Palisades School District

THIS WEEK'S SPOTLIGHT:  BECOMING A TRAUMA-INFORMED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Ahead of new legislation passed at the state level requiring school districts in the Commonwealth of PA to be Trauma Informed, a team from Palisades School District, led by Ms. Janet Link, has been working with Lakeside (a division of Lakeside Global Institute) to provide "educators with the right knowledge and tools to support their students in dealing with the challenges they face."  According to research, nearly two-thirds of the population has been impacted by adverse childhood experiences (ACES). These experiences directly affect a child's ability to be focused and successful at school. The professional development that our teachers are receiving helps them guide students to be more successful students.

What does it mean to be a "Trauma Informed" School?

–A safe school (emotionally and physically)

–A school based on establishing strong relationships with students

–A school with a strong social-emotional curriculum, incorporating self-regulation, that is taught to all students

–A staff that is informed in childhood trauma, and the effects of trauma on social development and learning

The professional development that our teachers have participated in is funded through a grant we were awarded from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD).  Providing teachers with the support and tools they need to better educate students who have experienced trauma is a commitment by our school board and administrators, and is now mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

FROM PALISADES HIGH SCHOOL:

Special Programming on October 16th

On Wednesday, October 16th, Palisades High School will administer the PSAT/NMSQT to ALL 10th and 11th grade students. The PSAT/NMSQT is a practice test that helps prepare students for the SAT that most of our students will take during the spring of their 11th grade year. For our 11th grade students, the results are also considered for the National Merit Scholarship program. The school district will pay the registration fees for the students, since the PSAT supports their post-secondary preparedness and is a component of our 9-12 assessment program.

This year we will have nearly 300 students taking the PSAT/NMSQT from approximately 7:40 AM until 11:30 AM. In an effort to create the best testing environment possible for our students, we have redesigned the morning with unique learning opportunities. Click this link to review the entire letter that was mailed on September 30th that details the programs and requirements for each grade level.

#HoldOnYouMatter Walk

On November 2nd the #HoldOnYouMatter walk will be happening at 1pm at Bucks County Community College in Perkasie. This fundraising event supports suicide awareness and prevention in Bucks County.  Key Club and Stand Up To Silence members will be fundraising for this event at next Friday's Homecoming game. 

• If you are a student and would like to register for this event, please visit: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/holdonyoumatterfall2019. 

• When you register, please choose the fundraising option to "Join a Team", and then select "Palisades High School".  If you are a student and would like transportation to and from school for the event, please register online and pick up a field trip form from the guidance department.

Spirit/Homecoming Week is October 7th through October 12th

During spirit week we will unite as one school to show and promote our Palisades Pirate Pride!

Spirit week will take place October 7th through October 12th. Be sure to mark you calendars for Thursday, October 10th since this will be the date for the Powderpuff game at 5:30 PM in the stadium followed by the Community Bonfire at 7:00 PM on the fields at PALMS. 

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS IN OCTOBER:

10/9/19 - Ad Hoc Broadcast Meeting at 5:45PM in the PHS Audion
10/9/19 - Education Programs and Services Meeting at 6:30PM in the PHS Audion
10/14/19 - Fiscal Oversight Committee Meeting at 9AM in District Office
10/16/19 - Regular School Board Meeting at 7PM in the PHS Library
10/17/19 - Joint Operating Committee Meeting at 7PM at UBCTS
10/23/19 - Facilities Committee Meeting at 7:30PM in the PHS Audion
10/23/19 - Athletic Committee Meeting at 7:30PM in the PHS Audion

Agendas and Minutes are posted under Board Docs:  use this link

Public is encouraged to attend!



