Weekly Updates - Students/Parents
February 12-16, 2024
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH!!!
HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!!!
Weekly Schedule
Monday, February 12, 2024 -Regular Bell Schedule
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - Special Bell Schedule
- Course Preview (Audit) Day
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - Regular Bell Schedule
- HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
- Flower Sale
- Wear Pink Wednesday
- Community Meeting
- NAEP Testing - 12th Grade
Friday, February 16, 2024 - 1 Hour Advisory Bell Schedule
- Community Meeting
- Penn Ice Skating Trip - Seniors
SCHOOL PICTURES GRADES 9-11
All students in grades 9-11 will be photographed for the yearbook on February 21, 2024. Families have the option of purchasing a photo package. Students will receive an order from at school, but a copy is included below. Payments are to be made directly to the photographer on picture day. You can direct questions to ABS visuals, 215-947-0808 or absvisuals@gmail.com.
COURSE SELECTION RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2024-25
FREE ATHLETIC PHYSICALS FOR SPRING SPORTS - 2/20/24
In partnership with Penn Medicine we will be offering free athletic physicals for anyone interested in a spring sport (Palumbo: Track and Field, Boys Volleyball, Girls Flag Football, Girl's Badminton | Constitution co-op: Girls Softball, Boys baseball, Boys tennis, Girls Lax (Southern co-op).
These physicals will only be valid for the spring season.
Physicals will take place on Tuesday 2/20 from 1pm - 3:30pm in the AUDITORIUM. You will be excused from class.
YOU MUST turn in the attached PIAA Sports Physical Packet to Mr. Sheridan room 101 by Friday 2/16. The first 5 pages need to be completely filled out and signed by your parent or guardian . The doctor will fill out page 6 on Thursday. If I am not in my office you can leave it facedown on my desk. Again, pages 1-5 must be filled out and signed by a parent/guardian.
You can pick up a packet in the main office or my room today. It is also attached to this email if you can print it out at home.
Failure to return the filled out and signed (first 5 pages) packet to Mr. Sheridan room 101 by Friday 2/16 will result in you not being able to receive a free physical on Tuesday.
Weekly Shout Outs
Congratulations to all of our students achieving honor roll recognition for 2nd quarter! As the rigor increases and workload intensifies, over half of our students have been able to maintain academic excellence!
Congratulations to Senior, Zyad Zabib, who the Phila. Public League Wrestling Champ in the 139 lb. weight class! Congrats to the Griffins Wrestling team and Coach Rey on a great season.
GOOD NEWS!!!
Palumbo Home & School Association Happenings - Updated 2/11/24
Thank you for supporting The Griffin Fund - We have $21,000 left to raise to meet our $25,000 goal.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to The Griffin Fund during our National Girls and Women in Sports Day campaign this past week! We are now over $4000 but have much more to raise to support all our athletes. To learn more about how you can support this initiative, visit The Griffin Fund website.
Palumbo Home & School Association Membership - We need 34 more members to reach our 80 member goal!
Joining the Palumbo HSA is a great opportunity to build our school community. Membership dues help fund senior scholarships, resources and events for Palumbo students and staff. Thank you to the 46 people who have already signed up to be Palumbo HSA members. Consider joining if you have not or asking a friend if you already have. To learn more about HSA membership and to join, click here.
Palumbo Self-Care Stations through Donors Choose
Throughout Palumbo, students have access to self-care stations where they can get snacks and self-care items. Help us fill these stations by checking out Donors Choose - Self Care Stations which was created by Ms. DiGiuseppe.
Next General Meeting (Virtual)
Tuesday, February 27 | 7 - 8 p.m.
Meeting ID: 818 6576 0716
Passcode: 949509
Applications Now Open for the 2024 Exelon Foundation STEM Academy!
The 2024 Exelon Foundation STEM Academy is a free, week-long program for current 10th and 11th grade girls (class of 2025 and 2026) interested in STEM that live in the Philadelphia area. These young women will learn from women working in STEM and other leaders; explore sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate change through hands on activities; and connect with like-minded peers. The Exelon Foundation STEM Academy Philadelphia summer program will be held Sunday, August 4th - Friday, August 9th at Drexel University and the University City Science Center.
All interested students, educators, or parents are welcome to join us for an informational session. Participants will be able to ask questions, hear from STEM Academy alumnae, and learn more about the summer academy.
Informational session will be hosted via Zoom (click below to register):
February 20th, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm ET
Applications and additional information can be found here! Please note that the application deadline is Thursday, April 11, 2024. I hope you’re as excited about this as we are and will share this opportunity!
Lexicon Ambassadors Scholarship Program
Our program provides high school students with the opportunity to participate in virtual international volunteer projects, complete online instructor-led leadership development training based on the United Nations G17, and participate in SAT prep & tutoring. We offer educational support through weekly live SAT Zoom lectures. The one-year program offers 2-3 hours of live SAT lectures per week. All SAT prep is based on the College Board’s new digital SAT exam. Students also have access to one-on-one tutoring within our online classrooms. The program is all inclusive and we do not charge for tutoring. Our mission is to ensure that all students are well-prepared for their academic journeys, and we realize the tremendous financial burden that private tutoring can pose for families. Upon completing the program, students will receive a personalized letter of evaluation that can be used in their college and scholarship applications. The only fee that we charge students who are given a scholarship is a one-time $79 registration fee which covers a small portion of our operational cost for the year.
Our program is centered around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and was developed by a mentor, Ashan Perera, who received the UN SDGs Action Award in 2018. Ashan has extensive experience working on numerous UN projects and events, providing participants with a unique perspective on global issues.
