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KIPP Philadelphia Family Update: 03.23.20

Posted On: March 24, 2020

Good afternoon, KIPP Philadelphia Families-

 

We hope you had a safe weekend and this email finds you doing well. We will be continuing daily outreach with any new information or resources that might be useful. (Feel free to share anything you think is helpful as well for our KIPP community by contacting us!) Thank you for the awesome photos and videos you have been sending to your teachers and schools as an update of how your children are doing- it is a joy to see our students from afar! Please be sure to follow us on IG (information below) to stay updated and connected.

 

 

Philadelphia Community Resources – UPDATED

Please see below for a number of UPDATED resources in Philadelphia and information:

  • Meals and Safe Spaces – UPDATED: List Found Here. Map Here. 
  • COVID-19 Text Alerts: Text COVIDPHL to 888-777 to receive updates to your phone
  • Greater Philadelphia Coronavirus Helpline:Call the 24/7 helpline to speak with a health care professional  1-800-722-7112

 

COVID-19 Related Articles

  • NY Times article on money support during this time: Article Here
  • Article, featuring a KIPP West Prep student, addressing how the city is dealing with the COVID-19 crisis: Article Here

 

School Closure UPDATES  <Extended state-wide to Monday, April 6th>

  • The governor announced today that schools in PA will be closed through Monday, April 6th. Article Here.
  • Because KPPS has a scheduled Spring Break from April 6-10th, this means we will return to schools on Monday, April 13th at the earliest.

 

Staying Connected to KIPP Philadelphia on Social Media

During this time, KIPP Philly will also be using social media platforms, primarily Instagram, to communicate updates and important information, as well as showcase videos and pictures of our staff and students continuing to teach and learn during this time. Please follow us on IG: @kippphilly, and help us get to 2000 followers by the end of the week!

 

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s principal, teachers or anyone on the KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools staff.

 

Take care,

 

Your KIPP Philadelphia Family