Click on this link for the UBCTS Fall Evening Programs Bulletin - UBCTS Course Offerings Fall 2019

EVENT DATES ON YOUR RADAR:

10/7 - Spirit Week begins at PHS
10/9 - Student and Staff Holiday; Offices are Open
10/10 - Powder Puff Game at PHS (5:30PM) and Community Bonfire at PALMS (7PM) - Don't miss the UBCTS Food Truck!   UBCTS Food Truck Menu
10/11 - Homecoming Football Game at PHS (7PM)
10/12 - Homecoming Dance at PHS (6-9 PM)
10/13 - Cybersonics Annual Basket BINGO Fundraiser
10/17 - PALMS Family Math Night (7PM)
10/18 - Teens Night Out at PALMS (6:30-8PM) POSTPONED TO NOV. 15
10/20 - PHS Marching Band Saucon Valley Spirit Parade Performance
10/21 - Red Ribbon Week begins at PALMS - focus on health and well being
10/24 - Oktoberfest at PHS (6-9 PM)
10/26 & 27 - PHS Marching Band Performances at local parades - Riegelsville and Springtown respectively
10/28 - Dr. Dahlsgaard Presentation (see details below)

Visit our web calendar at www.palisd.org for more!

COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAM INFO FOR FALL...more to come!



COMMUNITY EVENING VOLLEYBALL STARTS NEXT WEEK AT PALMS!
Walk ins welcome!
$5/night
Open to all skill levels 
Tuesdays starting 10/8 at 7:30PM
Thursdays starting 10/10 at 7:30PM



DOG TRAINING STARTS MONDAY, 10/14
Bring your bestie to the PHS Gold Gym (tennis court side)
Class starts at 7:30PM and is held for 6 weeks
6' leash, a treat for your friend and a water bowl is a good idea
Fee is $100 for the entire session
Facilitated by Jan Grave

The Bridgeton-Nockamixon-Tinicum Groundwater Management Committee (BNTGMC) will be presenting Our Community Water Monitoring Network: Partners and Applications, a Palisades School District Community School course, at Palisades High School on Mondays 10/21 and 11/25, 7:30-9:00 PM. The course is FREE to the public.

Water supply in our townships is drawn from home wells and disposed via septic tanks. The seminar will present local volunteer and government efforts to manage our water, avoiding overuse, avoiding drought effects, contaminated wells, and promoting citizen stewardship! Learn about hydrology basics and the data collection programs of BNTGMC. Bring along a phone, tablet, or laptop to access the various websites that archive data and provide general information. 

Presenters include Dr. Art Baehr, retired USGS hydrologist, Dr. Stephen Donovan, Chair of Nockamixon EAC, and Todd Stone, President of the Gallows Run Watershed Association and Chair of the BNTGMC.

Fall is always an exciting time for the GRWA. With activities to look forward to, cooler weather and the changing of leaves, it's the perfect time to get together with you and learn something new. 

OTHER COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS:



COAT DRIVE - DROP OFF YOUR GENTLY USED COATS TO ANY SCHOOL!
The Palisades Community Foundation is planning a coat drive for students and families during the month of October.  Gently used coats can be dropped off at any school location and placed in the bins provided.  Thank you for your generosity!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR...NOVEMBER 9 FROM 8AM-NOON - GENTLY USED COAT DISTRIBUTION - PHS GOLD GYM 






ALSO FROM THE RIEGELSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY:  

Wednesday October 30, 2019 a representative from Senator Mensch’s staff will be in the Borough meeting room to answer questions and concerns from residents of Riegelsville and Durham from 9am to 12pm.       

Wednesday November 6^th Lydia Hill from the U.S. Census Bureau of the Philadelphia Regional Census Center, will hold a public briefing to inform the community about the upcoming 2020 Census, and include available jobs with the Census Bureau. There will be a 30 minute presentation with time for follow up questions. To be held in the Borough meeting room from 1pm to 2pm. 

For a  complete schedule and more information go to Bookfest Website for Info

 
College Planning Night - Tuesday, Oct. 15 2019





Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 26th from 10AM-2PM.   Over 62 tons of drugs that have been collected in Bucks County through this program.  Clean out your unwanted/unused prescriptions and drop off at these locations:

Pennridge Regional PD

OTHER E-FRIDAY FOLDER SUBMISSIONS:

Ottsville Fire Prevention Event:  Ottsville Fire Prevention 100419

Tinicum Elementary School Blood Drive - Tinicum Blood Drive - 10/11/19

Springfield Elementary Ski Club Info - Springfield Elem Ski Program 2019 - deadline 101119

FREE Ski Passes for Students in Grades 4 and 5 - Free Ski Passes Grades 4 and 5 - Ski PA

Audubon Society Halloween Event - Haunted Trails 101819

Healthcare Info for Children w/CHIP:  CHIP-Strong-Brochure