August 23, 2026

“Good teaching cannot be reduced to technique; good teaching comes from the identity and integrity of the teacher.”

       ― Parker Palmer, The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life

Campus was buzzing with energy throughout this first week of school, with even our littlest of learners deeply engaged in work!

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For about 30% of our families, this is your first experience with a Friends school, so I want to begin by saying that you do not need to know all the language or traditions right away. Quaker education grew from the belief, championed by George Fox, that there is something of God, or an Inner Light, in every person. William Penn helped bring those ideas into public life, and his vision contributed to the founding of Penn Charter School in 1689. From the beginning, Quaker education has connected strong academics with reflection, character, community, and a responsibility to make the world better.

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It’s time for our first PA Teacher and Staff Appreciation Event, Stock the Lounges!

It is a favorite collection event and deeply appreciated by all. Please select an item/items in the SignUp Genius you’d like to donate. You are not limited to this list, but it reflects the most requested teacher and staff items. 

Please deliver your items during the morning student drop-off on August 27th or 28th, where volunteers will help unload.

***Volunteers still needed to help out with drop-off!

Join us today for light refreshments and good ol' community fun!

Have you ever wondered about our approach to supporting students in a productive learning environment?

Click below to learn more!

For 9 years (2014-2019, 2024-2026) a group of middle school students and teacher trip leaders have taken a week-long trip to the Dominican Republic to participate in schools as a learning exchange. While there, travelers participate in service learning as well as practice Spanish and explore the country. Feel free to check out the running blog that spans the years of the FSW DR Trips.

We will have an after school meeting on Wednesday, August 26th from 3:15-3:45pm in the Spanish room for interested 7th & 8th grade students and families. 

This year, the Dominican Republic international trip is scheduled for January 23-29 of 2027. 

Timeline: 
Applications will be available by early next week (in Ethan Hall hallway). Students must show responsibility, emotional readiness, open communication, and be in good academic standing. We want to help make this additional trip accessible for families, so please be in touch with Marla if you are hoping for support and have a flexible tuition plan. 
Applications are due Tuesday, September 8th. 

Middle School Soccer season has begun, with coaches, Santana Jolly & Cameron Fransisco!  

Show your school pride by cheering on our players at their games!! Check out the practice and game schedules below.

Registration is still open!

Follow These Steps To Register Your Athlete:

Childcare will be available on campus for students K-8 at no extra cost. 

There is no childcare option offered for Preschool students, so please plan accordingly. 

We're always looking for volunteers to help with our monthly dinner shifts at Good Shepherd Center! Follow the link HERE to sign up for any of the upcoming shifts, now through February!
We serve on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 4:30-7:00 PM at 811 Martin Street.
Come lend a hand and be part of this meaningful community effort!