Category: News
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Welcome Ms. Melissa
The New City School board is happy to announce the addition of Melissa Berry to our Pre-K staff. Ms. Melissa comes to us with experience in, and a passion for, early education. As our Assistant Teacher, she will be a vital part of the day-to-day operation of the school. Her professional and life experience equips…
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New City School is Open!
We are happy to be three weeks into our first year at New City School as a result of the generosity of so many of you. The children and their families thank you. Brodey’s parents thank you— They moved from New Jersey in the spring and discovered Pennsylvania’s school system does not offer a Pre-K…
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First Day of School September 13
On September 13, twelve 3-and 4- year olds will fill room four of the old Verbeke School as Ms. Liz and her staff begins the 2016-2017 school year. With our roster full and a growing waiting list, we expect to keep a healthy class size throughout the year. Over the next two weeks, Mz Liz…
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New City School Hires First Teacher
The New City School Board is excited to announce and introduce to our community and friends our newly hired Pre-K teacher, Liz Barna. Ms. Liz comes to us as an experienced and highly regarded Pre-K teacher who has a wealth of educational experience to draw upon, including work with special needs children. Her formal training in…
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Broad Street Market Gets Word Out
As a new and establishing entity to Harrisburg, we are looking for opportunities to create awareness of and develop an interest in New City School. We are committed to serving our community by offering a high-quality education of mind and soul. On Saturday, July 9 New City School hosted an information table at the Broad…
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Large Bright Classroom Home to Pre-K
Thanks to the hospitality of Second City Church, New City School’s Pre-K has a more suitable space. Our initial plan was to use the room in which the nursery of Second City Church is housed. This would mean weekly set up and take down and limit the number of specialized areas. Last Tuesday, the Session…
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Books, Supplies and Equipment Donated
Books for New City School Thanks to the generosity of Capital Area Literacy Council and their commitment to advancing and enhancing literacy health, New City School has over 50 new books for our Pre-K classroom. Joe Bedard coordinated this gift of reading through his efforts with the council. The Literacy Council under the auspices of…
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Pre-Kindergarten Opening September 2016
The board unanimously approved opening the doors of New City School in the fall of 2016 with a Pre-Kindergarten program for 3 and 4-year-olds. This pilot program will be free of charge, primarily serving lower-income homes. Children attending must be three by September 2016 and potty trained. The curriculum will focus on Kindergarten readiness for…
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Building Feasibility Study Completed
Thanks to Connor Design-Build the Board of New City School can move forward with confidence housing the school in Education building of Second City Church. The study shows the viability of an education facility of seven to eight classrooms, additional and remodeled bathrooms, administrative office space, performing and visual arts rooms. The proposal demonstrates the…