Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.0, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Baldi Middle School The School District of Philadelphia ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://baldi.philasd.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [BALDI Families in Blanc](https://baldi.philasd.org/2024/07/15/baldi-families-in-blanc/) - Welcome to our new incoming 6th grade families and welcome back to our new 7th and 8th grade students and families! Join us as we kick off the 24/25 school year with dinner together! Families, this will be the first fabulous school event of our year together held on August 16th from 6-9pm at Baldi - [Baldi Registration - New Students!](https://baldi.philasd.org/2022/08/03/baldi-registration-new-students/) - Baldi will be supporting families with registrations starting on August 8th at 10:00 AM. You must schedule a registration appointment first by calling 215-400-3090. You will then be able to schedule a day and time to bring the necessary documents. If you are in need of language support or translation services, please indicate that when - [Baldi Campus Redesign Project - Seeking Input](https://baldi.philasd.org/2021/06/22/baldi-campus-redesign-project-seeking-input/) - Baldi is exploring opportunities for an outdoor campus redesign! We are fortunate to have a tremendous outdoor space and the potential for a state-of-the-art, green, and clean 21st-century campus that supports our students and community. The redesign project would provide modernized athletic facilities, outdoor learning opportunities, access to the Pennypack Creek, Stormwater management, as well - [Philadelphia Middle School Student Speaks Out Against Asian American Hate With Powerful Design](https://baldi.philasd.org/2021/06/01/philadelphia-middle-school-student-speaks-out-against-asian-american-hate-with-powerful-design/) - PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Students at a Philadelphia middle school are marking Asian American Pacific Islander Month in a special way. For one eighth-grader, her social justice project became deeply personal. She touched the lives of many in her classroom and beyond. Fourteen-year-old Ada Cun is an eighth-grade student at Baldi Middle School and she’s created - [Bus Schedule](https://baldi.philasd.org/2020/06/23/bus-schedule/) - The School District of Philadelphia has partnered with Septa to provide students with transportation to and from Baldi Middle School. These chartered Septa buses are solely for Baldi students and will run through many neighborhoods. Please look through the schedules to see which route your child is on and make sure your child is at - [Message on Attacks on Asian Americans](https://baldi.philasd.org/2021/03/19/message-on-attacks-on-asian-americans/) - Baldi Families, As we read news of the recent tragic killings in Atlanta, we all recognize the tremendous rise – particularly over this past year – in racism, profiling, hateful rhetoric, and violence towards people of Asian descent. While we know that this is not new, there has been a continued increase in harassment and - [CONGRATULATIONS Baldi’s Principal, Mr. Luke Hostetter as the recipient of the 2021 Lindback Distinguished Principal Award](https://baldi.philasd.org/2021/04/07/congratulations-baldis-principal-mr-luke-hostetter-as-the-recipient-of-the-2021-lindback-distinguished-principal-award/) - Hello Baldi Students & Families! It is with great pleasure that we announce Baldi’s Principal, Mr. Luke Hostetter as the recipient of the 2021 Lindback Distinguished Principal Award. This award recognizes distinguished principals who have made significant leadership and humanitarian contributions to his/her school community. While the 2020-2021 school year was unlike any other, Mr. - [BALDI MLK Day 2021 Kindness Project ](https://baldi.philasd.org/2020/01/19/baldi-mlk-day-2021-kindness-project/) - Baldi Middle School District is once again excited to celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year, we will do so virtually through kindness. From Saturday, January 16th through Friday, January 22nd, the entire Baldi community is invited to honor Dr. King’s legacy by spreading acts of kindness within our community - [Watch the 2020 National Banner Unified Champion