

Weekly Updates - Students/Parents
March 18 - April 5, 2024
RAMADAN MUBARAK
CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!!!
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
Weekly Schedule
Monday, March 18, 2024 -Regular Bell Schedule
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - Regular Bell Schedule
- Senior Project Presentations
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - Regular Bell Schedule
- MHA Podcast Listening Party
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 1 Hour Advisory Bell Schedule
- Wireless IP Schema Expansion (May temporarily lose Internet access, please plan accordingly)
- Community Meeting
Friday, March 22, 2024 - 1Hour Advisory Bell Schedule
- Butterfly Tea/Lemonade Sale
- Zoo Trip (9th & 10th grades)
Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29 - Spring Break - SCHOOLS CLOSED
HAPPY EASTER!!!
Monday, April 1, 2024 - Regular Bell Schedule
- Classes Resume
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - Regular Bell Schedule
- Holocaust Speaker - 5th period
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - Regular Bell Schedule
Thursday, April 4, 2024 - 12:04 Dismissal
- Arcadia Dual Enrollment Presentation
- Report Card Conferences - 1-3 PM -in person
Friday, April 5, 2024 - 12:04 Dismissal
- Report Card Conferences - virtual - SIGN-UPS COMING SOON!
No Swipe Fees
We have been experiencing rampant instances of students bypassing safety and attendance protocols by entering school without their school ID card, therefore not swiping in, or manually entering their ID number. Our Student/Parent Handbook states: Students are required to carry their school ID card at all times. Students must use their ID to swipe in upon entering each morning. The student is charged $1.00 each time they do not have their ID card. If an ID card is lost or destroyed, the cost is $5.00 to replace. Requests for new/replacement ID cards must be made at the Dean’s Office, room 302.
Students were given letters on Thursday that tell them how much they have accumulated in fees from November - February. Amnesty has been given to all students who owe less than $5.00. If there is a financial hardship, please contact Ms. Thompson klthompson@philasd.org, or Ms. Stamps rnstamps@philasd.org to discuss payment arrangements.
Students will risk ineligibility to participate in activities if their account paid, and charges will continue to be added until the end of the year. Seniors will not receive their diploma if there are outstanding charges on their student account. We have found that strict enforcement of this rule is necessary in having all students comply for the safety of the entire school community. We do not want to be in a situation where trespassers are in the building, or we cannot account for all students in the case of an emergency.
Thank you in advance for reinforcing the importance if this to your student(s ).
WEEKLY SHOUT-OUTS!
Shout out to our vocal and instrumental students who represented Palumbo in the All-City Music Festival on 3/12/24! The students have been rehearsing for months with students and teachers from across the district and were able to display their talents at the Kimmel Center! Thank you to our music teachers, Mr. Jordan, Mr. Hoffman, and our Itinerant teachers for your leadership.
Vocal
Raejaun Faulkner
Olivia Williams
Instrumental
Doha Gassem, Clarinet (3rd year)
Xavier Rivera, Flute (2nd year)
Andrea Lie, Flute (2nd year)
My Le, Violin (2nd year)
Nikki Gao, Violin (2nd year)
Vio Doan, Violin (1st year)
Davin Hanapi, Violin (1st year)
Bertrand Arifin, Bass (1st year)
COLLEGE INFO. NIGHT RECORDING
Thank you to all families who were able to attend our College Info. Night! We hope that you were able to gain valuable information. For those who could not make it, or for those who want to refer back to something that was said, here's the Zoom recording.
March Calendar
ENGLISH
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GOOD NEWS!!!
HELP END PERIOD POVERTY
The SWAV Club is sponsoring a drive to collect sanitary products to support The Spot Period Hub in order to end period poverty. Donations can be dropped off in room 322. The class with the most donations will win a movie day.
Palumbo Home & School Association Happenings - Updated 3/3/24
DonorsChoose Fundraiser for Calculators
Math teacher Mr. Kirby has set up a DonorsChoose to fundraise for calculators to support over 165 students! Please visit his fundraising page to learn more and to make a donation.
The Griffin Fund - Support our Athletic Teams
The Griffin Fund is raising funds to support Palumbo Athletics. We have $21,000 left to raise to meet our $25,000 goal to support 12 teams. To learn more about how you can support this initiative, visit The Griffin Fund website.
JOINING HSA SUPPORTS SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND MORE!
It's never too late to join Palumbo's Home & School Association.
Did you know that HSA membership dues fund senior scholarships, events and resources for Palumbo students and staff? To learn more about HSA membership and to join, click here.
Did you know that if you have a financial hardship, you can still become a member? Contact us to learn more at palumbogriffinshsa@gmail.com.
Important - Medical Forms need updating
There are two medical forms that need yearly updating for all students. If you have not already done so, please complete the medical information form and the med-1 form which allows our nurse to administer medication to students while in school.
If your student tests positive for Covid, the reporting form can be found here as well.
Please contact nurse Stevens at cstevens@philasd.org if you have questions.