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@PhillyASAP

Keeping youth SAFE & ENGAGED FOR 20 YRS #afterschool & in the summer w/ Chess♟, Debate🗣, Drama🎭, Scrabble🔠

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Joined October 2009
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Had a great time working with the next generation of Philly Chess Champs today! @PhillyASAP #PhillyGirlsPlayChess #PlayLikeaChampion
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Way to go to Philly Girls Play Chest! We need more programs like @PhillyASAP check out todays Focusing on the Future story on @CBSPhiladelphia cbsnews.com/philadelphia/new…
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Congratulations to all the debate competition winners! Your hard work and dedication are truly inspiring. Keep chasing your dreams and making SDP proud. A big thank you to @PhillyASAP for their ongoing support of our students. Your belief in them makes all the difference! #PHLED
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Thanks to @whyy for airing this great piece about Philly Chess Girls @PhillyASAP ! whyy.org/episodes/refocus-fe… (the chess bit starts at 16:35)
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Congratulations to City Year Philly alum Sara Morningstar ('12, '13) on being named Executive Director of @PhillyASAP! We are incredibly proud of Sara's achievements and know that she will continue to make a positive impact in Philadelphia's education community.
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My son loves chess tournaments so much he cried when his first round opponent didn't show up. Here he is in round three. I treasure this for as long as it lasts!
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A letter from ASAP’s New Executive Director phillyasap.org/a-letter-from…
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#phillyasap Board of Directors names new Executive Director, Sara Morningstar! Read more: phillyasap.org/a-letter-from…
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ASAP’s Fall appeal story has launched: we’re talking COMMUNITY, SAFETY, RESILIENCY. Trigger warning: story discusses gun violence. Read story: phillyasap.org/asap-fall-app… Learn: phillyasap.org/afterschool-a… Support #afterschool solution: phillyasap.org/donate #phillyasap
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Hitting mailboxes this month, #phillyASAP's #FallAppeal! Given Philly's gun violence epidemic, ASAP is sharing a story about safety and the need for keeping #afterschool voices a part of the solution. Sign up for the digital version: phillyasap.org #iLoveafterschool
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Today we join thousands of people across the country celebrating @afterschool4all #lightsonafterschool, raising awareness about the importance of #afterschool to our students, our working families & our communities. These kids are OUR LIGHT #lightbulbchallenge #lightbulbmoment
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More throwbacks - to make it in the big leagues means making all the right moves @Phillies youtube.com/watch?v=UIMX2pGB… #phillesplaychess #RedOctober #Game7
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#phillyASAP kids are ready for Game 7. Getting in the spirit, we took a trip down memory lane with some old @phillies photos -- reminding us of the team's incredible history and commitment to our kids. We are proud to be Phillies fans #redoctober #philadelphia #asapchess
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Ever see this many people smile over public speaking? This fall ASAP is bringing SPEECH to the organization as part of a pilot initiative. Speech was added to our most recent summer debate academy and was loved by the masses! #studentvoices
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The countdown begins NOW, #LightsOnAfterschool is officially 10 WEEKS AWAY! 💡 The largest nationwide celebration of afterschool is coming up Oct 26—If you know you're hosting an event, register now to receive free posters & be entered in weekly giveaways! 3to6.co/loasignup
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Celebrating our very own Sara Morningstar in her new role as Interim ED! Sara shared: "I am proud of the work we’ve done for Philly kids thus far, & I am excited to lead ASAP as we reach more kids than ever before." Learn about Sara's journey: phillyasap.org/a-statement-f…
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🚌 Back-to-School Bus Tour Mega-Event 🎒Get a free backpack & all your back-to-school needs! Learn more at: philasd.org/ringthebell @ibxfdn @classixphilly @rnbphilly #SDPBusTour #RingtheBellPHL
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School begins September 5 for @PHLschools students. The District’s Back-to-School tour bus is making stops across the city until August 18 to provide free supplies and resources to students to help them get back-to-school ready. Learn more: philadelphia.chalkbeat.org/2…
Philly’s back-to-school “celebration” helps district engage families, superintendent says

Philly’s back-to-school “celebration” helps district engage families, superintendent says

The Philadelphia school district’s back-to-school tour will make 11 stops across the city this year. Families can receive free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations, and information about school...

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Watch an outdoor movie for free this summer and fall! @PhilaParkandRec hosts movies at parks, recreation centers, and playgrounds across the city. Every movie begins at dusk: bit.ly/3KydgZE
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Hikaru and Pragg have never played each other in classical chess, but they will meet in Round 4 of the #FIDEWorldCup 🇺🇸🇮🇳 Coverage continues tomorrow on @chess24com with the top 32 players fighting to advance 👀
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