Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.0, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Rudolph Blankenburg School The School District of Philadelphia ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [First Day of School - Tuesday, September 5, 2023](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2022/08/24/first-day-of-school/) - Scholars First Day of School Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:45a - 3:24p Scholars will line up in the school yard by grade and class. Scholars in grades 6th-8th can log into their school district account to obtain their class and roster information. Parents/Guardians can obtain their scholar's homeroom number via the Parent Portal. There - [Blankenburg Quarantine/Pause Message](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2021/12/22/2504/) - Hello Blankenburg Families, Due to the recent spike in Covid19 cases, we are currently on pause from attending school inside the building. However, scholars are expected to still attend virtually and/or complete the packets distributed on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Teachers have also posted the packets in their Google Classroom and on ClassDojo. Below is - [Title I Right To Know](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2020/10/13/title-i-right-to-know/) - Dear Parent/Guardians: As a parent or guardian of a student attending a school that is receiving Federal Title I dollars, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the teacher(s) and instructional paraprofessional(s) who instruct your child. Federal law requires every Title I school district to comply and to provide you with the - [Welcome Back To School Night](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2021/09/12/welcome-back-to-school-night/) - [100% Virtual Learning 09/03/21](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2021/09/03/100-virtual-learning-09-03-21/) - https://bit.ly/BlankenburgVirtual - [Important Announcement! New School Start & End Time](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2021/08/01/important-announcement-new-school-start-end-time/) - Rudolph Blankenburg Elementary School 4600 West Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 215 (400) 7280 July 28, 2021 Dear Parents/Families of Blankenburg Elementary School We hope this letter finds you well and that you are taking time to enjoy the summer months. The School District of Philadelphia is in the planning stages for a safe - [We need your Feedback on our School Plan](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2021/06/12/we-need-your-feedback-on-our-school-plan/) - Hi Parents/Guardians & the School Community! Please see our annual school plan and please click the link below to offer feedback: See School Plan Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fX74de2ZIy_jLZss7SN9UQC536x0Rqli/view Click on Link to Offer Feedback: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-Fq51YmzPWzlCC8-rL-KJc44zkq-nQJsiGrcbfqvZvQ/viewform?edit_requested=true - [3rd - 5th Grade Schedule (April 12, 2021 - April 23, 2021)](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2021/04/12/3rd-5th-grade-schedule-april-12-2021-april-23-2021/) - 3rd - 5th Grade Scholars will have a schedule change April 12 - April -23, 2021. April 12, 2021 - Scholars work asynchronous completing assignments without assistance from teacher. Work will be placed in Google Classroom, iReady, and other choice by teacher. April 13, 2021 - April 23, 2021 - Scholars have class with their - [P-EBT address update request](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2021/04/12/p-ebt-address-update-request/) - Pennsylvania will be issuing Pandemic Electronic Benefit (P-EBT) benefits to families of school-age children again. Therefore, we are asking that you please verify you address we currently have in the system no later than April 20, 2021. Visit philasd.org/studentplacement/pebt to submit address update requests. Thank you. - [Counselor's Corner - Week of 3/1/2021](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2021/03/02/counselors-corner-week-of-3-1-2021/) - Counselor Corner - Week of 3/1/2021 ★ Thank you Blankenburg Family for your continued support of our Scholars! If you need support in regards to Interim Reports, please reach out! ★ The theme for Middle School lessons next week: Women’s History and Important Laws. ★ The theme for Elementary School lessons next week: Women’s History - [SEL March 2021 - "Patience"](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2021/03/02/sel-march-2021-patience/) - [Covid 19 Conversation Parent Workshop](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2021/02/09/covid-19-conversation-parent-workshop/) - Parent Workshop: A Covid 19 Conversation 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Tomorrow's Parent Workshop will be focused on Covid 19 and Covid Vaccinations. The speaker will be our very own Frontline Hero Nurse Shelah Mcmillan. Our school nurse is with the Black Doctor's Covid 19 Consortium and this past November, she was featured on Channel - [PreK-2nd Grade Schedule 2/8-2/19](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2021/02/07/prek-2nd-grade-schedule-2-8-2-19/) - Attention Blankenburg Families: Monday, February 8, 2021 through Friday, February 19, 2021 PreK to 2nd graders will follow the adjusted instructional schedule that was shared previously with families. Please contact our office with any questions. - [Quarter 2 Awards Assembly](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2021/02/03/quarter-2-awards-assembly/) - Quarter 2 Awards Assembly K-2 (Updated): Tuesday, February 