Dear CAP Community,
At CAP, our mission is to foster the mastery of basic skills as the foundation for success in every endeavor. Over the past few weeks, our students have engaged in enriching experiences that embody our goals and values, and we couldnโt be more proud! Hereโs a recap of the incredible activities and achievements within our school community.
Exploring Science in 2nd Grade Our 2nd-grade students have been diving into science, exploring the wonders of landforms and bodies of water! ๐๐ง They had a blast discovering how water shapes and changes the land. Hands-on learning has never been this exciting!
Entrepreneurship Excellence Members of CAPโs Entrepreneurship Club recently participated in the Philadelphia Financial Scholars Youth Entrepreneurship Business Pitch Competition Semi-Finals. ๐ This event provided students with a chance to collaborate with business professionals, refine their presentations, and showcase their innovative business ideas. ๐ Special congratulations to Leah Rodriguez, CEO of Echo Charm, who won the grand prize of $1,000! ๐ Additionally, Oscar Duran, Amy Tang, and Albert Rodriguez-Ramos of Help the Hearts earned the Most Philly Proud Business award!
Serving the Community Our high school students had an unforgettable experience at the PSPCA Service Learning Trip, giving back to animals in need! ๐พ๐ In the spirit of service, our HS NHS students also volunteered at Caring for Friends, preparing over 1,000 meals and 500 sandwiches for those in need. โค๏ธ Thank you for making a difference!
Faculty vs. Student Basketball Showdown What an intense game! Our faculty took the win by just a few points in the annual Faculty vs. Student basketball showdown. ๐ Huge thanks to everyone who came outโyour support helps fund the senior class trip!
Giving Back: Tab Collection for St. Christopherโs Hospital A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our tab collection drive! ๐๐ Your generosity will make a meaningful impact when we deliver the collected tabs next week.
Spelling Bee Champions! ๐๐ Congratulations to Janee (Champion) ๐ฅ and Emily (2nd Place) ๐ฅ, who will be preparing for the big event at WHYYโs PBS Studios on March 15! ๐ค๐บ We are proud of every student who participated!
CAP Spirit Goes LIVE on FOX 29! Our students had an incredible time going LIVE on FOX 29 with Bob Kelly for an Eagles pep rally! ๐๐๐ฅ The energy was electric, with performances from the drumline, step team, and choirs, plus some lucky students won prizes!
AP NHS Canned Food Drive! ๐ฅซโจ From Feb 3 - Feb 27, donate canned food and earn +1 extra credit per can on your test grade! ๐๐ Bonus: Bring cans during Report Card Conferences for an easy way to give back! โค๏ธ
Exploring Higher Education Our 9th graders recently visited @templeunivโwho knows, we may have some future Owls among us! ๐ฆ๐
100 Days of School Celebration! ๐ Our elementary students celebrated 100 Days of School, marking a milestone of learning and growth! ๐ฏ๐ Only 80 days leftโletโs keep the momentum going!
Science Fair Success! ๐ฌ๐ Congratulations to our AMAZING 6th-grade scientists on their hard work and curiosity! Here are our top winners: ๐ฅ 1st Place: Makai Wilson - Which fruit charges a cell phone the fastest? ๐ฅ 2nd Place: Aryana Feliciano-Abreu - Which liquid makes apples rot fastest? ๐ฅ 3rd Place: Emily Francisquini - How does pot size affect boiling time?
Another Successful STEM Night! STEM Night was a huge success, filled with hands-on learning, innovation, and discovery! Thanks to everyone who made it possible! ๐๐ก
Stay Connected! We are so proud of our students and their accomplishments! Thank you for your continued support in helping us achieve our CAP Goals and fostering excellence in learning. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
With gratitude,
The CAP Team