Palumbo Updates Students/Parents

Athletics Newsletter 12_09_24.pdf

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*FREE SAT & COLLEGE APPLICATION PREP

Let’s Get Ready is offering FREE college going support to high school juniors! Applications are open NOW and are accepted on a rolling basis with the application closing on January 8, 2025.

As a member of Let’s Get Ready, your child will have a trained college student mentor whom they can reach out to for advice on building a college list, completing college applications, and navigating financial aid/scholarships at any time. This mentorship is entirely text based, which means it’s convenient, flexible, and there for them whenever they need it! All college student mentors have had to pass a national background check to confirm their eligibility to become mentors. Students who work with us find that they are more organized as they prepare to apply to college and are supported when they are feeling stressed about preparing for their senior year.

In addition, students who are interested can also sign-up for our virtual SAT Prep program that will build a knowledge base to help students increase their scores. This program will be from January 27- March 28, meeting twice weekly Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 5-7 PM EST. Students are not required to participate in the SAT Prep course to join Let’s Get Ready. Again, this course is free to students as well.

Our coaches are fun, knowledgeable, and relatable. They recently have been high school students themselves and understand how scary the application process can be. They are also great people to bounce ideas for college essays off of and to talk through what the college experience is like in real time.

To learn more and to apply to this program, please visit our website www.letsgetready.org

If you have any questions, please reach out to enrollment@letsgetready.org.

Thank you,

Katie Flood

Director of Enrollment

Let’s Get Ready

*PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP FOR JUNIORS

We are getting closer to the launch of the Bloomberg Arts Internship 2025 application. The Bloomberg Arts Internship (BAI) is one of the few paid internships in the city for rising high school seniors. BAI is an 8-week intensive summer program that provides real world work experience along with professional development and arts & culture field trips.

We will have a virtual information session on Wednesday, December 18th at 5:30 pm. Those interested can join us using the link below. This information session is for students, families and teachers.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84920563111?pwd=S315qVXgnYp2cpR0K8PPWcpvmON2Fj.1

Meeting ID: 849 2056 3111
Passcode: 886590

*SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

National Association of University Women, Rhebena T. Castleberry Scholarship: Philadelphia students will be eligible for this scholarship if they have a 3.0 GPA or higher, are on track to graduate, have applied and plan to attend a four-year college or university to earn a Bachelor's degree, and must not have applied to other NAUW scholarships. Students can apply at THIS LINK and the deadline to apply is February 1, 2025.
Zion’s Project Memorial Scholarship: Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to students interested who have been accepted to a 2 or 4-year higher education program and plan to pursue degrees in the creative and performing arts. Students must have a 2.8 GPA and share 3 letters of recommendation. The application and more information can be found HERE.

GOOD NEWS!!!

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TEENS ORGANIZING PROACTIVITY

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.

TOP Intro Session Flyer.pdf

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SEAL OF BILITERACY

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.

24-25 Seal of Biliteracy Student Brochure.pdf

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CHINESE YOUTH ORGANIZING PROJECT

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.

AAU CYOP 2024-2025 Flyer (1).pdf