Palisades School District

SAYING GOODBYE TO PALMS...Mrs. Karen Chadwick Retires!

Karen was first hired in 1995 as a substitute secretary at Springfield Elementary.

In June 2001 - Karen became a full time secretary at PALMS celebrating 26 years of service with Palisades!

There is no question that retirement is a life event that comes with a mix of emotions and we know this wasn’t an easy decision for Karen because she truly loves her job.

Karen Chadwick was someone who …

• Is an extremely hard worker with great attention to detail and accuracy

• Loves every single student who ever stepped foot in PALMS

• Is a very talented writer

• Is very dedicated to her job and her bosses!

• Is an all around great person and friend to many of us.

She will be missed ........best wishes Karen!

More from PALMS - the Red Cross Blood Drive was a success! Thank you to all who donated! We exceeded expectations as usual!

Click on this link: Register for Summer Camp - Elementary Students

Use this link - To Enroll in the Program
OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SERVE AS A PEER COUNSELOR:

From Their Website:  At PALS, we refer to our participants without Down syndrome as Peers. Each of our Peers is paired one-to-one with a Partner, who has Down syndrome. Peers are full participants at PALS programs and serve as peer models for their partner and team. Peers must be able to participate in PALS independently and demonstrate skills and strategies in areas of socialization, participation, and representation of PALS values and commitment to inclusion. See below for more specifics.

In order to be eligible to come to camp as a Peer, an individual must:

• Be in high school (approximately age 15) or older by the start of their program
• Stay on-site for the duration of the program (Sunday-Saturday)
• Independently handle all hygiene and personal care needs, and model appropriate behavior for their partner and team
• Fully participate in all PALS activities and model participation as well as inclusion for their pair and teammates
• Demonstrate kindness and respect towards others, embodying the PALS promise and PALS values and supporting all teammates in achieving this goal
• Receive support as needed from team lead and other volunteer leaders

(1) Long-Term Substitute Instructional Assistant (IA)/Paraprofessional (anticipated): Part-time, 5.75 hrs/student day (hours 9 am to 3:15 pm, includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch), starting February 9, 2022 to May 10, 2022. The successful candidate will support students in the classroom, both in individual and small group settings, as directed by the teacher or supervisor at Springfield Elementary School. $20.90/hr after a successful probationary period. Although not required, those with a teaching certification are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have strong technology skills, be highly qualified as defined by federal standards, which require either two completed years of study at an institution of higher education, an associate’s (or higher) degree, or PDE Highly Qualified certification.

Applying Instructions:

Interested applicants must submit through Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=263: letter of interest, resume, degree, Palisades application, 3 letters of recommendation, clearances (current within the past 12 months of the closing date of this posting: Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 current within a year), and disclosure form(s) Act 168.  Deadline for applications is February 4, 2022. Letters of interest can be addressed to Mr. Scott Davis, Principal at Springfield Elementary School.

(1) Instructional Assistant (IA)/Paraprofessional: Part-time, 5.75 hrs/student day (hours 9 am to 3:15 pm, includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch), starting February 1, 2022. The successful candidate will support students in the classroom, both in individual and small group settings, as directed by the teacher or supervisor at Durham Nockamixon School. $20.90/hr after a successful probationary period. Although not required, those with a teaching certification are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have strong technology skills, be highly qualified as defined by federal standards, which require either two completed years of study at an institution of higher education, an associate’s (or higher) degree, or PDE Highly Qualified certification.

Applying Instructions:

Interested applicants must submit through Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=262: letter of interest, resume, degree, Palisades application, 3 letters of recommendation, clearances (current within the past 12 months of the closing date of this posting: Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 current within a year), and disclosure form(s) Act 168.  Deadline for applications is January 26, 2022. Letters of interest can be addressed to Mrs. Marie Collie, Principal at Durham Nockamixon Elementary School.

Palisades requires a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

Current support staff employees can submit a bid form.

Link to apply for clearances: https://www.palisd.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=193289

Tickets are now on sale for the PHS Spring Musical, "Mamma Mia!", running March 3rd, 4th and 5th. With smash hits from the Swedish pop group ABBA, this musical will have you on your feet. Tickets are now on sale at "ShowTix4U.com" keyword "Palisades Mamma Mia", or by visiting "showtix4u.com/event-details/59363". Email Mr. Chaban at [email protected] for any box office questions.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CAST AND CREW OF WILLY WONKA JR!
Special thanks to everyone involved with the PALMS musical last weekend!  It was a wonderful adventure let by the cast and crew.  Special thanks to Director Baumeister for her vision and sweet execution of this wonderful show!

