SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SALUTES HEALTHCARE WORKERS FOR HALLOWEEN!
At today's Halloween Parade at Springfield Elementary School, the teachers and staff dressed as healthcare workers as a special salute to their commitment and dedication!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Superintendent O’Connell’s Community Message regarding vaccination clinics scheduled based on the interest survey results and pending CDC approval: Click Here
PLEASE NOTE: In answer to a few questions we have received, when going to trackmyvaccine.com you simply need to put your info into their system - you are not picking a date or time (sorry); this just speeds along the registration process on the day that you receive the shot. Thanks!
PRINCIPALS' APPRECIATION MONTH!
We could not be more proud of our building principals who support students, staff and families each and EVERY day! The work they do in areas such as curriculum, budget, personnel matters, student engagement, and sometimes discipline too (just to name a few)...their work helps our students develop and grow as individuals and young adults! THANK YOU for putting your heart and soul into your job! WE APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU!
Each school has a little tribute video - check them out! Have a tissue!
https://youtu.be/ngZKHr3G3QI - Durham
District XI Cross Country Championships
Congratulations to Thomas Smigo who was crowned the District XI 1A Boys Cross Country Champion for the THIRD year in a row! Mitchell Campbell finished 4th and qualified for the PIAA State meet.
Overall, the Boys team placed 5th and the Girls team placed 8th!
On November 6th, Thomas and Mitchell will participate in the PIAA State Championship in Hershey, PA.
Marching Band News
Last weekend, the Marching Band competed in the Nazareth High School Cavalcade of Bands Competition and placed 2nd with a score of 84. Their next competition is November 6 in Hatboro.
You can catch the Marching band in the area this weekend at the Riegelsville Halloween parade on Saturday and Springtown Halloween parade on Sunday.
District XI Playoffs for Fall Sports
Last evening, the Boys Soccer team upset #3 seeded Nativity BVM High School and will play in the semi-final round against Notre Dame GP High School on Tuesday, November 2nd. The time and location have not been identified, but be sure to check the District XI website at this link for all updated information.
Tomorrow at 11:00 AM in the stadium, our Field Hockey team will compete against Northwestern Lehigh HS in the first-round of the District XI playoffs. Tickets are not needed for the first-round competition.
Fall Play Tickets ON SALE
Tickets are now on sale for the 2021 Fall Play: "Clue: On Stage", running Friday, November 19th at 7PM and Saturday, November 20th at 2PM.
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu.
Tickets can be purchased ahead of time on our virtual box office, simply visit www.showtix4u.com/event-details/56471 and select your seats. One seat social distance will automatically occur between order groups, so please place the order for your entire party. Tickets will also be available at the door.
If you need assistance ordering your tickets, please contact Neil Chaban at [email protected]
"Clue: On Stage" is proudly presented by our PHS Music Department, PHS Vocal Club, and Student Directors Sammie Trickel and Sarah Goggin.
Doing Some Holiday Shopping? Palisades Logo Gear ONLINE Sale
It is time to start your holiday shopping!
Below is the link to a Palisades online store! There are TONS of items to choose from so take your time.
It is scheduled to close on Nov 14th with an estimated delivery the week of Dec 13th. Any questions please contact Brian Gilbert at [email protected]
https://palisades21holiday.itemorder.com/
PHS 2021-22 Yearbooks:
The Palisades HS yearbook is a one of a kind publication. It’s a limited edition collection of stories and events from the school year, and now is your opportunity to reserve a copy and make sure your student doesn’t miss out on remembering and sharing this special time in their lives with their classmates for years to come. The 2022 Yearbook will be delivered this spring, is full color and is on sale NOW! The cost of the yearbook is $65.00 if purchased by Thanksgiving, but act now and make this a great holiday gift for your Palisades student. This rate goes up after November 25th, so get your order in early to get a discount!
For your convenience, we have several purchasing options available:
Order online at www.sscyearbooks.com
Print out and fill out this order form OR call your order in by dialing Student Services directly at 610.539.1330.
The yearbook staff is working hard to put together a great book- so don’t delay, and purchase your yearbook today!!
Hold On You Matter Walk to Make A Difference
Palisades staff, students, and families are encouraged to join the community in the Hold On You Matter Walk to Make A Difference being held on Saturday, November 6 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at BCCC’s Upper Bucks Campus, located at 1 Hillendale Road, Perkasie PA 18944.
