Attachments Enclosed: Library, Youth Lacrosse, Lakes Jr. Eagles, Gurnee Summer Camp
Dear Parent and/or Guardian:
In the past two weeks, Palombi students have been focused on taking the MAP/NWEA Math and Reading assessments. We are currently having students makeup tests and hope to review all of our data with staff next week. 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.
Palombi celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in school this past Monday. Please take a look at all of the great learning experiences your child had on this day on our new website: https://www.district41.org/
Finally, we have many student-led activities occurring during the year. One of those is the Bernie Book Drive. The drive is in progress and runs through January 31st! This worthy organization collects and distributes new and gently used children's books to underprivileged children in the Chicagoland area. Please send your donations to the school to help us reach our school-wide goal of 1,500 books. Thank you for your contributions!
Dr. Vic Wight Mrs. Angela Sisi Mrs. Julie Pozezinski Principal Dean of Students Dean of Student Services
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 other 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
April 4th - Election Day - ELearning Day Lake Villa School District 41 was identified as a polling site by the Lake County Clerk’s Office for the April 4th, 2023 elections. Because we cannot secure our buildings from the general public, the district will be shifting to an e-Learning Day on April 4th. Your child’s school will share your child’s e-Learning schedule for the day. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we want to ensure everyone’s safety.
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.
Activities
Leader in Me Focus
Winter is upon us, and the Palombi staff is working on decreasing conflict with classmates. The Leader in Me Focus strategy this month is “Think Win-Win”. In simple terms, if you have one cookie and there are two of you who want it, split it in the middle and you each get a half; you each come out of the situation with a win. It is the art of compromise, which can be difficult for all of us, including adults!
As a parent, you have to take a stand often; not everything is negotiable. The Parent's Guide- Leader in Me on page 10 has some suggestions on the strategy of “Think Win-Win” for guardians of teens. Here’s one great suggestion:
If you have a conflict with your child, say over chores, feeding the dog, or doing dishes - (and who doesn’t from time to time?) think of a way that you can both compromise and both win. Write it down so neither of you forgets. Make sure you talk about it and both agree that you have a solution that will work for both of you.
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!
Spelling Bee
The Palombi spelling bee will be on Monday, January 23rd. Students were notified by their teachers and the morning announcements to sign up by Monday, January 16th in order to participate. All of the students who signed up were given a study list of words during lunch advisory and were sent an email with more information.
The top ten contestants from this first spelling bee will be invited to participate in a final school spelling bee on Thursday, January 26th at 8:52 a.m. Parents/guardians of the top ten students who qualify to be in this final school spelling bee will be invited to attend. An email will be sent to these parents/guardians on Monday, January 23rd with additional details. Please contact Ms. Kaplan or Ms. Horn with any questions!
Palombi Players
Palombi Players will have their informational meeting for the Spring Production on January 25th until 4 pm. Please reach out to Ms. Dahowski or Ms. Stellwagen with any questions!
Washington, D.C Trip
Current 7th grade students! If interested in attending the Washington, D.C trip for next spring break please contact Miss Koenig!
National Junior Honor Society
The Lancer Chapter of NJHS inducted forty-two new members on January 12, 2023. They attended their first meeting on January 13, and have already started work on their committees. Orders for NJHS shirts and hoodies are due on Wednesday, January 25. If your member needs a form, please contact gloria.fingard@district41.org.
Grayslake North Winter Youth Clinic
Grayslake North dance team is hosting their annual winter youth clinic on Thursday, February 9th from 4:30 - 6:30 pm and performing at the Boys’ Basketball game on Friday, February 10th during halftime. It is open to K-8 and here is the flyer with all the details! This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in dance and trying out for the Palombi team in upcoming years!
Fill out the following form and pay with cash or check. The check should be made out to GNHS with the memo of dance youth clinic. You can turn it in by handing it to security at the main office labeled "Winter Dance Clinic-Cowperthwaite".
We are working on a separate online registration that should be up by February 1st if you need to pay online. Please just fill out the following form above digitally or physically and then you can pay online after.
In order to be guaranteed a shirt, you should register by January 27th. Contact ccowperthwaite@d127.org with questions.
IMPORTANT DATES Links to all dates can be found here: Palombi Full Calendar of Events
Jan. 16 - Feb. 28 ACCESS testing for ELL Students
Jan 23 School Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 24 - Jan. 25 Grayslake North meetings with 8th graders
Jan. 25 - LEAD Day (Students eat on a Friday schedule)
Jan. 26 Spelling Bee
Feb. 7 8th Grade Graduation Picture Retakes
Feb 8 LEAD Day (Students eat on a Friday schedule)
Feb 13 School Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Apr 4 Election Day - ELearning Day