Greetings, wonderful community! As another exciting adventure of a school year approaches, we are working diligently to prepare. Our next big step is getting Chromebooks out to all who need them. If you are new to our community, welcome! I am Seth. I run Operations for the three schools. I taught at both of the PFFS sites previously… Read more »
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CITY Center Announces New School Leadership
It is my pleasure to introduce the new administrative team for the three CITY Center for Collaborative Learning schools. Our new leaders are an extraordinary group of educators who are committed to the mission and vision of our schools and our organization and will also use their experience and wisdom to push our thinking and… Read more »
Free Food Distribution for All CITY Center Families
CCCL Food Distribution Plan Starting on Monday, March 23rd, CITY Center for Collaborative Learning will be distributing free food to families. Seth and Chuy have developed a thoughtful and convenient plan for distributing food every day during the school closure. There are additional food distribution centers around town, so if our location is not convenient for your… Read more »
Support Our Programs with A Tax Credit Contribution
The state of Arizona allows families to direct two hundred dollars per individual tax return or four hundred dollars for couples filing jointly to a public school to support that school with extra curricular activities, social-emotional supports, and personalized learning opportunities. Tax credit contributions to schools are fully refundable. If you have not yet directed… Read more »
Spots are still available for School year 2021-2022
We have a few spots available for the coming school year. If you are interested please submit a registration form. Enroll You are also welcome to contact Carman Ryken at carmanr@cityccl.org for more information about the PFFSU campus or Joann Groh at joann@cityccl.org for more information about the PFFSD campus.
PFFS-Downtown Q&A Sessions with the Principals
Here are the scheduled times and a Zoom link to chat with the current principals of both Paulo Freire Freedom Schools March 8th 6:00-7:00 March 22nd 6:00-7:00 April 19th 6:00-7:00 Zoom Link
Virtual Tour and Q&A Sessions
Virtual Tour and Zoom Q&A Sessions now available for 2021-22 Families. Here are the scheduled times and a Zoom link to chat with the current principals of Paulo Freire Freedom School March 8 6:00-7:00 p.m. March 22 6:00-7:00 p.m.
A New Education: Our 4-Phase Plan for Operating Safe, Healthy, and Engaging Schools
Noon Dismissal This Friday
PFFS students will be dismissed at noon this Friday, March 6th and next Friday, March 13th. These half days are for teacher planning and grading. There will not be any AfterSchool tutoring on either of these days.
Intersession Week: Special Schedule
It is once again time for Intersession Week! During Intersession, students will be engaged in real-world, experiential learning both in and out of the school. PFFS student will be studying marine biology, going camping, learning self care, creating activist art, designing fashion, exploring the world of food trucks and much more. During Intersession Week, the… Read more »