School](https://baldi.philasd.org/2020/12/04/come-celebrate-with-us-as-a-2020-national-banner-unified-champion-school-thurs-dec-10th-11am/) - Special Olympics honored 10 Pennsylvania schools as 2020 National Banner Unified Champion Schools due to their outstanding efforts to provide inclusive sports and leadership activities for students with and without disabilities. C.C.A. Baldi Middle School is the ONLY and FIRST middle school in the state to receive this honor. Watch the celebration through YOUTUBE steam - [Information on Chromebook Repair and Pick-Up](https://baldi.philasd.org/2020/10/22/information-on-chromebook-repair-and-pick-up/) - If you have School District Chromebook and it needs to be repaired - camera, audio, screen broken. Please report to Fitzpatrick Annex (4101 Chalfont Ave) for repairs. If you do not have a School District Issued Chromebook, please contact Baldi Middle School 215-400-3090 to arrange for a pick-up at Baldi Middle School. - [Air Ventilation Report](https://baldi.philasd.org/2020/11/18/air-ventilation-report/) - Please see the attached report from the School District of Philadelphia that captures our Air Ventilation report. The school district is assessing all classroom spaces and their ventilation. Please see more information about school readiness HERE. - [Interim Grades: Using the Parent & Family Portal to Monitor Grades](https://baldi.philasd.org/2020/10/20/interim-grades-using-the-parent-family-portal-to-monitor-grades/) - Interim reports will not be distributed for Term 1. Parents/Guardians and students can view current grades at any time in the Parent & Family Portal. As we approach the Interim Report window for Term 1, please share this information with your families. The steppers linked below will help families in accessing this real-time grade information - [8th Grade Elective Club Menu](https://baldi.philasd.org/2020/08/01/8th-grade-elective-club-menu/) - [Baldi Elective Clubs Information](https://baldi.philasd.org/2020/09/21/baldi-elective-clubs-starting-next-week-9-29/) - We are excited to offer Baldi Elective Clubs It's like having after school club - only it's in the middle of the day! Students who are interested in spending their screen break or lunch-time enjoying a club of their choice. They can join by following these simple steps. * TIMES - DAILY 6th Grade CLUB - [6th Grade Elective Clubs](https://baldi.philasd.org/2020/08/01/6th-grade-elective-clubs/) - [7th Grade Elective Club Menu](https://baldi.philasd.org/2020/08/01/7th-grade-elective-club-menu/) - [How to Log-in...](https://baldi.philasd.org/2020/08/31/what-to-do-on-the-first-day-of-school/) - Many are asking - How do I get to my first class? How to Use Student Portal to Access Google Classroom? Here is the Log-In Video! - [Half- Day Schedules](https://baldi.philasd.org/2020/09/03/half-day-schedules/) - Find Your Half - Day Schedule - [Click Here to Find Your Schedule](https://baldi.philasd.org/2020/08/31/click-here-to-find-your-schedule/) - Click on your grade to find your Advisory or Homeroom Teacher 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade - [Need help getting on ClassDojo?](https://baldi.philasd.org/2020/08/30/need-help-getting-on-classdojo/) - [Baldi and Family Partnerships](https://baldi.philasd.org/2020/08/30/2726/) - We are looking forward to the start of the 2020 - 2021 School Year. Our year will start virtually on September 2nd. We want our families, students, and teachers to be as prepared as possible for this exciting new experience online. At Baldi, we value FAMILY PARTNERSHIP as an essential component for student success. Our - [Welcome Incoming 6th-grade Students and Parents](https://baldi.philasd.org/2020/07/28/welcome-incoming-6th-grade-students-and-parents/) - Welcome Incoming 6th-grade Students and Parents We have been busy making videos for you! Here are videos of Mrs. Bragg, 6th-grade Assistant Principal, Mrs. Cummings, 6th-grade Counselor, and Mrs. Ryan, Dean of Students. In these videos, you will find key information about 6th grade at Baldi Middle School. These videos highlight some frequently asked questions - [A Message from Principal Hostetter](https://baldi.philasd.org/2020/03/28/a-message-from-principal-hostetter/) - A Message from Principal Hostetter Dear Baldi Family, Now when we say Baldi is the best