September 5, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. On September 5, 2019, we are creating an immersive student experience for you. Each family is invited to follow your student’s daily schedule. Our journey begins at 5:00 p.m. with community meeting in the 37 Common space next door to Paulo. Our night will end at 6:30. We look… Read more »
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Welcome to our Students and Families!
We are all very excited to start this school year. The returning students are already providing a lot of leadership and support to our new students, and our new students are already adding their perspectives and insights. Every year is a different group of students, and every year has a slightly different personality. This year… Read more »
2019-2020 PFFS School Calendar
If you haven’t seen it yet, the PFFS 2019-2020 is posted on the website here. A few important dates include: Tuesday, Aug. 6th = Students’ first day back at school. Oct. 7-11 = Fall Break. Nov. 28-29 = Thanksgiving Break. Dec. 20 – Jan 3 = Winter Break. March 16-20 = Spring Break. May 22… Read more »
“Prevention, Intervention, & Intersectionality”
Please save the date for the upcoming Diverse Voices in Prevention’s Spring Conference, “Prevention, Intervention, & Intersectionality” We have now confirmed a very exciting lineup including: Blessing by Austin G. Nunez (Chairman of the San Xavier District of the Tohono O’odham Nation) MC Hector Youtsey (Pascua Yaqui Tribe KPYT-LPFM Radio)Keynotes by Maximillian Boykin (Black AIDS Institute) and Dr. Beth Meyerson (Indiana University School… Read more »
Scooby Doo at City High!
The amazing City High School Drama Department is hitting the stage once again to bring you their original adaptation of the cartoon classic Scooby Doo. Showtimes are Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2pm, and Saturday at 7pm. All shows take place in the Commons Theater at 37 E. Pennington. This production is family friendly and… Read more »
8th Grade Gateways on May 1st
All eighth-grade students will be presenting their Gateway on Wednesday, May 1st. The Gateway will feature each eighth-grader’s portfolio of written essays centered around the Habits of Heart and Mind. Each Gateway will last about an hour. Students will read a general reflection essay, speak about their experience at Paulo, and present their completed website… Read more »
Last Chance for AZ Tax Credit
Friends, With tax season coming to a rapid close, you have just a few days to make your tax credit contribution to one of our schools. Your tax credit contribution is a way to direct your tax dollars to our school and then receive a dollar for dollar refund on that contribution. It does not… Read more »
PFFS Students Win 2019 SARSEF Awards
Nine PFFSU students entered this years Southern Arizona’s Research Science and Engineering Foundations Science Fair, and five came away with top awards! Maddie and Chloe won third place for their “Sweet as Sugar” experiment. Adam also received a third place award for his “Expired Experiment.” Lucas won a second place award for “The Garage Door… Read more »
Tax Credit: The Final Weeks to Pitch In!
In Arizona, a $200 or $400 tax credit contribution may be made to a school to support the school’s extra curricular activities. This contribution is entirely refundable when taxes are filed. Paulo Freire Freedom School is asking you, your family, your friends, and your neighbors to make their tax credit contribution to us. Tax credit… Read more »
PFFSU SLC Feedback Form
Please complete the PFFSU feedback form for Spring 2019