The Academy at Palumbo

Palumbo are the CHESS CITY CHAMPS!

Our kids are amazing!! Check out the blog post that we wrote for US News. We deserve to win this contest, please continue to vote everyday and share it with others.

IT'S ON! Vote for Palumbo using the link below, share it with #TeamAP #SamsungSolve. You can vote every day until 3/14. Let's bring home the grand prize!!

We are proud to announce that Palumbo is now a NATIONAL FINALIST in the Samsung "Solve for Tomorrow" contest! We will be competing in Austin, Texas two weeks from now for the grand prize. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

Check out this amazing project by Mr. Kanopka who is trying to bring a 3D printer to his classroom! Every donation will be matched by using the code INSPIRE but only for a limited time!

HELP! One of our Spanish teachers might lose her partially funded project that is expiring in 10 days. Don't let her students miss out, please consider donating even if its a little bit. All donations are tax-deductible! Gracias!

Are you still in the giving mood? Make your money double by donating to this latest teacher project and using the code "DISNEY." This project was inspired by the story of "Sadako and 1000 Paper Cranes." The goal is to spread the message of peace to our local community!

No one is more deserving that Eileen Duffey for the "Outstanding Do-Gooder of the Year." She has been in the front lines (literally!) when fighting for Philly schools. She's currently winning - let's make sure she does! Vote now! http://www.philebrity.com/awards/#pd_a_7594936

The Academy at Palumbo is excited to announce that for the second time, we will be partnering with Education First to bring a fantastic travel opportunity to our students! In Summer 2015 we will be organizing a trip to Italy - with stops in Milan, Venice, Florence, Assisi and Rome. If you are interested in enrolling your student in this program, please visit our trip website for details, or contact Ms. Donnelly at [email protected]. There will be a student/parent meet...ing on Thursday, December 19th for potential travelers! http://www.eftours.com/preview-tour.aspx Bell' Italia www.eftours.com

Happy snow day! Please note 2 changes due to the weather: -Picture Day was yesterday (Mon 12/9) but there will be a make-up day since a number of students were unable to make it to school. -The anticipated Winter Concert will be this Thursday 12/12 in the auditorium. The times are still being decided but it will most likely start after 3pm. Hope to see you there!

Picture Day is on Monday 12/9 so practice your smiles! FYI picture day slips were sent home already.

REPORT CARD CONFERENCES All students received their report cards today (1st marking period). The schedule for conferences is as follows: Wed 12/4: 1-3pm, 5-7pm Thurs 12/5: 1-3pm No appointment necessary. See you then!

Hi everyone! Sorry for the last of posts. Here are a few updates that you should know: 1. Palumbo is back in the race to win "Get Schooled!" We are on the top of the scoreboard but to make sure we stay there, don't forget to Check-In and participate in the activities on a daily basis! 2. The Fall Feast is coming! Please bring in a side dish, main dish, or dessert for the feast! If you want to feast, you must bring something. Alumni are also welcomed!... 3. Palumbo is a state finalist in the "Samsung Solve for Tomorrow" Contest! This means our school will be receiving 2 Samsung Galaxy tablets and a chance to win $20,000 in technology! We'll keep you posted. That is all for now. Go Palumbo!