Hi everyone,
I just subscribed to this listserve a week or so ago. I don't know anything
about anyone but I did find it kind of funny that some of the people posting
rants on the term University City were doing so on the UnivCity
listserve. I did enjoy the history and trivia that has come out of
Funny, I've noticed exactly the opposite to be true. Which newspapers
are you referring to?
Every American newspaper, pretty much. Even college papers like the
Daily Pennsylvanian do that and take it quite seriously.
You know, in most parts of the world newspapers (and other media) are
The Daily Pennsylvanian is totally independent of the university. For
serious. If anything they get a big kick out of doing the opposite of
what the administration would like them to do. (Anybody remember the
DP printing over and over again the pics of the students doing it up
against the high
The mailing sticker rises again to be rehashed in the pages of CP
http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2007/05/17/schemers-on-the-schuylkill
Also in this issue is a (more interesting and) heartbreaking story on
the major Oxycontin lawsuit by Jeff Deeney. His work on Phawker.com
just amazing.
both students mentioned are engineering CIT grad students so i imagine the
cow was in DRL...
On 5/23/07, Ross Bender [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 5/23/07, Elliot M. Stern [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
At Outline of the Charter of the Student Disciplinary System,
Has anyone had any luck picking up recycling containers from the
sanitation yard at 51st and Grays Avenue?
The website (http://recyclingpays.phila.gov/res_getbin.shtml) claims
you can get them from there between 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through
Friday.
We wanted to pick up some for our building
Just gonna wonk out here a little. Don't mind me.
The Inky seems to have printed the high end of the one bedroom range
at Domus for effect and ended up distorting everything. (Quick!
Someone hit the staff writer with a rolled-up Inky! Bad reporter!
Bad!)
Anyway, a one bedroom in the luxurious
Neighborhood Schools Event Thursday May 5th 5:45 p.m. at 4700 Locust in the
Lea Elementary Auditorium. This will be an evening of positive, productive
discussions on how the community can support its neighborhood schools.
Jacqueline Edelberg, author of How to Walk to School: Blueprint for a
The voucher flyers going around the neighborhood don't mention that the
private schools are under no obligation to accept students with vouchers
(being private and all). Students without good test scores or with behavior
problems or disabilities or special ed or ELL needs may find themselves with
Lea Kindergarten Open House
Monday, May 23rd
4700 Locust Street
Meet and greet with the principal, Dr. Bell-Chiles, at 8:20 a.m. in the
library
Kindergarten Open House, 8:45 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. in Rooms 101 and 102
School tour and meeting with Home and School Association President Maurice
Jones to
Planning to attend the Lea Kindergarten Open House? Here's the schedule:
Lea Kindergarten Open House
Monday, May 23rd
4700 Locust Street
8:20 – 8:40 a.m Meet and Greet with Dr. B-C in the library
8:45 – 9:30 a.m. Kindergarten Open House, Rooms 101 and 102
9:35 – 10:00 a.m. Lea School Tour lead
LEAmonade Sale
Saturday 5/28
Near the southwest corner of 45th Chester
Starts 9:00 a.m.
Refresh yourself with some LEAmonade tomorrow near Clark Park and help
kindergarteners stay cool! Proceeds will go towards air conditioners for the
Lea Elementary kindergartens.
The West Philly Coalition for
On Saturday 6/18, Lea Elementary will be having a Community Fun Day outside
in the school yard with a moon bounce, face painting, a DJ and vendors to
raise money for the Home and School Association. It will go from 11:00 a.m.
- 6:00 p.m in the school yard at 4700 Locust and is open to the ENTIRE
Please see below for details on how to donate books for the classroom
libraries at Lea Elementary at 4700 Locust. As a K-8 school, Lea has a need
for books at every level. Thanks!
- Amara
West Philly Coalition for Neighborhood Schools
for Neighborhood Schools
https://sites.google.com/site/westphillyschools/
On Fri, Jul 8, 2011 at 12:51 AM, Kimm Tynan kimm.ty...@verizon.net wrote:
Does Lea have a library?
Kimm
On 7/6/11 9:20 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
Please see below for details on how to donate books
Please see the below for volunteer opportunities for professionals to assist
with developing a plan for much needed greening of the school yard at Lea
Elementary (47th and Locust). Interested volunteers should contact Heidi
Levy at he...@cdesignc.org Thanks!
