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Fab Lab January 2023
Beat the Winter Blues at an Upcoming STEAM Saturday at the Fab Lab.pdf


ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS!  
Internet Safety Presentation

On Tuesday, January 24th at 6:00 PM in the high school auditorium, the Palisades School District will host an Internet Safety presentation. Senior Special Agent Argetsinger will be presenting a program called “Internet Safety and Children”, which was created by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. “Internet Safety and Children” will help parents/guardians understand the risks children face when they are using the internet and ways to mitigate those risks. Topics covered will include:  Inappropriate content, Online privacy, Sexting, Online sexual solicitation, and Cyberbullying. If you would like more information about the program, please click this link - social media event.pdf

REGARDING INTERNET AVAILABILITY:

We are making all parents/guardians aware that the Federal Communication Commission has produced a national broadband map that every person in the nation can review for accuracy.  This map was created as a result of the broadband challenges uncovered by remote school and work during the pandemic.  The Federal Government has allocated funding for improving broadband infrastructure and has directed the FCC to lead this improvement.  The national broadband map was created by combining FCC broadband maps and ISP broadband maps. 

This is your chance to have input on the accuracy of broadband service and its availability to your home or multiple properties if you own them.  For more information, please refer to 
https://www.fcc.gov/BroadbandData/consumers

The link to the map is 
https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/home.  If you do not agree with the information you find here, you can submit either a Location Challenge (where you're challenging the fact the broadband is available or not at the location) or an Availability Challenge (where you're challenging the Down and Up speeds indicated by the ISP).

All challenges must be submitted by Monday, January 9, 2023.  It is very important for every individual in the nation to review this map in order for the FCC to make it more accurate and funnel Federal funds to the building of broadband infrastructure where it doesn't exist (unserved communities) or is underserved (Down/Up speed is poor).


COMMUNITY SCHOOL - SELF DEFENSE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE!

High School/Adult Class - High School Freshmen through Adults
3 week program - 1.5 hours sessions
Dates 1/18/23; 1/25/23; 2/1/23
$50 per person
Class Size - limited to 12 participants
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Location: PHS Cafeteria

Middle School Age Class 
1 session - 2 hours
Date: 2/15/23
$25 per student 
Class size - limited to 12 students (1 parent allowed to accompany)
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: PHS Cafeteria
Instructor: Daryl Kennedy

INTRODUCING PICKLEBALL TUESDAYS:
8 weeks - 1.5 hours
Dates:  1/17/23 - 3/7/23
Time:  6:30-8PM
Location:  Durham Nox Multipurpose Room

ADULT VOLLEYBALL - TUESDAYS
Tuesdays - 2/28/23 - 3/28/23
PHS Purple Gym at 7:30PM
Cost is $25 for 5 weeks or pay $5/week
Walk ins welcome

ADULT VOLLEYBALL - THURSDAYS
Thursdays - 2/23/23 - 3/30/23
PHS Purple Gym at 7:30PM
Cost is $30 for 6 weeks or pay $5/week
Walk ins welcome

ZUMBA:

Tuesdays -1/3/23 - 2/28/23
8 sessions
6:15PM-7PM
PHS Cafeteria
Dance your way to a healthy you!


To register online w/My School Bucks:  Community School Programs
Or email [email protected]


School Board Meetings
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS!
Join us in thanking our School Board of Directors, this month and throughout the year, for their commitment and dedication to our students, staff, families and all residents of the Palisades School District!  We honor and applaud their volunteerism and enthusiasm!  Thank you to the Palisades School Board of Directors:  Bob Musantry (President), Silvia LeBlanc (Vice President), Jim Hallowell (Treasurer), Dawn Grochowiak, David Haubert, Scott Freeman, Cora Landis, Dr. Jim Ott and Shari Vandergast.

Upcoming Meetings: 

01/17/23 - Bucks County IU Board Meeting - 7PM Bucks County IU 22
01/18/23 - Fiscal Oversight Committee Meeting - 6PM PHS Auditorium
01/18/23 - Regular School Board Meeting - 7PM PHS Auditorium
01/19/23 - Joint Operating Committee of the Tech School - 7PM UBCTS
01/25/23 - Facilities Committee Meeting - 6:30PM PHS Library
 


Pirate Updates


Bocce Ball Team

Our Bocce Ball team will have their first match of the season on Thursday, January 19th at Arch Bishop Wood HS. The team is coached by Mrs. Dani Thomas. Good Luck Bocce Ball Team! 

Winter Sports Update 

Winter sports are approaching the midpoint of their season. Be sure to click this link for a full calendar of athletic events. 

Key Club Clothing Drive

2023-24 Technical School Application is OPEN 

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 thislink 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.

