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Masterman's School Advisory Council (SAC) has exciting updates to share with our community! May SAC Meeting: Join us for the May SAC meeting on Wednesday, May 6th at 6:00 PM. We'd love to see you there — all community members are welcome! Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89602803975?pwd=UW5qcWx4RThIVTNEZHJFQy9Qd295dz09 SAC Election Update: A huge thank you to everyone who submitted their name to be on the SAC ballot — your willingness to serve our school community means so much! Here's what's coming next in the election process:
In the spirit of election season, we encourage every community member to participate and cast their vote when the ballot arrives. Your voice shapes the future of Masterman! Students had a local author, Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, share her inspirational story to Spanish classes. At the end of her presentation she donated all her books to the school library! On behalf of the Language Department we want to show our gratitude to the HSA for sponsoring this great opportunity for students. Exciting news, Masterman families: SAC elections are opened this week, and we want YOU to be a part of it! The School Advisory Committee plays a vital role in our Masterman community, and this year, four 2-year terms are up for election. Serving on the SAC is a meaningful way to engage directly with school leadership, help shape school policy and priorities, represent the voices of students and families, and make a lasting impact on the Masterman experience for years to come. Any parent who will have a student attending Masterman next year is eligible to apply. We invite all interested community members to submit an application to be on the ballot. Applications are being collected by Masterman’s FACE Representative, Rasheeda Sloan ([email protected]), who will work with Masterman’s SAC Organizer to create the ballot. Apply here to have your name added to the ballot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfL9SdEzrjeyCU6bWx5VXPqhwSTtVIm1AN7KSe-YNxd5qGKHA/viewform Here are the key dates to keep in mind
With April 30 just around the corner, now is the time to step up and get involved. We look forward to welcoming new voices to the SAC!  Check out their wide range of math enrichment opportunities today! At Mathnasium, our mission is to help every student develop a deep understanding of math, regardless of their starting point. We complement the efforts of schools, teachers, and private tutors by offering proprietary personalized learning plans based on each student’s unique needs. Through our comprehensive math skills assessment, we identify if a student has any math gaps, is working at grade level, or if they are an enrichment student ready to be challenged. At Mathnasium each student has their own unique learning plan and we offer individualized attention and instruction via our curriculum. Curious if Mathnasium is right for your student? Schedule a free Math Skills Assessment via our website here: https://www.mathnasium.com/math-centers/centercity The National Honor Society is looking for parent volunteers to participate in this year's Career Day! We would love to have parents come and share their stories on March 11, 2026. Our students want to hear about what "real life" looks like and explore potential career paths.
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Thank you, On behalf of The NHS Team! Masterman's Future is Taking Shape — Your Voice Matters
By now, many of you have heard about the School District of Philadelphia's proposal to close a number of schools across the city. For Masterman, this plan hits close to home — literally. Under the proposal, Waring School would close, and Masterman would take over the Waring building, giving our famously overcrowded school some much-needed breathing room. That's potentially great news for space — but it also opens up a lot of important conversations about what makes Masterman, well, Masterman. How do we maintain the community, culture, and climate we love when the school is operating across two locations? How will this impact clubs and our beloved music program? What impact will this have on our teachers? What questions and concerns do you have? We'd love to have you join us at the next SAC Climate and Culture/Health and Wellness Committee meeting to talk through it together: Monday, February 23rd from 7:00 – 8:00 PM CLICK TO JOIN No agenda, no pressure — just an open conversation with fellow Masterman families and staff. Your perspective matters, and this is a great time to make your voice heard as the district's plan continues to develop. Hope to see you there! Future Scientists: Biology Edition for Middle Schoolers The Future Scientists: Biology Edition program is designed to give students a taste of life in a molecular biology lab—all participants will explore the topics hands-on. Through supervised experiments, participants will gain familiarity with common tools and experimental techniques used in molecular biology research, meet Penn researchers, and tour Penn laboratories. Techniques include DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation, light microscopy, ELISA, and sterile cell culture. 2026 dates: Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10 Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14 FULL INFO HERE Penn Arts and Sciences Summer High School Programs Penn Arts and Sciences (SAS) High School Programs welcomes bright and ambitious high school students to learn from—and alongside—the very best in the Ivy League. Whether your student is ready for an immersive pre-collegiate experience, looking for advanced studies in a field they are passionate about, or planning to get a head start on college admissions by earning academic credit, we have a summer program that will offer them an exciting academic adventure. FULL INFO HERE Students Run Philly Style registration is now open! The SRPS 2026 season is about to begin and we are accepting new runners in grades 7-12. All interested students can join by registering using the links below. Some important information when joining:
See Mr. Gilligan or Ms. Fox if you have questions. You can also email us at [email protected] We are pleased to share we have an educational tour to Panama happening in Spring 2027 for high school students. Highlights include: 🏰 Tour the historic ruins of Panamá Viejo and the colorful streets of Casco Viejo 🎶 Enjoy a youth folklore dance show and participate in a cultural exchange with locals 🍍 Visit a pineapple farm and learn about Panama’s agricultural traditions 🌊 Take a boat ride on Gatun Lake and spot wildlife on Monkey Island When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and I would love to have your student join us on one of these adventures. Nationwide the majority of the students who participate in these experiences do fundraising and have been very successful. Come hear all the details, including the itinerary, activities, academic opportunities, and the cost of the trip at our information night on February 26 at 6:00 PM. Please click here to register for the meeting ASAP to save your seat. The meeting will take place via Zoom, so you MUST RSVP to receive the link! (No RSVP, no link). There are limited spots on these trips, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Is your student interested in travelling to Peru this summer? Masterman’s first chapter of MedLife, a volunteer organization which promotes education, healthcare, and development in underserved international communities, is organizing a trip to Lima, Peru from June 27 to July 5th 2026 for high school students. If you are interested in hearing more information, please email Mr. Kamison at [email protected]. |
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J.R. MASTERMAN
HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 1699 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 Email [email protected] Phone 215-400-7580 |
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