As the year draws to a close, please consider a Tax Credit contribution. $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! You may make your contribution on line at: Your Tax Credit Contribution.
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End of the Semester and Winter Break
The semester is coming to a close. It has been an amazing semester full of great learning, amazing projects, and tremendous student growth. The last day for students at Paulo Freire Freedom Schools is Thursday, December 20th. We return on Monday, January 7th. We wish you all a healthy, joyful, and restorative holiday season. We… Read more »
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
PFFSU Plant Sale During 4th Ave. Street Fair
PFFSU will be hosting a plant sale during this weekend’s 4th Ave. Street Fair. A wide variety of cuttings, starts, and pups will be available at very affordable prices, and all proceeds will benefit the PFFSU coding and programming club. Please come by and check us out if you are attending the street fair. We… Read more »
This Week’s Schedule
There is no school on Thursday or Friday of this week. Wednesday will be a regular 1:45 dismissal. There is no Film Club on Wednesday for PFFSU students. We wish everyone a restful holiday.
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 »
Tonight’s PFFSU Event “How to Talk to Your Child About Alcohol” is FULL
Tonight’s PFFSU event “How to talk to your child about alcohol” is full. Please do not attend if you have not already sent an RSVP to Chad. The event, hosted and facilitated by Pima County Community Prevention Coalition, is from 5 – 7 and includes dinner. Due to the strong community interest in the event,… 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 »
How to Talk to Your Child About Alcohol
PFFSU has teamed up with the Pima County Community Prevention Coalition to schedule an evening of free food and parenting education around the challenging topic of how to talk to your child about drugs and alcohol. At PFFSU on Tuesday, Nov. 13th, from 5:00 – 7:00, we will provide free pizza, salad, and drinks to… 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 »