Patch 031221

CALENDAR BIZ: Here is the updated Calendar for PSD - 2020-2021 District Calendar revised 2.23.2021.pdf - Please note that Monday, April 5th is now a regular school day for staff and students!

LOOKING AHEAD...The first day of school for the 2021-22 school year (all grades) is scheduled for Monday, August 30, 2021 for those planning summer vacations! The calendar is linked here for your perusal: District Calendar 2021.2022 approved 1.20.2021.pdf

BECAUSE KINDNESS MATTERS...

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR THE GOLF OUTING FLYER:
SUPPORT PALISADES FOOTBALL - Annual Golf Classic

Pirate Flag

PALISADES LOGO GEAR FOR SALE:

Get your Pirate Gear Now! This semester's Entrepreneurship class is running the school store as Pirates Supply Co. We offer the same great items as last semester such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, hats and masks in a range of sizes from small to 2 or 3XL! If you are interested in purchasing from our school store, please visit our website and to place an order, fill out this Google Form: Pirates Supply Co. Order Form.

Thank you for supporting our future entrepreneurs!

~Pirate Supply Co. Team

WHAT ARE THEY UP TO NOW?

Jacob Wasser (PHS Class of 2016) is currently ranked 5th in the nation at 157 pounds and was the top seed in his National qualifier. He advanced into the semi-finals in his bid to qualify for Nationals for the second year in a row; because of COVID restrictions, they are only taking the champions. The latest news is that Jacob is seeded 3rd for this weekend's Nationals! Proud to be a former Pirate!

ORDERING A PHS YEARBOOK:

The following is a link to purchase this year's edition of the PHS Yearbook: Preorder yours today!

https://studentservicesco.com/palisades/palisades-high-school-yearbook/

PHS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOOD DRIVE:

In response to the damage done to our community by the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Honor Society at the high school will be holding a food drive through March to support the Saint John Lord’s Pantry and the Quakertown Food Pantry. Any donation, particularly those in the ‘needs’ lists, would be greatly appreciated and will have a positive impact on many people in our area. MarchFoodDrive.pdf

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2034!

Here is the link to register your child for the upcoming school year - REGISTRATION LINK. 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.

Music Department Graphic

FROM OUR MUSIC DEPARTMENT:

Hello Parents/Guardians!

Today is the last day for 4th and 5th grade students to sign up for the Palisades Elementary Band! This sign-up is for NEW members.

Below is a link to our Band Recruitment Website! This includes all information on our program! This is a FUN interactive experience! I encourage you to watch these videos with your children, and have fun exploring all that our Palisades Band Program Has to Offer!

Sign up here:

https://www.musicrecruitment.com/palisades

Sign-Ups for the Elementary Band are due TODAY!

Please don't hesitate to email me with any questions and inquiries! I look forward to making some awesome music!

Sincerely,

Mr. Eric Morris

Instrumental Music

Palisades School District

[email protected]

School Board Logo
UPCOMING SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS (All Virtual):
03/15/21 - Fiscal Oversight Committee 9AM - to join by phone - (US) +1 470-735-5760 (PIN: 631562180)
03/17/21 - Regular School Board Meeting 7PM - to join by phone - (US) +1 301-857-2911 (PIN: 338618895)
03/18/21 - Joint Operating Committee UBCTS 8PM
03/24/21 - Facilities Committee 6:30PM

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

DID YOU KNOW...

While the district has had a cyber program for over a decade, earlier this school year, we were able to pivot and create a consistent elementary cyber academy where nine Palisades teachers are teaching using the approved-curriculum, in step with our face-to-face teachers and classrooms. Our middle school teachers are each teaching at least one virtual period, which affords our middle level learners to receive the same coursework as our face-to-face students. High school students are able to live stream into classes (with prior approval) or choose from a cadre of online courses offered for this level.
Currently enrolled in a cyber charter school (not Palisades) and wish to enroll in the Palisades Cyber Academy, please contact the Community Relations Office at 610-847-5131, ext. 2401 or email [email protected]

NAMI for March
Click on this flyer for program dates and information: NAMI_Online_Support_Flyer_March_2021_2.pdf
PARENTING TIPS TO CONSIDER: Check out this article - Phrases Not to Say to Children
Refer a Friend
NEED SOME HELP? TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE PROGRAMS...

credit counseling
(special thanks to Mrs. Lloyd for sharing!)

(special thanks to Mrs. Carson for sharing!)

OTHER IMPORTANT COVID-RELATED INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES:

NEW CDC REPORT: Click here for information on a new report from the CDC on a rare complication of COVID for children called MIS-C - CDC Report MIS-C

WEBSITE UPDATE: The link at the bottom left of our homepage will direct you to the district’s notification dashboard only - CLICK HERE FOR YOUR PSD UPDATE

REMINDER TO...

Kindly notify our nurses of any COVID-related developments at [email protected] - this is extremely important and allows us the opportunity to quickly perform a case investigation and execute the necessary follow up if as a positive case is reported.
FREE TAX ASSISTANCE FROM THE BUCKS COUNTY OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL:

The Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC) is offering free tax assistance this year for those who made $57,000 or less in 2020.

See our website for more information: https://bcoc.org/vita-volunteer-income-tax-assistance/

Because many AARP tax sites are closed, we are filling up quickly for the season, but scheduling online is the easiest way to get an appointment. We are scheduling well into March at this time.

Now this is a creative fundraiser for our PHS Field Hockey Team: Egg Your Yard - Easter FH poster.pdf

POETRY COMPETITION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: This year's Bucks County High School Poet of the Year Competition is on! The deadline is March 19, 2021.

The winner will receive a $300 prize and be acknowledged with a proclamation from the Bucks County Commissioners. In addition, the Bucks County High School Poet of the Year runners-up and finalists will give a live virtual reading. Mentioning the contest and public reading on college applications will demonstrate initiative, writing skills, and public speaking experience. Clearly, there’s a lot to gain from entering the contest.

The application process is easy and there is no entry fee.

Poems and entry form must be submitted online at: bucks.edu/hspoetentry.
A flyer detailing this information is attached HERE

Tennis Anyone
Register for Spring Community Tennis at PHS Courts: Click on this link for registration information - PSD BCTA 2021 Tennis Schedule.pdf
Silver Creek Events
Silver Creek Athletic Association Website
SCAA Coaches
Teener Head Coaching Positions 2021