Math, Science & TechnologyCommunityCharterSchool

1800 E. Byberry Road

Philadelphia, PA 19116

Telephone: (267) 348-1100 Fax: (267) 348-1217

John F. Swoyer, III, Chief Executive Officer

August 2013

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Our first day of school is fast approaching! We look forward to seeing our 7th and 8th grade students on Wed., Aug.28th. The school day will begin at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 2:55 p.m.

Back to School Night for grades 7 and 8 will be held on Thurs., Sept. 12that 6:00 p.m.

Enclosed is your child’s student roster and schedule for the 2013-2014 school year. Students are to report to their new homerooms on the first day of school, Wed., Aug.28th. Homeroom teachers will explain rosters to their students at that time. Please note that the above schedule is for the 2013-14 school year. Some classes are year long, while others take place in a specified semester, S1 = Semester 1, S2 = Semester 2. Gym, Art, and/or Music are all offered throughout the year in a specified semester as well.

Breakfastwill not be served on the first day of school, Wed., Aug.28th. However, lunch can be obtained on the first day of school by depositing money into your child’s existing MealPay Plus account or by pre-paying via check made payable to MaST Community Charter School. Any balance that you had in your MealPay Plus account at the end of June will roll over into your account for the new school year. Meals will be provided through the Free and Reduced Price Meals Program for students who previously qualified. Breakfast willbe served beginning on Thurs.,

Aug. 29th. Your child’s 7 digit PIN number used in the lunchroom will be provided to him/her on the first day of school. We want to remind you that MaST will not accept cash for the purchase of breakfast or lunch.

Should you or your child have any questions or concerns regarding his/her schedule, we ask that you please wait until the first day of school. All schedule troubleshooting will be handled in homeroom. If your child has attended summer school, proof of course completion must be submitted to Mrs. Jachimski, your child’s Guidance Counselor.

The School District of Philadelphia has made some changes to our bus routes. To and from bus service will be provided by Class I Bus Company or Atlantic Express. Information concerning your child’s bus route will follow by separate letter. Please note that no changes can be made prior to the start of the school year.

MaST prides itself in a strong educational philosophy and looks forward to a new school year with new initiatives and positive growth in many of the areas of the school. The members of our key leadership team are:

Ms. Dina Davis, Principal – Grades K to 4

Mr. Jeffrey Hunter, Principal – Grades 5 to 8

Mr. Patrick Golderer, Principal –Grades 9 to 12

Mr. David Fitzpatrick, Director of Pupil Services

Ms. Tarra Gordon, Supervisor of Communications and Program Resources

Very truly yours,

John F. Swoyer, III

Chief Executive Officer