Dear Parent and/or Guardian:
Happy New Year. I hope 2024 is off to a smooth start, and that everyone is staying safe and warm. Over the next two weeks, Palombi students will be taking the MAP/NWEA Math and Reading assessments. Once we analyze the data, we will be sending home updated reports with your children. When this occurs, we will send you an email to let you know to unearth it from your child’s backpack.
Thank you!
Angela Sisi
Principal
Teacher Shout-Out What is a Teacher Shout-Out?
A Teacher Shout-Out is an unsolicited special recognition that acknowledges a Palombi staff member who has really helped you or your student or has been highly effective and motivating. Our staff takes great pride in helping students achieve their potential. Take a few minutes and let a staff member know how much you appreciate their work by clicking this link.
Palombi Alumni Nominations
Palombi Leaders Today and Tomorrow Wall of Fame Palombi has a Wall of Fame in our building! Currently, we acknowledge past students: Officer Mike Lill, Class of 1988, Professional BMX Racer Felicia Stancil, Class of 2009, NFL Player TJ Edwards, Class of 2010, Leader Meghan Butler, Class of 2015, and Bluecoat (Band) World Champion Christina Duffy, Class of 2008. We would love to add to these outstanding past students. If you know of another past alumni, please complete the following form to nominate Palombi alumni who have demonstrated leadership qualities throughout the community and beyond to be displayed on a wall in the school. Leaders of Today and Tomorrow Nomination Form
Graduation
8th grade graduation is Wednesday, May 29th at 7:00pm at Lakes High School. Please click here for more information.
The MySchoolBucks account is active for graduation payments. If you have not opened a MySchoolBucks account or need the link to log in, please use the information below:
Get started today or log in:
Go tomyschoolbucks.com or download the mobile app.
Create your free account and add your students using their school name and student ID
If you have already created your account, simply log in.
If you do not prefer to use the MySchoolBucks system, you can bring in (or send with your student) exact cash or a check made payable to District 41.
Please complete this google form by January 22nd, so we can place the orders for cap, gown, tassels, and diplomas. This is required information in order for your student to participate in graduation.
Finally, graduation pictures are on Tuesday, January 23rd. Please click herefor more information.
Notes from the Office
Student Supplies
Please check your student supplies and replenish any pencils, pens, notebooks, etc. if your child is out of supplies.
MIDTERMS
Several weeks from now, we will be at the mid-term of the second trimester. Please check your child’s grades on PowerSchool. If you don’t have access to PowerSchool, please call our office for assistance.
Cell Phone Reminder
Please remember that cell phones at school are to be locked away in lockers. Any phone out at any point during the school day will be brought down to the office. If a parent texts or phones their student, they shouldn’t expect a response as it would violate our rule. If there is an emergency, a parent can call the office and we can accommodate a call in our office.
Air Pod/Headphones Reminder
Please remind your student(s) also that air pods/headphones are allowed in classes at teacher discretion. They are not allowed to be out and/or on in hallways, as that is a safety issue.
Activities
Feed My Starving Children Night
Please join us for a family volunteer night at Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville. The Future Leaders team and NJHS encourage all students and families to sign up to help pack food for the less fortunate on Friday, January 12 from 7-8:30 pm. There are only a few spots left so please use the link below to sign up now.
http://www.fmsc.org/join-group...
Family Fun Volleyball Night
Palombi's staff action team, Community and Family Partnership, is hosting a Family Volleyball Fun Night on Thursday, January 18th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Teams of six can sign up using the QR code on the flyer or by clicking on this link. We are also looking for people to help with check-in, refereeing, and keeping score! Learn more about this event on the flyer! Please contact Ms. Dahowski at emily.dahowski@district41.org or Ms. Kaplan at emily.kaplan@district41.org with any questions!
Yearbook
The 2023 Yearbook is on sale for $35. Buy your yearbook now! Reserve your copy only online at jostensyearbooks.com or call 1-877-767-5217 to place your order. Don't delay, order today!
