'TIS THE SEASON...Enjoy This Holiday Video - by our Video 2 Class at PHS
HELP WANTED AT PALISADES:
Custodian – part-time at the Palisades warehouse. The interested candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as the successful candidate will assist with incoming deliveries and deliveries to all buildings, inventory at the warehouse, and operate a pallet jack. Deliveries within the district and the bank. Candidate will also assist with cleaning assignments, snow removal, and lawn care. Position is 3 hrs per day, 12 months, starting as soon as possible. Candidate must hold a current and valid driver’s license as candidate will be driving school van or box truck. This is a support staff contracted position. Hourly rate: $22.52/hour after a successful probationary period.
Interested candidates should send via Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=261: a letter of interest, application, resume, 3 letters of recommendation, 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 Mr. Gerry Giarratana, Director of Transportation, Warehouse and Food, by January 3, 2022 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/
THE JOY OF GIVING FROM THE SASSY MASSEY SMILE SPREADERS AT DURHAM NOCKAMIXON:
Mrs. Przyuski’s 3rd grade class at Durham Nockamixon has been collecting new toys for the Sassy Massey Toy Drive. As of a week ago, students had collected over 150 toys that will be sent to children in local hospitals this holiday season. Mrs. Przyuski and the Sassy Massey Smile Spreaders are spreading joy throughout local hospitals this holiday season!
A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY OF GIVERS!
The season of giving is here and once again, our Palisades community stepped up! We have and are receiving in MANY gifts and gift cards to help out the approximately 50 families in our community who needed some support!
Thanks to everyone for your generosity and commitment to make someone's holiday special! Truly appreciate all of you!
(The Giving Tree Project is supported by Palisades School District and the Palisades Community Foundation.)
JUST ONE MORE REQUEST...
This holiday season, if you are able, please consider making a donation on the GoFundMe page to support Sherry Chevalier. Before her illness forced her to resign, Sherry worked at D.N. Elementary School and she is the mother of a high school student. All donations will go to her medical expenses as she battles stage 4 pancreatic cancer. You can read more on the GoFundMe page. Thank you for your consideration.
For more information about the program and camps that are available this winter, please click Fab Lab Info.pdf
CALENDAR UPDATE:
Attached please find the revised 2021-2022 District Calendar. Changes include:
Thursday, December 23, 2021 - 1/2 day for students/Act 80 for staff
Monday, January 3, 2022, and Tuesday, January 4, 2022 - Virtual Days for students & professional staff
You have received information from building principals regarding the plans and expectations for the upcoming virtual days.
UPDATE FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTION: Food distribution for all families will occur on Monday (January 3rd) from 9AM to 10AM, at Tinicum and Springfield Elementary, as well as the High School.
STAY UP TO DATE ON BUDGET HAPPENINGS...Click on this link: Budget Highlight Info.
Summary of the Budget Process 12/15/21:
The School Board passed the Resolution not to exceed the Act 1 Index of 3.4%
The net result of the budget items presented to the Board reflects a preliminary overall deficit of $4,942,706. This is the worst case scenario as it relates to projected school spending and revenues for the 2022-2023 school year. By passing the resolution at Wednesday’s (12/15/21) School Board Meeting, the Board has limited the tax increase for the 2022-2023 school year to 3.4%. There has been no determination what the tax increase will be by the time the Final Budget is approved in June, however, an increase for the 2022-2023 school year cannot be more than 3.4% (our district’s Act 1 index as specified by the PA Department of Education). A maximum 3.4% increase would mean a worst case increase of $136 for the average assessed household in the District. There is still a tremendous amount of work to be done on this budget by the School Board and Administration between now and when the final budget is passed in June.
We will continue to do our best to minimize our projected costs while balancing our ability to provide the best possible education for all of our students. The final budget with modifications will be presented on June 1, 2022.
Here is a look back at the last 10 years of tax increases for Palisades:
(L to R - Fiscal Year, Mills, Act 1 Index and Final Tax Increase)
UPCOMING SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE:
01.12.22 – Educational Programs and Service – 6:30PM – PHS Audion
01.19.22 - NO POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
01.19.22 – Fiscal Oversight Committee – 6PM – PHS Auditorium
01.19.22 - Regular School Board Meeting - 7PM – PHS Auditorium
01.20.22 – Joint Operating Committee – 8PM - UBCTS
01.26.22 – Facilities Committee Meeting – 6:30PM – PHS Audion
PHS ETHICS BOWL TEAM TAKES 1ST PLACE: Article featured on DeSales University website: PHS Ethics Bowl Team
Palisades High School students earned first place in the DeSales University High School Ethics Bowl! Our team of students presented their recommendations in response to an ethical business case study, and then were given a "twist" and limited time to prepare a new recommendation. Congratulations to Lucia Brunton-Dardaris, Will Clifford, Danny Haubert, Camila O'Donnell, Holly Pason and Layna Transue!
PHS Baseball Fundraiser:
The High School Baseball Team is holding a Lottery Board Calendar Fundraiser. Lottery Boards are $10.00's each and the proceeds go to the High School Baseball Program (Varsity & JV). Calendars can be purchased during the month of December as the Lottery official starts January 1st, 2022.
To purchase a Lottery Board, please contact one of the High School players that you know on the team or email Rob Alkhas: [email protected].
Winter Sports Update:
This week Colonial League competitions began. Congratulations to our wrestling team on their win over Northwestern Lehigh HS and our boys’ basketball team for their huge win over Catasauqua HS! Click this link for a full calendar of athletic events.
Scholar’s Bowl:
Today, for the first time in two years, the Scholar's Bowl Varsity team will be competing in an National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) tournament. This will be held at Manheim Township High School. We wish them good luck! We know you will represent our school well!
Holiday Video:
Our Video Production II students created a district-wide holiday video. You definitely want to take a few minutes and watch this! Click this link to view the video. Great job Video students!
ANNOUNCING UNIFIED BOCCE BALL - Bucks County 2021-22 Bocce Schedule
*3 pm start time for all matches*
Palisades High School
2/10 Pennridge at Palisades
2/16 Palisades at CB East
Mark your calendar to come on out to cheer on our team!
COMMUNITY CORNER:
Follow this link to fill out the application: Click Here for Application and Info
Resources for Your Mental Health - Please Know That You Are Not Alone.
