Community:
Supporting Our Children and Our School

The Community is the parent organization of William Penn Charter School. The Community refers to the organization of parents who work in support of the school and our children throughout the school year.

If you are a Penn Charter parent, more information about the Community, including the names and contact information for Community leadership and committee chairs, is available when you log on to the Parent Portal. If you are having trouble with your username or password for that process, please e-mail Database Manager Rachel Dyer at rdyer@penncharter.com.

Next Community Meeting

The next Community meeting is Thursday, March 4, 2010, at 7 p.m. in Timmons House. Note the evening time.
The Community thanks Budd Cohen for his informative and entertaining presentation about food service in the cafeteria. For more information, check out the Menu page to view the list of local farms where Budd has been purchasing produce and to learn more about how Budd is incorporating the concept of stewardship into the food service operations.

Penn Charter Biennial Invitation Art Show: Volunteeers Needed! 

March 12-19
We need volunteers to make this exciting event happen. The committee is looking for help with short shifts during the week, the opening reception, short weekend shifts and possibly de-installation at the end of the show. If you can help or have any questions, please contact Terri O'Donnell at terriodonnell@comcast.net. 

Other Volunteer Opportunities

We look forward to your involvement in the Community, because the active involvement of so many of our families enables us to provide such a wide-range of activities. 

Volunteers in all capacities are most welcome and much appreciated. To volunteer and support the Community in 2009-2010, please print the volunteer sign-up sheet and return it to Community Cochairs Jane Cripe or Cynthia Turner. Contact Jane or Cynthia with questions:
Jane Cripe: janecripe@msn.com, 215-753-2696
Cynthia Turner: turner19119@comcast.net, 215-842-3757 

Pay Community Dues Online

For your convenience, you may pay your Community Dues online by clicking here.

Other Committee News and Events and Penn Charter

Innisbook wrapping paper: Support this annual Community fund-raising project by ordering Innisbrook wrapping paper throughout the year. All proceeds from sales go to subsidize the costs of various student trips throughout the three divisions. You may order online at www.innisbrook.com/ — just be sure to credit Penn Charter by using our school code: 104121. Contact Denise McDugall at mcdugalld@aol.com or 215-233-4185 for more info.

Snow Closings

When Penn Charter administrators decide to close school because of snow, that decision is posted on the homepage of penncharter.com and announced on KYW. The KYW school closing number is 122.