From Mrs. Trisha Przyuski (3rd Grade Teacher at DN): As you can see, with all the DN toys, we were able to pack 8 boxes that will be delivered Monday morning to local hospitals. We also had many gift cards donated for teenage patients. This is amazing!
Once again, we have represented our Durham Nox community with such kindness and generosity. Thanks for always taking part in this holiday mission in honor of Jillian Massey. There are lots of smiles to be spread at hospitals this holiday season.
On behalf of the Massey Family and the Sassy Massey Smiles Foundation, THANK YOU!
ATTENTION RESIDENTS! PALISADES SCHOOL DISTRICT'S PEARL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IS BACK!
Palisades is once again running our PEARL volunteer program in our schools. Residents who are age 60 and older, earn less than $35,000 per year (income level requirement established by the PA 1000 tax rebate program), and volunteer for 40 hours or more over the course of the school year, can receive a property tax rebate of $650 per household.
*All clearances required must be obtained and proof of age presented prior to beginning service hours.
*A copy of the completed PA 1000 and the final record of volunteer hours must be submitted in order for the property tax rebate to be processed.
Please contact 610-847-5131 - Kate (4102) or Donna (2401) in the Community Relations Office to apply. Examples of volunteer tasks include reading and math assistance with elementary students, lunch and recess monitoring, general office/clerical responsibilities, library assistance, etc.
PHS Journeys Students Visited the Giant Store in Hellertown Today: Learning Life Skills – Every Student, Every Day!
From the class teacher, Dani Thomas: Prior to our trip today, we created a breakfast menu for next week. Then, we researched the recipes to identify the ingredients needed for the breakfast & quantity. Before leaving today, students then created a shopping list on Giant to determine the approximate cost. We used this list in store today to ensure that we only purchased the items that were on our list. There were lots of temptations as we ventured down every aisle. We will use the items purchased to cook breakfast by following the recipes next week (day to be determined).
Prior to leaving this morning, students looked up the Hellertown Diner Menu & created a mock order for themselves. They estimated their cost prior to attending & practiced figuring out tip & change. At the restaurant, students sat at a table within close proximity of the teachers. Students demonstrated social skills (practiced during speech & social skills group) required to order, maintain small talk, etc. AMAZING JOB! At the end of the meal, students calculated their tip independently & change. Then, they had to count their change to make sure they received the correct amount. Such a great day seeing all these skills within the natural setting!
FBLA Competition Results:
On Wednesday, 12/14, the following students competed in the Future Business Leaders of America Regional Leadership Conference at Del Val University.:
Gabe Freeman, Joe Zaleski, Camila O'Donnell, Gianna Rosati, Michael Zaleski, Kayla Russo, Abbie Schleiden, and Alexia Lopez (pictured above)
Alexia placed 2nd in Business Ethics, Camila placed 1st in Broadcast Journalism, Abbie placed 4th in Agribusiness, Joe placed 2nd in Job Interview and Michael placed 5th in Public Speaking.
2023-24 Technical School Application is OPEN:
Check out the video about Upper Bucks Technical School Here: UBCTS Promotional Video
Students interested in attending the Upper Bucks County Technical School for the 2023-24 school year must complete an online application. The completion of the application is only necessary for students that will be new to the Technical school. The application is available using this link and should be completed by February 9th. 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.
Again, returning Technical School students DO NOT need to complete the application. ONLY those who did not attend the Technical school this year must complete the application.
From Nov. 28 - Dec. 9, 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!
Ready to register your child for a library card? Here's how:
Click on this link to go to the online library card application for students. https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fbuckslib.org%2fschool-outreach-library-card-application%2f&c=E,1,WEYclBhRqvblS5KrX7yetYG-Pf4k7D7ptbkoh2LgkTVZL-3xBnMAk8IZGJ2jMLcVPaUw70cOLhYIksd4dPx3knuoAz56Zr5inJ9QJgPlhCOby2PdxC8,&typo=1
Enter the password: $choolYear2022
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.
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.
After the drive has ended, your child will receive their physical library card at school.