Next School Advisory Council (& Title I) Meeting
is Tuesday, April 11th @ 6pm (Zoom)
The School Advisory Council (SAC) meets every other month to advise the school leadership and build an active community of engaged families. All are welcome and valued voices, including students, teachers, and staff. Please register here and include any questions or topics you'd like to have discussed at the meeting. Folks who just want to listen (camera off, cooking dinner, etc.) are more than welcome to do that! Topics for this month include: updated from Principal Jenkins, Title I Family Engagement activities, and SY 23-24 SAC Leadership Elections. Email AdaireSchoolAdvisoryCouncil@gmail.com if you have questions.
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Science Fair recap
Our first ever Science Fair was a huge success! All of our student participants did an amazing job and we are so proud of their effort and creativity. Special thanks to staff member Mrs. Kimberly Beall for coordinating this fair in partnership with parent volunteers Lindsey Li and Jamie Banks.
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Curriculum spotlight
3rd Grade ELA
In the Reading Workshop we are reading "Because of Winn Dixie" and studying character traits. The students are not only identifying traits but digging deeper to understand why the characters act the way they do, using those traits to predict what they might do later in the book, and noticing how these traits contribute to how their characters face adversity.
In writing, the students are busy getting ready for the PSSA. They are taking practice tests with reading, writing, and grammar. These tests include released questions from previous PSSA tests. Tricks, tips, and test taking strategies are being taught as well!
5th Grade
The 5th grade will be diving into Advocacy and Argument this month in Reader's and Writer's workshop. We will continue reading and discussing Brown Girl Dreaming. In addition, we just finished writing lessons with the Spells Writing Lab and look forward to seeing our narratives published later this year!
In 5th grade math students are shifting to decimal multiplication using place value strategies. Rather than using big, complicated numbers, focus on developing understanding. How can they use what they know about whole number multiplication to support decimal multiplication? How can they use models and place value to help them to multiply? How can they round and estimate to ensure their answers are reasonable? Students will fluently multiply decimals using the standard algorithm next year, so this year is more about developing number sense and conceptual understanding.
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PSSA dates
PSSA will be administered on the following dates
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English / Language Arts
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Grades 3-8
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April 24, 25, 26
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Math
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Grades 3-8
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May 1, May 2
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Science
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Grades 4 & 8 only
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May 3, May 4
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The documents linked below provide important information about the upcoming PSSA. These documents can also be found on our PSSA website.
Electronic Devices Parent Letter: A letter to families detailing the Pennsylvania Department of Education policy on and consequences for using cell phones and other electronic d
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Naglieri for 2nd grade
Naglieri for 2nd grade
2nd graders will complete the Naglieri (NNAT3) on April 13th or 14th. This assessment is language-free and asks students to identify patterns. There are 48 items that the students complete on their chromebook. Since it is a nonverbal test, it may reveal strengths related to problem-solving, critical thinking, and strong visual learning skills. Reading is not assessed during this assessment. Although practice is not necessary, students can practice solving puzzles similar to the Naglieri online at the following sites: GeoPatterns and Fuzz Bugs.
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Zoom With STEM Professionals
Adaire’s 6th grade classes (202 & 208) had the opportunity to Zoom with real-life STEM professionals and graduate students through the “Explore STEM Philly'' initiative. We were matched with engineering students and alumni from Texas A&M University’s “Women in Science and Engineering” (WISE) program. Our students learned about engineering career pathways and asked some great questions!
If you have STEM career experience and/or advice you would like to share with our students, email Mr. Lewis at alewis3@philasd.org.
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Get pumped up for Field Day 2023!
Spring is fast approaching, Field Day will be May 17th 9am-1pm, at the Hetzel Field!
We are putting a call out for volunteers, sign up here if you’re interested! Or you can stop by Mr. Meile’s office during the March 29th-31st report card conferences to sign up and ask any questions you may have about the event.
Volunteers will be asked to attend an in-person meeting on either May 4th (after school) or May 5th (half day; after school). We will need volunteers to help with multiple aspects including facilitating station activities, distributing food and beverages, and overall supervision.
We are also requesting any old beach towels you may have laying around. To donate contact Samm at (610) 417-8141.
You can also email friendsofadaire@gmail.com with the subject line: Field Day.
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4 scholarship spots available
There are 4 scholarship spots are available at Adaire for families in need.
Scholarships are selected with a process at the school site.
We accept students who have one or more of the following circumstances:
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Financial need of the family
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Family need of care during after school hours
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School attendance
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Student’s lack of access to the arts
If you are interested in the PlayArts AfterSchool program and feel your family would be a good fit for a scholarship, please reach out to Principal Jenkins with your interest via email at ajenkins@philasd.org.
The information is on their website, but here is the specific Adaire link - https://www.playartsphilly.com/adaire-2324
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Adaire Cares Day is coming!
Save the date for Saturday morning, April 15th, 9am-12pm, in and around Adaire, for Adaire Cares Day! We'll be organizing a large volunteer effort that will include cleaning, painting, planting, and prepping for the fantastic mural Ben Volta and our kids are bringing to the Adaire front door! Families welcome, there will be work for everyone, and together we'll make the school shine! Rain or shine.
Check out our Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/3pQEyzUDu
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Congrats to March Madness bracket winners
Thanks to everyone who took part in our March Madness bracket! Our winners were:
1st place: Morgan Obidowski
2nd place: Quinn Callahan
3rd place: Michael Sheridan
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