Dear Parent and/or Guardian:
December is upon us, as is a change in weather and upcoming holidays! Please remember that students at Palombi participate in an outdoor recess three days per week when the wind chill is above 25 degrees. Students should be prepared with appropriate clothing to handle the inclement weather.
In recent years, most, if not all schools have submitted plans to keep school running during what we used to call “snow days”. Lake Villa School District 41 has an e-learning plan for inclement weather. If Lake Villa School District 41 was to decide an e-learning plan is necessary due to inclement weather, please understand that all students are to attend school via their Friday schedule on that day. Teachers will post their Google Meet in each Google Classroom for students to access, take attendance at the beginning of each period, provide instructions to their students, and assign some type of activity or homework assignment. If you have any questions about the plan, please contact us.
Dr. Vic Wight Mrs. Angela Sisi Mrs. Julie Pozezinski Principal Dean of Students Dean of Student Services
Staff Recognition
Mrs. Melissa Rhodes, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, was selected by Franklin Covey as a Beacon Coordinator for the Leader in Me Program. Her selection was based on her role as a Palombi Lighthouse Coordinator and Facilitator and Palombi’s excellent work with the Leader in Me Program. Please congratulate Mrs. Rhodes as she assists our school and others in being well-rounded schools of leadership. |
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 at the following link: https://forms.gle/frEKEExzJaVB...
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
Notes from the Office
Forgotten Items If your child forgets an item at home and you feel it is absolutely necessary to bring it to school for them, please know that we have a forgotten items cart inside our office. Once you are in the office, please sign your students’ name on a post-it note, place it on the correct grade level shelf, and we will try to deliver those items as soon as possible. Students aren’t able to use their phones during the day and shouldn’t be texted about missing items. Honor Roll First Trimester honor roll certificates were handed out on Tuesday! Congratulations to all of the students who received a certificate and worked hard to earn this honor. We look forward to more students reaching their Wildly Important Goals and earning this for the second trimester.
Graduation Please see the attachment to this email regarding the Class of 2023 graduation, location, and graduation fees.
Activities
Volleyball Tryouts
Volleyball tryouts will be held January 9th and 10th for 6th-8th grade girls and January 11th and 12th for 6th-8th grade boys. Students MUST have a physical on file and have signed up for tryouts in order to participate. Tryout signup can be found on the website and closes January 9th for boys and girls!
National Junior Honor Society
Instructions for applying to the National Junior Honor Society have been emailed to all eligible 7th and 8th grade students. These applications are due Monday, December 12th. Students will be notified of their application status via email on Thursday, December 22nd.
The National Junior Honor Society is asking for donations for the Lake Villa Township Toy Drive. Any money collected will be used to purchase toys for children in our own community. Please go to the Palombi School website to make your contribution. If you wish to use cash, just give the money to your teacher and let them know it is for the toy drive. Thank you!
Palombi Players
Palombi Players is excited to present “The Mystery Club Ep. 1 & 2” on December 9th at 7 pm and 10th at 2 pm. Tickets are sold out for the December 10th show and there are a limited number of seats available for the December 9th show.
Jazz Band
The Jazz Band has been hard at work preparing for our upcoming performance on Thursday December 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium.
Special Student Recognition
Palombi will be recognizing several students from each grade level on December 16th at 7:00 a.m. This award is for students who show a positive attitude toward classmates and school, possess strength of character and the courage to do what is right, and demonstrate kindness, caring, and generosity. We aim to continue recognizing our students through LEAD tickets, Honor Roll, and other individual ways.
Candy Cane Grams
The Peer Promoters Action Club will be selling Candy Cane Grams during lunch periods December 19th-21st for 50 cents each. Candy Canes will be delivered to students at the end of the day on Wednesday, December 21st. All proceeds will be used to fund projects related to recognizing student achievement and leadership.
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!
Palombi Leaders of Today & Tomorrow Nominations
Butterfly Garden - We need your boxes! :-)
IMPORTANT DATES
Links to all dates can be found here: Palombi Full Calendar of Events
Dec. 7 Student Action Team/LEAD Time
Dec. 9 Palombi Players Program - 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 10 Palombi Players Program - 2:00 p.m.
Dec. 12 Lake Villa District 41 Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 21 Student Action Team/LEAD Time
Dec. 23 Winter Break Begins
Jan. 9 School Resumes