Palisades School District

PIRATE PRIDE!!! SHOUT OUTS AND ACCOLADES FOR OUR SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS! 

U.S. News & World Report Names PHS a Top High SchooL in the Nation

This week, the U.S. News & World Report released their nationally, state-wide and regional high school rankings. Palisades High School is ranked in the top 2500 high schools in the country! We also are the highest ranked high school in Upper Bucks County!

Please click on the link to review all the rankings and other related information.

This recognition speaks to the outstanding work our students, faculty, staff and administration do on a daily basis, especially throughout the pandemic! 

 

1000 Pointer, Williams named to All-State Team 

Senior, Trinity Williams was named to the Class 3A Girls' All-State Basketball team! Congratulations, Trinity!

Congratulations to Averie and Her Team!

Last week, Averie Winsor’s (grade 8) cheerleading team won as National Champions for Game Day Division  in the UCA Nationals Cheerleading Championship! Best team in the nation...what an amazing accomplishment for Averie and her team!   It's wonderful to recognize this Palisades student who accomplished something MAJOR! 


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

Nurse Non-Certificated for Summer Academy at Tinicum Elementary

Posted April 29, 2021

The Palisades School District is seeking a nurse non-certificated for the Tinicum Elementary Summer Academy Program.  The position is 2.5 hours/day (9:00 AM - 11:30 AM) from July 12 - August 13, 2021, and compensation is at $20/hour. This summer’s focus is reading intervention for selected students in grades K - 2 and will take place for five weeks on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings.  (There is no academy on Mondays or Fridays). 

Candidates must have a current PA Nurses License and CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.

Interested candidates should send via email: a letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation, copy PA certifications, disclosure form(s) and clearances (must be current and dated within a year of start date: Act 24, 34, 114 and 151). Those interested in applying for the position should email their letter of interest to Ms. Janet Link, Principal at Tinicum Elementary, at [email protected] by May 10, 2021  EOE

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

Link to clearances: https://www.palisd.org/our_district/employment_opportunities/employment_forms_clearances/

 

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2034 - Register Today!

Here is the link to register your child for the upcoming school year (21-22) - REGISTRATION LINK.  This is for new students only!  In order to complete the registration for your child, you must provide a birth certificate, immunization records and three (3) proofs of residency - see letter below.  After your child's school is assigned, more information will be forthcoming about orientation, assessment of your child for math and literacy, as well as an opportunity to meet with our school nurses and counselors.

Kindergarten 2021-22 Letter.pdf

In order to begin kindergarten in the 2021-22 school year, your child must be five (5) years of age before September 1, 2021.

Please share this information with your friends and neighbors!




PALISADES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION...CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SERVING OUR COMMUNITY!

REGISTER TODAY!  Palisades Community Foundation will be holding its Annual Family Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, May 15th.  This year's run/walk will take place on the wooded 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! 

Sponsors Needed!  Click here for more information about being a sponsor for this community event -  SPONSORSHIP LEVELS-2021 rev




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]



SPECIAL THANKS TO THE LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - Grant Funding Received (see link for press release) by Palisades Community Foundation to support our theatre programs at Palisades!  




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 3PM.  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

Field Hockey Clinic - Grades 6-8th

The high school field hockey team is running a spring clinic.

When? May 11,13,18, 20, 25 & 27th. 

Where? Clinic will be held at the high school turf field from 2:30- 4PM.  Students will be able to take the bus over to the high school after dismissal, pick up will be at the high school turf. 

Fee: $30.00  $5 per session. 

Checks make payable to Palisades Sports Boosters

All proceeds go towards the high school field hockey team.

Players will learn the fundamentals of field hockey, play games and win prizes and learn the love of the game. Sticks will be provided if you do not have one, all covid procedures will be followed. 

To sign up please email Kim DeNato: 

Daughter’s name, grade 

Mail checks to 4710 Durham Road; Kintnersville, Pa 18930  Attention: Kim DeNato 

[email protected]  (Deadline May 7th ) 

USE THIS LINK: GOOGLE FORM FOR REGISTRATION

UPCOMING SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS (All Virtual):
05/05/21 - Regular School Board Meeting; 7PM - To Join by Phone: (US) +1 513-464-9687 (PIN: 491383973)
05/12/21 - Education Programs and Services Committee Meeting; 6:30PM
05/17/21 - Fiscal Oversight Committee Meeting; 9AM
05/19/21 - Policy Committee Meeting; 5:30PM
05/19/21 - Regular School Board Meeting; 7PM
05/20/21 - Joint Operating Committee Meeting; 8PM
05/26/21 - Facilities Committee Meeting; 6:30PM

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

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...Families of Palisades Cyber Academy students received a form (on April 22nd) to complete by 8PM on Sunday, May 2nd.  In this form, we are asking families if their child(ren) will likely be returning to face to face instruction for the upcoming school year and if transportation is needed.  If you are a family who has students in the Palisades Cyber Academy and have not yet responded, please do so today!  We are looking forward to using this information to determine class needs/sizes for the upcoming school year.  Thank you for your assistance.

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

 

IT'S NOT TOO LATE!  REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING PROGRAMS:  Click here for programs running this Spring!  Looking forward to offering programs at our schools again.  Please note that our programs this Spring are off site or outside.  CLICK HERE


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:

Interested in Travel Soccer? Come check out a practice:

• 2004-2005 Boys: Sundays 11-12 (Turf), Tuesdays 8-9 (PALMS)
• 2011-2013 Girls and Boys: Sundays 12-1 (Turf), Wednesdays 7-8 (PALMS)
• 2008-2010 Girls: Sundays 1-2 (Turf), Tuesdays 7-8 (PALMS)
• 2007-2010 Boys: Sundays 2-3:30 (Turf), Wednesdays 8-9 (PALMS)
• 2003-2007 Girls: Sundays 4-6 and Thursdays 7-8:30 (Turf)

Masks are required and parents must drop off at the door for PALMS practices (no parents inside - school policy).

Interested in Spring Intramural?  More info can be found here: https://www.pysanet.com/page/show/6191569-spring-intramural

And look for info on Summer Intramural and Beach Blast coming in April.

Questions? Email Nikki Bowen [email protected]

HELP WANTED:

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.

COMMUNITY EVENT THIS WEEKEND!