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Monday, November 25, 2024 - Regular Bell Schedule

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 - Special Bell Schedule

• FALL FEAST
• Performing Arts Showcase

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - 12:04 Dismissal

• Movie Day (Outreach Club)

Thursday, November 28- Friday, November 29, 2024 - SCHOOLS CLOSED

• HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Monday, December 2, 2024 - Regular Bell Schedule

• Last Day for Toys for Tots collection

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - Regular Bell Schedule

• City Hall Trip (McGeehan)

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - Regular Bell Schedule

Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 1 Hour Advisory Bell Schedule

• Weekly Check & Reflect

Friday, December 6, 2024 - 1 Hour Advisory Bell Schedule

• CHOP Pajama Day
• NHS Induction Ceremony - 8:00 AM

Our annual Fall Feast is here! On Tuesday, November 26, we will gather for our traditional day of giving thanks and welcoming alumni back. Donations can be sent to school with students or dropped off starting at 7:15 AM. Each grade will have a designated drop-off location on the 1st floor and signs will be posted as you enter. You are encouraged to use the link below to sign up, but if slots are full, or you don't get the chance to sign up, your donation is still welcomed! Please see HSA news below if you would like to give a monetary donation. We understand that not all families are able to donate at this time. As this is a time of giving and sharing, all students are able to participate.

FEAST SCHEDULE: 12th Grade - 10:00 AM / 11th Grade - 11:00 AM / 10th Grade - 12:00 PM / 9th Grade - 1:00 PM

There are three charity drives underway at Academy at Palumbo. Toys for Tots (Now -December 1st). Food Drive Benefiting Campout for Hunger & Philabundance (Now-December 4th) and CHOP's Annual PJ Day (Collections begin Now - December 6th). We are tracking the generosity of each of our grade levels in a school wide competition!

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TOYS for TOTS

Toys for Tots Collection is currently Underway (Now-December 1st): We are looking for new and unwrapped toys for donation to the cause! You can drop off donations to Ms. DiGiuseppe (Room 424) or Mrs. Ko-G (Room 332)! Make sure you communicate which grade level will get the "competition points" for the contribution.

We are preparing for the 2nd Annual Pajama Day that benefits the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia! We will celebrate our generosity as a community on Friday, December 6th, 2024 with a Pajama Day! Last year we exceeded our goal of raising $1,000 for CHOP and we are hoping to do it AGAIN this year.

Students in NHS and Charity Club will be visiting advisories to collect any cash donations and give stickers students can wear on PJ Day to show off their generosity along with their cutest sleepwear!

Students, Families, and Staff can also donate electronically using the link below.

When Families/Students use the donation link Please ADD a Message that includes:

• Student Name (First & Last) (if not the "shown name")
• GRADE LEVEL(S) you want the donation to be attributed to! If you choose more than one grade level your donation will be divided amongst them evenly.
• Advisory Teacher (so the donator can get their Sticker through their Advisory Teacher)

Non-Perishable Food Drive (Now- December 4th) : We are looking for food donations that will eventually be dropped off at Campout for Hunger benefiting Philadbudance! There will be grade level boxes on the first floor(main entrance) and outside of Ko-Gs Classroom on the 3rd Floor(332)! Here is a list of the MOST REQUESTED Items from Philabundance:

• Canned Tuna/Canned Meat
• Canned Fruits & Vegetables
• Canned Stew & Soups
• Breakfast Cereals & Bars
• Whole Grain Pasta
• 100% Juice
• Rice
• Boxed, NON-Refrigerated Milk

Monetary Donations for Fall Feast

If you are unable to volunteer your time nor donate food but would like to support the Fall Feast, the HSA is accepting monetary donations that will go towards items that are still needed such as paper supplies, food, and beverages.

You may make a donation through PayPal or Venmo.
Important: please indicate in the "What's this for" or "Comments section" the following: your child's name and grade and Fall Feast.

HSA NEWS

Join the HSA and make a difference!
It is not too late to join the HSA. Sign up here to be part of our wonderful network of families. The more families who join, the more the HSA can do to support the school.

Why join?
Our volunteer-led organization is a fun group of families who are dedicated to support the Academy at Palumbo community and to enhance students’ educational experience. Through fundraising, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy, we are able offer senior scholarships, host events for Palumbo students and staff, and provide additional resources for teachers.

Who can join?

Membership is open to current and incoming Palumbo families.

How do I get involved?

• Families may make a monetary donation ("membership dues") of $25 a year or $100 for 4 years, per family. Dues are not required to become a member, but they grant you voting rights and help fund our events, sponsorships, and teacher resources. Click here for payment options.
• Families can also volunteer their time for events.

Giving Tuesday is December 3!

Save the date and keep a lookout for a special email on this day sharing the ways you can support the Palumbo community this year.

Stay Connected to the HSA

Questions, suggestions, or expertise to share? Email palumbogriffinshsa@gmail.com

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

We have an extremely large marathon group this year (Palumbo is about 40% of SRPS total marathon runners)! Many of our students have run over 500 miles since March of this year. They travel across the city early every Saturday morning to run 16, 18, 20 miles...

Here is a link for the Philadelphia Marathon. map: https://www.philadelphiamarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-aacr-philadelphia-marathon-092724.pdf

If you have the time to come out and cheer, our kids and Mr. Wiessmann will appreciate it!

• We are extremely proud that almost 70% of our students achieved honor roll status on the 1st report card! We challenged the students to increase that number second quarter! Students are doing weekly grade checks so that they get into the habit of taking ownership of their grading and stay on top of turning in assignments on time.
• Many students missed the honor roll because of their Seminar (advisory) grade. Seminar is where students are made aware of school wide announcements, weekly grade checks are done, and team and relationship building activities are done. Seminar grades are based on attendance. Students earn .25 credit per year, which equals one full credit towards graduation over the course of four years. Please stress upon your student the importance of getting to school on time, as not to miss Seminar. The grading scale is posted below.
• The National Honor Society offers peer drop-in tutoring during advisory. Students can get 1:1 assistance from an NHS member. See the flyer below for details.

Our Biology students are excited to engage with our new VR Prisms headsets to explore concepts and learn Biology in a different way. All of our Biology students will be using the headsets to reinforce key concepts taught in class. Check out the Prisms website to learn more.

Juniors Una Cutrone and Rose Semmel won 1st place in Public Forum Debate at the Dallastown Invitational competition on November 9th!

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.

Juniors and seniors who are proficient in English and another language should apply for the Seal of Bilitercy. Application is open now until 12/16. Palumbo will set up language proficiency tests for all the applicants between January and March.

See the attached flyer to join Seal of Biliteracy Google classroom, find the application link, and more information. Contact Ms. Chen or Ms. Fritz if you have any questions.

CYOP is a youth leadership initiative that creates a welcoming space for Mandarin-speaking youths to connect, develop leadership skills, and access resources to thrive personally and academically.

Through engaging activities and meaningful discussions, youths get more in tune with their lived experiences while building stronger connections with the world around them. We welcome all youths to exert their voices, strengthen the community, and grow together in CYOP. Students can apply at https://bit.ly/CYOP2425.

*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.