Palisades School District

FROM THE DESK OF THE SUPERINTENDENT:
In this message, Dr. O'Connell explains new procedures with regard to absences related to COVID - please Click Here for specific details. Thank you!
SIGN UP TODAY! URGENT NEED OF DONORS!
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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

HELP NEEDED! Tell a friend...

Part-Time Food Handlers:  Part-time, 10 month, Food Handler positions available as soon as possible at the Palisades School District. Candidates must be able to complete multiple tasks, prepare food, cook meals, serve the student meals, and assist with routine kitchen tasks such as operating kitchen equipment and daily clean-up. 

Positions Available:

• 5.5 hrs per student day at the High School 
• 2.5 hours per student day at Tinicum Elementary
• 2 hours per day at Springfield Elementary

Note: In your letter of interest, please be sure to include which position(s) you are interested in applying for.

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

Interested candidates should send via Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=246: their letter of interest, application, resume and disclosure form(s) and clearances (must be current and dated within a year of start date:  Act 24, 34, 114 and 151).  Letters of interest can be addressed to  Mr. Gerry Giarratana, Director of Food/Warehouse/Transportation. Deadline to apply is February 1, 2022 or until positions are filled. EOE

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

EOE

Tickets are now on sale for Willy Wonka Jr. They can be purchased online at: https://palmstheatre.ludus.com/index.php

Register Here: Registration Form

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. 

     

PHS Students Receive Student of the Month Honors at UBCTS

During the first semester, 2 Palisades High School students were recognized for their outstanding achievement at the Upper Bucks Career & Technical School. Congratulations to Kiera Barnhardt (left) who was named the Student of the Month in October and Brier Bowers (right) who was named Student of the Month in January! Kiera is a Manufacturing student and Brier is a Baking and Pastry student. 

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 

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LEARN MORE ABOUT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS W/SPECIAL NEEDS RIGHT HERE IN BUCKS COUNTY!
We have a star in a high school classroom! Please click the following link Daybreak Muffin Company

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.  Tickets will go on sale on Friday, February 4th. 

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:



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 >