ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania

ASPIRA INC. OF PA AND THE ASPIRA SCHOOLS WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Does your family need reliable internet access? PHLConnectEd - a program bringing internet, devices, and training to K-12 families who need them - has recently expanded its eligibility! Find out more below! https://phila.gov/programs/phlconnected/

The Coach and Athletic Director magazine and the National High School Athletic Coaches Association have joined forces to create a new program, Sports Under 40 Award - a monthly honor in an effort to recognize emerging sports industry leaders year-round. Mr. Seman was recently nominated and selected as the November Sports Under 40 honoree! He will be featured in the next print issue of Coach and Athletic Director magazine and online via their website (https://coachad.com/) and social media outlets.

FREE COVID TESTING TODAY FROM 11AM- 3PM AT ASPIRA. 4322 N. 5TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19140 NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED.

In an effort to comply with the updated mandates imposed by the City of Philadelphia, all ASPIRA Charter School buildings are closed effective immediately for direct student services. Please reach out to your school administrator with any questions or supports needed for your child. Meals will continue to be distributed every Monday and Wednesday between 9 am and 1 pm at your school site. We wish everyone continued health,... ASPIRA INC. of Pennsylvania School Support Services

Hello everyone! Please see the flyer for information regarding meal distributions!

Cruz to partner with Temple Health to provide free community-wide COVID-19 testing In light of the spike in cases, state Rep. Angel Cruz, in partnership with Temple Health, will provide free community-wide COVID-19 testing this Friday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free testings will be conducted at ASPIRA of PA, located at 4322 N 5th St., 19140, and no appointment is needed.

ASPIRA encourages everyone to complete their 2020 Census. Please know that your participation is important to both the future of our North Philadelphia Community and the ASPIRA schools. Please see the flyer for more information.

ASPIRA INC OF PENNSYLVANIA AND THE ASPIRA SCHOOLS WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO ALL SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COURAGE, STRENGTH, AND DEDICATION. WE APPRECIATE YOU ALL AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

ADMISSION FOR THE 2020-2021 PRE-K SCHOOL YEAR IS OPEN ADMISIÓN PARA EL AÑO ESCOLAR 2020-2021 ESTÁ ABIERTA

Following the decision by the school board of trustees of: John B. Stetson Charter School Olney Charter High School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School... Antonia Pantoja Charter School Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School The potential start date for hybrid learning has been pushed back to January 11, 2021. Following the winter break, we will revisit plans for reopening in the hybrid model (shared in each school's health and safety plan posted online) pending state and local guidance and information from the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Health Departments. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Wishing everyone health and safety, ASPIRA Inc. Academic Team

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FREE FLU SHOTS- Please see the flyer attached for more information

Food is still being distributed at our Olney and Stetson locations for school-aged students from 9 am to 12noon, Mondays, and Thursdays. The program will run until July 30th, 2020.

School Year 2020-2021 Feedback Survey: As we all continue to confront the ongoing challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic, one thing remains constant: the value of a rigorous and consistent education. This coming academic year will certainly look different, and we know that we must make some important decisions about what school will look like and how our students will experience learning. Therefore, we need your help! Your input is essential and needed to help inform a final plan that keeps the safety and shared interests of our whole school community in mind. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Click here: https://forms.gle/4oQcvLKqws9fHVGn6

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Food distribution and school sites are closed tomorrow. We will plan to resume on Thursday pending guidance from the city.

Please see the flyer below for important Board Meeting information.

Hello everyone, There have been many questions regarding the status of ASPIRA schools being eligible for P-EBT benefits and we hope this information will help answer most of those questions. All of our students enrolled in Antonia Pantoja Charter School, Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School, John B. Stetson Charter School, and Olney Charter High School who qualify are eligible for the P-EBT benefit as these schools are CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) participants unde...r National School Lunch Program. If any family wishes to apply for SNAP, TANF or Medicaid (if they qualify based on household size or income) they may do so via the following link: https://www.compass.pa.state.us In addition, contact information should be up to date for school records. If anyone has recently moved and has not provided the school with the correct address you may have issues receiving the benefits (if you do not have the EBT card). For more information regarding this benefit, you can access information from the following link: https://www.dhs.pa.gov//Pages/Coronavirus-Pandemic-EBT.aspx

In addition to staying at home, practicing social distancing, and washing your hands thoroughly, wearing a mask in public is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others around you from COVID-19. Many people are making their own masks for themselves and others with what they have available at home. Here are some tips to make sure you know why, when, and how to properly use a mask. https://www.phila.gov/2020-05-12-maskupphl-why-when-and-ho/

¡LA INSCRIPCIÓN PARA 2020-2021 AHORA ESTÁ ABIERTA! POR FAVOR LEA EL VOLANTE PARA MÁS DETALLES.

ENROLLMENT FOR 2020-2021 IS NOW OPEN! PLEASE READ THE FLYER FOR MORE DETAILS.

AMENDED BOARD MEETING Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School Antonia Pantoja Charter School... ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School John B. Stetson Charter School Olney Charter High School will hold the May rescheduled board meeting on the following: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Time: 6:00pm ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School 6301 N. 2nd Street Phila., PA 19120 (ASPIRE Room) (Call In-line will be publicly posted)

RENT ASSISTANCE: *Next week*, the City will be opening a *5-day window* for accepting rental assistance applications from households that have lost income in the wake of COVID-19. Applications will be accepted starting Tuesday (5/12) through Saturday (5/16) ONLY. All applicants are encouraged to apply online if possible (PHLRentAssist.org ). The site will go live once the application window opens, and we have been advised that the website will be user-friendly for smartphones... so that folks can upload photos of documents (lease, income, ID) and complete the application using their handheld device. Applications can also be processed over the phone by calling the Save Your Home Philly Hotline: (215) 334-HOME (4663). For those who cannot apply online nor by phone, HACE will be processing applications at our Main Office (167 W. Allegheny Avenue) 9am-3pm starting Tuesday (5/12) through Saturday (5/16) ONLY. All applicants must wear masks/face coverings and gloves. We will sanitize in between every client, ventilate the room, and maintain social distancing standards at all times. Applicants should anticipate waiting in line outdoors spaced six feet apart, rain or shine. HACE’s English and Spanish, and our counselors are bilingual. Please spread the word so that as many people as possible are made aware of this critical funding.