Palumbo Updates Students/Parents
December 9 - 13, 2024
Monday, December 9, 2024 - Regular Bell Schedule
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - Regular Bell Schedule
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 1 Hour Advisory Schedule
- Winter Arts Rehearsal during advisory
- INTERIM REPORTS DISTRIBUTED
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - Special Schedule
- Winter Arts Showcase
Friday, December 13, 2024 -12:04 Dismissal Schedule
- Winter Carnival / Sneaker Snowball - 3pm - 7pm
- Volleyball Banquet - 6pm - 8pm
- Miracle on 13th St. Palumbo Night - 5-8 PM
*SAVE THE DATE: 12/18/24 - UGLY SWEATER DAY - PRIZE IN EACH GRADE FOR THE UGLIEST WINTER/ HOLIDAY SWEATER!
HSA at Miracle on 13th Street
Friday, December 13 | 5 - 8 p.m.
Near corner of 13th and Tasker Streets
Palumbo's HSA will be in attendance at Miracle on 13th Street to promote the school. Swing by, say hello, and have a treat!
GivingTuesday Recap
Thank you to everyone who supported our GivingTuesday campaign!
We raised about $1500 for our Griffin Fund, which now totals $6700 towards our $15,000 goal. These funds will help pay for the upgrades to the Wellness Center located in the Counselors' space.
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 must have their volunteer clearances on file in the Palumbo office. Click here for clearances list.
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
Let’s Get Ready is offering FREE college going support to high school juniors! Applications are open NOW and are accepted on a rolling basis with the application closing on January 8, 2025.
As a member of Let’s Get Ready, your child will have a trained college student mentor whom they can reach out to for advice on building a college list, completing college applications, and navigating financial aid/scholarships at any time. This mentorship is entirely text based, which means it’s convenient, flexible, and there for them whenever they need it! All college student mentors have had to pass a national background check to confirm their eligibility to become mentors. Students who work with us find that they are more organized as they prepare to apply to college and are supported when they are feeling stressed about preparing for their senior year.
In addition, students who are interested can also sign-up for our virtual SAT Prep program that will build a knowledge base to help students increase their scores. This program will be from January 27- March 28, meeting twice weekly Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 5-7 PM EST. Students are not required to participate in the SAT Prep course to join Let’s Get Ready. Again, this course is free to students as well.
Our coaches are fun, knowledgeable, and relatable. They recently have been high school students themselves and understand how scary the application process can be. They are also great people to bounce ideas for college essays off of and to talk through what the college experience is like in real time.
To learn more and to apply to this program, please visit our website www.letsgetready.org
If you have any questions, please reach out to enrollment@letsgetready.org.
Thank you,
Katie Flood
Director of Enrollment
Let’s Get Ready
We are getting closer to the launch of the Bloomberg Arts Internship 2025 application. The Bloomberg Arts Internship (BAI) is one of the few paid internships in the city for rising high school seniors. BAI is an 8-week intensive summer program that provides real world work experience along with professional development and arts & culture field trips.
We will have a virtual information session on Wednesday, December 18th at 5:30 pm. Those interested can join us using the link below. This information session is for students, families and teachers.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84920563111?pwd=S315qVXgnYp2cpR0K8PPWcpvmON2Fj.1
Meeting ID: 849 2056 3111
Passcode: 886590
My name is Rachele Mosley and I’m reaching out to share an exciting opportunity for High School Students from the Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia. We are launching a new High School Youth Development Program- Teens Organizing Proactivity (TOP)- designed to support students in building leadership skills, exploring career paths, and engaging in community service activities.
The program offers a range of benefits, including:
- Leadership training and personal growth
- College and career readiness support
- Volunteer and internship opportunities
- Networking with professionals in various fields
To provide more information, we’re hosting an Information Session where students can learn about the program and ask any questions they may have. I’ve attached the flyer for the session, which includes details on the date, time, and location.
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.
