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Mayor's Citizens Forum

February 28, 2024 in CommunityGovernmentSchools

Mayor’s Citizens Forum – Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 PM

UPDATE: Video Archive – March 7 2024 Mayor’s Citizens Forum

with special guest Dr. Eric J. Becoats, Superintendent, William Penn School District

Yeadon Borough Mayor Rohan Hepkins invites residents to participate in this in-person forum at Yeadon Borough Hall; Virtual participation available via Zoom.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82994250577?pwd=4WMyaCChppqZnoJARphr3IxEdsRu6w.m5rUO3scL5d9uzFt

Webinar ID: 829 9425 0577
Passcode: 699687

Or One tap mobile :

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Mayor's Forum

March 24, 2023 in Schools

April 11, 2023: Exelon Foundation STEM Academy Application Deadline

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Applications for the 6th annual Exelon Foundation STEM Academy summer program are now open and young women interested in STEM are encouraged to apply!

The 2023 Exelon Foundation STEM Academy is a free, week-long program for current 10th and 11th grade girls (class of 2024 and 2025) interested in STEM that live in the Philadelphia area.  These young women will learn from women working in STEM and other leaders; explore sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate change through hands on activities; and connect with like-minded peers.

The Exelon Foundation STEM Academy Philadelphia summer program will be held Sunday, July 23rd – Friday, July 28th at the University City Science Center and Drexel University.

Applications and additional information can be found here!  Please note that the application deadline is Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Day of Hiring Childcare

October 5, 2021 in CommunitySchools

Southeast PA Childcare Day of Hire October 7th

Early learning programs throughout Southeastern PA are hosting a “Day of Hire” on Thursday, October 7, 2021.

Throughout the day participating centers will host walk-in hiring events. Potential applicants can learn more about early learning programs and available positions. Learn more here: https://ecehire.phmc.org/

ECEhire.com is an employment portal for early care and education providers and professionals in Pennsylvania. The site enables PA providers to promote open positions and helps professionals identify open ECE and childcare jobs in their region. ECEhire.com is open to DHS-certified childcare providers, Head Start programs, licensed nursery schools, and other approved ECE-related organizations.

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Vacc 2 School

August 26, 2021 in CommunityCOVID-19 NewsSchools

“Vacc to School” Clinic and Community Event at Penn Wood Middle School August 31

William Penn School District, in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Delaware County, and other community organizations, is hosting Vacc to School, a vaccine clinic and community event!

  • FREE COVID-19 Vaccines Administered by CHOP Nurses
  • School Supply Give-away
  • Community Resources
  • Free Haircuts by The Line-Up!

First Dose is August 31st

4:00-7:00 pm
Penn Wood Middle School
121 Summit St., Darby, PA 19023 (Enter on N. 7th Street)

Second Dose is September 21st

Please encourage residents to get vaccinated.

Register for an appointment here or call or text “READY” to 267-328-5377

Residents age 12 and older may receive the vaccine at the Vacc to School event; however those 12-17 years old should have a parent/guardian is available in person or by phone for verbal consent.

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Wellness Center Event

August 9, 2021 in COVID-19 NewsSchools

Back-to-School Wellness Event Saturday, August 28

Residents are invited to the upcoming Back to School Wellness event scheduled for Saturday, August 28th from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at the Delaware County Wellness Center, 125 Chester Ave., Yeadon, PA 19050.

This event is in partnership with Health Partners Plans and Delaware County, and will include representation from many educational support organizations, health resources and lots of Back-to-School giveaways!

We will also be offering the COVID vaccine to students ages 12 and up, along with their families and members of the community. The choice of all available vaccine options, including Pfizer (ages 12 and up), Johnson & Johnson, and Moderna will be offered.

We encourage all who are interested in receiving the COVID vaccine at this event to register on the link below, but walk-ups appointments will be accepted as well.

REGISTER FOR A VACCINE APPOINTMENT

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Science in the Summer

May 5, 2021 in CommunitySchools

GSK Science in the Summer – “Be an Engineer” Program for Ages 7-13

The GSK Science in the Summer™ Be an Engineer program is offered virtually in Delaware County. Through online videos and at-home experiments, children take on the roles of different engineers to solve real-world problems. Children then join virtual research team meetings with Franklin Institute scientists and educators to share their results. Be an Engineer is designed for children ages 7-13, and we invite your whole family to explore together at home!

Families in the greater Philadelphia area may enter an online lottery from May 3 – May 21, 2021, to receive a free kit of science materials from their local library. Kits will include materials for the Environmental and Electrical Engineer activities. Additional online content is available for continued exploration with the Structural and Biomedical Engineer activities. Please note that if you are not selected in the lottery, all activity guides, materials lists, and videos will be shared online, so you can still assemble your own materials and have fun being engineers at home!

Learn more at scienceinthesummer.fi.edu/phila

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First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne

March 24, 2021 in CommunitySchools

First Presbyterian Church Thrift Shop Free to WPSD Families – March 26

The First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne has decided to open up their thrift shop as a free store to clear it out for reopening later in the year. The shop has clothes, kitchenware, books, and other household items, and the goal is to give as much away as possible to families who need it.

The church will open the store exclusively to William Penn School District families in need on Friday, March 26.

Families will need an appointment for a 15-minute slot between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Families will need to supply their own boxes and bags. For safety, no children will be allowed in the shop.

To schedule an appointment, call Pastor Nancy at 610-622-0800, ext. 1

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Social and Emotional Learning

November 5, 2020 in CommunitySchools

Virtual Workshop for Parents: Supporting Students’ Social and Emotional Growth

The William Penn School District is sponsoring a virtual Parent/Guardian workshop presented by national award-winning teacher and speaker R. Keeth Matheny.

The workshop will provide information on why social and emotional Learning is so important for young people, and how parents can support students’ emotional health.

The workshop is being offered on Tuesday, November 10th and Thursday, November 12th from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Parents/Guardians are invited to attend one of the two sessions. The workshop is free but pre-registration is required.

Sign up to attend one of these workshops

  • What is Social and Emotional Learning and why is it important?
  • What is going on with the teenage brain? How can we use that understanding to better support teens and help them manage their emotions and make positive decisions?
  • How can we help support students’ emotional health during COVID?
  • What does effective SEL look like in schools and in communities?
  • How can we support building transformative programs for students?

Download flyer for additional information

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