middle school in the city, we have even more proof to back it up. I am delighted to share the exciting news that Baldi has been declared a School District of Philadelphia Model School, an honor achieved by only ## Pages - [C.C.A. Baldi Middle School](https://baldi.philasd.org/) - Read our Back to School letter from our principal HERE Purchase your Baldi uniform gear HERE Learn more about 6th-grade orientation HERE The 2026/2027 Sports Calendar is coming soon! Baldi General Supply List: 2026-2027 This is a general supply list. All teachers will share their specific supply list with their welcome letter during - [Students](https://baldi.philasd.org/students/) - [Bus Schedule](https://baldi.philasd.org/bus-schedule/) - The School District of Philadelphia has partnered with Septa to provide students with transportation to and from Baldi Middle School. Please look through the schedules to see which route your child is on and make sure your child is at the stop ten minutes prior to pick-up times. THESE BUSES WILL BE IN THE PARKING - [School Supports](https://baldi.philasd.org/school-supports/) - School Supports Students can contact their school counselor through email if they have concerns about their transcripts, grades, questions about high school, and/or how they're feeling or their emotions. 6th grade- Kristin Trimble - ktrimble@philasd.org 7th grade - Dr. Ann Marie O'Reilly-Gindhart - aoreillygindhart@philasd.org 8th grade- Dr. Joyce Beldecos - jbeldecos@philasd.org Attendance Counselor - Thomas Schillow - [Nurse's Corner](https://baldi.philasd.org/nurses-corner/) - WHO WE ARE… 1- Sharon Dooley - This is my 2nd year at Baldi MS and 4th year with the Philadelphia School District. I have been a Pediatric Nurse for 39 yrs, 35 of those years were in the hospital setting. I will be at Baldi 5 days a week. The best way to reach - [An Important Title I Message From The Principal](https://baldi.philasd.org/an-important-message-from-the-principal/) - THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Office of Federal Programs 440 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 August 28, 2023 Dear Parents/ Guardians: As a parent or guardian of a student attending a school that is receiving Federal Title I dollars, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the teacher(s) and instructional paraprofessional(s) - [Our Principal](https://baldi.philasd.org/about-us/our-principal/) - Principal Gillis's journey in education has been marked by a deep passion for fostering academic excellence and holistic student development. Having taught in the school district of Philadelphia for over 14 years, Ms. Gillis brings a wealth of knowledge and insights into our students' unique needs and challenges. Her firsthand experience within our district as - [Baldi Important Documents](https://baldi.philasd.org/baldi-important-documents/) - For your connivence, we compiled a C.C.A. Baldi Middle School Important Document Index to easily navigate our site. Parent Resources BALDI STORE Baldi Parent Calendar Parent Portal Baldi Advisory Council (BAC) Parent & Community Resources Friends of Baldi Need Help Getting on ClassDojo? Family & Community Engagement Interim Grades: Using the Parent & Family Portal - [Bilingual Counselors](https://baldi.philasd.org/bilingual-counselors/) - Dawn Adamoli - dadamoli@philasd.org You may also send an email to any of the following counselors in your home language: Mondays Heela Pyun - Uzbek - hpyun@philasd.org Tuesdays Miriam (Mimi) Davidson - Portuguese - mdavidson@philasd.org Wednesdays Leonidha Papaj - Albanian - lpapaj@philasd.org Nawel Boubekri - Arabic - nboubekri@philasd.org Thursdays Nino Sharabidze - Georgian - nsharabidze@philasd.org - [Uniform Policy](https://baldi.philasd.org/uniform-policy-2/) - Daily School Uniforms: Students are expected to be appropriate school uniforms daily. The school uniform is a Baldi T-shirt or navy blue collared shirt and khaki/ black bottoms daily. Any Baldi t-shirt and khaki or black bottoms* can be worn daily. Gym: Students will have gym multiple times a week. We strongly encourage students to - [Parents](https://baldi.philasd.org/parents/) - Health Services The school nurse provides student services aimed at the identification and assessment of student health problems. Through