QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS JANUARY - MARCH 2020
HEAD'S STATEMENT Spring is a time of renewal and new beginnings — a time to pause, reflect, and learn. As 2020 unfolds in an unprecedented way, we are stepping back to appreciate how our school is growing. Every student is working on something important right now, both personally and academically and we are making our small school bigger by "breaking down the walls" and connecting with community organizations and people that give depth and new perspectives to our students. Our continued growth and success is due in large part to those who share our vision and support us. We are proud to share these highlights with you as a treasured friend of Revolution School!
HENRY FAIRFAX head of School
OUR TEACHING TEAM IS GROWING
Danitra Wansley, High Resolves
A growing group of partners and friends enhance our program and work alongside founding faculty! Thank you Rob Dunn, professional screenwriter; Ashley Kerns, theater artist; Deborah Borden, Mike Freedman, and Virginia Freedman, master educators; Dirk Parker, educator/builder; Maciej Dziedzic, "maker space" intern; Holly Olshefski, psychologist; Cameron Youngblood, athletics coach; and Jake Panasevich, yoga teacher.
WE HAVE 6 NEW ACTIVE PASSIONS We've expanded our wellness offerings to match what "moves" our students! Basketball Rock Climbing Parkour
Yoga Tennis Swimming
WE'RE GENERATING AN IMPRESSIVE GUEST LIST We are exceedingly appreciative of the time and expertise a steady flow of visitors and guest speakers are bringing to Revolution this year! Ted Aronson, AJO Steve Biondolillo, Biondolillo Associates Evan Ehlers, Sharing Excess Dr. Tim Fish, National Association of Independent Schools Farrah Farnese, Philadelphia Youth Network Harry Philbrick, Philadelphia Contemporary Eliza Pollack, Office of Innovation and Technology, City of Philadelphia Casey Petit, Project Wayfinder Danitra Wansley, High Resolves Lex Harris, Tenant Union Representative Network (TURN)
WE'VE BECOME FOODIES!
Each week students cook and eat together through our cafe lunch program in partnership with Vetri Community Foundation. Recent favorites include: mango sticky rice, custard tarts, banana bread, chicken cutlets, and fresh salsa!
THE CITY IS TRULY OUR CLASSROOM
Excursions each week to local business, organizations, and city spaces bring our learning (and our students) out of the classroom and into the real world.
Recent visits include: PhillyCam. Wilma Theater. The Philadelphia Museum of Art. Republic Bank. The Excite Center at Drexel. The Philadelphia Zoo. The Philadelphia Free Library. Sunday Love Project. Brown's ShopRite.