9, 2021 8:30 A.M. - 9:15 A.M. 3rd & 4th Grades: Monday, February 8, 2021 8:30 A.M. - 9:15 A.M. 5th - 8th Grades: Monday, February 8, 2021 2:15 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. http://Zoom Link: https://philasd-org.zoom.us/j/85752729819?pwd=VkwrSmxtVDRMdVlpZU1KNU9HdXQwZz09 - [Quarter 2 Report Card Conferences](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2021/02/03/quarter-2-report-card-conferences/) - Quarter 2 Report Card Conferences are Wednesday, February 3, 2021 through Friday, February 5, 2021 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Please speak with your scholar's teacher to set up an appointment. - [Coat and Supply Drive Rescheduled](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2021/02/03/coat-and-supply-drive-rescheduled/) - Due to inclement weather, we have rescheduled the Coat and Supply Drive. The new dates and times are Monday, February 8, 2021 through Wednesday, February 10, 2021 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. - [February Upcoming Dates](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2021/01/29/february-upcoming-dates/) - Coat and Supply Drive will take place on Monday, February 1st-Wednesday, February 3rd from 9:00AM-12:00PM at Blankenburg. Report Card Conferences will be held February 3rd, 4th & 5th- Scholar Dismissal at 12:00 PM. Quarter 2 Awards Assembly February 8, 2021 K-4 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM and 5-8 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM. - [Social Emotional Learning Monthly Calendar](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2021/01/29/social-emotional-learning-monthly-calendar/) - SEL Monthly Calendar January 2021 SEL Calendar - 'Commitment' December 2020 SEL Calendar - 'Generosity' November 2020 SEL Calendar - 'Gratitude' October 2020 SEL Calendar - 'Creativity' September 2020 SEL Calendar - 'Empathy' - [January Counselors' Newsletter](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2021/01/13/january-counselors-newsletter/) - Counselor Seward and Counselor Justice present to you the January's Counselor Newsletter (Click Here). Inside you will find information on UPLIFT, important dates coming up and updates on the work we are doing with our Blankenburg Scholars. Have questions about the counseling program? You can chat with us tomorrow at the Special Education & Mental - [Quarter 1 Virtual Awards Assembly](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2020/12/14/quarter-1-virtual-awards-assembly/) - Quarter 1 Awards Assembly Invitation - [Parent Engagement Survey (Title 1)](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2020/11/08/parent-engagement-survey-title-1/) - Parent Engagement Survey (Title 1): Let Blankenburg know how we can better serve you and our scholars. Your voice matters! Please complete this brief survey by November 25, 2020 https://forms.gle/HcZz82sHiJX8xLi1A - [Angel Tree (K-3 Families)](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2020/11/08/1860/) - Hey K-3 Families, Please do not forget to fill out the form for the Angel Tree. The Angel Tree provides gifts to our scholars around the holiday. Please complete the form by Tuesday, November 10, 2020. There are people anxiously awaiting the list to search for gifts for our scholars. The following is the link - [](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2020/09/08/1802/) - [1ST DAY OF SCHOOL QUESTIONS? CLICK BELOW!](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2020/08/30/1st-day-of-school-questions-click-below/) - 1.) CLICK HERE if you know your child's classroom teacher! You can then click on the link for your child's virtual classroom. 2.) CLICK HERE! if you do not know your child's classroom or need help with Registration. 3.) Please call Ms. Powell (Parent Liaison) for additional help and support: 267-894-4919 - [TEXTBOOK & CARE KIT DISTRIBUTION](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/2020/08/27/textbook-care-kit-distribution/) - Good morning! Your scholars can retrieve their Mathematics textbooks and their care Kits from the school (Reading books are on backorder). Friday, August 28th from 9AM-12PM Monday, August 31st from 9AM-12PM & Tuesday, September 1st from 9AM-12PM Visit our Parent Website https://sites.google.com/philasd.org/bpa-blankenburg-community-page/home ## Pages - [Rudolph Blankenburg School - Home](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/) - Welcome Back to Another Great Year at Blankenburg Elementary Back to School Hub! Breakfast will be served 8:10a - 8:35am Only! - [Student Resources](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/students/student-resources/) - [Contact](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/rudolph-blankenburg-school-home/contact/) - Rudolph Blankenburg Elementary School 4600 West Girard Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131 Principal - Dr. Sheena Wilson Assistant Principal - Ms. Sandra Pitts Climate Manager - Mr. Christopher Smith - [Volunteer](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/volunteer/) - We'd love for you to volunteer with us, stay tuned for how you can do that. - [Bell Schedule & Calendar](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/bell-schedule/) - 8:35 am – Start time for teachers and designated staff 8:45 am – Start time for scholars/teachers pick up scholars 3:24 pm – Dismissal time for scholars and teachers [table id=3 /] District Calendar - [About Us](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/) - Collaboration - Working together to ensure all scholars have access to Tier 1 Instruction. Consistency - Holding ourselves