Dear Palombi families!:
As the 2023-24 school year winds down, I wanted to take a moment to say how proud I am of our students for making great strides in achievement and their continued growth as individuals. I have enjoyed my first year as principal and look forward to the years to come.
There are many great activities scheduled for the end of the year, and we hope that your child can maintain their grades, as well as their behavior to be able to attend these culminating events. Please continue to talk to your children about the importance of appropriate language, accepting differences, not utilizing social media for bullying, and keeping their hands to themselves. If we work together in this part, Palombi can flourish as an exceptional school.
MRA Survey
As part of our implementation process and drive for continuous improvement, our school will be conducting surveys to learn more about key areas of strength and areas of needed growth.
If you decide to participate, you will be asked to complete a survey (without sharing your name or other identifying information) that will be available through the web link below. The survey is completely voluntary, but we do hope to get feedback from one member of every household.
The parent/guardian survey takes about 12 minutes to complete and will ask questions about your child and their experience in our school. If you have more than one child attending the school, you will be asked to think about the oldest child's experiences as you answer questions related to their growth. Please click here to take the survey.
In Partnership,
Mrs. 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
We are looking to add outstanding past students to our Alumni wall. If you know of any past alumni who are demonstrating leadership in any capacity, please complete the following form to nominate them. We are looking for past students 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
May Habit of the Month
Students are currently discussing Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw for their Friday Focus. This is the habit of daily self-renewal and it highlights the importance of balance.
You can discuss this habit with your student(s) by having conversations around the following bullet points:
What do you do to keep your mind sharp?
How do you build relationships with others?
What is an act of kindness you could do for someone else?
Notes from the Office
Health Office
Please remember to pick up student medications by Monday, June 3rd. Any medications not picked up will be disposed of. EpiPens and inhalers only may be taken home by students.
Summer is a great time to make sure your student(s) are current on their physicals! Sports start the first week of school!!
ACTIVITIES
Graduation Information
Graduation Caps and Gowns will be distributed to students on May 23. Graduation fees must be paid before students receive their gowns. Fees can be paid through MySchool Bucks, check or exact cash. Graduation will be held at the Lakes High School Field House on May 29 at 7 pm. Graduates need to arrive at 6 pm. Each graduate can bring 6 guests, no tickets are required. The graduation will also be live-streamed for those who are unable to attend.
Graduation Day is the last day of school for 8th-grade students.
Awards Ceremony
Each year, Palombi holds an 8th grade awards ceremony. If your child is receiving an award, you will receive an email invite for Friday, May 24th at 8:00 a.m. The ceremony will be livestreamed for anyone that cannot make it to the ceremony.
The 6th & 7th grade awards ceremony will be held on Friday, May 24th at 11:30 a.m. This ceremony will only be livestreamed, and parents will be notified if their child is receiving an award to be able to view the ceremony.
Color Run
The Palombi Student Lighthouse Team would like to invite everyone to the Color Run on Saturday, May 18th at 10 AM! This family walk/run event is for all District 41 students, families, and staff. Check-in will be in the bus parking lot which is where the race will begin. The run/walk will start with a color celebration. The route will be marked and there will be volunteers throughout the race to continually throw color at participants. Click on this link to access the Paper Registration Form OR you can complete the form at MySchoolBucks.com. Early registration ends on May 3rd and payments can be made with cash, check (made out to District 41) or online at MySchoolBucks.com. We are very excited and hope to see you there! If you have any questions please email Ms. Gama at cecilia.gamamendoza@district41.org
Leadership Expo
Please join us for our Leadership Expo on Wednesday, May 15th, 3-4 pm to see how our Action Teams have been making an impact on our community this year. Please enter through the activity entrance.
Fall Sports 2024-2025
Parents of Class of 2025, 2026, and 2027 students, Palombi Fall Sports Sign Up is Open!
If your student(s) is interested in our Fall Sports please complete this form Fall Sports 2024-2025
You can sign up multiple students in the Google Form and will receive a confirmation email of your submission.
Tryouts for Soccer and Softball are August 21st and 22nd.
Cross Country is a "No Cut" sport, practice begins August 21st
All students MUST have a current physical on file before tryouts/start of Cross Country Season
The Sign Up form will be closed on August 19 at 3pm.
Attention 8th-grade students: come join us for a night of food and fun as we celebrate your promotion from Lake Villa District 41. There will be a DJ playing your favorite music, a photo booth to capture special memories, and good food to eat. The dinner dance will take place on May 24th from 6:00-9:00 at Valley Ridge Golf Club Banquet Facility. Each child was sent home with a permission slip (linked above) that needs to be signed and returned no later than May 15th along with a payment of $30. Please reach out to Mrs. Steffen or Ms. Spaulding with any questions.
8th Grade Picnic and Ice Cream Truck
Attention 8th Grade Students: To celebrate the end of your time at Palombi, the 8th grade students will be able to attend a picnic on May 28th. There will also be treats provided from an Ice Cream Truck at Palombi on May 29th. Each child was sent home with a permission slip. The permission slip and payment can also be completed online. Permission slips and payment is due by May 24th.
NJHS
Congratulations to the newly elected National Junior Honor Society officers for the 2024-2025 school year!
President - Meah Christian
Vice President - Sydney Brady
Secretary - Madeline Ecker
Treasurer - Edward Plese
Congratulations Scholastic Bowl Team!
Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl Team for winning the Conference Tournament to become N.W.S.G.S.C. Scholastic Bowl Champions!! The team then went on to win another tournament to become the 2024 IESA Class AA Regional Champions. The team ended the season with a phenomenal record of 19-3. Way to go Scholastic Bowl Team! We can’t wait to see what you do in the 2024-2025 Season (at Palombi or at your high school)! Photo Credit: Michelle Trayne
Clothing Drive
The Student Environmental Action Team is putting on a clothing drive to celebrate Earth Month. Students can bring gently used clothing, linens and shoes to their 1st period teachers. Community members can drop clothing off directly to the USAgain bins in the Staff Parking Lot. The clothing drive will run from May 1st to May 15th . For every bin we fill, a tree is planted. Let's plant some trees and keep used clothing out of the landfills :)
IMPORTANT DATES
Links to all dates can be found here: Palombi Full Calendar of Events
May 6 School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m
May 10 Palombi Players 7:00 p.m
May 11 Palombi Players 2:00 p.m and 5:00 p.m
May 15 Leadership Expo - 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m
May 18 Color Run 10:00 a.m.
May 20 School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m
May 21 Band Concert - 6:30 p.m.
May 22 7th grade field trip to Discovery World
May 22 Choir Concert - 6:30 p.m.
May 23 Graduation Gown Distribution to Students
May 23 All library books are due
May 23 8th graders turn in their chromebooks and chargers
May 23 Spring Pop Show - 6:30 p.m
May 24 8th Grade Awards Ceremony 8:00 - 9:15 a.m. (Parents will be invited)
May 24 6th/7th Virtual Awards Ceremony 11:30 a.m.
May 24 8th Grade Dinner Dance 6:00pm
May 27 Memorial Day - No School
May 28 6th Grade Roller Rink Field Trip
May 28 8th Grade Picnic
May 29 Graduation Practice @ Lakes H.S. 9:15 - 11:15
May 29 Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony - 7:00 p.m. @ Lakes H.S.
May 30 6th and 7th grade picnic
May 31 Move-up Day
Jun 3 Last Day of School for 6th/7th Grade - 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.