12/2/2009
A Peek Inside Spanish Class with the First GradeFor first grade, Wednesday mornings are a special treat: it's Spanish time with Ms. Jamieson! Ms. Jamieson rarely speaks any English, and the first graders are always up for the challenge. So far this year, first grade has tackled days of the week, months of the year, greetings, colors, shapes, and animals. This week, they learned parts of the body in a very creative way... more...
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11/24/2009
Dr. Audrey Evans Visits Community Partnership School!Recently, CPS enjoyed an exciting and informative visit from Dr. Audrey Evans, retired oncologist from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Evans is best known for her role in creating the original Ronald McDonald House in 1974. The facility gives families of young cancer patients a place to stay while their critically ill children receive treatment. Dr. Evans also helped establish the Ronald McDonald Camp, based on her dream of creating a place where children suffering painful illnesses could have fun and enjoy being themselves.more...
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11/13/2009
Opera North Serenades CPSRecently, Community Partnership School was treated to a special visit from Opera North, a non-profit cultural organization in Philadelphia. Students had the opportunity to listen to opera performances, learn different musical terms, and even waltz! more...
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11/5/2009
Laughter is the Best Medicine: CPS Hosts "Comedy at the Kimmel" to Support Scholarship ProgramOn Saturday October 24, Community Partnership School hosted its first major fundraiser event, "Comedy at the Kimmel." Over 400 guests took part in the night of "hilarity for charity," which featured delicious food, lots of laughs, and an inspiring CPS student performance. more...
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10/30/2009
Community Partnership School is No Place for HateThis morning, Community Partnership School celebrated an exciting achievement: being designated by civil rights agency, the Anti-Defamation League, as an official "No Place for Hate" School! more...
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