Palisades School District

EMERGENCY BROADBAND BENEFIT PROGRAM:
ATTENTION FAMILIES!  Please check out this link to see if you qualify to receive up to $50/month for INTERNET SERVICE during COVID - Internet Assistance

PSD ANNOUNCES VACCINATION CLINICS ON 5/19 AND 6/8:

PLEASE NOTE:  Registrants do NOT need to select a site.  You simply need to register the individual who will be receiving the vaccination.

MASKING REQUIREMENT AT PSD - a message from Dr. O’Connell  

You likely saw the CDCs changes to the masking guidance based on an individual’s vaccination status. At this time and until further notice, the Palisades Health and Safety plan masking requirements remain in place for employees and students. 

As a reminder, Palisades is hosting a vaccination clinic on Wednesday, May 19th and as you become fully vaccinated, please consider sharing your vaccine status with your school nurse.

OTHER AREA VACCINATION CLINICS:  (Pfizer is approved for children 12 and over)

NOTE:  Pfizer vaccine available for youth 16 years of age and up.

THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER FOR THE PCF FAMILY FUN RUN:
PALISADES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION...CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SERVING OUR COMMUNITY!

REGISTER NOW OR ON SATURDAY AT THE EVENT!  Palisades Community Foundation's Annual Family Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk is tomorrow, Saturday, May 15th.  This year's run/walk will take place on the Cross Country trail on the middle school property.  COVID safety protocols will be followed for this event. 

Register for the Run/Walk - Sign Up Today! 

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS:

Debczak Wealth Management Group (of Wells Fargo Advisors)
Bloom Chiropractic
Vandergast Family in fond memory of Mr. James Kinsey "The Voice of Palisades"
Penn Community Bank
Swamp's Auto Works, Auto Body, Riverside Garage and Used Auto Parts
Carol C. Dorey Real Estate, Inc.
Colonial Woods Family Camping Resort
Crews Surveying, LLC
NAPA Auto Parts
Franconia Insurance and Financial Services
Mr. Michael Strickland, Realtor
Palisades Education Association
Snip in Thyme Hair Salon
Mr. Scott Freeman

Also, thanks to our partners in health and wellness from Lehigh Valley Health Network and Coordinated Health




Proceeds from this event benefit the Palisades community:  PCF Scholarships for students and support other school and community endeavors - Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Family Meals, classroom mini grants, and a special surprise for our Local First Responder Heroes!  Thank you for your consideration.  Questions? Please email [email protected]



OUTDOOR FUN WITH OUR MUSIC DEPARTMENT:

GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR THE CLASS OF 2021:

Once again, the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2021 will take place in our stadium on Friday, June 11 at 5:30 PM. OUTDOOR CAPACITY LIMITS WILL BE LIFTED ON MAY 31, HOWEVER, WE STILL NEED TO MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING BETWEEN HOUSEHOLD GROUPS WHILE INSIDE THE STADIUM. THEREFORE, WE WILL BE GIVING EACH GRADUATE 6 TICKETS. If the weather does not cooperate the first rain date will be Saturday, June 12 at 11:00 AM and Sunday, June 13 at 11:00 AM will be our second rain date, if necessary.

More information will be shared as we get closer to the scheduled dates.

KASSIE MUNDHENK - PHS SENIOR - TAKES ON RECURRING ROLE ON HBO TV SERIES "MARE OF EASTOWN"
We are so thrilled for our own hometown gal, Kassie Mundhenk, senior at Palisades High School!  Kassie has a recurring role as the daughter of Mare (Kate Winslet) in the HBO series "Mare of Eastown" which airs on Sunday nights at 10PM (there are 3 episodes left).  Congratulations to Kassie as she takes her next steps in her career.  We are cheering for you!

About Kassie:  Kassie Mundhenk plays Moira Ross in the much anticipated HBO Max mini-series Mare of Eastown with Kate Winslet (March 2021). The 18-yr-old actress, who has been acting for 4 yrs, has a youthful face, enabling her to play characters much younger than herself-- with maturity and professionalism.

Trailer:  Trailer for Mare of Eastown

Esquire Article:  Article



SUMMER CAMP AT PSD - REGISTER NOW...DON'T MISS THE FUN!

Palisades School District and the Upper Bucks YMCA are teaming up to provide a summer recreational camp for children (entering grades 1-6) in the district this summer!  Arts, crafts, outdoor games and swimming are just some of the activities that will be available at camp this summer!  The camp will be held at Palisades Middle School on Monday through Friday beginning on July 12th and running through August 13th.  Camp hours are 9AM until 4PM (updated).  Before and after care will be available each day of camp for your convenience.

Links for Information and Registration:

Registration Flyer:  Palisades_CampBrochure2021 rev.pdf
Pricing Information:  palisades-registration-grid.pdf
YMCA Website Link to Program:  YMCA Website-Direct Link to Camp Bucks at PSD





FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR THE GOLF OUTING FLYER: 
SUPPORT PALISADES FOOTBALL - Annual Golf Classic

USE THIS LINK: GOOGLE FORM FOR REGISTRATION


Contact Coach Dietz to Register: [email protected]
Send payment to the Athletics Office at PHS; 35 Church Hill Road; Kintnersville, PA 18930

UPCOMING SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS (All Virtual):
05/17/21 - Fiscal Oversight Committee Meeting; 9AM - to join by phone: +1 732-858-6277(PIN: 988102235)
05/19/21 - Policy Committee Meeting; 5:30PM  CANCELLED
05/19/21 - Regular School Board Meeting; 7PM - to join by phone: +1 518-797-6169 (PIN: 678454248)
05/20/21 - Joint Operating Committee Meeting; 8PM
05/26/21 - Facilities Committee Meeting; 6:30PM
06/01/21 - Athletics Committee Meeting; 5:30PM (NEW TIME ON TUESDAY)

Public is encouraged to attend our School Board Meetings; use *6 to unmute when appropriate.

