VACCINE CLINIC AVAILABLE AT PALMS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH 9AM-NOON!
PLEASE NOTE: In answer to a few questions we have received, when going to trackmyvaccine.com you simply need to CREATE AN ACCOUNT in 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!
Here are two other resources for you from PA Unites Against COVID: COVID Info and COVID Info 2
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS:
During the week of November 8-12, 2021 schools throughout the United States will celebrate National School Psychology Week (NSPW) to highlight the important work school psychologists and other educators do to help all students thrive. This year's theme is "Let's Get in Gear." The theme's acronym provides a challenge to grow both personally and professionally. It encourages us to engage in best practices and advocate for children's access to mental health and learning supports. To rise implies resilience and renewal despite the challenges of the past.
From Mr. Lou deFonteny, Directory of Student Services, "This week, we celebrate our school psychologists, Amy Glascott and Hillary Strong. In the short time that I have been here, I have grown to appreciate their knowledge, expertise and historical perspective on student services in the Palisades School District.
The National Association for School Psychologists (NASP) recently published the following statement, “Your School Psychologist is like a Smart Phone. You don’t use your Smart Phone only to make phone calls, so you wouldn’t use your School Psychologist only for special education evaluations.”
If this is the case, we have the top of the line IPhone in our District. Please join me in celebrating Amy and Hillary and all that they do to support our students.
VETERAN'S DAY OBSERVANCE:
All of our schools participated in observing Veterans Day on Thursday. Above are photos from Tinicum Elementary School's "Thanks a Million" Wall (top) and PALMS rock art work (below) honoring those who are serving in the military or have served. Heartfelt thanks to our veterans for their bravery and their sacrifice. We honor all of you!
Thomas Smigo Wins STATE Championship:
Thomas Smigo and Mitchell Campbell competed in the PIAA 1A State Championship meet in Hershey, PA on Saturday, November 6. Congratulations to Thomas Smigo who was crowned a PIAA State Champion and to Mitch Campbell who medaled with his 17th place finish. Please click this link to view an interview of these two outstanding student-athletes.
Field Hockey Takes SILVER in District XI Playoffs:
According to our records, a Palisades field hockey team last competed in the District XI championship in 1989. Congratulations to our Field Hockey team who placed second in a hard fought contest versus Palmerton in the District XI 1A Championship!
Marching Band Competing in Cavalcade State Championships on November 14:
Last weekend, the Marching Band competed at the Cavalcade of Bands Competition at Hatboro Horsham. The Band came in First Place with a score of 88.0. That is the highest score the Marching Band has earned. This weekend, the Marching Band will compete in the Cavalcade of Bands State Championships (photo from practice above) on Sunday, November 14 in Hershey, PA. If you would like to attend, ticket information is below.
Information about Champs can be found here:
https://cavalcadeofbands.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-Hershey-ALL-Information.pdf
To Purchase Tickets:
https://www.showclix.com/events/25910
DON'T MISS THIS FUN EVENT...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.
DN PTA Gingerbread House Sale: Back by popular demand...our gingerbread house sale is open and ready for orders! For just $15, you can purchase a high quality gingerbread house kit, kettle corn popcorn by Traugers, hot chocolate, and a candy cane. We will have a drive up pick up on December 1st from 4-5:30 at the DN main entrance. This SOLD OUT last year, so place your orders before they run out. This is an excellent way to spend a memorable family activity together around the holidays!
To Order: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2021-gingerbreadhouse-kits
Questions? Please contact DN PTA at [email protected]
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!!
THANKS TO OUR BOARD DIRECTORS FOR THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE:
Congratulations to Mr. Scott Freeman and Mr. James Hallowell (both Region 1) for their many years of volunteer service and commitment to the Palisades School Board. At the last meeting, a representative from the PA School Boards Association (PSBA) recognized Mr. Hallowell for 24 years and Mr. Freeman for 8 years. We are indebted to you for your unwavering support of our families and taxpayers! Congratulations!
UPCOMING VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
11/17/2021 - Fiscal Oversight Committee-5:30PM - NEW TIME join by Google Meet meet.google.com/fmz-hksi-xhm or join by phone (US) +1 720-541-9683 (PIN: 501611951#)
11/17/2021 - Regular Board Meeting-7PM - join with Google Meet - meet.google.com/qsd-uykr-zuo or join by phone (US) +1 502-518-3079 PIN: 432 779 728#
11/18/2021 - Joint Operating Committee-8PM
12/01/2021 - Facilities Committee-6:30PM
12/01/2021 - Athletics Committee-7:30PM - join with Google Meet - meet.google.com/rkq-vaku-mti - or join by phone (US) +1 631-709-2131 (PIN: 329722249)
12/06/2021 - Board Reorganization and Regular Board Meeting-7PM
COMMUNITY CORNER:
COMMUNITY SCHOOL CLASSES UPDATES...getting back to "normal"...
Ceramics - Starts Monday 11/8 - Room Available - email [email protected] if interested in joining the class!
Hypnosis for Quitting Smoking, Losing Weight and Getting Better Sleep - 12/6 - face to face sessions scheduled
Volleyball at PALMS- Tuesdays and Thursdays-walk ins accepted
Yoga - stay tuned for January start dates
Go to this link for details and registration: Community School Programs
PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD DRIVE - BE A PART OF THE LITERACY MOVEMENT!
From Nov. 8 - 21, the Bucks County Free Library will be running a Virtual Library Card Drive for the Palisades School District! During the dates of the drive, you will be able to register your child for a library card right from home, and your child will receive their brand-new Bucks County Free Library card at school. Whether you choose to visit the library in person or enjoy our services entirely from home, there is so much your child can do with a library card!
All 7 of our branches are currently open, including branches in Quakertown and Perkasie. We invite you to visit one of our branches and browse the large collections of books, audiobooks, movies, board games, and magazines that you can borrow, all for free. For quick pick-up of items, we continue to offer curbside pick-up at all branches. Simply request the items you want by placing holds on them in our online catalog. You'll get an e-mail when they're ready for you to pick up, and we'll bring your items outside to your car when you arrive at the library.
Our digital resources are available anytime, anywhere, and are completely free with your library card. Use Hoopla to borrow movies and TV shows you can watch on your smart TV. Enjoy books and audiobooks on your e-reader, tablet, or smart phone with CloudLibrary. Get homework help from live tutors on Brainfuse HelpNow. Find helpful facts, articles, and photos for school assignments by searching through the many kid-safe resources in Power Kids. The library is constantly adding new items, resources, and programs, making your library card a source of endless possibilities!
Ready to register your child for a library card? Here's how:
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Click on this link to go to the online library card application for students - https://buckslib.org/school-outreach-library-card-application/.
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Enter the password: $choolYear2021
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Fill out the application with your child's information. If you have more than one child, fill out a separate application for each child. Students ages 14+ can fill out their applications themselves.
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We'll receive your application(s) at the library and set up your child(ren)'s library card account(s). You'll get an e-mail with the account information as soon as the account is ready. This means you can start using it right away, even before you have the physical card.
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After the drive has ended, your child will receive their physical library card at school.
I hope you enjoy the many resources the library has to offer your child and your family!
Emily Knorr, Children's Services Librarian
Quakertown & Perkasie Branches, Bucks County Free Library
