Bus Stop Exceptions and Other Updates:
This has been one heck of a week with regard to bus routing and related communications. Each day, things seem to be a little cleaner and I hope you can agree. Further discussions and improvements will be made to better serve our families.
On this topic, a Bus Stop Exception Form can be filled out for transportation exceptions for daycare or custodial arrangements. Otherwise, a one-day-only pass can be approved by the building principal or Transportation Director in the event of an emergency or medical need.
Again thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work with our contract, Krapf Bus Company to satisfy our students’ transportation needs.
Volunteer Clearances:
Anyone considering volunteering in a classroom this year or participating on a field trip must have current clearances on file with the District. If new clearances are required, please do so before October 15th. New clearances are required to be updated every 5 years. Here is a link to the necessary information.
Greetings from Mrs. Heilig-Trexler, Science Teacher at PALMS:
Welcome back to a new school year. I am looking for a new home for the three rats who lived in my classroom last year. This link takes you to pictures and a brief description: Rat Information
I would really like to have someone from the Palisades Community or someone known by them to adopt them as pets, as my concern is someone getting them to use as feeders. Please share this with anyone who you think might be interested. There is no fee.
Senator Coleman's Senior Citizen EXPO - Save the Date:
Senator Jarrett Coleman’s Senior Expo is scheduled to be held at the Upper Bucks Technical School on October 17th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stay tuned for more details as they are released from the Senator’s Office.
PHS Madrigals Performed at the Iron Pigs:
On Wednesday, August 21st, the PHS Madrigal Singers were honored to present the Star Spangled Banner at the start of the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs game. Attendance at the game was 7,003. Students and families enjoyed an evening in the ballpark watching the game and kicking off the 2024-2025 Madrigal Performance season. Well done, Madrigal Singers!
Video of the Madrigal Singers at Iron Pigs 8/21
From PCF...Artwork Notecards...a One of a Kind Purchase:
Palisades Community Foundation is selling blank notecards with art by our own students from last spring’s Covered Bridge Event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Knecht’s Bridge in Springfield. These one of a kind images were done by students and the original pieces were on display in the high school’s art gallery as part of the celebration. The pack of 15 blank cards are being sold as a fundraiser for Palisades Community Foundation for $15/pack. Proceeds from the cards will go back to projects across the community.
To order click on this link: Order Form for Note Cards
Speaking of recent projects with PCF, we have done the following:
- $2500 (100) gift cards were distributed for school supplies to families who came to pick up backpacks last weekend
- Gently used clothing was made available to families last weekend at PHS and on 2 dates at the Lord’s Pantry in Ottsville
- A generator is being purchased for the PHS Marching Band for use on the road at away games and competitions
- New area rugs were purchased for classrooms at Springfield Elementary
- Donations were also made to the Senior Center and to local families in need of support
2024 Palisades Area CROP Hunger Walk:
We invite the Palisades School District to participate in the 2024 Palisades Area CROP Hunger Walk, which helps to end hunger one step at a time. With your help, we will raise funds for hunger programs in the Palisades area and around the world.
The Crop Walk is an interfaith, community-oriented event that (1) raises funds to help hungry people, (2) raises awareness of hunger as an issue, (3) engages and trains volunteers for community service, and (4) brings together persons of many ages and backgrounds in a common endeavor. The local CROP Hunger Walk is being sponsored by the Palisades Area Lutheran Ministries with the intention to engage a broad cross-section of the community in service to the neediest of the world.
75% of the funds supports the global work of Church World Service (CWS) to empower local communities. CWS is an international humanitarian organization, transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger and poverty. displacement and disaster.
25%of the funds will be donated to Worthwhile Wear in Plumsteadville, which is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to reaching lives affected by human trafficking and restoring these survivors with a sense of belonging and worth. The road to healing requires a comprehensive response. It's not enough to offer a single solution, which is why Worthwhile Wear first engages survivors where they are, in our communities, then offers long-term stability, and finally provides them with opportunities for financial independence. This wraparound approach is how Worthwhile Wear offers the most comprehensive services to survivors of trafficking in the state of Pennsylvania.
For students who choose to participate as part of a community service requirement, we will provide a certificate to them to ensure they receive the proper credit.
Our goal for this year is to raise $3,000 with walkers! We need your support. There are several different ways the school district could choose to support this effort:
* Form a Team - Employees, customers / members. If you would like to set up a team, contact me (below) for help with setting up a team.
* Donate money directly to the walk. To donate directly use the Link or QR codes below.
* Share the enclosed flyer so students and their families are aware of the event.
For more information on the Walk, go to our web site: Palisades Area Lutheran Ministries CROP Hunger Walk
Career Link Workshop List: 2024 Workshop List 2.0.pdf
MORE INFORMATION FOR GRANDPARENTS IN THIS VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfEAPB6r_2U
