Philadelphia Primary School

A Great Place to Learn!

Serenity Smith is January's Artist of the Month! Serenity thought the hardest part of this project was making the silhouette of the sitting wolf. She likes to paint cats. She would tell other inspiring artists: Great Job! Keep it up!

Mackenzie Turner is December's Artist of the Month! Mackenzie thought the hardest part of this project was making the rocks near her train. She likes to draw birds. She would tell other inspiring artists to add more details.

Each year during the holiday season, Philly Primary focuses on our community by choosing a project that instructs our students on what it means to be a member of our community and the importance of supporting our community. In keeping with the holiday season, Philly Primary has chosen the Jefferson County SPCA as our Community Project. We will begin collecting donations starting on Monday, December 3rd. The final day to donate will be Monday, December 17th. Please drop donations off at Philly Primary during school hours.

The Fort Drum Regional Liaison Organization (FDRLO) and Jefferson Community College’s Center for Community Studies are conducting a survey of area parents regarding your thoughts and feelings about educational opportunities for your children in this region. The results of this survey will help FDRLO to advocate for and support Fort Drum in the years to come, so we ask that you please take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete the survey. It’s completely confidential, and if you participate you will be eligible for a drawing for a gift card.

Johniel Busanet is November's Artist of the Month! Johniel thought the hardest part of this project was making the trees. He likes to draw self portraits. He would tell other inspiring artists to take your time and if you have mistakes keep trying to make it right.

Lily Cowles is October's Artist of the Month! Lily thought the hardest part of this project was to make all the leaves on the branches. Lily likes to paint and likes to be creative. Lily would tell other inspiring artists by showing them, how to draw inside the lines and make designs.

The Indian River Central School District is pleased to announce the following district and school administrative leadership changes for the 2018-19 school year (beginning July 1, 2018).

The Indian River Central School District 2018-2019 Student Instructional Calendar is now available.

If your child resides in the Indian River Central School District and will be 4 years of age on or before December 1, 2018, he or she is eligible to participate in our Universal Pre-Kindergarten program at Calcium, Evans Mills, and Philadelphia Primary. Submit your application by April 20, 2018 to be included in the first placement lottery.