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CALENDAR UPDATE:

Tuesday, February 19th is a SNOW MAKE UP DAY - it is a regular school day for students and staff.

ROAD CLOSURE - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM PENNDOT:
Route 412 will be CLOSED at Bucks County Nursery (near Church Hill Road) from Friday, February 8th at 6PM until Monday, February 11th at 6AM for repairs (weather and conditions permitting).

FROM OUR TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT:

On those days that school is in session and you are not comfortable with your student driver driving to school, please use the district-provided transportation services. We route for 100% of our students every day; however, if your child hasn’t used school district transportation in more than ten days, please call Krapf Bus Company at 484-812-0150 the night before to arrange a pick-up on the morning in question.  If you need an accurate and updated pick up time, it can be provided by Krapf. In the event your student driver will need to take the bus home, you can find your child’s bus number in PowerSchool by logging into the parent portal by visiting https://palisades.cliu.org/public/.  You can also load the safestop app on your phone via  www.safestopapp.com so you can track the bus location, and better predict arrival time during inclement weather.
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IN MUSIC NEWS:
Last weekend, we had 7 students represent Palisades School District at
the District 11 PMEA Elementary Band Festival. These students were chosen along with 120 other student musicians across the Bucks County/ Montgomery County areas. They were selected through a pool of THOUSANDS of student musicians!


They performed some very challenging pieces and did a phenomenal job! All of our Palisades students came fully prepared, were well behaved, and truly represented some of our amazing talent here at Palisades School District! Please join us in extending them a congratulations for all of their hard work and accomplishments!
Springfield Elementary-5th Grade, Gianna Nastasi (flute)

Tinicum Elementary
-5th Grade, Ilaria LeBlanc (Mallet Percussion)

Palisades Middle School
-6th Grade, Lacey Amato (Percussion); 6th Grade, Grace Bucich (Baritone Horn); 6th Grade, Sean Finnerty (Trombone); 6th Grade, Nolyn Reilly (French Horn); 6th Grace, Averie Winsor (Clarinet)


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PIRATE PRIDE!!!

Palisades ranked third behind Parkland and Easton. Tops in Colonial League!  Congratulations Lady Pirates!
https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/01/fc8cb421b7178/here-are-the-final-girls-soccer-rankings.html

SHOUT OUT to Lehigh Valley Live all area girls soccer team...Honorable Mention: Trinity Williams; Second Team:  Melissa Koch and Stacey Badman; First Team: Sydney Steere.


COMING UP IN PALISADES ATHLETICS...GO PIRATES:


Tuesday, February 5th is a double-header girls and boys varsity basketball games.  These games will be live-streamed and our pep band and cheerleaders will be at both games to cheer the Pirates onto victory!

(*) February 5th is senior night for girls and boys basketball.


Also, Friday, February 8th, we will be live-streaming wrestling - Palisades against Panther Valley.  Follow PSDTV-palisades on YouTube.

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LAST CHANCE!!!  COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SURVEYS-TAKE THE SURVEY AND LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!


As we begin to develop our goals for the upcoming Comprehensive Plan at PSD, we are once again asking for your input.  Please complete the parent/guardian survey using the link below. The data from the completed surveys will be compiled and analyzed by our Comprehensive Plan Steering Team (which includes representatives from many sectors of our community, including community leaders, parents, teachers, staff, administrators and school board members).  Throughout the Spring of 2019, many volunteers will be helping to develop action plans for the new Comprehensive Plan based on the information we receive from all of the completed surveys. As a parent/guardian of a student in our district, your input is essential. Thank you for taking the time to complete this anonymous survey. Parent/Guardian Survey

Also, as a community member, you received a paper copy of your survey in the mail. If you would prefer to take the survey online, please Use This Link - thank you in advance for your willingness to participate in our survey.

