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F.S. Edmonds Elementary School

A Community School

About

F.S. Edmonds Elementary School was designated a City of Philadelphia community school in 2016. 

After extensive outreach and feedback collection led by the community school coordinator and assisted by the community school committee, the following priorities were identified for the school.

Top priorities

  • Establish partnerships to increase extra-curricular activities
  • Support a welcoming and inclusive environment
  • Increase the number of resources and opportunities for families and community members
  • Increase the physical activity of students

Secondary priorities

  • Identify resources and opportunities that support social and emotional health
  • Identify volunteers and resources to help with school beautification

Connect

Address
8025 Thouron Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19150
Email education@phila.gov
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Community school coordinator

Robin M. Torrence, Community school coordinator

Office hours: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., M–F

robin.torrence@phila.gov | (215) 586-3062

Events

  • Mar
    5
    Event
    American Red Cross Community Blood Drive
    9:00 am to 2:00 pm
    Franklin S Edmonds School, 8025 Thouron Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150, USA
    Event

    American Red Cross Community Blood Drive

    March 5, 2021
    9:00 am to 2:00 pm, 5 hours
    Franklin S Edmonds School, 8025 Thouron Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150, USA
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    The American Red Cross and F.S. Edmonds are hosting a blood and plasma drive!  Stop by F.S. Edmonds on Friday, March 5 to donate blood. Your donation will help someone in need.

    For additional questions and to book your appointment, email Community School Coordinator Robin M. Torrence (Robin.Torrence@phila.gov).

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Resources

Community School Plans (pdf)
The community school plans are a culmination of the feedback community school coordinators have collected from various stakeholders. Using that feedback, coordinators, along with their community schools committees, were able to prioritize each school’s specific needs. This plan details the findings for F.S. Edmonds Elementary School.

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