Penn-Assisted School Invites Submissions for New Name
PHILADELPHIA -- In keeping with the tradition of the School District of Philadelphia in naming new schools, the Penn-assisted school Home and School Association invites the community to help determine a name.
Nominations must be submitted in writing by March 22 to the Penn-assisted School Planning Office, 4243 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19104, or by e-mail to kreidlea@gse.upenn.edu.
Each suggestion should, to the extent possible:
Advance the school mission to educate children to be contributing and knowledgeable citizens of the community, Philadelphia and the world.
Have a particular significance to Philadelphia or West Philadelphia.
Recognize the unique partnership among the University of Pennsylvania, the school district and the community.
Reflect the diversity of the community, student body and staff.
Include a personal achievement by an individual or significance of a location or metaphor
After March 22, parents and staff will review the submissions and choose their favorites. These will be reviewed by a committee of school, parent, student and Penn representatives, which will make a final recommendation to the district.
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