accountable as a school community to always put “Kids First”. Caring - Understanding the needs of all members of our community. Celebrate - Acknowledge all the success of our scholars, staff, and school community. - [Parent/Guardian](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/parent-guardian/) - School Selection opening soon Parent Portal sign up - [Staff List](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/staff-list/) - [table id=1 /] [table id=2 /] - [School Uniform](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/parent-guardian/school-uniform/) - Grades K-5 Black pants or skirt and Burgundy Polo shirt Grades 6-8 Black pants or skirt & Black Polo shirt 8th grade Dress Up Day: Once A Month Black dress pants or skirts Burgundy button down dress shirt Black dress shoes Kindergarten through - [Student Supply List](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/parent-guardian/supplies/) - School Supply List Pencils Notebooks Bookbags Personal headphones - [Message from the Principal](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/message-from-the-principal/) - [Activities for the Students](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/students/activities-for-the-students/) - Book Fair - [Students](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/students/) - Office of Student Enrollment and Placement - [Nurse's Corner](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/nurses-corner/) - Nurse McGill Email: gmcgill@philasd.org The weather is changing, and we will be seeing a lot more seasonal illness very soon. Please remind your scholars to wear their jackets while outdoors! Although our goal is 90% attendance for our scholars, please remember to keep your scholar home if they are vomiting or have a fever. If - [Educational Programs](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/search-results/) - Christian Stronghold Baptist Church Black Men Lead Dancing Classrooms Girls Inc. Girls Who Code Instructional Music Program Philadelphia Youth Basketball Reading Olympics Spiral Q Puppet Theater Sunrise of Philadelphia Students Run Philly Style - [Policies/Guidelines](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/policies/) - Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Parent Involvement School Uniform School-Parent Compact (English) School-Parent Compact (Spanish) Use of Cell Phones Attendance Letter For Parents - [SDP Assessment Calendar](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/sdp-assessment-calendar/) - [PSSA Parent Information](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/pssa-parent-information/) - 2023 -2024 3rd - 8th grades PSSA Testing Window 2023-24 PSSA Testing Windows April 22–26, 2024 (ELA) April 29 – May 3, 2024 (Math & Science) SDP PSSA Information PSSA Parent Guide - [School Meals](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/parent-guardian/school-meals/) - BREAKFAST 8:15 AM-8:35 AM for Kindergarten through eighth grades daily-at no cost to scholars [Note: If your child is not eating breakfast here at school, they can report to school at 8:35 AM. The day for School Climate staff begins at 8:10 AM. Please do not send students to school prior to 8:15AM.] LUNCH - [School Day](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/parent-guardian/school-day/) - Full School Day Hours Kindergarten--8th Grade: 8:45 AM-3:24 PM Half-Day Hours 8:45 AM-12:24 PM Two-Hour Delay Hours Kindergarten--8th Grade: 10:45 AM-3:24 PM - [Counselors' Corner](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/counselors-corner/) - The UPLIFT: Center for Grieving Children is still offering their services in the New Year. In addition to supporting our Scholars, UPLIFT also seeks to support the Parents/Guardians of Blankenburg. 1.) GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS: Uplift offers free grief support groups to youth, grades K through 12th, and their adult caregivers after the death of someone - [Curriculum](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/volunteer/curriculum-instruction-assessment/) - ELA Pearson ReadyGEN Literacy Program for Grades K-6 Study Sync for Middle School Math Pearson enVisionmath2.0 Program for Grades K-8 Science Kindergarten 1st grade 2nd grade 3rd grade 4th grade 5th grade 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade Click on the link to be directed the the Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: https://www.philasd.org/curriculum/ - [Spiral Q](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/search-results/spiral-q-puppet-theater/) - Website: http://www.spiralq.org BUILDING THE SPARQS SPARQ (in Schools) is Spiral Q’s school-based creative work that builds – with students, teachers, school staff, principals – powerful, creative and dynamic learning environments from the inside out. For the 2017-2018 school-year, Spiral Q’s team of artists have taken up residence in 3 public elementary and middle schools - [Instructional Music Program](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/search-results/instructional-music-program/) - Blankenburg's Instructional Music Program Advisor: Mr. Anthony Nigro email: annigro@philasd.org - [Intercultural Family Services](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/search-results/ifs/) - Intercultural Family Services, Inc. Diversity In Action ® Main Office: Intercultural Family Services, Inc. 4225 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Tel.: (215) 386-1298 24 Hours Fax: (215) 386-9348 Intercultural Behavioral Health Center–West 4254-56 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Tel: (215) 386-8490 24 hours Fax: (215) 386-8494 Site Coordinator - Tony McClenton email: - [Our Mission](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/rudolph-blankenburg-school-home/our-mission/) - Our Mission We will meet our students with excellence where they are socially, emotionally and academically in a safe, supportive, nurturing and inclusive environment. We will build on their strengths in order to empower them with tools to be successful in high school and beyond. We pledge to disrupt the systems of racial and socioeconomic - [Parent Involvement Policy](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/policies/parent-involvement/) - SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Rudolph Blankenburg Elementary Pre K-8th Grade School PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY 2019-2020 PART I. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS Each school in its School-wide Parental Involvement Policy must establish the school’s expectations for parental involvement. [Section 1118(a)(2), ESEA.] The R. Blankenburg Elementary School Pre-K-8th Grade School agrees to implement the following statutory requirements: The - [Visit Us!](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/rudolph-blankenburg-school-home/visit-us/) - Find Us via Google Maps #Destined4Greatness - [School-Parent Compact](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/policies/school-parent-compact/) - THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT The Rudolph Blankenburg Elementary School, and the parents of the students participating in activities, services, and programs funded by Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will - [Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/policies/every-student-succeeds-act-essa/) - THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19130 Blankenburg ES Location # 1490 September 2019 Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s): The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that parents or guardians who have children attending a Title I school be notified of the school’s academic achievement as well as the school’s designation under Pennsylvania’s ESEA Flexibility Waiver. This - [Kindergarten Registration Process](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/parent-guardian/kindergarten-registration-process/) - The School District of Philadelphia's Kindergarten Registration Process for the 2018-2019 school year is now open from January 16, 2018 through May 31, 2018! For more information, please visit: https://www.philasd.org/kregistration - [Use of Cell Phones](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/policies/use-of-cell-phones/) - School District of Philadelphia Cell Phone Policy SDP policy states that cell phones are banned in schools and cell phones may be confiscated. Please note that if any staff member observes a student using a cell phone while on school property, the cell phone may be confiscated. Once confiscated, the cell phone will only - [Attendance](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/policies/attendance/) - Regular Attendance It is essential to a student's success in school. Most subjects are taught in sequence, requiring the understanding of each concept in the order of its presentation. Persistent absenteeism creates a gap in the student's acquisition of knowledge, which frequently leads to lower grades. Illness or Family Emergencies When your child is - [WePAC Library Program](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/search-results/wepac-library-program/) - WePAC 5070 Parkside Avenue, Suite 1414, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Phone: (215) 452-0333 Fax: (888) 794-5357 http://wepac.org/ - [Fall Festival](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/students/activities-for-the-students/fall-festival/) - [Our Vision](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/rudolph-blankenburg-school-home/our-vision/) - Our Vision To dramatically increase student academic achievement while developing social and emotional skills by investing in teacher leadership, coaching, professional development, school culture and climate. #Destined4Greatness - [Search Results](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/search-results-2/) - [Link to Important SDP Forms](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/parent-guardian/link-to-important-sdp-forms/) - Forms This page contains the link to all necessary documents needed for Registration, and some supporting materials to guide you through the process https://www.philasd.org/studentplacement/forms/ - [Health Room Schedule](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/about-us/health-room-schedule/) - Jeanine Dunmore, CSN, CRNP Open Hours 8:30-9:30 and 11:30-1:00 Screening 9:30-11:30 Lunch 1:15-2:00 Case Management and Documentation 2:00-2:49 Emergencies are seen anytime. - [Office of Family and Community Engagement](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/parent-guardian/office-of-family-and-community-engagement/) - The School District of Philadelphia Office of Family and Community Engagement Hours: (M-F 8am-5pm) Phone Number: (215) 400-4180 Fax Number: (215) 400-4181 Email: ASK@philasd.org Address: Suite #: 440 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Suite 114 - [Book Fair](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/students/activities-for-the-students/book-fair/) - [Office of Student Enrollment & Placement](https://blankenburg.philasd.org/students/office-of-student-enrollment-placement/) - Office of Student Enrollment & Placement 440 N. 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