THE TIME TO ACT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION IS NOW.

Submitted by yingling
on Thu May 17, 2012
Check out our Spring 2012 Budget page!

THE TIME TO ACT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION IS NOW.

The District's recently announced restructuring plan is an all-out assault on
public education and endangers the fiscal health of our schools through deficit
financing and an overreliance on charters. 64 school closures. 40 schools in one
year alone. Charter school enrollment to grow from 22% to 40% of total
population.
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Friends of J.S. Jenks

Submitted by yingling
on Sat May 5, 2012

A group of parents, administrators, teachers and community members have been working to form a new independent fundraising organizationfor J.S. Jenks Elementary School in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia.  We hope all individuals associated with the school and the community get involved in this organization.  The inaugural Kickoff Fundraiser is on June 9th from 4-7 PM at the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields.  To get involved with this event go to a sign up genius list 

 
You can invite family, friends and neighbors.
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The Best Night of the Year

Submitted by yingling
on Tue April 24, 2012

An evening of art and music beginning with the Orchestra, including all Chorus groups and the Band.  All groups captivated the audience. A few favorites were the performance of "Happy Blues" by the Orchestra, "La Bamba" by the 4th-5th Grade Chorus, "Rolling in the Deep" by the Select Chorus, "You Are My Sunshine" by the Wee Sing Chorus (Kindergartners), "Take Five" by the All-School Band and "Soap and Water" by the 1st-3rd Grade Chorus. 

Over 200 students (40%) of the school population are involved with these programs. These experiences are above the music classes offered to all students.

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J S Jenks

City Council Budget Hearings

Submitted by yingling
on Sun April 15, 2012

There will be a CITY COUNCIL of PHILADLEPHIA Neighborhood Budget Hearing this Wednesday April 18th at the Salvation Army, Kroc Center at 6:00 PM. Have your voice heard. Encourage our city council members to support public education. 

Neighborhood Budget Hearing

 
Salvation Army, Kroc Center

4301 Wissahickon Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19129

Wednesday, April 18, 2012: 6:00pm-8:00pm

 

City Council is bringing the annual budget process to your community through a series of city-wide Neighborhood Budget Hearings. Anyone wishing to provide testimony on the City’s FY 13 Budget may contact:

 
8th District

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Recycle Bank Grant in the news

Submitted by yingling
on Sun April 15, 2012

Some press on our new Recyclebank Grant.

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Jenks in the News

Submitted by yingling
on Sun April 15, 2012

Bake Sale for Education at City Hall was a success. We need to focus on the budgets that are being passed very soon both State and City.

 

 

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Philadelphia Mock Bake Sale - April 12th

Submitted by yingling
on Thu April 5, 2012

t is that time again.....Budget time! We as parents, guardians and supporters of public education need to advocate for equitable funding for our children so we can keep all the wonderful programs that we have at J.S. Jenks.

The message below describes a state-wide bake sale to lobby state and city officials. We need all parents and guardians to help in ANY way they can. 
Bake cookies (we will coordinate getting the cookies to City Hall), * Go to City Hall for the rally, Make a sign!

Have a happy and healthy spring break!

The Philly "Mock Bake Sale" for Public Education will be on Thursday, April

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education

Trash and Coffee and Company

Submitted by yingling
on Tue April 3, 2012

Our unexpected warm weather has increased the use of the playground and blacktop and as many have noticed both are littered with trash. The playground group (Friends of the Children's Park in Chestnut Hill) are increasing trash pick-up on the playground. 

We had our first session March 27th, very cold but 3 families and kids braved the cold. Please join us April 26th (THURSDAY not Tuesday since there is no school on Tuesday)

Please help in the effort to keep our school and playground clean and litter free!

Contact Colleen Yard with any questions. see3feet@gmail.com

 

 

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First in Math Spring Fling

First in Math  Spring Fling                       

 

Spring Fling will be held at home on April 24 -25, 2012.

Here’s how:

On Tuesday and Wednesday, April 24-25, 2012 - any student who earns 1000 stickers those particular nights will be invited to a private luncheon!

So please play to help earn stickers toward the school’s total.

2011-12 Recyclebank Green Schools Program: Your School’s Grant

Submitted by yingling
on Thu March 22, 2012

Congratulations! Your school raised $580.49

With the Recyclebank dollar-for-dollar match, you will be receiving a
check from Recyclebank in the amount of $1,160.98

Thanks to all who helped make this possible!  We look forward to all the activities of the EcoClub.

Thanks to Adam Eyring, chair of the School Beautification Committee and Amy Watson, school counselor and mentor of the EcoClub.

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