Philadelphia Marathon Weekend was an exciting time for CPS! In the last few months, our TeamCPS runners have raised more than $23,000 for our school - but on Saturday morning, the hard work was just beginning! Team CPS runners participated in the Rothman 8K, the Half-Marathon and the Marathon, and two CPS students represented us at the Kids Fun Run!
Thanks to After School Activities Partnerships, the chess program at CPS is stronger than ever! With new chessboards and a few dedicated volunteers, the After School's chess program is running five days a week - and new students are getting involved every day, including many who have never touched a chesspiece before!
Last year, CPS ran a cleanup at the Martin Luther King Recreation Center. This year will feature a new set of service projects for students, families, and volunteers, including making blankets and new years cards and donating books and toiletries to a homeless shelter!
Click below to meet first grader Omar! It's his first year at CPS, and he's excited about everything from hamsters to rocket science.
On Friday, the first grade visited the Wagner Institute to launch their December science unit, "Animals in Winter." The trip was fantastic and the students learned a lot of great information about how different animals prepare for the cold season. The day finished off with a scavenger hunt in the museum!
