Your Neighborhood School in Tioga
Welcome to Mastery Charter School Grover Cleveland Elementary, recognized by the School District of Philadelphia for 4 consecutive years of academic growth! (SPR 2018-19)
We’re a K-8 school in the Tioga community of North Philadelphia, offering academic excellence in a fun, joyful environment. From math to music, and reading to field trips, our students receive a well-rounded education from loving teachers and leaders.
Our five core values are respect, responsibility, hard work, teamwork and kindness.
Students have the opportunity to automatically attend our Simon Gratz High, giving them the full K-12 Mastery experience.
At Cleveland, all students learn and thrive. With love and high expectations, we support them in finding their own paths to success.
Stop by and visit us any time!
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K-8
Our School
- Students come to school excited to start their day.
- The day starts with free breakfast.
- Students are greeted by their teacher and head to their classroom for morning meeting.
- We value reading. Students have at least 2-3 hours of reading where they work in small groups with the teacher.
- Students have classes in math, social studies, and science.
- Students head back to the cafeteria to enjoy free lunch.
- Afterwards, students enjoy free play or structured recess.
- Students engage in art, physical education, music or foreign language. We are proud to educate the whole child at Mastery.
- Once the school day is over, students may stay to participate in clubs or the aftercare program.
We offer aftercare and a variety of after-school activities and clubs.
Our aftercare program, Bay Way Cares, is Monday-Friday from dismissal until 6pm. They accept CCIS. For more information email [email protected]
Our afterschool enrichment activities include clubs like:
- Arts and Crafts
- Basketball
- Book Club
- Boys Mentoring Club
- Cheerleading
- Fitness Training
- Flag Football
- Foreign Language Club
- Girls Mentoring Club
- Lego Club
- Math Club
- Running Club
- STEM Enrichment
Grades K-6
- Dark blue Mastery polo shirt
- Dark blue pants (no jeans or sweatpants)
- Dark blue shorts (knee-length)
- Dark blue skort (knee length)
- Dark blue Mastery cardigan or crewneck (no hoodies)
- Any color closed toe sneaker (no crocs or slides)
- Black or brown belt
Grades 7-8
- Black Mastery polo shirt
- Black pants (no jeans or sweatpants)
- Black shorts (knee-length)
- Black skort (knee length)
- Black Mastery cardigan or crewneck (no hoodies)
- Any color closed toe sneaker (no crocs or slides)
- Black or brown belt
Uniform Locations
- Flynn & O’Hara Uniforms, 6801 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135
- P: 215-624-1983
- Triple Play Sports, 827 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
- P: 215-923-5466
- Below is the link for our online store! You can purchase uniforms or Cleveland SWAG from the spirit store. https://www.masterycharterstores.com
Grover Cleveland Elementary serves students in the Nicetown/Tioga area who live in the school’s attendance zone within the 19140 zip code. We give preference to students with siblings currently attending the school.
The school cannot enroll students living outside of its attendance zone, even if they reside within the listed 19140 zip code.
Life at Cleveland
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Max Tartar, Principal
Maxwell (Max) Tartar is the proud principal of Grover Cleveland Mastery Charter, serving grades K-8. He believes in the unique power of a school building as a place to foster curiosity and build community. He is deeply committed to teacher development, the sharing of best practices across staff and across schools, and fostering an environment inclusive for all learners. He joined the Cleveland team in 2016-2017 as an Assistant Principal of Instruction, and served in that role for 6 years before taking on the role of Principal.
Prior to joining Cleveland, Max was a 7th and 8th grade ELA teacher and Instructional Coach at People for People Charter School. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park and has a Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Outside of school, Mr. Tartar enjoys reading, spending time with his wife (Martha) and son (Miles) working out, and exploring Philadelphia and beyond.
If you have questions about: | School Contact Person | Contact Information (email and phone number) |
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Fax Number | 215-227-7197 | |
My child’s academic performance | K-2 Mrs. Soley, K-2 API 3-8 STEM Ms. Reynolds, STEM API 3-8 Humanities Mrs. March, Humanities API | melissa[dot]soley[at]masterycharter[dot]org ashley[dot]reynolds[at]masterycharter[dot]org katherine[dot]marchesiello[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-838-1163 |
Attendance, Early Dismissals, Lateness | Ms. Wakefield, Operations Assistant | alysia[dot]wakefield[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-227-5042 |
Health and medical concerns/COVID-related concerns | Mrs. Haughey, APO | michele[dot]haughey[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-360-1535 |
Arrival or dismissal/Lunch | Ms. Pena, APSC | yaritza[dot]pena[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Discipline concerns/Uniforms | Ms. Pena, APSC | yaritza[dot]pena[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Wellness/social work supports | Mr. O and Ms. Sudler Social Workers | tal[dot]oxenberg[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-355-2617 annette[dot]sudler[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-838-1324 |
Events and trips | Ms. Pena, APSC | yaritza[dot]pena[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Transportation | Mrs. Haughey, APO for SEPTA Mr. W, APSS for buses | michele[dot]haughey[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-360-1535 scott[dot]weishedel[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-273-3636 |
Supports for a student with an IEP | Mr. W, APSS and Ms. Wilkins, LCM | scott[dot]weishedel[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-273-3636 latiise[dot]wilkins[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-615-6113 |
Registration | Ms. Malson, Administrative Assistant Ms. Wakefield, Operations Assistant | angela[dot]malson[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-227-5042 alysia[dot]wakefield[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-227-5042 |
Athletics and After-School Programs | Mr. Wallace After-School Program Manager | rasheen[dot]wallace[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-530-4004 |
Our staff is available to support you and your child throughout their school experience. We are available to meet with families and answer questions via the email addresses listed here.