Amara
Steering Committee Chair
West
For the next three weeks, the West Philly Coalition for Neighborhood Schools
will be collecting school supplies for the classrooms and students at Lea
School at 47th and Locust. We hope to collect enough to bring a box of
supplies to each teacher on Sept. 1st so their classrooms will be
. Thanks!
Amara
WPCNS Steering Committee Chair
https://sites.google.com/site/westphillyschools/
-- Forwarded message --
From: Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com
Date: Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 1:39 PM
Subject: Upcoming WePAC Volunteer Librarian Trainings
To: West Philly Coalition
No, it's farther west since Dock Street is on 50th. Pentridge in between
51st and 52nd is car lots, houses and warehouses all abandoned. It's not
exactly a bad place for it.
I had heard someone mention a distillery was coming to the area but not of
any presentations.
Amara
On Tue, Aug 30, 2011
University City Micro Center lives on at 42nd Street near Chestnut and same
for the West Philly Locksmith. UCMC is still pretty good and not expensive
if say, your hobbyist relative destroys your CPU while tinkering with it...
Also, the pastor who protested the McDonald's is now getting two 20
donated!
Amara
West Philly Coalition for Neighborhood Schools
https://sites.google.com/site/westphillyschools/
-- Forwarded message --
From: Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com
Date: Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 9:56 AM
Subject: Vote for a Lea Elementary project on Limeades for Learning!
To: West
Please see below for a volunteer opportunity in the neighborhood at Lea
Elementary at 47th and Locust. iPraxis is also looking for Scienteers for
Cook-Wissahickon, Locke, Northwood Academy Charter School, Martha
Washington, Blankenburg, and Belmont Charter schools. Thanks!
Amara Rockar
WPCNS
that being able to write coherently and
persuasively is an important and valuable skill in today's world. Please
keep voting to support this fundamental work by a fantastic teacher and
encourage others to do so as well. Thank you.
- Amara Rockar
Steering Committee Chair
West Philly Coalition
Henry C. Lea Elementary at 47th and Locust will be participating in Greater
Philadelphia Cares Day on Saturday October 22, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. Lea will be receiving approximately 75 volunteers from PCD but would
like to have additional volunteers from the community. If you would like
people to come and help if
they have some idea... is it more paintiing
for example?
could we work on the School Garden that day??
I had planned to try for the Nov. 21 Greening and Tree Planting day. but
Oct could be ok also.
Vivianne
On Sep 28, 2011, at 3:29 PM, Amara Rockar wrote:
Henry C
Lea Elementary at 47th and Locust will be having a Kindergarten Open House
on Wednesday October 19th 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 Kindergarten
In addition the the Lea Visual Arts Program at Lea Elementary, I noticed
there are several other local groups receiving grants from the Pennsylvania
Council on the Arts:
*http://www.philaculture.org/programs/grantmaking/projectstream#Philadelphia
*
*
*
*Yvette Almaguer | $1,999*
The Lea Visual
Schools
https://sites.google.com/site/westphillyschools/
On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 3:29 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
Henry C. Lea Elementary at 47th and Locust will be participating in Greater
Philadelphia Cares Day on Saturday October 22, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. Lea
fyi
-- Forwarded message --
From: Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com
Date: Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 9:29 PM
Subject: Philadelphia Notebook Article on PAS/Lea/Wilson
To: West Philly Coalition for Neighborhood Schools
westphillycoalitionforneighborhoodscho...@googlegroups.com
A good
In addition to the 50-75 volunteers directly from Philadelphia Cares Day, at
Lea Elementary at 47th and Locust on October 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. there will be a couple dozen volunteers from the community including
members of the West Philly Coalition for Neighborhood Schools, Renewal
http://thedp.com/index.php/article/2011/11/amara_rockar_bring_technology_to_west_philly_students
SCHOOL FOOD 101
A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION
Tuesday, November 15TH 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Henry C. Lea School at 4700 Locust Street (Light refreshments to be
provided)
Join us and take part in a discussion around issues relating to school
food. Topics include where school food comes from, how it is
Reminder for the event tomorrow (Tuesday)! Should be a really informative
discussion of an important topic. Thanks!
Amara
-- Forwarded message --
From: Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com
Date: Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 9:31 AM
Subject: SCHOOL FOOD 101: A Community Discussion
School Facilities Master Plan
http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/fmp/#welcomeMeeting Wednesday 12/7 6 pm
at the new West Philly High at 4901 Chestnut.
