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Monday, March 3, 2025 - Regular Bell Schedule

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - Regular Bell Schedule

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - Regular Bell Schedule

Thursday, March 6, 2025 - 1 Hour Advisory Bell Schedule

Friday, March 7, 2025 - 12:04 Dismissal Schedule

• Professional Development for Staff

This scholarship has been established in memory of Academy at Palumbo student Logan Matthew Israel, who died in November 2022 and would have been graduating this year.

Who is eligible to apply?
This scholarship is open to Academy at Palumbo Seniors (Class of 2026), who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare (mental health, therapy, nursing, psychiatry, medicine, etc.)

Two seniors will be selected to receive scholarships.

A 400–600-word essay is required.

Learn More and Apply

Imagine your students completing high school with a diploma and up to 27 transferable college credits, or multiple industry certifications to jump-start your college and career goals! This is what SDP’s Senior Year Only Programs (SYOP) are all about and the application is NOW OPEN until April 4th!

Link to Application

The Senior Year Only Program seeks to prepare high school seniors for both college and career by connecting classroom learning with real-world applications in the workplace.

• Students enrolled in SYOP either take classes on a college campus or spend time at the Fox Chase Farm (where they'd earn industry certifications in urban agriculture).

• The Senior Year Only Program is a full school year commitment.

• Breakfast and lunch are provided.

• All students will receive a SEPTA fare card for travel to and from the program. Additional information about transportation will be communicated to families after enrollment is confirmed.

See the flyer attached for more information!

Join us for an overview of the programs as well as office hours for assistance with completing your application(s).

Contact the dual enrollment team via email if you have any questions or concerns at dualenrollment@philasd.org.

Annie coming in April!

This year's Academy at Palumbo musical is Annie and much is needed to support the performances. How can you help?

1) Advertise in the Program Book

• Have a business you want to promote or want to give a shoutout to a student or staff member? Purchasing an advertisement in the Annie Program Book goes a long way to show support for our drama and music departments, our student performers, and staff.
• Required: Complete the Advertisement Form (Ad sizes/pricing on form).
• Deadline: Advertisements must be received and paid for by March 10.
  

2) Volunteer your Time

• Volunteers will be needed to help find props, with ticket sales, concessions, and other needs. Contact Palumbo's HSA at palumbogriffinshsa@gmail if you are interested in helping out.

3) Save the Date -- Performances are on April 3 and 4. More details will be announced soon including ticket purchases.

Questions about the Program Book and volunteering should be directed to Palumbo's HSA at palumbogriffinshsa@gmail.com.

Logan Matthew Israel Memorial Scholarship

This fundraiser has been set up in memory of Logan Matthew Israel whose beautiful life was cut short in November 2022. His family wanted to do something to keep Logan's memory/legacy alive in addition to enhancing the lives of others. At the time of his death, Logan was a sophomore at Academy at Palumbo and would be graduating this year.

The family would like to raise $4000 dollars to go towards scholarships for two qualifying Academy at Palumbo seniors, who are graduating this year and are interested in pursuing a career in the medical field.

The family's hope is that this will become an annual scholarship. Any contribution you can make to help reach this goal is much appreciated. Thank you!

To make a contribution, click here. Please feel free to share with your friends, colleagues, and neighbors.

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

This weekend was the qualifying tournament for the NCFL Grand National tournament in Speech & Debate, which will be held in Chicago on Memorial Day weekend.

Congratulations to our qualifiers:

Leyi Li and Xavier Rivera, 2nd place in Philadelphia CFL District in Duo Interpretation of Literature

Una Cutrone and Rose Semmel, Philadelphia CFL District champions in Public Forum Debate

• I AM PHL Contest: This contest presented by PhillyGoes2College recognizes high school students passionate about music, visual art, or spoken word. Students may submit original work in these categories by April 15th, and winners will be announced in May. Winners will win up to $1,000 cash and an opportunity to perform at the Wawa Welcome America Festival. Apply HERE by April 15th.
• R.W. Sorrell Scholarship: The R.W. Sorrell Scholarship is to support students from Philadelphia (and a few other counties) who have demonstrated a commitment to learning, exhibit leadership ability, and are involved in volunteer/community service activities that enrich their communities and make an impact beyond self. Senior students planning to attend a 4 year university can apply for this annual $5,000 award HERE by March 29th.
• TeenSHARP Striver Program: The TeenSHARP Striver program is designed for ambitious Black, Latino, and low-income high school students who are striving for academic excellence and top college admission. Through rigorous academic preparation, expert advising, and a strong community of scholars, Striver equips students with the tools they need to access and thrive at America’s most selective institutions through virtual sessions. Students can learn more and apply HERE by March 31st.
• City of Philadelphia Apprenticeship Guidebook: Please use the 2024 City of Philadelphia Apprenticeship Guidebook to guide conversations with students about the benefits of local apprenticeships.
• Hand2Paw Internship Opportunity: Hand2Paw provides paid internships working with rescue animals as a way to strengthen connection, compassion, and community for young adults from underrepresented communities, including those experiencing housing insecurity or foster care involvement. Please click here to learn more about the paid "Unleashing Opportunities" and "Pawspurr" internships for Philadelphia youth 15+ interested in working with animals.

Please see Dr. Watlington's January letter to families on maintaining safe & welcoming schools, available in multiple languages in the 2nd folder below.

Philadelphia Financial Scholars has opened the application for our Summer Experienceship Program for high school students in the Class of 2025 and Class of 2026. n addition to gaining valuable career and workforce development experience, students will be paid ~$1,000 ($22/hr.)!

Please watch our 2.5 minute Experienceship Overview Video where students and corporate host sites reflect on their experience during the summer of 2024. I have also attached educator and student-facing flyers for you to share with students and staff.

If you have a junior or senior who would be interested in applying for this opportunity, please share the attached information with them and encourage them to apply by clicking the below link – the deadline is April 18th:

STUDENT INTERNSHIP APPLICATION LINK

Land Health is now recruiting high school students for our ProFESS Program this summer! STUDENTS CAN APPLY THROUGH THIS LINK. Applications are due March 30th and must include a letter of recommendation.

Our Program for Future Environmental Scientists and Stewards (ProFESS) is a free, 8-week summer program that seeks to empower high school students (8th-12th) to become future environmental scientists and stewards through hands-on, immersive environmental education.

This year, students can earn up to $400 for program participation, depending upon their overall attendance and participation. Our program is scheduled to begin June 23rd and to end August 15th. ProFESSers should anticipate committing up to 8 hrs/week (2-3 days) to ProFESS, including occasional Saturdays. We would love the opportunity to mentor your students about the natural world and to inspire them to do more good in preserving our Philly green spaces!

Please share this email with students in 8th-12th grade to notify them of this exciting opportunity!

Attached is a poster. Help to get the word out through your newsletter or post it to a public bulletin board where summer learning opportunities are listed.

To learn more about LandHealth’s mission and programs, please visit: https://www.landhealthinstitute.org

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 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.