The School District of Philadelphia's "Philly School Experience Survey" is now live. Thank you for your feedback about Palumbo. It will be open until June 14 and can be accessed in multiple languages by visiting http://philasd.org/pses. We want to hear your opinion and would like to increase our parent responses to 50%. For those families who complete the survey, we are asking you to complete this Google Form. Proof of completion will earn students 5 additional Seminar points for the 4th quarter. If you have any questions, please contact the main office.

STEP 1: https://www.philasd.org/research/programsservices/district-wide-surveys/

STEP 2: https://forms.gle/Xwtx2ystEosvJe9q6

Monday, May 13, 2024 -Special Bell Schedule (10:45 ARRIVAL FOR NON-TESTING STUDENTS)

• Keystone Biology Exam - 9th Grade & Re-testers
• AP CALCULUS AP EXAM - 8:00 AM
• AP CALCULUS BC EXAM - 8:00 AM
• AP PRE-CAL EXAM - 12:00 PM

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE

• AP LANGUAGE EXAM - 8:00 AM
• AP AFRICAN AMERICAN HIST EXAM - 8:00 AM
• AP PHYSICS EXAM - 12:00 PM

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - Special Bell Schedule (10:45 ARRIVAL FOR NON-TESTING STUDENTS)

• Keystone Biology Exam - 9th Grade & Re-testers

• AP COMPUTER SCIENCE EXAM - 12:00 PM
• AP MUSIC THEORY EXAM - 12:00 PM

Thursday, May 16, 2024 - Special Bell Schedule (10:45 ARRIVAL FOR NON-TESTING STUDENTS)

• Keystone Literature Exam - 10th Grade & Re-testers
• AP SPANISH EXAM - 8:00 AM
• AP BIOLOGY EXAM - 12:00 PM
• Junior Prom - 7:00 PM

Friday, May 17, 2024 - Special Bell Schedule (10:45 ARRIVAL FOR NON-TESTING STUDENTS)

• Keystone Literature Exam - 10th Grade & Re-testers
• Poetry Showcase

Save the Date | General HSA Meeting & Parent Appreciation Dinner
(In Person)

Location: Academy at Palumbo
Wednesday, May 29 | 6 p.m.

Registration details will be shared soon.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to apply for dual enrollment through Arcadia University, which will allow you to earn 3 transferrable college credits + 1 high school credit as a junior or senior. Next fall, courses will held virtually and on-campus from August 26 - December 17. thus allowing you the choice to take one of three classes:

If you commit to the program it means you are willing to stay in throughout the semester and complete all required coursework. This course is being offered free of charge to the students, but if you drop the course you will be required to pay the cost of the course, $375. The requirements for applying are:

· A minimum of 3.0 GPA (unweighted)

· No more than 10 absences and/or latenesses this year

· Students who miss 3 or more classes will be dropped and required to pay cost of course ($375)

Space is limited. Seats will be filled by required students on a first come, first serve basis. The deadline to submit an application is May 28, 2024.

Here is the course catalog for Fall 2024 and the SDP instruction sheet.

Students MUST follow the instructions on Slide #5 when they write down their course selections on the online application form.

For the school information on the application:

CEEB Code: 393242

School Contact's Name: Kiana Thompson

Phone: 215-400-8130

Email: klthompson@philasd.org

You may request your transcript from Ms. Donnelly cmdonnelly@philasd.org, Ms. Pray qpray@philasd.org or Mr. Sheridan ssheridan@philasd.org

Do you have or do you know someone with a teenaged son or daughter who is entering the driver’s education and training phase of their lives? Every day a fresh batch of newly licensed student-drivers are sharing our roads. They will be driving to school for classes, school sponsored sports events, and other activities like Prom and Graduation ceremonies. These novice drivers are at their highest risk for being involved in a serious or fatal motor vehicle crash during their first 18 to 24 months of driving.

“Share The Keys” has been recognized by the National Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) as a best practice in teen driver safety and has proven to effectively reduce teen driver crashes and motor vehicle violations. “STK” was developed using research by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Our safety programs are offered free of charge.

A research study conducted by Kean University in NJ, revealed that six months to a year after participating in STK, 92% of teens had not been involved in a crash and 94% had not received a motor vehicle violation. Our “Share the Keys” presentation includes a free Resource Guide that can be found on our website. Share The Keys Resource Guide - Pennsylvania (njm.com)

We Invite Pennsylvania high school parents and their prospective teen-drivers to attend our free Live/Online interactive presentation on Wednesday May 15, 2024, at 6:30pm. I have attached a registration flyer for the event. Please share it with your high school community.

For more information about “STK”, visit us at Share the Keys | NJM

REGISTER USING THE LINK BELOW:

• To Ms. Woods and the Environmental Club for presenting at the first Summit for Sustainable Schools. Students shared their actions in school and in the community (partnerships with My Climate Story and Philly Thrive, clothing swaps, recycling, clean ups and gardening).

• To our politically engaged students who got to travel to Harrisburg with Mr. McGeehan to advocate for better funding for Philadelphia Schools.

Palumbo Track & Field, under the leadership of Coach Stamps had an outstanding showing at the Public League Championships. Here are the highlights:

BOYS HIGH JUMP - Jaleel Drummond - 3rd and a new school record - 6'0"

Girls LONG JUMP - Hawa Meite - 3rd and a new school record

Boys Long Jump - Jaye Mack - 2nd and is PA#15!

Girls Triple Jump - Hawa Meite - 3rd and a new school record!

Boys Discus Throw - Jayden Jordan-Loran - 2nd!

Boys Javelin Throw - Jayden Jordan - Loran - 1st!

Boys Pole Vault - Jayden Jordan -Loran - 1st and only! New school record - first to ever do it at Palumbo - First since 2006!!

JAYDEN JORDAN - LORAN is this year's most outstanding male "Field" athlete!

Boys Javelin - Adley Fleming - 3rd

Girls 300mHurdles - Penelope Mobley - 2nd! New school record

Girls 100mHurdles - Penelope Mobley - 2nd! New school record - PA #19!

Girls 4x100m - Zeinab Doumbia - Penelope Mobley - Aniylah Whiting - Daijah Lopez - 1st! New school record - PA #9

Girls 400m - Zeinab Doumbia - 1st! New school record -PA#14!

Girls 4x400m - Zeinab - Aniylah - Patcelia Gbor - Daijah Lopez - 2nd!

Girls placed 3nd in the city (They could be last for all I care - Their performances speak for themselves)! The girls are the talk fo the town...and suburbs

Boys placed 5th (and we did not contest most of the events)

Please show these athletes some love. Up next, District Champs and hopefully STATES!

Spring Dance/Prom season is among us! We will be hosting the Spring Fling for grades 9&10, the Junior Prom for grade 11 and Senior Prom for Grade 12. Tickets are currently on sale for all events. See the class' Google Classroom for detailed information on each event.

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 ).

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.