Drew Elementary is being proposed for closure with its students reassigned
to Martha Washington, Powel, Locke and MYA. Wilson, Comegys and Harrington,
all
significantly since PAS was built (by half?) and $343 was a reasonable
estimate.
Amara
On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 10:12 AM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
School Facilities Master Plan
http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/fmp/#welcomeMeeting Wednesday 12/7 6 pm at the
new West Philly High at 4901
http://www.recyclebank.com/contest/index/school/id/15/
Henry C. Lea Elementary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Land Beautification and Cultivation
Budget: $550
http://www.philasd.org/schools/lea
Henry C. Lea is a pre-K through 8th grade elementary school in West
Philadelphia with 400 students, ages
) gives a big $2 to this project.
Looking at the gift card options (2500 points for a $10 gift card)
Recyclebank points are worth a 1/4 of a cent. I am racking them up at about
25 points or 6 cents per week. What an incentive!
Jim
On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 2:16 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com
There are two meetings this week related to development along the 52nd
Street corridor that may be of interest to neighbors. The following is all
the info I have. Thanks!
52nd st economic development plan community meeting, Wednesday December
14th 6p.m.
White rock baptist church, 5240 chestnut
:16 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
http://www.recyclebank.com/contest/index/school/id/15/
Henry C. Lea Elementary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Land Beautification and Cultivation
Budget: $550
http://www.philasd.org/schools/lea
Henry C. Lea is a pre-K through 8th grade elementary
at 1:48 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
There are two meetings this week related to development along the 52nd
Street corridor that may be of interest to neighbors. The following is all
the info I have. Thanks!
52nd st economic development plan community meeting, Wednesday December
Cedar Park Neighbors would apparently want to be cc'd on your emails of
support/concern for this project but to what email, I don't know.
Amara
On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 9:56 AM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
I didn't get to 52nd Economic Development Plan on Wednesday. Did anyone
, Vivianne T. Nachmias
v...@mail.med.upenn.edu wrote:
do you know how often you can give the 500, that is, until they fix this
error. thanks, vtn
On Dec 14, 2011, at 11:10 AM, Amara Rockar wrote:
I received word from Recyclebank that the 500 point maximum per project is
a mistake
Since many are doing their year end giving now, I'd thought you all might
like to know about public schools in our neighborhood whose teachers have
posted projects on Donors Choose.
Henry C. Lea Elementary (one project, literature, $201 needed):
for the
Philadelphia School District:
http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/search.html?state=PAcommunity=12358:2
Amara
On Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 2:23 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
Since many are doing their year end giving now, I'd thought you all might
like to know about public schools in our
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20120106_Archdiocese_school_closings_mergers.html?c=n
PHILADELPHIA NORTH
*Pope John Paul II Regional*, Bridesburg, merges with *St. Timothy* at the
Levick Street site.
*St. George*, Port Richmond, merges with *Our Lady of Port Richmond* at the
Thompson
/id/15/
Earn more points to donate here: http://www.recyclebank.com/how-to-earn/
Thanks for your support!
Amara
West Philly Coalition for Neighborhood
Schoolshttps://sites.google.com/site/westphillyschools/
On Fri, Dec 23, 2011 at 10:54 AM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
The 500 point
/school/id/2/
The point donation period goes until March 15th. Thanks again everyone!
Amara
West Philly Coalition for Neighborhood
Schoolshttps://sites.google.com/site/westphillyschools/
On Sat, Jan 21, 2012 at 11:31 AM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
114 Recyclebank users have donated
...@ccat.sas.upenn.edu
Cedar Park Neighbors would apparently want to be cc'd on your emails of
support/concern for this project but to what email, I don't know.
Amara
On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 9:56 AM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
I didn't get to 52nd Economic Development Plan on Wednesday. Did anyone
Thanks Val! Mr. Fox's project at Lea has gone from needing $203 to $143
just this morning!
I wanted to piggyback on this message of encouraging reading at Lea and
inquire if anyone has any Diary of a Wimpy Kid books that their reader at
home has outgrown and would be willing to donate. I've been
Mr. Fox's project has been fully-funded. Thanks to everyone that donated!
Amara
On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 1:32 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks Val! Mr. Fox's project at Lea has gone from needing $203 to $143
just this morning!
I wanted to piggyback on this message
survivor guest speaker.
On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 4:34 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
Mr. Fox's project has been fully-funded. Thanks to everyone that donated!
