Dear Parent or Guardian,
 
You and your child have the opportunity to be published! 

I recently received an email from a publisher who is creating a series of books entitled “Letters To…”  The books are a compilation of personal letters.   Simply compose a heartfelt, personal letter to someone special in your life.  It could be to your mother, father, grandparent(s), sister, brother, hero, teacher, coach, mentor, or just someone who has done something to touch your life in a special way. 
 
This year, as a class assignment, we wrote and delivered letters of gratitude.  Many students described this experience as “truly meaningful” and “powerful.” I encourage you to not only read their letters, but also write your own. This is a rare opportunity to write and publish together.
In order to be published, your child needs your permission. To approve, send an email to epermission@theletterstoseries.com. In the subject line, type Ms. Marranzini, Philadelphia, PA. Please include the following information in your email:

1) your child's first and last name

 2) city and state 

 3) your name and a short statement giving your child permission to participate
The publishers prefer receiving student writing from the teacher.  As an adult, you have the option of submitting at the website --www.theletterstoseries.com, or sending your letters along with your child’s, to me at amarranzini@hotmail.com. 
 
Since this time of year is quite busy, I am accepting submissions until the end of June.  All submissions should include your full name (only first names will be used for published letters), age, city, state, and relationship of the person to whom you are writing.
 
I am thrilled that this opportunity has presented itself.  It is my hope that both you and your child will participate. 
 
Thank you,
Ms. Marranzini
 
 
 

Parents! Unite for 5th and 6th grade transportation

Read letters from concerned parents organizing at Masterman

"Masterman is probably the only public school in the State of Pennsylvania that does not receive bus service for its middle school students. The other Philadelphia magnet middle schools (Gamp etc.) receive yellow bus service. The district provides bus transportation for students attending private suburban schools within a 10 mile radius of the city line but does nothing for the top students in the district. Only in Philadelphia!"

read more @ http://parentsunitedphila.blogspot.com

contact:feedback@mastermanhsa.com

A free SEPTA ride for some students | Inquirer | 08/15/2007*Weekly Student Transpasses will be made available to the students enrolled from 7th to 12th grades who live distances greater than 1.5 miles from Masterman.  The weekly Student Transpasses may only be used between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  All other students may purchase a weekly Student Transpass for $15.00.  Though no longer sold at school, students who have tokens purchased last year may still use them and are entitled to a free transfer. 
 
For parents of students in 5th and 6th grades who live 1.5 miles or further from school, these children are not be entitled to the weekly Student Transpass as the Masterman School is not a “regularly assigned school”.   Unfortunately, transportation costs for children in these classes who use SEPTA will increase approximately $5.00 per week.  Please contact John Lombardi of the Philadelphia School District at (215) 400-4350 for additional information.

TheMembership Drive

All it takes is a $5 donation to become a member. Of course, donations of any amount are welcome. Applications can be downloaded from this web site as printable PDF. and sent in to the school office. We will be accepting applications until the end of December.

All donations are tax deductible and Masterman has attained a 501c(3) status.

Policies

Cell phone and electronics policy for Masterman In line with the school district's amended cell phone policy, our cell phone policy is as follows:Cell phones are to be off (not on vibrate) and out of sight once students enter the building in the morning until 3:19 pm dismissal.Failure to follow the policy will result in the following:1st offense Phone is given to dean who will notify parent. Phone returned to student at the end of the day.2nd offense: Dean will only return phone to a parent or guardian.3rd offense: Phone will be held until June 19th.Students who need to use a phone during the day may get permission to cometo the office to call.This policy also applies to electronic devices such as hand held games,
ipods etc.The school will not be responsible for lost or stolen phones or electronics. M. Neff

Summer Writing Camp:  Project Write

Call or email for an application today or see your school counselor.
Spaces are limited; deadline June 19, 2008.
 
Are you an incoming 9th-12th grader?
Join us for our ten day summer writing camp!
 
Camp Location:  The High School For The Creative and Performing Arts
901 South Broad Street
July 21-August 1 --9:00am-12:30pm
$175.00 per child, $10.00 application fee
Snacks, class materials, and camp t-shirt included in cost
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“The people were really friendly, and encouraged me to share my writing with the group.
This experience built my confidence as a writer.”  Kyra Reumann-Moore, 2007
 
“Before the camp, I was an immature writer.  I learned so many new skills, I felt like I was in college.”  Zahir Mushin, 2007
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Highly qualified Teacher Consultants of the Philadelphia Writing Project will guide you through successful approaches to college application writing and creative writing.
The Philadelphia Writing Project University of Pennsylvania,  Graduate School of Education,
4201 Locust Street, Building 192, Philadelphia, PA 19104-7499                   
215-898-1919         philwp@gse.upenn.edu