As the year draws to a close, please consider a Tax Credit donation. $200/individual; $400/couple maximum. These donations are critical to our ability to continue our Intersession, Expedition and Elective Programs. Thank to all who have already generously supported our schools! Your Tax Credit Donation
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Pennington Street Showcase – Arts & Culture – December 13
Our newly envision Pennington Street Showcase is coming. This season’s focus is Arts & Culture. There will be visual arts, jazz, fashion, and theater. Join us from 5-7 p.m at 37 Pennington to celebrate the work that our young people have been doing. A perfect holiday celebration. For more information Showcase
PFFS-University School Tour Thursday, 11/15, from 5:30 – 6:30
Paulo Freire Freedom School -University, at 300 E. University Blvd, will be hosting an enrollment tour this Thursday, 11/15, from 5:30 – 6:30. This tour is a great way for interested families to learn more about PFFSU’s mission, programming, and curriculum. If you are already a member of our PFFS community of learners, please share… Read more »
Election Day
Election Day! Our enthusiastic reminder to vote if you haven’t already. If you need some guidance: To Find Your Polling Site: Text “Vote” to 69866. To Learn About The Candidates and Propositions: Azballotguide.com If you experience any voter irregularity call: 1-833-298-6837; ask for a provisional ballot If you have transportation needs – Suntrans is free and Lyft… Read more »
Parent Volunteers Wanted – Service Learning Committee
We are looking for a few parents from both Paulo Freire campuses to help us develop further our service learning program. As you know, service learning is a requirement for our 8th graders and some of our students struggle finding organizations/people/causes to support. We imagine this group meeting only a few times to help create… Read more »
City H.S. Chili Cook Off – Nov. 1
The Chili Cook-Off is one of City High’s most fun and successful events and it’s COMING UP NOVEMBER 1st at 5:30 pm. For more information Chili
PFFS School Enrollment Tours
It’s never too early to be thinking about school for next year. The open enrollment period for the 2019-2020 school year begins on Oct. 1st and closes on Feb. 1st. In order to assist families in making informed decisions about their student’s middle school choice, we have regularly scheduled school tours where we can highlight… Read more »
Intersession Time!
This week we are sharing our exciting Intersession options. (Downtown on Monday; University on Wednesday) They are all fabulous! Please take some time to review with your young person and fill out the choices sheet. We work hard to giving students one of their top 3 choices – trust us there are a lot of… Read more »
AmeriCorp Math Tutor/Passion Project Supervisor for PFFS-Downtown
We are looking to hire an AmeriCorp person. This would be a perfect position for a part-time college student or recent graduate. Duties: Classroom Support Small Group Tutoring Passion Project Supervisor 900 hours for the year Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 12:00-5:00; Friday 12:00-3:30 Benefits: Up to $6,265 living allowance during term of service $2,907.50 education award trainings that qualify them… Read more »
PARENTS RIGHT TO KNOW NOTIFICATION
Parents have a right to know details regarding teacher qualifications. Parents may request information on the professional qualifications of their child’s teachers. Information includes: teacher certification status teacher educational background qualifications of paraprofessionals