WINTER BASEBALL CLINICS:

January 15th, 22nd & 29th & February 5th

(Snow make up day February 12th)

Time:  11am-12:15pm

Location: Palisades High School (Gold Gym)

Cost: $100.00 per player

Contact: [email protected]

[email protected]

Guys and Dolls

Tickets are now on sale for Guys and Dolls Jr.! They can be purchased online at: https://palmstheatre.ludus.com/index.php
Performances are:
- Thursday, January 26th (7 PM)
- Friday, January 27th (7 PM)
- Saturday, January 28th (2 PM)
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.
We regret to note that, due to copyright law, this performance is unable to be streamed.
A cast and crew list for the show is located here: PALMS GUYS AND DOLLS CAST AND CREW



Help Wanted

Short-Term English Teacher at Palisades High School - available approximately February 17, 2023 for a maximum of 12 weeks. The qualified applicant must have a current PA certification in Secondary Level English or Communications. 

Applicants should have a strong understanding of instructional techniques for high school students and strong technology skills with student learning management systems, such as Canvas and/or PowerSchool.  

Interested applicants need to submit through Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=312: letter of interest, resume, completed PA standard application, college transcripts, copy of PA teaching certificate, 3 letters of recommendation, clearances (current within the past 12 months of the closing date of this posting: Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 current within a year) and disclosure form(s) no later than January 18, 2023. Letters of interest can be addressed to Mr. Richard Heffernan, Principal at PHS. EOE

This is a position hired through Source4Teachers/ESS.  Successful candidate must also apply through Source4Teachers and meet all hiring requirements of Source4Teachers.

Link to clearances: https://www.palisd.org/our_district/employment_opportunities/employment_forms_clearances/

Short-Term Math Teacher at Palisades High School - available as soon as possible through approximately March 12, 2023. The qualified applicant must have a current PA certification in Secondary Level Math. Applicants should have a strong understanding of best practices and instructional techniques for high school students. 

  

Applicants should have a strong understanding of instructional techniques for high school students and strong technology skills with student learning management systems, such as Canvas and/or PowerSchool.  


Interested applicants need to submit through Recruit and Hire athttps://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=313: letter of interest, resume, completed PA standard application, college transcripts, copy of PA teaching certificate, 3 letters of recommendation, clearances (current within the past 12 months of the closing date of this posting: Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 current within a year) and disclosure form(s) no later than January 18, 2023. Letters of interest can be addressed to Mr. Richard Heffernan, Principal at PHS. EOE

This is a position hired through Source4Teachers/ESS.  Successful candidate must also apply through Source4Teachers and meet all hiring requirements of Source4Teachers.

Link to clearances: https://www.palisd.org/our_district/employment_opportunities/employment_forms_clearance

Spring Coaching Positions Available for the 2022/2023 School Year

- Assistant Varsity Softball Coach

- Assistant Boys Tennis Coach


Interested candidates should send their letter of interest, completed application, resume, and criminal clearances (Acts 24, 34, 141 & 151 current within a year of the start of the season) and disclosure form(s) to Brian Gilbert, Director of Athletics, Palisades School District, 35 Church Hill Road, Kintnersville, PA 18930, [email protected], or fax information to (610) 847-2562. 

Palisades requires a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

Link to apply for clearances: https://www.palisd.org/our_district/employment_opportunities/employment_forms_clearances

Deadline for application is January 19, 2023 or until the position is filled.  

 

EOE

Blood Drive Flyer

YMCA Summer Programming


Campers will be bussed from Palisades to the Quakertown Y and returned to the Palisades campus at the end of the day for parent pick up.  Click on this brochure for more information:  YMCA Camp Brochure 2023


OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS:

FYI...CHECK IT OUT!
Heard it through the grapevine...our own Greg Clemens (former kindergarten teacher) has artwork on display with other local artists at the 2nd Floor Art Gallery located at 8826 Easton Road, Revere, PA

Click here for information about the Gallery:  2nd Floor Art Gallery, Revere
The Gallery is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11AM-5PM
The show runs through the month of February.

PAGSL Registration
Registration Link:  http://www.palisadessoftball.org/registration-318457.html


BCCC Program 1
BCCC Program 2

Plumstead Baseball Registration

Lucky Lottery - How it works
Silver Creek Registration

Registration at Silver Creek Athletic Association


Flag Football

YOUTH SPRING FLAG FOOTBALL:

Youth NFL Flag Football provides an exciting way for kids to have a blast practicing and playing the game, all while learning valuable lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, and commitment. There is NO travel involved as all games are played at the fields in Perkasie. Teams are assigned actual NFL team names and each player is given a reversible jersey with the team logo.  

Storytime at Riegelsville

Human Trafficking Seminar Info

Crocheting at Riegelsville

Valentines Day at Riegelsville


Lions Club Letter
 
Are you looking for a volunteer endeavor for 2023?  Join the Springfield Township Lions Club and help to serve our community - LIONS LETTER 012023 rev.pdf