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Monday, February 3, 2025 - Regular Bell Schedule

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - Regular Bell Schedule

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - Regular Bell Schedule

Thursday, February 6, 2025 - 1 Hour Advisory

• Honor Roll Assembly - Grades 9&10 (Grades 11&12 on Mon., 2/10)

Friday, February 7, 2025 - 12:04 Dismissal

• WEAR YOUR EAGLES GREEN!

We are gearing up for Course Selections for the 2025-26 school year! Over the next few weeks students will be given resources to prepare them to choose their courses for next year. This week, they will be reviewing the Course Selection slideshow below. Parents/Guardians should review as well and start discussions with your students about choosing appropriate courses. On February 10, they will participate in Course Audit Day, where they can visit prospective classes to meet the teacher snd get an overview of the classes.

Palumbo HSA News

February General Meeting (Virtual)
Tuesday, February 18, 7 - 8 p.m.
Join us at our next meeting to hear updates from Principal Thompson and the HSA. All are welcome!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81079110294?pwd=TaeuRdh8M27Dt8CJ0cLaB1G9To5x2d.1

Meeting ID: 810 7911 0294
Passcode: 683305

School District Facilities Planning Team - Parent Advisory Group

On Friday, January 31, the School District announced the members of the School District of Philadelphia's Comprehensive Facilities Planning Teams.

Palumbo HSA Member at Large Edwin Mayorga was selected to join the Parent Advisory Group. This group is one of several advisory groups that will work in collaboration with the Planning Teams to provide input and insights that will help to shape the formation of a Comprehensive Facilities Plan designed to address the condition and utilization of District facilities and ultimately improve academic achievement.

To view the members of the Project Team and Advisory Groups and to learn more about the plan, please visit the School District's Facilities Planning website.

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 should 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

Our school is a member of the National Speech & Debate Association.
Members earn recognition through points and degrees in the NSDA Honor Society. Each new degree represents hours of learning, practice, and improvement by students thanks to dedicated coaching by Ms.Sundeen.
The following degrees were earned at Academy at Palumbo from 01/01 - 01/31:
Elizabeth Dorney - Excellence
James Felix - Excellence
Xavier Rivera - Honor
Leila Salama - Merit

• FAFSA Completion Pop Up: Our second FAFSA Pop Up will be hosted at The School District Central Office, 440 N. Broad St. on Wednesday, 2/12 from 4:00-7:00. Students and families can register by clicking HERE.
  
• Advanced Planning for Higher Education Webinar: Join PHEAA in a webinar on Tuesday, 2/11 from 12:00-1:00 to learn how to understand the costs associated with higher education, and how to make affordable decisions. Please share this opportunity with students and families and have them register HERE.

The Student Conservation Association is hiring 10 high school Crew Members for the Spring 2025 season at John Heinz NWR. Workdays are 7-hours, $11/hour, and on Saturdays from March to May. Transportation is provided for those who need it. Members will complete conservation projects, including invasive species management, urban gardening, trail maintenance, and planting. No experience is necessary, but interest, curiosity, and willingness to be and work outside is important. Apply by scanning the QR code in the flyer (attached) or by clicking this link: Philadelphia Urban Green Crew Member Application. Email dmanning@thesca.org with any questions. The priority application deadline is February 8, 2025 with rolling admissions.

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 pleased to inform you about the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Philadelphia Section Scholarship designed to support stellar high school seniors.

Key details about the scholarship:

• Eligibility criteria:

• Resident of Philadelphia County

• High school transcript with grades through December 2024

• 3.0 GPA or higher

• Applied to an four-year accredited college/university

• Personal statement (300-500 words)

• 2 letters of recommendation

• Headshot

• Interview

• Application deadline: February 14, 2025

• Application process: High school seniors can apply at: http://bit.ly/ncnwphilascholarship2025

We believe this scholarship aligns well with your school's mission to provide students with access to quality education and encourage them to further their academic and personal goals.

To share this scholarship opportunity with your students, we request that you please:

• Post the attached information on your website and bulletin boards.

• Forward this email to relevant student counselors or advisors.

• Encourage eligible high school seniors to apply by the deadline.

If you have any questions about the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Philadelphia Section Scholarship, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at ncnwphilascholar@gmail.com.

The AFBI Program is a FREE week-long program that teaches students about careers in accounting, finance, business, and technology. The upcoming program is scheduled to take place June 22, 2025 - June 27, 2025; however, the application deadline is February 28, 2025. During the program, students will spend the week in a college dorm room, participate in a case study, community service, mock interviews, visit various professional firms throughout the city, etc. Students will also have the opportunity to win college scholarships which will be presented at our Awards' Banquet. The program is scheduled to be held at Drexel University.

*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.