Amara
On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 1:32 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks Val! Mr. Fox's project at Lea has gone from
*Superintendent Search Process Community Forum:* Monday, February 6, 2012
at 6:30 p.m. at the new West Philadelphia High School at 4901 Chestnut
Street. The School District of Philadelphia recently announced its
superintendent search process. United Way of Southeastern
Pennsylvania, in
FYI, upcoming workshops for parents with students with disabilities. I've
copied the info from the flyer below since attachments aren't allowed on
some lists. If you'd like a copy of the flyer to distribute, email me at
aroc...@gmail.com and I will forward. Thanks!
Amara
West Philly Coalition for
*7pm. Feb. 9-11. $5-$12. Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia Charter School, 5501
Cedar Ave*.
http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/arts-and-culture/stage/138878034.html
Amara
--
I foster with City Kitties: Rocco and
an industrial
company seeking it out. This objection also ignores the financial impact
having several hundred new residents in the area would have on local
businesses.
Amara
On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
Update on the Apple Loft project from CPN's FB
http://www.thenotebook.org/blog/124530/district-lists-old-west-philly-high-building-sale-65m
It's the priciest of those listed for sale. If all the buildings sell at
their asking prices, the total earned by the district will be $15.51
million.
Amara
--
I foster with City Kitties: Rocco and
Reminder for the meeting tonight at 7 p.m.! There were flyers distributed
yesterday but apparently some close neighbors didn't get them. I hope
everyone interested comes out!
Amara
On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 2:29 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
http://ucreview.com/community-response
West Philly March Kindergarten Open Houses
A. D. Harrington School
5300-34 Baltimore Ave
19143
(215) 471 - 2914
www.philasd.org/schools/harrington
Open House: CONFIRMED, 3/6, 9:09-9:45 a.m., in Annex Building
Kindergarten teacher: Ms. Davis, Room A1
B. B. Comegys School
5100 Greenway Ave.
19143
As you may know, SW Detective Joseph Murray
(TheFuzz9143https://twitter.com/#!/TheFuzz9143on Twitter) has been
awaiting approval for Social Media use under his
official title since January 11, 2012. I emailed Police Commissioner Ramsey
on January 15th requesting expedited approval citing the
of Communications
Philadelphia Police Department
www.phillypolice.com
twitter.com/phillypolice
facebook.com/phillypolice
(w) 215.686.3138
On Tue, Mar 6, 2012 at 9:32 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
As you may know, SW Detective Joseph Murray
(TheFuzz9143https://twitter.com/#!/TheFuzz9143on
robynalezand...@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 8:26 PM
Subject: Lea Chess Club 1st-3rd Grade
To: Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com
Hi Amara,
A while back there was talk of maybe a chess club at LeaWell, I
attended an orientation training at ASAP (phillyasap.org), about starting a
club, and would
Those interested in public education in our city please attend the School
Reform Commission meeting TONIGHT at 6 p.m. at 440 North Broad Street.
These Monday meetings are set up community discussion style and your
voices need to be heard. The topic of the
Reminder: last day to donate Recyclebank points to Philly schools is March
15th! Except for Lea and Henry, all the schools below could still use your
points! All funds raised will be matched by Recyclebank 100%. Thanks!
Amara
On Sat, Jan 21, 2012 at 6:26 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote
The 27th Ward Democratic Executive Committee Candidates’ Night for PA State
Races, Monday, March 19th at 7:30 p.m. at Rosenberger Hall, 600 S. 43rd
Street.
Representative Jim Roebuck and his primary challenger, Fatimah Muhammad,
will be appearing.
Other candidates who may be appearing:
PA
Fatimah Muhammad, Jim Roebuck's challenger in the primary, has backed
out of this event and will not be attending.
On 3/16/12, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
The 27th Ward Democratic Executive Committee Candidates’ Night for PA State
Races, Monday, March 19th at 7:30 p.m. at Rosenberger
can find the list somewhere.
It's also clear that the allocation of resources, and the lack of a
responsive administration to specific needs continues to be arbitrary
across the city.
Good luck,
Glenn
On 3/15/2012 4:51 PM, Amara Rockar wrote:
I will be testifying before the School Reform
Rockar wrote:
Fatimah Muhammad, Jim Roebuck's challenger in the primary, has backed
out of this event and will not be attending.
On 3/16/12, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
The 27th Ward Democratic Executive Committee Candidates’ Night for PA
State
Races, Monday, March 19th at 7:30
FWIW, Patrick Murphy of the race for AG has apparently confirmed.