ATTENTION PARENTS:  Students will be able to attend UBCTS starting in 9th grade!

Students interested in attending the tech school for the 2022-23 school year must complete an online application.  The application is available using this link and should be completed by February 21st.  Completed applications are required to be considered for all shop areas.  Videos are available to review the programs through their website and students/parents are encouraged to view videos for shops for which they are interested in applying. 

BUDGET INFORMATION FOR THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR
Click on this link:  Budget Highlight Info. 

UPCOMING SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE:

It is time to sign up for a Spring sport! This link was sent to all MS and HS students so please ask them if they have signed up. If not...

Here is the link to sign up your student for a Spring 2022 sport.

https://forms.gle/i9YbpZ1LkTUyExYN6

Here is the link for the Spring paperwork, including the physical forms. Note, physicals must have be taken after June 1 2021. Also, NEW this year, Section 7 is now the Dr.'s form you need to take with you to your physical. (Previously, section 6). If they played a fall or winter sport and turned in a physical form, they need to do the returning athlete registration. If you have not played a sport this year, you must choose the option for NEW athlete registration.  Only students in grades 9-12 need to pay the $25 pay to participate fee (please choose the Spring option).

Note: All paperwork is located in the school store under "featured items" 

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain.action

Please see the attached letter with the link for a free physical from LVHN

LVHN spring Sports.pdf 

For Up to the Minute Athletics News, follow @PSDAthletics on Twitter!

Sophomore Student Government Fundraiser:

Do you want eco-friendly products while helping support the Palisades class of 2024?

The sophomore class is organizing a fundraiser to raise money for the current Juniors’ prom in 2023! To support the fundraiser, simply go to boonsupply.com and type in the fundraiser code (1247666) in the section labeled “Find a fundraiser. Or go right to our fundraiser at this link: https://www.boonsupply.com/collections/615955-palisades-high-school-sophomore-government The website will then take you to a page to shop! 40% of the proceeds will go towards our fundraiser. 



THEY ARE BACK!  HARLEM WIZARDS ARE COMING BACK TO PALISADES!

The world famous Harlem Wizards are coming back to Palisades High School for some hilarious fun and dazzling entertainment...and a little competition with our own Palisades teams...staff, adults from our community and our own students!  Don't miss this very special family fun event scheduled for Monday, March 14th. To purchase your tickets for this event ($15 in advance/$18 at the door and $25 for reserved seating) go to PURCHASE WIZARDS TICKETS

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, being run by Palisades Community Foundation and PSD, please contact Sean Kirk at 267-254-9150.

COMMUNITY CORNER:



DNRC PRESENTS...The Salamanders are Coming!  FREE Virtual Event - Saturday, 2/5 at 10 AM
SIGN UP HERE:  https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/the_salamanders_are_coming#.Yf1l0P7MJPb





Follow this link to fill out the application:  Click Here for Application and Info

Click on the Link Below to Register for Spring 2022 Baseball and Co-Ed Tee Ball:

https://www.silvercreekathleticassociation.com/registration-2022.html

Registration Link:  Click Here

Free Mental Health Education

Learn more about mental health diagnoses, how the brain functions, self-care, lived experience, and more. Most importantly, you'll learn that you're not alone and that recovery is possible. NAMI Family-to-Family (begins March 14th online) NAMI Family-to-Family is an 8-session course that offers insight into the impact mental health conditions have on the entire family. The curriculum helps you as a family member learn a wide range of biomedical information and understand how these conditions affect your loved one. It combats stigma and promotes healing. You will improve your self-care and communication skills, learn problem-solving techniques and how to better advocate for your family member. Register Now > NAMI Peer-to-Peer (begins March 16th online) NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an 8-session mental health, wellness, and recovery program open to any adult (18+) with a mental health condition. It provides you with education, skills, and support to enhance your life. You will learn how to strengthen relationships, balance changing health care needs and better understand your own mental health and recovery. This course is facilitated by a team of trained peers who make mental health and wellness a priority in their daily lives. They share information, facilitate discussions and teach participants new skills that lead to self-awareness and personal growth. Register Now >