Dear Parent and/or Guardian:
Next week students will take the ELA Illinois Assessment for Readiness (IAR) on Tuesday and Thursday (March 12th and 14th). The following week they will take the Math IAR on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (March 18th -20th). Our eighth graders will take the Illinois Science Assessment on April 2nd. In the coming weeks, we will be testing any student that missed any of these important tests.
With the beginning of the new trimester, students earn a new chance to create habits that will make them successful for the term and the rest of their life. We will be having students review their Wildly Important Goals in order to stay focused on reaching their highest potential. Please continue to check Power School to help them keep track of their work.
In celebration of trimester two successes, Palombi will be sending out trimester two honor roll certificates to students before spring break. We want to applaud all the great work these students have done to earn this award.
In Partnership,
Mrs. Angela Sisi
Principal
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
Notes from the Office
Front Door Protocol
All visitors must enter using the main entrance. Our main entrance doors are locked for security reasons. Please ring the bell and wait for the office staff to respond to you to determine the nature of your visit. You will then be buzzed into the foyer. Please do not let other visitors in while you are entering or exiting the foyer. This is to ensure the safety of our students and staff. We appreciate your cooperation with keeping our school safe.
5 Essentials Parent Survey
Until March 29th, students, parents, and teachers across Illinois have an opportunity to participate in the eleventh annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent/guardian, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school. Parents, please click here to take the 5 Essential Survey. Padres, hagan clic aquí para realizar la encuesta 5 Essential Survey.
Spring Picture Day - April 15th
ED Clark will be taking spring pictures for 6th & 7th grade on April 15th at Palombi Middle School. Order forms will be going home with the students the week before.
Graduation
Graduation fees are due April 22.
Health Office
Parents of 6th grade students: Please remember to turn in your student’s Dental Exam form by Monday, May 15th.
If your student is planning on participating in Track and Field, please make sure they have a current physical on file in the nurse’s office. Physicals are due by 1p.m. on March 22nd.
If your student feels sick during the school day, please make sure they do not text or call you to pick them up. They should go to the nurse’s office and check-in. If a student isn’t feeling well enough to stay in school, Ms. Taylor will contact home.
Music Department News
Congratulations to our Band & Choir students who participated in the annual Northern Illinois Music Conference Solo & Ensemble Festival on Saturday 2/24 at Hawthorn North Middle School in Vernon Hills! Collectively, they earned 11 Division 1 and 9 Division 2 Ratings. They all worked hard & we are proud of their performances.
Band students: Sidnee Brady, Genesis Castellanos, Carlie Cichon, Kennedy Hoover, Evie Hall, Gabe Hernandez, Daniel Kumpula, Brianna Mateos, Malcolm Parsons, Eddie Plese, and Spencer Wallace
Choir students: Ashlynn Wainscott, Joaquin Argueta, Ryleigh Christopher, Sara Hawkins, Imongene Cangialosi, Emelia Feltner, and Sophia Navarrete
NIMCon Large Group Festival: On Saturday March 9th, our Lancer Bands and Lancer Choirs will be performing at the annual NIMCon Large Group Festival hosted at Lake Zurich Middle School North. Students will perform for judges who will award them Division 1, Division 2, or Division 3 ratings. Play & sing your best, Lancers!
Jazz Night hosted by District 117 will take place on Wednesday March 20th at Lakes High School. To purchase tickets, please go to this website. Our Advanced & After School Jazz Bands will both be performing.
8th Graders: Holocaust Museum Mobile VR Devices
During the month of April, the eighth graders at Palombi are fortunate enough to get the opportunity to experience the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center’s new mobile virtual reality teaching trunk. Students will discover the power of virtual reality to enhance their Holocaust education through 360-degree immersive technology. They will “walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience. An agreement that must be signed by each eighth grader and their parent or guardian will be sent home on Monday, March 11th and must be turned in to their social studies teacher by Friday, April 5th!
Activities
Track and Field
Track and Field signups are available now! The signup is available on the Palombi website here: Track Sign Up and ends March 18th. Track and Field is a no-cut sport that is open to all 6th-8th grade students. Events include hurdles, sprints, relays, long jump, high jump, shot put and discus. A current physical MUST be on file in the nurse’s office by March 22nd at 1:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Horn (ashley.horn@district41.org).
After School Enrichments
The sign-up form for session 4 enrichments will be available on the Palombi website from Thursday, March 21st - Friday, April 5th. Session 4 enrichments will begin the week of April 8th and end the week of May 13th! Sign-up forms and payment are due Friday, April 5th! Please reach out to Ms. Kaplan (emily.kaplan@istrict41.org)with any questions.
Hollywood Dance
The Hollywood Dance is Friday March 15. The 6th grade portion of the dance is from 5:00 to 6:30 and the 7th and 8th grade dance will be from 7:00 to 8:30. Tickets will be sold during lunches on Wednesday, March 13 and Thursday, March 14 during lunches for $5. Tickets will be sold at the door of the dance on Friday, March 15 for $7. Make sure to purchase your tickets early for a discounted price! We hope to see you at the dance!
PE Skating Unit
All students (even those in Health trimester 3) have the option to participate in the skating unit sponsored by Skatetime during the month of May. Each grade level is designated a week to skate and permission slips were sent home the week of February 26th. Students are able to bring their own skates to participate. Below are the skating dates for each grade level and a PDF skating form for rental skates and personal skates that can be printed and returned to school. Permission slip forms are due March 22nd.
6th grade: week of May 6th rental form personal skate form
7th grade: week of May 13th rental form personal skate form
8th grade: week of May 20th rental form personal skate form
Thank You to PTO
The 7th grade team would like to thank the PTO for their generous support this school year with the field trip busing costs. Thank you to all the parents/guardians who have made the funding possible! We would not be able to provide students the opportunity for these experiences without your support!
IMPORTANT DATES
Links to all dates can be found here: Palombi Full Calendar of Events
Mar 15 Palombi Hollywood Dance
6th grade 5:00-6:30 pm
7th & 8th grades 7:00- 8:30 pm
Mar 18 Lake Villa 41 Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Mar 25 - 29 Spring Break - No School
Apr 8 Lake Villa 41 Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Apr 15 Spring Picture Day for 6th and 7th Grade
Apr 22 Lake Villa 41 Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 p.m.