On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 9:56 AM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
It's not my place to say but Carol Jenkins, the Ward Leader hosting the
event, may address it tonight.
Amara
On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 12:11 AM, DDT tim
was
motivated towards fairness... first time I ever met him...
I didn't hear Thelma say that though she certainly may have...
NAACP event tomorrow
me too... I thought they said something like at Diamond?? but still have
not found it on Google.
On Mar 19, 2012, at 10:32 PM, Amara Rockar wrote
to benefit instrumental music instruction at Lea Elementary.
Event in collaboration with the West Philly Coalition for Neighborhood
Schools, the Netter Center for Community Partnerships and Lea Elementary
School.
- Amara Rockar
West Philly Coalition for Neighborhood
Schoolshttps://sites.google.com
PPD: Recovered Bicycles on Display Wed. March 28th 11am-7pm at the Major
Crimes Unit at Macalester Street and Whitaker Avenue
http://www.phillypolice.com/news/philadelphia-police-department-recovers-stolen-bicycles
22nd and Lehigh, where the bicycles were found, is not exactly close to
here but
Reminder for the event tonight!
On 3/25/12, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
Please forward widely! Flyer here: http://tinypic.com/r/of0r41/5
University of Pennsylvania Band presents:
2012 Band Extravaganza(!)
Saturday March 31st at 7 p.m.
St. Mary's Church at 3916 Locust
$5 General
The PPD put out a YouTube video:
http://youtu.be/oIA_pBazie4
On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 3:56 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
PPD: Recovered Bicycles on Display Wed. March 28th 11am-7pm at the Major
Crimes Unit at Macalester Street and Whitaker Avenue
http://www.phillypolice.com/news
HE'S BACK!!!
On Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 1:34 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
Update: I heard, though not from Detective Murray directly, that the
training will be going on next week. Here's to hoping TheFuzz9143 can
return to Twitter shortly after and be just as awesome as before
I wrote something on this earlier on UC Neighbors last month.
I agree with Matt that test scores are not an accurate barometer of
student and school performance but I don't think waitlists are
necessarily indicative either. For instance, I heard West Philadelphia
High School, now that it has a
I don't oppose charters, especially ones that are community and/or
teacher-led (as they were originally intended). I have issues with the way
some charter schools are run for the reasons I thought I outlined rather
clearly.
I volunteer at Lea Elementary on a weekly basis and I assure you the
:39 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
P.S. Here's the West Philly High School project, also reading focused,
which still needs $133:
http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=720028verify=-2075046597
The students will be learning about the Holocaust through the Maus books
I'm hearing that the ZBA approved the Apple Lofts project. Does anyone have
more info?
Amara
On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 9:56 AM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
I didn't get to 52nd Economic Development Plan on Wednesday. Did anyone?
The Apple Storage proposal is called Apple Lofts
Please see below for information on an exciting and important upcoming
event. Please forward to any and all that might be interested. Thanks!
Amara
West Philly Coalition for Neighborhood
Schoolshttps://sites.google.com/site/westphillyschools/
Dear stakeholder in our public school system,
In an
excellent article.
http://www.alternet.org/story/155076/right-wing_campaign_to_privatize_public_ed_takes_hold_in_pennsylvania/?page=entire
On 4/23/12 12:55 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
Found Muhammad's campaign report:
http://www.philadelphiacontroller.org/2012Cycle2/Reports
Please see below. Thanks!
- Amara
West Philadelphia Coalition for Neighborhood
Schoolshttps://sites.google.com/site/westphillyschools/
-- Forwarded message --
From: Michael Froehlich michaelrfroehl...@gmail.com
Date: Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 3:22 PM
Subject: [W. Philly schools]
As a follow-up to Saturday's event, there is a petition for a policy on
educator-led school transformation in Philadelphia as improving schools
means *more than just closure or a change in management*. There is a great
source of untapped potential waiting to be unleashed in our schools and
Reminder for the brunch tomorrow! Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Amara
On Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 11:54 AM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
Please see below. Thanks!
- Amara
West Philadelphia Coalition for Neighborhood
Schoolshttps://sites.google.com/site/westphillyschools
Please see below for sign-up information regarding a volunteer opportunity
at Lea Elementary. Thanks!
