Nov. 22, 2019 All-School PC's Safety and Security Staff
They help us navigate the parking lot, cross children and adults to the Strawbridge Campus, drive the Queen Lane shuttle and more. Can you guess which member of security or the facilities department plays the trumpet? Is a marathon runner? Competes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu? Meet the safety and security team. Center for Public Purpose: Weekly Updates
Holiday Basketball Tournament Come out to cheer and contribute PC's annual holiday basketball tournament. This year all proceeds from ticket sales and concessions will go to our school-wide holiday gift drive, which benefits our longstanding partners, Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network and Taylor School. Check out the game schedule and come out to support our teams and our community partners! If you would like to volunteer at the event, sign up.
Holiday Gift Drive Upper School student donations due Wednesday, Dec. 4
Middle School students donations due Tuesday, Dec. 3. In an effort to raise money for our annual Middle School holiday gift drive, we will hold a dress-down day on Tuesday, Dec. 3. We ask students to bring in $2 to participate in the dress-down day. All money raised will be equally split among advisories for our gift drive. Please contact the Center for Public Purpose with any questions, if you are interested in volunteering or would like to support another partner family directly.
Food Security Club's Partnership with Buddha Babe PC's Food Security Club was created to help alleviate food insecurity, the lack of access to fresh and healthy foods, in our local community and beyond. Our most recent partner, Buddha Babe, founded by a PC parent, is a Philadelphia-based luxury design studio focusing on accessories for babies, toddlers and the home. Buddha Babe will donate 15 percent of proceeds from sales of its limited-edition PC blankets to support our spring project. Questions? Please email the Food Security Club co-chairs Zion Weeks and Troi Rutherford or the Center for Public Purpose.
Rescuing Thanksgiving Leftovers Saturday, Nov. 30 at 10:15 am More food goes to waste around the holidays than any other time of year, but you can help feed homeless and food insecure people of Philadelphia by donating your Thanksgiving leftovers. Drop off disposable containers of unwanted food at PC (Overseers Room) on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 10:15 am, or you can meet a student leader at the following locations at 9:30 am:
Bring turkey, vegetables, desserts, starches, fruit and bottles of water – no amount of food is too big or too small. If you do not have leftovers, please consider buying sandwich meat, bread, fruit or vegetables. Students will assembly healthy portions of food that we will then distribute across the city. Questions? Reach out to Sharon Ahram. Appreciation for Thanksgiving Food Drive
Our community contributed turkeys and all the fixings for 51 Thanksgiving dinners to families at Widener Memorial School. Please enjoy this video from our friends at Widener. Parent Meeting for Worship
Thursday Dec. 5, 8:15-8:45 am, Meeting Room (Upper School) Shopping Addison Bay to Support Parent Community
Addison Bay is a fashion-forward activewear company in Philadelphia, founded by Marguerite Walters Adzick OPC '07. Addison Bay will donate 10 percent of all sales back to the Penn Charter Parent Community with the code ABlovesPC, valid until midnight on Nov. 26. Parent-to-Parent: Weekly Update
Upper School Cow House Studios Deposits Due
Deposits due Monday Dec. 2 The Cow House Studios trip, June 7-16, 2020, is open to any Upper School student interested in making art in a beautiful setting. Cow House Studios' education program provides the guidance necessary for students to think independently and create with intent and purpose. Classes focus on individualized teaching while balancing observational skills and practiced craft with critical thinking and exposure to contemporary art. This trip offers our students the opportunity for sustained artistic investigation, in a peaceful, beautiful, Irish landscape, in well-equipped studios, guided by experienced artist-educators. Students will have the opportunity to learn about Irish culture, art, and history, while developing personally meaningful artistic practices. Trip is limited to 16 students. Please contact Erin Hughes for Grace Fund/financial assistance. For more information, visit https://cowhousetudios.com or contact Joy Lai. PC China Exchange
Open to any Upper School student interested in a China experience! Options include traveling, hosting a Chinese student, or ideally doing both. We will travel to Beijing to see the Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and more. We will also see Chengdu for the foremost panda research base, temples, mountains and ancient streets. A bullet train will send us to Chongqing to experience a week with our exchange partners at their school, more sights and some of the best cuisine in China. Chinese students will be visiting from Jan. 22 to Feb. 5, and the trip will be during spring break and a few days thereafter. The trip is limited to 21 students. For more information, please email Cory Moy. Upper School Band & Choral Concert Thursday, Dec. 12, 7:30 pm
This concert will feature the largest Penn Charter band to date in an exciting journey through musical stylings. The Symphonic Band will feature multiple musicians in songs such as "Dashing Through the Snow" and "Classical Gas" as well as "How Far I'll Go" from Moana and "You'll Never Walk Alone" from Carousel. Upper School Jazz Band will perform "In the Stone" by Earth, Wind and Fire, along with "After the Rain," featuring Aaron Reisman, alto saxophone, and "Birdland" featuring vocalist Morgan Lucero.
See below, under Middle School, for concert dress reminder and concert attire swap. Winter Dance (Semi-Formal)
Saturday, Dec. 14, 7:30-10 pm; Old Gym; cost: $10
Middle School MS Band & Choral Concert
Monday, Dec. 16, 7 pm, Kurtz Center Our show will feature instrumental groups such as the Sixth Grade Band, Seventh and Eighth Grade Concert Band, and Middle School Jazz Band. Sixth Grade Band is eager to put on their first performance as middle school instrumentalists! The Concert Band and Jazz Band continue to work hard at preparing the fun and challenging repertoire for the winter concert. The Sixth Grade Chorus and Penn Singers will perform a delightful array of holiday favorites for you along with special gospel-flavored selections complete with soloists. Our audience sing-along will feature the seasonal favorites, so bring your best voice and join us as we sing in the holidays.
If your child is participating in the concert, please be aware that the call time is at 6 pm. Concert Dress Code for Middle and Upper Schools Parents are reminded to please be sure your student has the appropriate clothing and shoes for the winter concerts. For all band and choral concerts, students are required to wear all black. Prohibited attire includes: black jeans, leggings, spandex pants, flip flops, boots, casual shoes, dresses and skirts. Students should wear: solid black polo shirt, button-down shirt, or blouse (no sheer or lace fabrics, no sleeveless shirts, no capped sleeves); solid black pants, socks, and dress shoes. All shirts and tops must be tucked in and without logos, decorations, or other colors. Not being in appropriate concert dress may result in a lower course grade.
We have supplied a clothing rack with a limited number of shirts and pants/slacks in the Rosen Atrium in the Middle School front lobby for anyone who wishes to borrow concert attire. If you would like to donate concert dress clothing or shoes to this rack, please feel free to add! Parent-Advisor Conferences
Monday, Nov. 25 Quaker Elite Winter Soccer 5v5 Draft League (Boys and Girls Ages 8-13)
See details below, under Lower School.
Lower School Lower School Science Night
Thursday, Dec. 5, 6:30-8 pm Full-Day Child Care: Nov. 25 and 26 (No School) Breakfast with Your Child
Quaker Elite Winter Soccer 5v5 Draft League (Boys and Girls Ages 8-13)
Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 3-6 pm, Perrott Field Why play small-sided 5v5? More touches on the ball, more shots on the goal, more movement off ball, and maximum fun! Team assignments and games overseen by Quaker Elite coaching staff. $100; six-game minimum. Register. |