Giving Back: Harold and Linda Yaffe GP’34

From our first meeting with head of school Michael Gary,

 

it was clear to us that his leadership, energy, and vision for Friends Select were exemplary and dynamic, and in alignment with what we wanted for our granddaughter. For the three years that our granddaughter has flourished at Friends Select, we have become acutely aware that the school must be supported so that it can continue to offer the finest education and environment for all of its students to succeed and compete in today’s world.

 

Friends Select has nurtured our granddaughter, now in third grade, in an environment that is accepting, diverse, and challenging. 

In that time, we have seen her grow emotionally, socially, and intellectually.

We hope to garner other parents and grandparents to contribute to the Back Lot Transformation initiative that clearly will move Friends Select to yet another level of excellence and attract other potential families to consider attending the school. It would foster another exciting environment for all students to socialize, exercise, and have private moments to share with each other.

For information on how to support the Back Lot Transformation, contact Christine Jefferson, chief development officer, at 
chrisj@friends-select.org or 215-561-5900 x3141.
 

Sat, 30 Nov 2024

Michael Gary Speaks: Fall 2024

By working together, we can provide future generations with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024

Integrating Green Spaces into Our Educational Curriculum

Philadelphia’s diverse green spaces are thoughtfully woven into programming at Friends Select School, providing students with hands-on learning experiences that leverage the natural environment for educational enrichment.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024

Making Major Strides as We Advance Friends Select

As the school looks to a future that includes continued increases in enrollment and
plans for a monumental transformation of the Parkway Building’s back lot, updates to Advance Friends Select ensure the school remains at the forefront of educational and institutional excellence.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024

Above Board: Lessons in Stewardship

With the feedback and support of the Sustainability committee and the administration, Friends Select's board of trustees enthusiastically and wholeheartedly approved the addition of Environmental Sustainability as the fifth pillar to Advance Friends Select this year. 

Mon, 18 Nov 2024

FSS Community Pantry: Serving Our Neighbors in the City

Friends Select School marked a significant milestone this year with the official launch of the FSS Community Pantry during the Family Association’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event.

Mon, 18 Nov 2024

Creating a Gender and Sexuality Curriculum for Lower School

An innovative lower school program is creating a foundation for understanding gender and sexuality for Friends Select’s youngest learners.  

Sun, 17 Nov 2024

Caring for Our Community: In Conversation with Recently Hired Employees

In the past four years, Friends Select has welcomed many remarkable employees who embody the school’s commitment to excellence in teaching and learning and dedication to its students and alumni. 

Sat, 16 Nov 2024

Long-standing PMA Partnership Empowers Students to Study Art More Deeply

A nearly three-decade-long partnership between Friends Select School and the Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) fosters a unique educational experience for ninth-grade students.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024

Deepening the Alumni Experience: Q&A with Martha & Ben

Earlier this year, Martha Eisenberg ’85, P’22, ’24 and Ben Behrend ’12 became co-presidents of Friends Select’s Alumni Association. 

Thu, 14 Nov 2024

Giving Back: The Squires Family

When Fred and Stephanie Squires P’22 enrolled their daughters, Amelia and Madeline, in Friends Select School for kindergarten, they started a thoughtful tradition that was rooted in their family’s values.

 

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