Peace & Blessings from Dr. Mama

Hotep Family! So much has been happening since the beginning of winter. Although we have had some cold and windy days, there is always so much warmth as we engage our children and families here at Sankofa. I was reminded of what a special place this was last Thursday on February 20, when we had visitors from the Board of Education and the Philadelphia Charter School Office. Our visitors walked through the entire building. They were welcomed by the lower school in Harambee.

 

 

Our visitors met our Philadelphia Literacy Mentors who are teaching other students in the city how to work with elementary students to improve their reading skills. They met our seniors who came back for a reflection day to share where they are in their research papers and internships. They met our young 8th grade sisters who go to the Ujima Friends Peace Center every Wednesday to learn to sew and make reusable menstrual pads for girls and women in Africa and the diaspora. Our girls have helped to make these products for thousands of girls in over 25 countries. Our visitors saw pictures of our international service ambassadors from Jamaica, Gambia, and our Freedom Rides South and North. They spent time with our 3rd and 4th grade and watched them engaged in rigorous instruction that was engaging and collaborative.