ongoing communication and contacts with students, parents, and staff, the school nurse acquires first-hand knowledge of health problems and the availability and accessibility of services. As an advocate for children, the school nurse communicates daily with - [Recommended Summer Reading 2021-2022 School Year](https://baldi.philasd.org/recommended-summer-reading-2021-2022-school-year/) - Studies have shown that students can lose a month or more of academic progress if they do not continue reading over the summer. This combined with the challenges of remote instruction place a priority on staying actively engaged in reading as preparation for next year. The 7th Grade Literacy teachers at Baldi Middle School have - [We Are Hiring!](https://baldi.philasd.org/hiring/) - 2021-2022 Anticipated Teaching Positions at CCA Baldi Middle School C.C.A. Baldi Middle School serves over 1500 students from Northeast Philadelphia in grades 6-8. Our mission is to provide our students with a middle school experience that sets them up for high school options and prepares them for the demands of the 21st century. Our school - [MLK Kindness Activities](https://baldi.philasd.org/mlk/) - COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Choose your own act of kindness Thank our First Responders for their tireless efforts by writing a letter, dropping off cookies, etc. Send a card to a service member. Donate to a food cupboard. Items could be food or gift cards. Give blood - visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/ Make a video of yourself reading a favorite - [PHLConnectED](https://baldi.philasd.org/phlconnected/) - PHLConnectED is a City program that provides free internet to families that need reliable internet service in Philadelphia. The City has expanded eligibility and wants to ensure that families know! Help the City spread the word and give a gift that keeps on giving: free internet access. The City wants to make sure that all - [S.T.A.R.S. Resources](https://baldi.philasd.org/starsresources/) - S.T.A.R.S Support To Achieve Real Success Resources Register for a Parent & Family Portal Account Grade and Half Day Schedule School Counselors Bilingual Counselors Need Help Getting on Classdojo? Chromebook Support WIFI Support TECH SUPPORT- Baldi's HELP DESK - [8th Grade Helpful High School Links](https://baldi.philasd.org/8th-grade-high-school/) - Philadelphia High School Fair Portal Find You Fit: Help with the High School Selection Process Baldi Virtual High School Fair High School Catalog High School Information Sheet Ms. Stavrakis High School Video Student/Parent High School Information Sessions City Wide and Special Admission Requirements - [Elective Club Menu](https://baldi.philasd.org/elective-club-menu/) - At Baldi, students have a choice to join clubs during their screen break. This is optional! Students do not have to join a club. Students should first join a Google Classroom. Those codes can be found below, which is password protected for each grade-level. Ask your advisory teacher for the password. Students then can join - [Attendance Form](https://baldi.philasd.org/attendance-form/) - Below is a link to the form "Request for Excused Absence". Any student who is absent will need to have this form completed within three days of the absence for the absence to be considered excused. Thank you for your cooperation. https://tinyurl.com/baldi-attendance - [Incoming 6th Graders](https://baldi.philasd.org/incoming-6th-graders/) - Welcome Incoming 6th-grade Students and Parents We have been busy making videos for you! Here are videos of Mrs. Bragg, 6th-grade Assistant Principal, Mrs. Cummings, 6th-grade Counselor, and Mrs. Ryan, Dean of Students. In these videos, you will find key information about 6th grade at Baldi Middle School. These videos highlight some frequently asked questions - [Proposed Schedule](https://baldi.philasd.org/proposedschedule/) - Schedule Clarifications Live Instruction Means... __________________ * Students are required to log into live sessions using the link provided by their teachers. * Students will engage directly with their teacher and fellow classmates. * Students may be asked to log in using Google Meet or Zoom. Each teacher will provide specific instructions for logging in - [Important Information About Upcoming