Families For Houston

Spring Newsletter

Spring is here and many of our students have returned to school in-person. There are many great things happening at Houston! It's been awhile since we've been in touch with our supporters, and we want to catch you up on exciting happenings. Read on to find out more! 

Upgrades and Additions at Houston

Exciting news!  Our K-2nd grade classrooms are being modernized.  So what does this mean? This means our classrooms will have improved lighting, new paint, closets, and cabinets, desks and chairs suited for students' age groups and new technology geared towards improving reading skills and levels.  Houston will also be adding on art class as a 5th special next school year.  We are exited for the changes to come!

Ms. Freda wins the Lindback Award

 

Over 60 distinguished teachers from the Philadelphia public schools won the Lindback Award, and our beloved Ms. Freda, one of Houston's kindergarten teachers was one of them. The Lindback Award is a prestigious award that recognizes leadership and humanitarian contributions of teachers and principals.  

UPCOMING WORKDAYS!

 

We are having a wine and de-vine event this Tuesday, May 18th starting at 5:30 pm

We will tackle the overgrown areas where vines are covering windows at the front of the school and clearing areas by the teacher parking lot and playground.  These efforts build community in our neighborhood by contributing to the beautification of our surroundings. Afterwards we will enjoy pizza and wine! Children can join in with the adults and/or play on the playground!  

 

We will also be repainting the library on Sunday, June 6th from 9-12 pm

At Houston we are fortunate to have an active library where students gather to read books, receive tutoring, and participate in school-based and community events.  However, the exterior of our library needs painting and other repairs. Join other families in repainting the library.  This is an outdoor event.

 

Cresheim Trail Outdoor Classroom

 

Houston students will now have an outdoor classroom thanks to The Friends of The Cresheim Trail and Ms. Bush, our STEM and gifted program teacher.  We are excited about seeing how teachers use this outdoor classroom as an additional teaching tool! 

Kindergarten registration

 

Do you have a child who will be five and starting kindergarten in the fall?  Register them until Friday, May 28th! 

 

 
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