In addition to making new friends, being reminded of important classroom procedures and getting used to some awesome physical changes, our students spent the first week thinking about social justice through the habits of action and care. They engaged in inquiry and discourse, questioning and debating issues that will lay the foundation for a school… Read more »
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Back to School Night
Come meet Paulo Freire Freedom School’s fabulous teachers, learn more about your student’s classes, and get information about upcoming events and programs at Back to School Night. Paulo Freire Freedom School -University is having their Back to School Night on Thursday, Aug. 16th from 5:30 – 7:00. Paulo Freire Freedom School -Downtown is having their… Read more »
First Day of School
Excitement is growing as we prepare to welcome students to a great year of teaching and learning together at Paulo Freire Freedom Schools. The first day back is Tuesday, Aug. 7th, and we will have our regular 8:30 – 3:30 schedule. The following day, Wednesday, Aug. 8th, will be the normal Wednesday early release schedule. … Read more »
TUSD: Summer Food Services Program
Free meals for Tucson’s kids! Enjoy breakfast and lunch with your kids during the summer months. The Summer Food Services Program for Children provides free breakfast and lunch meals during the summer break to children 18 and under.
“Exist” A multigenre telling of the universe
Cirque Roots presents Exist: Messengers of the Cosmos at the BERGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER on May 26th. Paulo Freire Freedom School families may use the online code starfamily to receive a discount on tickets. Contact Chad if you would like to request free tickets, as scholarships are available to students and families who cannot afford… Read more »
CITY Center ‘PD Calendar’
Checkout the CITY Center for Collaborative Learning professional development calendar for June and July and join us in some deep learning!
8th Grade Graduation
Our beautiful new 37 building will be hosting both middle school graduations this year. PFFS-University’s graduation will be Wednesday, May 23 and PFFS-Downtown will be Thursday, May 24th. Both ceremonies will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. Detailed information about the events will be emailed home separately. If you haven’t been to a PFFS 8th-grade graduation yet, be… Read more »
Summer Activities and Resources
Free Meals Available for Children 18 and Under This Summer. For information: Summer Food Service Program Public Libraries Have Terrific Summer Programming for Teens For Information on Summer Camps: STEM Sports Arts Crafts Performing and Visual
City High Theatre Presents: Star Wars
A short time from now, in a newly renovated building not too far from here…The City High School Theatre, under the direction of Tom Moore, will present an original adaptation the George Lucas classic STAR WARS with three shows May 18-19. The shows will take place at City Center for Collaborative Learning/ CHS Theater, 37 E. Pennington… Read more »
Appreciation Reception
Dear Parents & Families, We are so grateful for your support, patience, and sacrifice during recent days. Please join us tomorrow afternoon for a reception from 4-5pm for all of our families, hosted by the staffs and school boards of our 3 schools, as well as the members of our CITY nonprofit board. Date: Friday, May 4, 4-5pm Location: Downtown… Read more »