School Year](https://baldi.philasd.org/important-information-about-upcoming-school-year/) - Starting on September 2nd, students should come online ready to learn every day. Families should create a dedicated workspace for students to engage in their daily school work. We will share our recommendation this week. Please complete your Family Readiness Survey by August 21st! Grades and attendance matter. Students should plan on receiving live instruction - [Virtual School Supply List](https://baldi.philasd.org/virtual-school-supply-list/) - Desk & Chair/workspace for your child Chromebook (Chromebook from last year or picked up from tech sites) Reliable internet access Pencils Pens Notebooks (6) ELA ( English Language Arts) Math Science Social Studies Special Elective ( Art, Music, Computer, Agriculture Science, Journalism) Health & Physical Education Earbuds/ headphones Highlighters Optional Printer & Printer Paper Whiteboard - [Baldi Family Readiness Goals](https://baldi.philasd.org/baldi-family-readiness-goals/) - FAMILY PARTNERSHIP. School and families work in collaboration to support students. We share in equal parts the responsibility to communicate, collaborate, and directly support student learning. Complete the Survey Goal 1: 100% of families will be connected to Baldi on ClassDojo. ClassDojo - Learn more about ClassDojo. Visit the parent help desk to explore features, - [8th Grade](https://baldi.philasd.org/8th-grade/) - Welcome to 8th Grade Virtual School 8th Grade Virtual Learning COMING SOON - [7th Grade](https://baldi.philasd.org/7th-grade/) - Welcome to 7th Grade Virtual School 7th Grade Virtual Learning COMING SOON - [6th Grade](https://baldi.philasd.org/6th-grade/) - Welcome to 6th Grade Virtual School 6th Grade Virtual Learning COMING SOON - [Virtual Learning Expectations](https://baldi.philasd.org/virtual-learning-expectations/) - Baldi Student Virtual Learning Expectations All students are expected to participate in virtual learning and do so to the greatest extent possible by completing and submitting the assigned tasks as determined by the teacher. Each student is expected to log in to their student portal each school day, Monday through Friday, using their School District - [About Us](https://baldi.philasd.org/about-us/) - Our History The C.C.A. Baldi Middle School is located in the far northeastern section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It opened in September 1974 and was officially dedicated on March 31, 1976, the Bicentennial Year. The school is named after Charles Carmine Antonio Baldi, an Italian immigrant who settled in Philadelphia. C.C.A. Baldi was originally built to - [Important Information for 8th Grade Families](https://baldi.philasd.org/important-information-for-8th-grade-families/) - Mount Pocono Resort Trip Refunds April 9, 2020 Dear Class of 2020 Parents and/or Guardians: First and foremost, we hope this letter finds you and your families health and well during this international crisis. As you probably already know, Baldi remains available to support you through these trying times, including helping you find available resources - [Parents/Community Resources](https://baldi.philasd.org/parents-community-resources/) - Distance Learning Support Each of these sites are prepared for school closures and has a specific set of tools to support students during this time. MATH Distance Learning with Khan Academy ELA Distance Learning with NewsELA STEM BrainPop is providing free access Coronavirus Updates for Non-English Readers Includes fact sheets, infographics, sample communication documents, etc. - [Employment Opportunities](https://baldi.philasd.org/employment-opportunities/) - C.C.A. Baldi M.S. 2020-2021 Anticipated Teaching Positions C.C.A. Baldi Middle School serves over 1500 students from Northeast Philadelphia in the grades 6-8. Our mission is to provide our students with a middle school experience that sets them up for high school options and prepares them for the demands of the 21st century. Our school is - [Drop-Off and Pick Up Procedures](https://baldi.philasd.org/drop-off-and-pick-up-procedures/) - The safety of our students is one of our greatest concerns. As members of the C.C.A. Baldi Middle School, we are all concerned about our student’s safety when traveling to and from