Hello and Welcome from Friends of Adaire!
Friends of Adaire is an association of parents, educators, and community members whose mission is to enrich the education of Alexander Adaire students by providing additional resources and support for the school and its surrounding community. We work closely with families, teachers, staff, and the Fishtown community to create an inspiring, challenging, and supportive educational environment at the Alexander Adaire school.
New to Adaire or have questions? Check out the new families page.
Friends of Adaire Trunk or Treat & Fall Fest Saturday, October 21st
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Full Calendar Available Here
September
Monday, Sept. 25: Yom Kippur (No School)
Thursday, Sept. 28: Middle School Open House @ 5:3pm via Zoom
Friday, Sept. 29: Professional Development Day (Dismiss 3 hours early)
October
Thursday, Oct 5th: Friends of Adaire Mural Unveiling. 2pm
Tuesday, Oct. 24: SAC Meeting & Fall Title I Meeting @ 6pm via Zoom (Register here)
Wednesday, Oct. 11: Invite a Grownup to Lunch Day - Grades K-2; 6-8
Thursday, Oct. 12: Invite a Grownup to Lunch Day - Grades 3-5
October 16-20: Upstander Week
Friday. Oct. 20: Wear Orange for Unity Day
Saturday, Oct. 21: Friends of Adaire Fall Fest and Trunk-or-Treat Fundraiser
Friday, Oct. 27: Full Day Professional Development (No School)
Friday, Oct. 27: School Selection Applications Due for SY 24-25 @ 11:59pm
Tuesday, Oct. 31: Halloween Spirit Day
September
Monday, Sept. 25: Yom Kippur (No School)
Thursday, Sept. 28: Middle School Open House @ 5:3pm via Zoom
Friday, Sept. 29: Professional Development Day (Dismiss 3 hours early)
October
Thursday, Oct 5th: Friends of Adaire Mural Unveiling. 2pm
Tuesday, Oct. 24: SAC Meeting & Fall Title I Meeting @ 6pm via Zoom (Register here)
Wednesday, Oct. 11: Invite a Grownup to Lunch Day - Grades K-2; 6-8
Thursday, Oct. 12: Invite a Grownup to Lunch Day - Grades 3-5
October 16-20: Upstander Week
Friday. Oct. 20: Wear Orange for Unity Day
Saturday, Oct. 21: Friends of Adaire Fall Fest and Trunk-or-Treat Fundraiser
Friday, Oct. 27: Full Day Professional Development (No School)
Friday, Oct. 27: School Selection Applications Due for SY 24-25 @ 11:59pm
Tuesday, Oct. 31: Halloween Spirit Day
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News
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Contribute
Friends of Adaire works to fundraise and apply for grants to add more programs to enrich our children's experience and encourage a culture of creativity and active learning.
Want to DONATE TO SUPPORT OUR WORK? We've made that easier than ever via PayPal & the button below! Friends of Adaire's 501(c)3 nonprofit status makes all donations tax-deductible! Please consider making your donation a monthly one (via PayPal) to sustain FoA's long-term goals or designate for our new Annual Fund!
You can now also make a donation with no transaction fees deducted via our eBay for Charity page which sends your donation via PayPal's Giving Fund to FoA (sorry no monthly donation option). On our eBay for Charity page you can also select Friends of Adaire as your "favorite" charity on eBay to add a portion of your transaction to benefit FoA (or sell an item and designate a portion of the sale to go to FoA). Check out other ways to use eBay to benefit FoA and Adaire here.
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Projects
Here are some of the exciting programs Friends of Adaire has supported over the years
The Adaire Schoolyard is complete! Thanks to incredible investment from The Trust for Public Land, Philadelphia Water Department, School District of Philadelphia, and the community of support around Friends of Adaire. Friend of Adaire Denis Devine led the efforts to see this incredible project through. |
"After learning about all the great things going on at Adaire at last June's end of year meet and greet with Principal Jenkins, I wanted to figure out how I could contribute to the great things happening in the school. I reached out to Principal Jenkins, we discussed my interests and experience, and she connected me with 7th grade teachers Mr. McGeehan and Dr. Long. The teachers identified a small group of students who could use a bit more attention and reading practice and I meet with them once weekly to practice reading. The teachers provided some resources to use to find appropriate readings for the tutoring sessions. The students and teachers have been great and they deserve more time than I can give. Adaire is welcoming to volunteers with all backgrounds. The first step toward making positive impact at Adaire is connecting and finding where your time and talent can be put to use for our school." |
“So many parents are scared of their local school. You hear so much negativity about what’s going on. But once you step inside, that negativity is gone. The teachers don’t have it, the kids don’t have it. What’s happening inside this school is amazing.” |