LAST REMINDER...FROM OUR BUSINESS OFFICE:  Earned Income Tax Update

The Federal and State Income Tax Annual Return filing deadline was extended to May 17, 2021.  Keystone will accordingly not impose additional late filing penalty and interest to local taxpayers who file by May 17, 2021 so as to align the local filing deadline with the extended PA and the IRS filing deadlines.  

This extension does not apply to any other tax payments.  Employer filing deadlines for reporting payroll withholdings are not changed.  Similarly, quarterly estimates for 1st quarter 2021 have not been extended.  

Taxpayers contacting you with questions regarding the filing deadline should be directed to Keystone’s website, www.KeystoneCollects.com or to Keystone’s Taxpayer Services Department at (888) 328-0565. 

DID YOU KNOW...
Our cyber deans will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding our Cyber Academy programs.  Please visit the link for Palisades Cyber Academy (PCA) under Our District for more information.  Thanks to everyone (currently in PCA) who kindly completed the recent survey for whether or not you will be returning to face to face instruction or remaining in PCA.  This was a tremendous help in planning for the upcoming school year.

Speaking of the upcoming school year (starting on August 30th), stay tuned for further discussion regarding the district's Health and Safety Plan as input is received from the Department of Health in the coming months.  You will be notified of changes/updates made.

ENROLLING FOR 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR:  Students who are currently enrolled in a cyber charter school (not Palisades) and wish to enroll in the Palisades Cyber Academy or return for face to face instruction, please contact the Community Relations Office at 610-847-5131, ext. 2401 or email [email protected]

REMINDER: If you would like to advocate for the proposed CYBER CHARTER FUNDING REFORM legislation (proposed cap $9500), please contact your legislators:  
https://www.palisd.org/our_district/superintendent_s_office/legislation_advocacy/contact_your_legislator 

 

Register for Spring Community Tennis at PHS Courts: Click on this link for registration information - PSD BCTA 2021 Tennis Schedule.pdf

Silver Creek Athletic Association Website

PALISADES YOUTH SOCCER:

Questions? Email Nikki Bowen [email protected]

AREA BUSINESSES - HELP WANTED ADS FOR STUDENTS:

Anderson Mechanical Corp. is looking for energetic, responsible students looking for a good paying summer job.  We do all aspects of heating and air conditioning work, as well as plumbing construction and service.

No experience is required.  Asking that our summer employees show up on time, and are willing to work in construction environments.  We will provide safety training, and instruction.  This employment opportunity will also offer the student a look into our industry as a potential career.   

If interested,  Please contact Kerry Anderson at 215-766-9890 to schedule an interview.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT:

Looking for summer work?  Jerry Fritz Garden Design is seeking to expand our team with hard working individuals.  We are an award winning landscape design & build firm, providing high quality landscape design and fine garden maintenance to our very loyal clients.  We are looking to fill positions on our landscape team, servicing our clients (not at the retail nursery, since Linden Hill Gardens is closed).

Please email [email protected] with interest and include work history/ experience as well as 3 references.

On behalf of Steve Shreiner, President of Shreiner Tree Care

Good afternoon,

Spring is finally here and with it come new opportunities. As mentioned in my previous communication, Shreiner Tree Care is seeking graduating students, and/or students 18 years of age, who enjoy working outdoors, thrive in a team setting, don’t shy away from responsibility, and embrace a learning environment that will nurture new skills. For these students, we can provide the foundation for a secure financial future and foster a new trade.

Attached please find our flyer with a brief overview of the company, areas of focus, and employment benefits. The positions available are entry-level and full-time. Please note myself and my team are available to interview students by phone and/or Zoom, as well as in person. I would be delighted to connect with you to and discuss the opportunities available to your students. Feel free to call my cell phone at with any questions 610.246.6070.

STC_Full-time Opps_with links (1).pdf


ANOTHER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR SENIORS:

I am Lynne Wheeler- Human Resources for Oldcastle APG Lawn & Garden.  We have a work site located in Quakertown, PA and I am working on recruiting efforts for entry level open positions that we currently have.  I have worked with the Guidance office at Quakertown High School in the past and had some success.  I thought I would reach out to you as well.  I am looking to recruit 18 year old Seniors that may not be going off to college after graduating this spring and would be looking for full time work.

 We have a Full Time positions open for:

*  Color Line Production Laborer-  This is a labor intensive job that works with our mulch production and colorants (black, red, brown mulches).  $18 hr

*  General Laborer Color Line Support- This position supports the Color Line Production Laborer with tasks. $15hr.  This position would just complete application for Production Laborer.

*  Production Laborer-This position works on our manual soil production line.  (This is where Tim is working with us). $15 hr

These positions are entry level positions and we will train the right candidate.

The online application link to these positions is https://jobs.crh.com/go/LGNorth_Quakertown/4880801/

 The individual can text the keyword QTN to 833-865-3227.  They will automatically receive a text message with a link to our landing page to these job postings and then complete the online application.

We also have a Facebook page called Oldcastle Lawn & Garden Careers that they can check out and see posts for Quakertown Site as well.

Weekly Hot Jobs 5.3.21.pdf
On the Job Training May 2021.pdf

The Golden Pheasant Inn and Restaurant

Bussers Needed

Starting wage 8.50/hr plus tips 

Dishwasher Needed
Starting wage $12/hour 

(both with advancement opportunities) 

Flexible hours for the summer 

Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays 

 

Please contact Jacob Donnelly for more information about employment

267-772-1021