Our Program
The Lexicon Ambassadors Program is an online experiential learning initiative designed to equip high school students with the critical skills needed to excel as leaders both in and outside of the classroom. Our program is facilitated by U.S.-based faculty mentors and international experts in various fields. It offers intensive online leadership training and opportunities to engage in virtual international volunteer programs, enabling students to gain practical experience while making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to holistic development, fostering both personal and academic growth while empowering students to effect meaningful change. Our comprehensive program includes the following components:
- Leadership Training for Global Citizenship aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (mandatory)
The world is changing fast, and past experiences have demonstrated that youth education needs to adapt. School plays an important role in nurturing academic education and additionally, students still need leadership development training to prepare them for the challenges they will face in the world, and the latter is our strength. Our online global citizen leadership program is led by an international expert who leads an initiative that is one of the UN SDGs-recognized programs. Students will learn how they can effect change in global affairs, contribute to sustainable development goals, and lead in and outside of school. In order to successfully complete the program, it is mandatory to complete the Leadership Training plus participate in one of the Virtual Volunteer Tracks for at least 30 hours.
- Virtual International Volunteer Tracks
The Lexicon Ambassadors Program offers students the opportunity to make a difference by participating in virtual international volunteer projects in order to demonstrate their unique skills, passions, and valuable contribution to society. Students enrolled in our program will work directly with international mentors based in the country in which each project is being implemented, tackling real-world problems with the goal of making a meaningful difference in the world. The following volunteer tracks are currently available for enrollment:
- South Africa Literacy Project (virtual)
Students will collaborate remotely with a team led by a seasoned U.S. senior instructional designer and an international mentor based in South Africa to develop practical solutions for enhancing child literacy in South Africa.
- South Asia Cancer Surveillance Project (virtual)
Students work with a U.S. based hematologist and oncologist to improve the detection of cancer and reduce disease progression in underserved areas. The program includes regular live Zoom discussions covering relevant public health issues in cancer surveillance. The goal of this program is to develop public health initiatives that are appropriate for the regions in which issues are identified. This program is designed for students who aspire to the medical or public health professional fields.
- Local Activist Track
Students wishing to work within their local community on original projects will have the opportunity to work with leadership mentors to develop and execute their own projects.
- Live SAT Tutoring via Zoom
Recognizing the significance of the SAT in college applications, we offer all program participants unlimited comprehensive live SAT Zoom lectures. This is included as a part of the program and does not cost any additional fees. Students can work with tutors to meet their individual SAT needs and access a variety of SAT prep materials, including practice questions and flashcards. We are the only program to offer this level of academic support to the leadership students. We make use of both online asynchronous courses and live lectures. All content is recorded and posted within the online classrooms to ensure every student can have full advantage of the lectures.
- Academic Support for College and Scholarship Applications
Admission to college is highly competitive, and we provide all program participants with personalized academic advising services which they may not otherwise have access to. Our team of expert advisors will assist students in reviewing their college and scholarship applications, particularly focusing on the application essay or personal statement, helping students showcase their unique qualities and stand out to admission committees.
Admissions to the Lexicon Ambassadors Program are ongoing. We offer full scholarships to cover program costs (excluding the $79 registration fee) and we encourage early applications.
Apply Today: https://lexiconambassadors.com
For more information, please visit our website at https://lexiconambassadors.com
Downloadable PDF flier: https://lexiconambassadors.com/flier2/
Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs
Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs offers world-class instruction on a beautiful university campus! We invite you to learn more about our twelve academic programs at our upcoming virtual Discover Sessions. Discover how our programs can help your students prepare for the college experience while exploring their educational and career options.
Drama and Music
Monday, January 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM
AI Scholars, CS Scholars and Summer Academy for Math and Science
Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Architecture, Art and Design
Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Art and Writing & Culture
Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Our programs vary in length and all offer scholarships. Participants must be rising juniors or rising seniors during the summer of 2024, and they must be 16 years of age by the program start date. Programs begin in June 2024.
Register below.
2024 Provost’s Summer Mentorship Program - Current 9th & 10th Graders
“OWN YOUR EDUCATION”
With the
University of Pennsylvania
2024 Provost’s Summer Mentorship Program
The Provost’s Summer Mentorship Program (SMP) is a signature initiative of the Office of the Provost and the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Engagement.
PROGRAM DATES:
July 8, 2024 – August 2, 2024
Designed to increase college access for first-generation, low-income, and other under-represented students; SMP is for rising 10th grade, and 11th grade applicants, enrolled in a Philadelphia (and surrounding area) High Schools, including Public, Charter, Private, Catholic and/or Virtual Schools.
The Provost’s Summer Mentorship Program offers insight, exploration, and hands-on experience in the fields of study offered in the following Penn schools and/or programs:
Dental Medicine
Penn Engineering / Robotics
Penn Engineering / Bioengineering
Carey School of Law
Perelman School of Medicine
Nursing School
SMP, in its eighteenth year, was established to inspire and encourage young Philadelphia scholars to view college as an attainable goal and encourage students to seek enrollment in four-year, post-secondary, educational institution of their choice. Through the guidance of knowledgeable SMP Staff, students can more advantageously navigate the college pipeline, and
Own Their Education!
Attached please find a copy of the 2024 Provost’s SMP recruitment flyer, with QR Code link to this year’s application.
(Please post in your schools and share alike)
Also, for your convenience, please find the 2024 (full) application link below:
https://upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MiLmT3CyDDYX54
Deadline:
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Attention Juniors: Paid Summer Internships Available
February Calendar
College Info. Night Recording
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.