Amara
-- Forwarded message --
From: David Fox fox...@gmail.com
Date: Sat, May 5, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Subject: [W. Philly schools] Volunteers Needed for a Paint Day at Lea on
Saturday
If you also find the constantly flashing lights on the USP security car
annoying and unnecessary, please call 215.596.8800 tomorrow during
business hours and ask to speak with the director of security. Apparently
these are non-emergency lights that are always on to provide visibility.
I haven't
...@gmail.com wrote:
While you're at it, can someone talk to the Drexel cops about the danger
of brilliant white strobes on the fronts of their bikes?
On Tuesday, June 5, 2012 10:00:13 PM UTC-4, Amara Rockar wrote:
If you also find the constantly flashing lights on the USP security car
annoying
Come out and meet the two finalists for superintendent! There will be two
community engagement forums this week at 440 North Broad Street at 6:30 p.m.
Monday: Candidate Pedro Martinez
Tuesday: Candidate William Hite
Background information on the candidates:
As you may know, Lea recently received a $3,800 grant from Lowe’s to
redesign the interior of the school, brighten up the hallways and make Lea
a more welcoming place for students. As a part of this effort Lea
Elementary is continuing to team with the Renewal Church and will hold a Paint
Day on
The West Philadelphia Alliance for Children (WePAC), which provides
volunteer library services to several elementary schools in West Philly
including Lea Elementary, needs volunteers for a special project this
Wednesday. Please see link and below for more information. For those
looking for
For every 25 votes, Lea will receive a $25 Target gift card to use for
supplies. You can vote once per day until Sept. 8th and Lea can receive up
to $10,000 in gift cards! To vote for Lea, enter Lea and Philadelphia,
PA (with the comma) in the search box.
https://givewith.target.com/
Thanks!
gift card
for school supplies! Keep voting and spread the word!
Amara
On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 7:16 PM, Kimm Tynan kimm.ty...@verizon.net wrote:
Well that’s unfortunate. Apparently only Facebook members can vote.
On 7/28/12 6:45 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
For every 25 votes
schools! (If you contributed to our May fundraiser
for the 501(c)3 application fees by check, you will be receiving a donation
receipt letter in the coming days.)
Please stay tuned for news of our priorities for the upcoming school year!
- The WPCNS http://westphillyschools.org/ Board
Amara Rockar
is SO overcrowded for the same reason.
Closing more schools and further budget cuts will exacerbate the situation.
Hopefully, more Penn parents who live in the Lea School Catchment Area
will save our neighborhood public school.
On Sep 14, 2012, at 2:25 PM, Amara Rockar wrote:
Due
and Lea) have
already been impacted by the closure of one school (Drew), one of our
underenrolled schools has been made more vulnerable by district grade
alignment from K-6 to K-5 (Wilson), and another has unresolved capacity
issues (PAS). It is important to attend this meeting and speak up.
Amara
/125167/district-closings-could-mean-end-neighborhood-assignment-middle-schools
On Tuesday, September 25, 2012, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
Powel Elementary has received a $215,000 grant from the Philadelphia
School Partnership (PSP) to study adding a 5th grade and creating a new
middle
. As a renter, I would care less about
tax delinquency than other illegal exploitation of tenants.
--
Jim Cummings
the life of a single human being is worth a million times more than all
the property of the richest man on earth
On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 1:07 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote
Thanks but again, it's not my work. And I think Philadelinquency's idea in
creating this map is at the very least the city has no excuse not to go
after fruit as low-hanging as this, which is not to say there aren't other
things the city should absolutely also be doing in addition.
Amara
On Wed,
Please see below about two great upcoming volunteering opportunities to
support a neighborhood elementary school. Thanks!
Amara
West Philly Coalition for Neighborhood Schoolshttp://westphillyschools.org/
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From: Kate Mills katewmi...@gmail.com
Date: Wed, Oct
Manhattan
3. Davenport Landing / Stamford, CT
WPL also has a write up:
http://www.westphillylocal.com/2012/11/10/old-west-philly-high-likely-to-become-high-end-lofts-aimed-at-students-faculty
Amara
On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 5:10 PM, Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com wrote:
The School District
://westphillyschools.org/
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From: Amara Rockar aroc...@gmail.com
Date: Sun, Dec 9, 2012 at 10:49 PM
Subject: WPCNS Year-End Giving Opportunities
To: West Philly Coalition for Neighborhood Schools
westphillycoalitionforneighborhoodscho...@googlegroups.com
Dear WPCNS members
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