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out to “Sharon Katz” mailed out to “Sharon Katz, c/o Lee Bowers, P.O. Box 7055, St. Davids, PA 19087” with the address of the concert pro- vided upon receipt West Philly Coalition for Neighborhood Schools (WPCNS) Updates: WPCNS is a grassroots
group that aims to bring our vibrant community and all of its resources into our local neighborhood public schools with a focus on Lea Elemen- tary.
10/12: Lea Home, School and Community Associa- tion meeting at 5:45 p.m. for the parents and caretakers Lea students and interested community members. Enter through the small play yard on Locust Street. 10/19: Lea Kindergarten
Open House from 9:00-10:00 a.m. The event will begin in the library with a meet and greet with the Principal Dr. Lisa Bell-Chiles followed by visits to Ms. Mykytiuch’s and Ms. McCloskey’s Kindergar- ten classrooms and a school tour.
10/22: Philadelphia
Cares Day at Lea from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Volunteers needed to help paint as part of a Visual Arts project plus other clean-up projects around the school. RVSP at
http://www.doodle.com/ 4pgbb9hhxrcxxe9t 11/5: WPCNS Playdate/ Meeting at 4:00 p.m. at Cedar Park. Come meet WPCNS members and discuss ongo- ing projects. Website: https://sites.
google.com/site/westphilly- schools/ Email: contact-
wpcns@gmail.com
Philadelphia School celebrated the completion a new entranceway
Work continues apace at the school’s new property at 2501 South Street, which will feature an Early Child- hood Center for preschool and kindergarten children, a multipurpose performing arts space, and green outdoor play spaces. The new facilities will be heated and cooled by geothermal energy.
Completion of the
South Street site is expected in time for the opening of the 2012-2013 school year, when the school will cel- ebrate the 40th anniversary of its founding. Completion of the library and additional classroom
improvements in the school’s current Lombard Street building is expected in time for the opening of the 2013-14 school year.
The Philadelphia School is a coeducational, non- sectarian independent school educating children from preschool through eighth grade.
St. Mary’s
Nursery School 3916 Locust Walk Philadelphia, PA 19104
Students entering the new entrance. Photo by Kate Riccardi O
n Thursday, October 6, The Philadelphia School celebrated the completion a new entranceway at 25th and Lombard Streets, the first phase of
campus improvements that will take place over the next few years. On hand for the celebration were State Senator Larry Farnese and City Councilman Jim Ken- ney.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD FLOWER STAND
BULB SALE Stands will be happening Wednesday, Oct. 12, along Locust Walk Saturday, Oct. 15, at Clark Park Soccer
Saturday, Oct. 22, at Clark Park Farmer’s Market. All proceeds benefit the Saint Mary’s Nursery School.
Visit Anytime, Call Today! (215) 386-0321
director@stmarysnursery.org
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