The high school is participating in a variety of ways, including activities for the week of November 1:
Monday, November 1: The Tree of Respect will be displayed.Tuesday, November 2: Inservice Day (No School for Students) – Students, families, and community members are encouraged to visit OwWowCow on this day as a portion of proceeds from sales will be donated to the Bucks County Suicide Prevention Taskforce.Wednesday, November 3: Staff will wear green as a symbol for Mental Health support.Thursday, November 4: Registration for the walk will be available during student lunches; Hold On You Matter wristbands will be distributed. Friday, November 5: Purple and Gold Day, Students and staff will be encouraged to wear purple and gold to demonstrate Palisade’s unity and support for mental wellness and suicide prevention.
Palisades High School Key Club members will be participating in the walk and will also be distributing bubbles to all of the walkers.
To register for the walk, visit www.holdonyoumatter.com/walk. You will receive a t-shirt with a $10 donation when you register. In the notes section, please indicate that you are part of the Palisades team.
Questions? Email Mrs. Katie Lloyd at [email protected].
Students from the STEM Outreach Club and Key Club visited Easton's Micro-Forest and the Nurture Nature Center in Easton, yesterday!
Our first stop was the micro-forest in Easton where we discussed the project with its creator, Rob Christopher, a Certified Arborist, and Easton City Forester. He discussed the process of choosing trees to plant in this area, and the various constraints and considerations he made based on site conditions. He provided students with practical know-how in choosing, planting, and maintaining young trees in preparation for our annual tree planting at Peppermint Park.
Students then headed to the Nurture Nature Center for lunch and a presentation called Science on a Sphere where students were shown satellite data projected on a giant globe relating to energy sources, CO2 emissions, and their effects on Earth's climate. To be discussed at our next Club meeting is how trees can help to mitigate some of these effects.
Red Ribbon Week at PALMS:
Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation, reaching millions of Americans during October of every year.
Through a commitment to drug prevention and education and a personal commitment to live drug free lives, the ultimate goal is the creation of a drug free America and that starts with a drug free school and community.
This year’s theme is Kindness Matters. Being kind starts with being kind to yourself by choosing to be drug free, and make healthy lifestyle choices. Being kind includes considering others, helping and volunteering, and making decisions to make the world around you a better place.
Here at PALMS kindness matters in every aspect of what we do as students, staff, faculty, and as a community from riding the bus to helping keep the building clean and safe. It doesn’t cost a thing to be kind, and as you move through your day, this year, and your middle school career, remember to be kind to yourself and others because...Kindness does matter.
UPCOMING VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
11/03/2021- Regular Board Meeting-7PM
Join with Google Meet
meet.google.com/zqh-ipxa-oym
Join by phone(US) +1 319-449-0404 PIN: 752 161 003#
Other Upcoming Virtual Meetings:
11/10/2021 - Educational Programs and Service-6:30PM
11/17/2021 - Fiscal Oversight Committee-6PM
11/17/2021 - Regular Board Meeting-7PM
11/18/2021 - Joint Operating Committee-8PM
BRICKS ARE BACK!
Help us to fill the Star Way of Champions! Just $100/brick to commemorate a special occasion or to honor a loved one! We are ready to have made and install purchased bricks! Please complete the attached form to order your today! PCF brick form.pdf
PCF is looking for a recording secretary. Anyone interested can contact [email protected] This is a paid position. Knowledge of Quickbooks preferred.
COMMUNITY CORNER:
Palisades Youth Basketball Registration is Open: PYBA is up and running for the year and sign-ups are happening now for grades 1-6 boys and girls. Please follow the link below for more information and to register your child today! Questions? Please contact palisadesyouthbasketball@gmail.com
COMING SOON...COMMUNITY SCHOOL CLASSES UPDATES...trying to get back to "normal"...
Ceramics - Starts Monday, 11/8; details will be posted on Monday (11/1) on our website
Hypnosis for Quitting Smoking, Losing Weight and Getting Better Sleep - 11/8 - face to face sessions - details will be posted on our website on 11/1
Volleyball at PALMS- TDA
Yoga - stay tuned for January start dates