school. Many parents have expressed this at recent meetings. Several people dropping off and picking up students are not paying attention to basic - [Calendar](https://baldi.philasd.org/calendar/) - [Bell Schedule](https://baldi.philasd.org/bell-schedule-3/) - [Lunchroom Schedule](https://baldi.philasd.org/lunchroom-schedule/) - [WELCOME BACK 7th and 8th Graders](https://baldi.philasd.org/welcome-back-7th-and-8th-graders/) - WELCOME BACK 7th and 8th Graders! As you prepare for the first-day school, please review the following information: Start Time All returning incoming 7th & 8th graders should arrive by 8:11 on the first day of school, September 3, 2019, and report to their 2018/2019 advisory classroom. All new incoming 7th & 8th graders should - [Day Schedule](https://baldi.philasd.org/day-schedule/) - Day Schedule Calendar 2019/2020 (created 5/8/2019) At Baldi, we have a six-day schedule. Each day is a new day and means students have a new special class like gym or art and science or social studies. - [WELCOME BALDI 6TH GRADERS](https://baldi.philasd.org/welcome-baldi-6th-graders/) - Welcome to Baldi Middle School! As you prepare for the first-day school, please review the following information: Start Time First Day of School All incoming 6th graders should arrive at 9:00 a.m. on the first day of school, September 3, 2019. Parents will not be permitted to enter the building with their student. Travel Please make - [Gifted Program](https://baldi.philasd.org/gifted-program/) - Baldi Middle School Gifted Program for Environmental Science Under the new guidance and leadership of MG Coordinator, Dr. Bonita Gondo, Baldi Middle School’s Mentally Gifted Program is off to a great start. This year, old tried-and-true practices will be combined with new, innovative ways for your MG child to grow as a person and a - [Contact](https://baldi.philasd.org/contact/) - [table id=5 /] - [Athletics](https://baldi.philasd.org/athletics/) - [Virtual Backpack](https://baldi.philasd.org/virtual-backpack/) - As part of Baldi’s initiative to reduce the amount of paper being used, the number of flyers sent home with students are limited and will be posted on this website instead. Please check back frequently. Commonly Requested Medical Forms School District of Philadelphia Important Medical Forms Board Policies The policy manual used as a governance - [Our History](https://baldi.philasd.org/our-history/) - The C.C.A. Baldi Middle School is located in the far northeastern section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It opened in September 1974 and was officially dedicated on March 31, 1976, the Bicentennial Year. The school is named after Charles Carmine Antonio Baldi, an Italian immigrant who settled in Philadelphia. Originally built twenty-nine years ago to house four - [EC Calendar](https://baldi.philasd.org/calendar/ec-calendar/) - [Search Results](https://baldi.philasd.org/search-results/) ## Alerts - [3/11/25 Incident](https://baldi.philasd.org/office-alert/3-11-25-incident/) - [Virtual Instruction for all Baldi Students – 1.4.2022 to 1.7.2022](https://baldi.philasd.org/office-alert/virtual-instruction-for-all-baldi-students-1-4-2022-to-1-7-2022/) - [COVID Reporting Form - Positive Test or Close Contact with a Positive Person ](https://baldi.philasd.org/office-alert/covid-reporting-form-positive-test-or-close-contact-with-a-positive-person/) - [TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!!!](https://baldi.philasd.org/office-alert/time-is-running-out/) - [School Opening Town Hall for Families](https://baldi.philasd.org/office-alert/school-opening-town-hall-for-families/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://baldi.philasd.org/category/uncategorized/) - [News](https://baldi.philasd.org/category/news/) - [Sports](https://baldi.philasd.org/category/sports/) - [Current](https://baldi.philasd.org/category/current/) - [Events](https://baldi.philasd.org/category/events/) - [Athletics](https://baldi.philasd.org/category/athletics/) - [6th Grade](https://baldi.philasd.org/category/6th-grade/) - [Classdojo](https://baldi.philasd.org/category/classdojo/) - [1st Day](https://baldi.philasd.org/category/1st-day/) - [7th Grade](https://baldi.philasd.org/category/7th-grade/) - [8th Grade](https://baldi.philasd.org/category/8th-grade/)