Joseph Greenberg School
| Joseph J. Greenberg School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
600 Sharon Ln Philadelphia , Pennsylvania United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°05′44″N 75°03′27″W / 40.0956308°N 75.0574145°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| Information | |
| School district | School District of Philadelphia |
| Principal | Leah Coleman |
| Grades | K–8 |
| Enrollment | Approx. 1,000[1] |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue, White, Green, and Yellow. |
| Nickname | Greenberg Bears |
| Website | greenberg |
About
Joseph Greenberg School is a K-8 National Blue Ribbon[2] awarded school in Upper Northeast Philadelphia, PA. The school was first built in 1956 by Joseph J. Greenberg[3], an architect[4] and member of the Board of Education.
PBIS [5]
Throughout the School District of Philadelphia, PBIS is used to engage and motivate students to do better. K-5th grade teachers and specialists give out points[6] for students answering questions and following the school's behavioral norms.
Behavioral Norms[5]
R-Respectful
O-On task
A-Accountable
R-Responsable
Leadership
The school is lead by Principal Leah Coleman[7] (since 2024). The school was previously lead by Principal Gina Hubbard.[6]
Home & School Association (HSA)[5]
Greenberg's Home & School Association a big part of the school's events. They mainly host $1.00 Soft Pretzel day's[8] and Dress Down days[8] (which typically fund the HSA, but if asked, they are able to fund other school activities or charities).
Uniform[9]
Greenberg's uniform consists of navy blue tops and khaki/fully-black bottoms, with some variation depending on grade and special. For grades 6th-8th, they are allowed to wear a green t-shirt with a yellow Greenberg logo. For classes with Gym as their special, they can wear a gray t-shirt with solid colored pants/shorts, and mandatory sneakers.
Classes
Classes at Greenberg include all the specials, plus the required lunch/recess, Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Science (which is only a class for 6th-8th). The school day starts at 7:30[10][11] and ends at 2:09[10][11]. There is an exception for Kindergarten where they get dismissed around 1:55 PM[5].
Events
School-wide Events
| Name | Happened | Held | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolastic Book Fair[12] | September from ?-2026 | Used to be held in the now ESOL room, but since 2024, it has been held in the auditorium. | |
| Winter/Holiday Boutique[13][14] | December from ?-2024 | Used to be held in the now ESOL room, but since 2024, it has been held in the old STEM room on the 4th floor (bottom floor, one below ground). | Students purchase items to gift to their friend's and family during the holiday season. |
| 76ers Pep-Rally[15] | April 20th, 2023 | Held outside in the recess yard. | "The pep rally at Joseph Greenberg School showcased Squad 76, mascot Franklin, and dance competitions."[16] |
| PSSA Pep-Rally[17] | March or April from ?-at least 2024 | Held in the auditorium. | The principal and other school staff gather grades taking the PSSA and encourage them and give them tips for taking the test. |
| The ClassH-Room[9] | June 3rd, 2019 | WTXF-TV FOX 29 studios in Old City Philadelphia.[18] | "Teachers vs. students from Joseph J. Greenberg School in the Bustleton section of Northeast Philadelphia, in a test of knowledge and skill. Host Richard Curtis. (Episode 148, 6/3/19)"[9] |
School-Related Incidents
Heat Pipes Breaking
On Monday, February 2nd, 2026 5 heating pipes busted open. Before school that Monday, room #309's pipe burst open. Later, room #101's pipes busted. Students were dismissed at 12:30.[19][20] Students were then virtual for the rest of the week.[21][22][23]
References
- ↑ "Joseph Greenberg School Profile". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ↑ "2 Philadelphia schools earn title of National Blue Ribbon Schools". 6abc Philadelphia. 2019-09-26. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ "Our Namesake, Joseph J. Greenberg - Joseph Greenberg School". 2017-09-04. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ "Joseph J. Greenberg | exhibits.hsp.org". digitalhistory.hsp.org. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "25/26 Greenberg Family Handbook". docs.google.com. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Joseph Greenberg School Plan Draft 2023 - 2024" (PDF). greenberg.philasd.org.
- ↑ "Our Faculty and Staff - Joseph Greenberg School". 2017-10-17. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Greenberg HSA - Membership". www.greenberghsa.org. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 The ClassH-Room (2019-06-03). The ClassH-Room - Joseph J. Greenberg School. Retrieved 2026-02-06 – via YouTube.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Bell Schedule - Joseph Greenberg School". 2017-09-04. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Policies - Joseph Greenberg School". 2017-08-04. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ Scholastic Book Fair | Joseph J. Greenberg School - Home and School Association. Retrieved 2026-02-05 – via www.facebook.com.
- ↑ "Holiday Boutique | Joseph Greenberg School - Home and School Association". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ "Holiday Boutique Video | Joseph Greenberg School - Home and School Association". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ "Sixers playoff pep rally in Philadelphia - CBS Philadelphia". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ Alvarez, Alejandro (2023-04-20). "Sixers host NBA playoffs pep rally ahead of Game 3". Inquirer.com. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ Dana Cohen (2022-04-21). NEW PSSA Video* SD 480p. Retrieved 2026-02-05 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "The ClassH-Room". YouTube. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ↑ "Philadelphia teachers' union blasts school district over heat issues". 6abc Philadelphia. 2026-02-03. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ "Announcement of early dismissal on 2/2/2026". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ↑ "2/3/2026 Virtual Day Announcement". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ↑ "2/4/2026 Virtual Day Announcement". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ↑ "2/5/2026 & 2/6/2026 Virtual Day Announcement". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
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