provide strategic supports to keep your child engaged as they learn. On average, these lessons take 20 minutes each.

Some things to know about i-Ready at PVA:

• Your child should pass 2 lessons in reading each week

• Your child should pass 2 lessons in math each week

• I-ready use/lesson completion does factor into quarterly grades

• If your child is struggling with the lesson material, please reach out to their SDP teacher

• If your child has not yet completed the diagnostic, they will be prompted to complete it when they log in

To support your child’s learning with online lessons, you can:

· Discuss your child’s progress on their i-Ready lessons.

· Celebrate your child’s learning and growth.

· Reference these Fridge Tips to provide support.

Thank you for your continued support and for being a partner in your child’s learning! To learn more about i-Ready, visit i-ReadyCentral.com/FamilyCenter. You can also reach out to Ms. Weeks or your SDP teacher if you have questions.

"Fridge Tips for i-Ready Lessons at Home" - Available In selected language.

Wednesday, November 13 · 10:00 – 10:30am

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hru-nooa-qfi

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 305-912-7238‬ PIN: ‪188 074 875‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/hru-nooa-qfi?pin=3102830050662

Attendance: Students must attend Morning Meeting every day at 8:30 to be counted as present.

If absent with an excusable reason, complete the Google form.

Adult/Coach: Please make sure that an adult is available to support your student during school hours due to our student's ages (K-5). This helps to help them stay on track.

Tech Support by Phone:

484-237-5450 (Please call if you have any issues with your computer)

School District of Philadelphia Benefits Navigator
The School District of Philadelphia has partnered with BenePhilly to support District families with signing up for important public benefits. All PreK-12 students and families can visit the School District of Philadelphia Welcome Center at 440 N. Broad Street to meet with the Benefits Navigator, Stacie Brown, and get one-on-one support with applying for health insurance, loan assistance, disability benefits, food assistance, utilities benefits and more. Appointments for currently enrolled District students and their families are available on Wednesdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Schedule an appointment here. Walk-ins are also welcome, though wait times may be longer!

If you cannot make it to the Welcome Center, you can find a BenePhilly Center near your home by reaching out directly to the City of Philadelphia’s BenePhilly program at 833-270-7943, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm. You can also visit the City of Philadelphia’s website to find additional locations and hours.

Pediatric Dental Clinic at W.D. Kelley Elementary
Did you know the district has a state of the art pediatric dental clinic for students? All PreK-12 students can receive services at the W.D. Kelley Dental Clinic, Monday and Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Services include dental screenings, checkups and cleanings, fillings, crowns, fluoride varnish and extraction emergency care. There will be FREE Dental Screenings on November 21 10am - 2pm and December 16 10am - 2pm.

Families can call 215-707-0231 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. You can find more information here.

Colds, Flu and Preparing for Sick Season
Viral illnesses like colds, Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 spread more easily during the fall and winter months. As such, we recommend taking measures to protect yourselves by getting the Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations as soon as possible. The Ala Stanford Center for Health Equity is providing no-cost Flu and COVID-19 vaccines. You can register for an appointment here.

Your child should attend school if they are generally healthy and able to participate in their usual day-to-day activities. Students with colds, Flu, RSV or COVID-19 should remain home if they have an excessive runny nose, excessive coughing, difficulty breathing, fever, or if they look or act ill. Students may return to school when they are feeling well, as long as symptoms are not present or have improved, and they are fever-free for 24 hours without taking fever-reducing medication. We recommend that students returning to school after COVID-19 wear a well-fitted mask for 5 days after returning to school. You can find more health guidance for school attendance here.

Testing remains a critical measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Testing sites are available throughout the city, find a location here. The federal government is also delivering free at-home tests – four per household – upon request. Visit covid.gov/tests to place your order.