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Monday, February 10, 2025 - 1 Hour Advisory Bell Schedule

• 11th & 12th Grade Honor Roll Assembly (9th & 10th Grade postponed until after Subject Selection)

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - Special Bell Schedule

• Course Audit Day
• Photo Booth & Dessert Sale

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - 1 Hour Advisory Bell Schedule

• 11th Grade Subject Selection Assembly
• Photo Booth

Thursday, February 13, 2025 -1 Hour Advisory Bell Schedule

• 10th Grade Subject Selection Assembly
• Cotton Candy Sale

Friday, February 14, 2025 - 1 Hour Advisory Bell Schedule

• Happy Valentine's Day!!!
• 9th Grade Subject Selection Assembly
• Flower Sale

Support The Health & Wellness of Palumbo

Your HSA is raising funds for the health and wellbeing of the Palumbo school community. To learn more on what we are doing and how you can support this effort, please click here.

Attend our February General Meeting (Virtual)
Tuesday, February 18, 7 - 8 p.m.
Join us at our next meeting to hear updates from Principal Thompson and the HSA. All are welcome!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81079110294?pwd=TaeuRdh8M27Dt8CJ0cLaB1G9To5x2d.1

Meeting ID: 810 7911 0294
Passcode: 683305

Become a Chaperone or Volunteer
Palumbo teachers and staff occasionally need chaperones for field trips and events. Volunteers also are needed throughout the year for various activities and events.

To be a chaperone and/or a volunteer, all caregivers should have their volunteer clearances on file in the Palumbo office. Click here for clearances list and please complete this form to be added to the chaperone/volunteer list. Thank you to those who have already signed up!

Stay Connected to the HSA
Questions, suggestions, or expertise to share? Email palumbogriffinshsa@gmail.com

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Academy at Palumbo Familias is our community-building initiative for Spanish-speaking families. Please email HSA Member at Large Edwin Mayorga to learn more: edwin.mayorga@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATES - SCHOOL PICTURES, GRADES 9-11

FEBRUARY 25TH & 26TH - MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW

We are gearing up for Course Selections for the 2025-26 school year! Over the next few weeks students will be given resources to prepare them to choose their courses for next year. This week, they will be reviewing the Course Selection slideshow below. Parents/Guardians should review as well and start discussions with your students about choosing appropriate courses. On February 10, they will participate in Course Audit Day, where they can visit prospective classes to meet the teacher snd get an overview of the classes.

• Year Up "Pathway to Success" Advising Session: Join Year Up virtually on Tuesday, 2/11 from 12:00-1:00 to explore career pathways, receive application support, and sign up for interviews. Please register HERE.
• Citizen Diplomat Academy for High School Students: The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia will run a free, virtual exchange program for students from 14-18 in the Philadelphia area. In partnership with peers from Sister Cities (this cohort with Frankfurt, Germany), students "develop key skills including cultural fluency, critical thinking, and more to increase their comfort and effectiveness as future leaders in a globalized world." This is a great learning opportunity for students to put on their resume! Meeting dates and registration for the spring cohort can be found HERE.
• FAFSA Completion Pop Up: Our second FAFSA Pop Up will be hosted at The School District Central Office, 440 N. Broad St. on Wednesday, 2/12 from 4:00-7:00. Students and families can register by clicking HERE.
  
• Advanced Planning for Higher Education Webinar: Join PHEAA in a webinar on Tuesday, 2/11 from 12:00-1:00 to learn how to understand the costs associated with higher education, and how to make affordable decisions. Please share this opportunity with students and families and have them register HERE.

The scholarship application process is open for the Urquhart Memorial Foundation. For the past 22 years the Urquhart Memorial Foundation (UMF) has given over 1.5 million dollars to eligible students in the city of Philadelphia, who will be attending colleges or universities in the state of Pennsylvania.

Michelle Urquhart

Urquhart Memorial Foundation

http://www.urquhartmemorialfoundation.org

We are pleased to inform you about the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Philadelphia Section Scholarship designed to support stellar high school seniors.

Key details about the scholarship:

• Eligibility criteria:

• Resident of Philadelphia County

• High school transcript with grades through December 2024

• 3.0 GPA or higher

• Applied to an four-year accredited college/university

• Personal statement (300-500 words)

• 2 letters of recommendation

• Headshot

• Interview

• Application deadline: February 14, 2025

• Application process: High school seniors can apply at: http://bit.ly/ncnwphilascholarship2025

We believe this scholarship aligns well with your school's mission to provide students with access to quality education and encourage them to further their academic and personal goals.

To share this scholarship opportunity with your students, we request that you please:

• Post the attached information on your website and bulletin boards.

• Forward this email to relevant student counselors or advisors.

• Encourage eligible high school seniors to apply by the deadline.

If you have any questions about the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Philadelphia Section Scholarship, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at ncnwphilascholar@gmail.com.

The AFBI Program is a FREE week-long program that teaches students about careers in accounting, finance, business, and technology. The upcoming program is scheduled to take place June 22, 2025 - June 27, 2025; however, the application deadline is February 28, 2025. During the program, students will spend the week in a college dorm room, participate in a case study, community service, mock interviews, visit various professional firms throughout the city, etc. Students will also have the opportunity to win college scholarships which will be presented at our Awards' Banquet. The program is scheduled to be held at Drexel University.

*We are encouraging all parents and guardians to sign up for the Parent & Family Portal. This allows parents/guardians to have access to valuable information about your child's education. With the portal, you are able to view grades, track test scores, see attendance, view immunization records, set communication preferences, and access report cards.

You can visit https://www.philasd.org/face/#parentportal to register. If you have any questions, please contact the Main Office.

You may use this electronic form to submit an excuse for your child's absence from school within three days of the absence. A doctors note must be provided after three consecutive days of absence. After 9 parental excuses, a doctors note will be required. Be sure to complete each section below to ensure the excuse is accepted. Written notes are also accepted in the main office. All request are subject to administrative approval.

Many families have been inquiring about purchasing Palumbo gear. Here's the link to our online store, where there's lots of selections, and personalization is available on some items. Click the picture to access the online store.