Any questions? Please contact Amanda Foy via email at amanda.scheltensfoy@district41.org
Session 3 Enrichment Clubs
The Google Form to sign students up for session 3 enrichment clubs will be available on the Palombi website on Monday, January 22nd. Forms and payment will be due by Friday, February 2nd!
Spelling Bee
The Palombi spelling bee will be on Tuesday, January 23rd. Students were notified by their ELA teacher and the morning announcements to sign up by Tuesday, January 16th in order to participate. All of the students who signed up will be given a study list of words from their ELA teacher and sent an email with more information
The finalists from this first spelling bee will be invited to participate in a final school spelling bee on Thursday, January 25th at 12:19 p.m. Parents/guardians of the students who qualify to be in the final school spelling bee will be invited to attend. An email will be sent to these parents/guardians after school on Tuesday, January 23rd with additional details. Please contact Ms. Kaplan at emily.kaplan@district41.org with any questions!
Palombi Players
Palombi Players will have their informational meeting for the Spring Production of “Shrek Jr: The Musical” on Wednesday, January 24th until 4 pm. Auditions will take place on January 29th and 30th! Please reach out to Ms. Dahowski at emily.dahowski@district41.org or Ms. Stellwagen at gretchen.stellwagen@district41.org with any questions!
2025 Washington, D.C Trip
7th Grade Families! If you would like to sign your current 7th grade student up for the 2025 Washington D.C trip, please enroll at this link here. Please reach out to Miss Koenig at kaitlin.koenig@district41.org for more information.
National Junior Honor Society
Congratulations to the twenty-seven newly initiated members of the Lancer Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society!
NJHS will be holding a fundraiser called Carnations for Cancer. Members will be taking orders for $2 during lunch periods starting January 30. The carnations will be delivered with a note from the sender attached on February 14. The carnations are for friends, significant others, and teachers that students would like to give the flower and note to. All profits will be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Grayslake North Winter Youth Clinic
Grayslake North dance team is hosting their annual winter youth clinic on Thursday, January 25th 4:30-6:30pm and performing at the Boys' Basketball Game on Friday, January 26th during halftime. This year they are changing it up slightly depending on your dancer's grade level.
Clinic: Thursday, January 25th
4:30-6 PM K-4th Graders
4:30-6:30 PM 5-8th Graders
Performance: Friday, January 26th
JV Halftime around 6pm K-4th Graders
Varsity Halftime around 7:30pm 5-8th Graders
Click here for the flyer with more information.
Register by filling out the following form and paying with cash or check. The check should be made out to GNHS with the memo of dance youth camp. You can turn it into the athletic office if you are in the GNHS building or hand it to security labeled "Winter Dance Clinic-Mackey".
In order to be guaranteed a shirt, you should register by January 15th. Contact Coach Mackey at cmackey@d127.org with any questions.
8th Grade Dinner Dance
This year’s 8th Grade Dinner Dance is being held at the Valley Ridge Golf Course on May 24, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. There will be more details provided in the coming months, however please reserve the date on your calendar so your child does not miss out on this memorable event.
Open Positions
We have a number of open positions at Palombi, including that of a Bilingual Teacher, a Bilingual Paraprofessional, a School Psychologist, and a part time social worker. If you or anyone you know is interested in either of these positions, please apply here.
IMPORTANT DATESLinks to all dates can be found here: Palombi Full Calendar of Events
Jan 12 Feed My Starving Children Family Event
Jan 15 No School - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 16 & 18 Grayslake North meetings with 8th graders (during school day)
Jan 17 - Mar 5 ACCESS testing for EL Students
Jan 18 Family Fun Volleyball Night 6p-9p
Jan 22 School Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Jan 23 Graduation pictures (during the school day)
Jan 23 & 25 Spelling Bee
Feb 12 School Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Feb 13 8th Grade Graduation Picture Retakes
Feb 16 No School for students - Institute Day
Feb 19 No School - Presidents Day