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HomeGeorge W. Nebinger School

George W. Nebinger School

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: George W. Nebinger Elementary School Survives

December 7, 2011 3

https://vimeo.com/33277213] For George W. Nebinger School, Nov. 2 stood as a significant tick on the school’s timeline. That day, the School District of Philadelphia announced it would close nine schools in an effort to alleviate [continue reading…]

Education

South Philadelphia: Preschool Meets Play Time

December 1, 2011 0

In her Bright Futures classroom, Tara Matise danced fast and slow danced to accomplish her lesson plan: teaching a group of 3- and 4-year-olds the meaning of opposite. “I’ve taught preschool for the past five [continue reading…]

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: Principal Leadership

November 9, 2011 0

https://vimeo.com/31835484] Dr. Ralph Burnley is no stranger to leadership within the School District of Philadelphia. Before becoming principal at George W. Nebinger School, Burnley already did his fair share of shuffling about the school district. [continue reading…]

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: School Faces Possible Closure

November 2, 2011 0

https://vimeo.com/31468732] By next year, four brand new smart classrooms and a science room at George W. Nebinger School could be empty along with a freshly done library. As part of a planned new playground, newly [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: Music in the Classroom

October 19, 2011 1

https://vimeo.com/30701603] Room 107 of George W. Nebinger School almost always brims with noise – and last Wednesday was no different. “Great big house in New Orleans, 40 stories high,” a group of students sang, their [continue reading…]

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: Lone Lunch Lady Facilitates Feeding Frenzy

October 19, 2011 Comments Off on South Philadelphia: Lone Lunch Lady Facilitates Feeding Frenzy

Cora Ceniza devours Filipino fish dishes. Her students grin at the sight of meatballs and hot dogs. Needless to say, Ceniza’s tastes are a little different than the first through eighth graders at George W. [continue reading…]

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: Speech Therapist’s Experience Drives Classroom

October 13, 2011 0

A few weeks ago, Elena Flagiello saw an old student while on the street. Flagiello, a speech therapist for the School District of Philadelphia, waved her hand to say hello, but the female student didn’t [continue reading…]

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: Autistic Support Classrooms Prosper

October 12, 2011 1

Deborah Fisher taught George W. Nebinger’s first and only autistic support classroom 22 years ago. Since autism wasn’t understood as well as it is today, few doctors offered the diagnosis. There were only three children [continue reading…]

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: English Language Learners

September 28, 2011 0

On back-to-school night last Wednesday, Xiumei Jing entered the lobby of George W. Nebinger School with a small entourage. Flanked on one side by sons Ricky and Roy Lin, a trusty confidante spoke in Chinese [continue reading…]

Education

South Philadelphia: Community Partnerships Foster Growth at Nebinger School

September 22, 2011 1

https://vimeo.com/29354958] For nearly 11 years, Rebecca Phelan could see a fortress from her home on Kimball Street in Queen Village. Phelan’s home neighbors George W. Nebinger School, located at Built in 1925, the school doesn’t [continue reading…]

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