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UPCOMING FEBRUARY SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS:

2/6/19 - Policy Committee Meeting - 5:30PM in the PHS Admin Conf Room
2/6/19 - Regular School Board Meeting - 7PM in the PHS Library
2/13/19 - Education Programs and Services Meeting - 6:30PM in the PHS Audion
2/18/19 - Fiscal Oversight Committee - 9AM at the District Office
2/20/19 - Regular School Board Meeting - 7PM in the PHS Library
2/21/19 - Joint Operating Committee - 7PM at the Upper Bucks County Vocational Technical School
2/27/19 - Facilities Committee - 6:30PM in the PHS Audion
2/27/19 - Athletic Committee - 7:30PM in the PHS Audion

For Board Meeting Agenda/Minutes - click here for BOARD DOCS

Click here for other meeting dates throughout the year:  District Calendar

2019-20 District Calendar - Approved by the Board this past week, click on this link for next year's one page school calendar -  Calendar 2019.2020.pdf

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Purchase Tickets for PALMS

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NEXT MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH!  As a follow up to our Security Town Hall Meeting in November, we have invited Lauren Verbilla, Director of Family Based Service at the Penn Foundation, back as a guest speaker to talk about "FOSTERING A SENSE OF BELONGING AND RESILIENCE IN TEENS" - This presentation will help parents recognize connection as an antidote to depression, anxiety, and apathy. Parents will learn ways to help their teens connect with themselves and others in order to build resiliency and belonging.

The event will be held from 7-8:30PM at the high school on Monday, February 4th.  FOR THIS EVENT...Attendees will be entered into a drawing to win 4 free tickets to the Harlem Wizards at PHS event on February 25th PLUS $10 in food vouchers!  EVENT FLYER


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UPPER BUCKS TECHNICAL SCHOOL:  Click on this link for the listing of WINTER-SPRING CLASSES 2019

IN OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS:


Silver Creek

Visit:  Silver Creek Athletic Association

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For Registration Information

Durham AA

Registration Link for Durham Baseball - Click Here

Revere Athletics Sign Ups

REVERE ATHLETICS SIGN UP INFO


TYAA Sign Ups

TYAA 2019 Sign-up Information

Haws Registration Info

PYSA Soccer

PYSA OFFERS FREE soccer sessions at PALMS on Sundays (except 2/3 and 3/17):
  • 12-1 pm: U12 (2009-2007) Boys
  • 1-2 pm: U9 (2011/2010) Co-Ed
  • 2-3 pm: U10/U11 (2009/2008) Girls
  • 3-4 pm: 2012-2013 Co-Ed - 2014 rising Kindergartners are also welcome.
  • 4-5 pm: U15 (2006-2004) Boys

Please wear shin guards and sneakers/indoor shoes and bring a ball if you have one.

Per Palisades rules, please carry the ball to the gym (do not kick it in the hallways) and do not sit on the top of the bleachers.

Also, for 2010/2011 birth year players, if you are interested in playing Spring Travel Soccer and/or participating in the Beach Blast Soccer Tournament in Wildwood, NJ, please fill out this survey: https://goo.gl/forms/RxNARjABCnyzGeKw1
Questions about the above info or anything soccer related, contact [email protected]

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4-H in Bucks County is available to youth ages 8-18. We have Community Clubs that offer a variety of 4-H projects and meet once per month, Animal Clubs that specialize in raising different types of animals, Project Clubs that are specific to one project (such as veterinary science) and usually meet for a series of weeks.

For More Information About 4H

Currently the following programs are running: 

Veterinary Science I (The Normal Animal) - Click Here for Flyer

Classes cover the basic knowledge and skill factors for the young animal enthusiast. Youth will gain a basic understanding of animal behavior, attitudes and body systems. Participants will practice taking pulse and respiration rates, body temperatures and diagnosing the health of an animal. 

Vet Science II – (Animal Diseases)  Click Here for Flyer

Classes will cover how bacteria viruses, internal parasites, external parasites, nutritional deficiencies and heredity affect animal health.

Tractor Safety

Youth will learn safety concerning tractor rollovers, power take-offs (PTO’s), tractor implements, grain storage, silo safety, mowers, ATV’s, and daily maintenance checks. The course will run for six classes.

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PCF and Coordinated Health Present

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!

Palisades Community Foundation is teaming up with Coordinated Health and our district to bring the Harlem Wizards to Palisades on Monday, February 25th!  Game time is 6:30PM.  Doors open at 5PM for food and refreshments.  Tickets will be $12 in advance and $15 at the door.  Tickets are on sale now - visit Palisades Community Foundation for tickets and sponsorship information!

Tickets are also available at each one of our schools - $12/ticket in advance.  Checks should be made payable to PALISADES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.

Interested sponsors, please contact Sean Kirk at [email protected] - proceeds for this event benefit the
Palisades Community Foundation - supporting education, arts and wellness in Palisades!

PCF 2019 Wizards Press Release.pdf



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