First Name | Last Name | Job Title | Email - Primary Work |
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Adriane | Jackson | Science Teacher - Elementary School | Adriane[dot]Jackson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Aklilu | Sharp | Dean | aklilu[dot]sharp[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Alysia | Wakefield | Operations Manager | Alysia[dot]Wakefield[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Amanda | Nieves | Specialized Services Classroom Assistant | amanda[dot]nieves[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Amanda | Smith | Teacher - Early Elementary | Amanda[dot]Smith[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Ameerah | Bond | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Ameerah[dot]Bond[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Andre | Chin | Dean | andre[dot]chin[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Andre | Saunders | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Andre[dot]Saunders[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Angela | Malson | Administrative Assistant | angela[dot]malson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Angela | Pressley | Teacher - Early Elementary | angela[dot]pressley[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Angira | Pettit-Pickens | English Teacher - Elementary School | angira[dot]pettit-pickens[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Annette | Sudler | Social Worker | Annette[dot]Sudler[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Ashley | Reynolds | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | ashley[dot]reynolds[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Ayanna | Dupree | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | ayanna[dot]dupree[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Ayanna | Alston | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Ayanna[dot]Alston[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Bryannia | Bongiorni | Teacher - Elementary School | Bryannia[dot]Bongiorni[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Cerssena | Wilson-Fitchett | Culture Assistant | cersenna[dot]fitchett[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Chelsea | Loss | Teacher - Early Elementary | chelsea[dot]loss[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Clarinda | Alcarez | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Clarinda[dot]Alcarez[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Crystal | Norton | Program Manager | Crystal[dot]Norton[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Danielle | Lovett | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Danielle[dot]Lovett[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
David | Bell | History Teacher - Elementary School | David[dot]Bell[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Donielle | Kelly | English Teacher - Elementary School | Donielle[dot]Kelly[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Elizabeth | Shaw | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Elizabeth[dot]Shaw[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Elizabeth | Birkhead | Art Teacher - Elementary School | Elizabeth[dot]Birkhead[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Erica | Cruz | English Teacher - Elementary School | erica[dot]cruz[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Faina | Ibragimova | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | faina[dot]ibragimova[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Fayola | Foster | Math Teacher - Elementary School | fayola[dot]foster[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Gordon | Murphy | Building Engineer | Gordon[dot]Murphy[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Jayda | Hubbard | Support Teacher - Elementary School | Jayda[dot]Hubbard[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Jayln | Pettiford | Support Teacher - Resident | Jayln[dot]Pettiford[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Joana | Amo-Asante | Specialized Services Case Manager - Elementary School | Joana[dot]Amo-Asante[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Katherine | Marchesiello | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | katherine[dot]marchesiello[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Khalif | Jackson | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Khalif[dot]Jackson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Koron | Reed | Classroom Counselor | koron[dot]reed[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Krystiannicole | Nuble | Science Teacher - Elementary School | krystiannicole[dot]nuble[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Lashay | Riley | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Lashay[dot]Riley[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Latiise | Wilkins | Lead Case Manager | latiise[dot]wilkins[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Lauren | Commodari | Physical Education Teacher - Elementary School | lauren[dot]commodari[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Marissa | McGarrell | Support Teacher - Elementary School | marissa[dot]mcgarrell[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Martina | Thompson | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Martina[dot]Grant[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Max | Tartar | Principal - Elementary School | max[dot]tartar[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Megan | O'Brien Cannon | English Teacher - Elementary School | Megan[dot]OBrienCannon[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Melissa | Soley | Assistant Principal of Instruction - Elementary School | melissa[dot]soley[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Melissa | Jones | Teacher - Early Elementary | melissa[dot]jones[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Melissa | Hall | Math Teacher - Elementary School | melissa[dot]hall[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Michael | Conroy | Intervention Teacher - Elementary School | michael[dot]conroy[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Michele | Haughey | Assistant Principal/Director of Operations - Elementary School | michele[dot]haughey[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Missy | Hudson | Classroom Clinician (Part-Time) | missy[dot]hudson[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Montez | Brown | Teacher - Early Elementary | montez[dot]brown[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Nichole | Sims | History Teacher - Elementary School | nichole[dot]sims[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Porsha | Wesley | Teacher - Elementary School | porsha[dot]wesley[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Rachel | King | History Teacher - Elementary School | rachel[dot]king[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Rasheen | Wallace | Dean | rasheen[dot]wallace[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Sarah | Eickhoff | Teacher - Early Elementary | Sarah[dot]Eickhoff[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Sarah | Minott | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Sarah[dot]Minott[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Sasha | Butler | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | Sasha[dot]Butler[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Scott | Weischedel | Assistant Principal of Specialized Services - Elementary School | scott[dot]weischedel[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Shakera | Jones | Dean | shakera[dot]jones[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Shanice | Kilpatrick | History Teacher - Elementary School | Shanice[dot]Kilpatrick[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Sharniece | Shuford | Classroom Counselor | Sharniece[dot]Shuford[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Shemila | Edwards | Science Teacher - Elementary School | shemi[dot]edwards[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Susan | Cuneo | English Teacher - Elementary School | Susan[dot]Cuneo[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Sylvona | Downs | Specialized Services Teacher - Elementary School | sylvona[dot]downs[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Tal | Oxenberg | Social Worker | tal[dot]oxenberg[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Victoria | Seymour | Math Teacher - Elementary School | Victoria[dot]Seymour[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Yanessy | Pena | English Teacher - Elementary School | Yanessy[dot]Pena[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Yaritza | Pena | Assistant Principal of School Culture - Elementary School | Yaritza[dot]Pena[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
Zachary | Knox | Physical Education Teacher - Elementary School | zachary[dot]knox[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
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