PDF We're Looking for your Good News - Agora Cyber Charter School

NEWS FLASH: We're Looking For Your Good News!

At Agora, we are in the business of helping our students succeed in whatever career or vocation they end up pursuing. Our recent turnaround has been reflected in a revitalized spirit among students, parents, faculty and staff. We want to leverage these positive developments and spread the good news about what's going on here.

To build upon our momentum, we have engaged one of the area's leading marketing firms ? Aloysius Butler & Clark ? to carry out an aggressive public relations and social media campaign to build awareness for Agora as a leader in cyber charter education. Here's how you can be part of the excitement:

We are looking for stories from the entire Agora community to celebrate our successes. We will use these stories in newspapers, radio, and TV; on Facebook and Twitter; and in blogs, newsletters, and online. Some examples might include:

Student achievements in the classroom, on the athletic field, on the stage, in the community

A parent's perspective on the positive impact of Agora's teaching methods or counseling resources

 A teacher's personal account of helping a student achieve their full potential How has Agora changed you; how have Agora's core values affected you The timing is right for this type of outreach. The impact of personal endorsement is a strong persuader for those looking for an education home for their child. We want and need your ideas to help maintain and build upon our success. Contact us at MyAgora@

First Things First: Get Sapphire

If you have not created your Parent/Legal Guardian Sapphire account please do so now. The parent or legal guardian of a newly registered student is required to create a Sapphire Portal account. It's easy with these step-by-step instructions.

GET CONNECTED with the Agora PTO!

The Agora Parent Teacher Organization will have its first meeting of the 17-18 school year this Thursday (10/5) at 7pm. Please join us as we organize and plan for this school year. Click here for more information and for the meeting link:

Want to participate but can't make the meeting? Join the APTO's new Facebook group by clicking here:

NEW: Learning Coach Orientation!

We're very excited to introduce our brand new Orientation program for all parents and Learning Coaches of Agora students. In your role, you will have a tremendous impact on your student's success.

The Learning Coach Orientation program is designed to give you the tools you will need to assist them on a daily basis. Changes in attendance, new Sapphire functions and a tour of the all-new website is included in this short program.

You should complete this required course as soon as possible to give your student the best chance of success. Click the link below to get started on the road to success:

PHILLY AREA FAMILIES: Free Eye Care! October 21 from 8:30am - 1:30pm

This is a great opportunity for children 17 years and younger, from Philadelphia and surrounding counties, who have not had, or who have not passed, an eye screening and/or who are uninsured. No appointment necessary - just walk in to Jefferson Alumni Hall, 10th and Locust Streets, Philadelphia 19107 on Saturday, October 21!

For more information, visit their website at or send an email to gksd@ or call 215-563-5848, xt. 21.

We hope you take advantage of this great opportunity and if you do, please let us know! Send a copy of your visit record to the Agora nursing department by email to nurses@, or fax a copy to 484-588-0544 or 484-588-4477.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT FORUM DATES

Agora is committed to helping our Special Education students succeed and have created a variety of resources for parents including the Parent Forum workshops that are held throughout the year. Please mark your calendar now and attend one or more - of these forums to help you help your student:

Wed., Oct. 10 @ 12noon: Secondary Transition, led by Morgan Witman Tues., Nov. 14 @ 12 noon: Assistive Technology, led by Melissa Dalesandri Wed., Jan. 17 @ 3 pm: How to Read and Understand Your Child's IEP, led by Tara Stine Wed., Feb. 21 @ 12noon: Understanding Your Child's Progress Report, led by Jenna Schreiner Wed., March 21 @ 3 pm: NOREP led by Laurie Super Wed., May 9 @ 3 pm: Easy CBM and i-Ready, led by Michelle Olsavsky

To join a workshop, use this classroom link: AE0F&sid=559

Please note that this schedule is tentative and could be subject to change. If you have any questions please contact Jen Fisher for K-8 at jclark@ or Erinn Hunt for 9-12 ehunt@.

Math and Writing Peer Tutoring!

Agora's National Honor Society is happy to offer Math and Writing Peer Tutoring to any student in the 4th ? 12th grade.

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