Palisades School District

NATIONWIDE TEST - THIS IS A TEST OF THE EMERGENCY BROADCAST SYSTEM:

On Wednesday, October 4th at 2:20PM, FEMA and the FCC will be conducting a test of the emergency broadcast system using cell services (text messaging), television broadcast services, cable and satellite broadcasters.  The backup testing date is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11th.

This is a test in the event of a widespread weather emergency or other significant nationwide emergency.  For more information, please see this press release issued by FEMA.
FROM FOOD SERVICES:
The Department of Human Services (DHS) will leave the family P-EBT support center open for family P-EBT inquiries only through November 2023. We recommend that you let your students’ families know of this deadline. If they have any questions about their child’s P-EBT benefits for any year, they should contact the DHS family support center as soon as possible. 

As a reminder, here are the family resources for P-EBT:

*  Family helpline - 877-343-0179
*  Family online inquiry and ticket status - http://www.pennebt.com/
*  Family portal to see if a student received a benefit: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/Compass.Web/Public/pebtsearch

 

COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAMS - PSD COMMUNITY SCHOOL FALL 2023 V1 rev.pdf

Please note, a new booklet will be posted as classes are added for the Fall - note version #1 rev

BEGINNING NEXT WEEK...

ATTENTION SENIOR CITIZENS:

Here are 2 important notices for you!

1.  PEARL PROGRAM UPDATE - The state of Pennsylvania has changed it's earning threshold for those applying Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.  The income eligibility cap is now $45,000 (up from $35,000).  This program applies those individuals who meet this income threshold and are age 65 and older.

This means that the threshold for our PEARL, senior citizen volunteer program, changes as well.  The new income threshold for a property tax rebate for senior volunteers who qualify, will now be $45,000.  Interested in volunteering for the PEARL program?  Please contact 610-847-5131, Diana (ext. 4102) or Donna (2401) to learn more.

2.  GOLD CARDS are now available for seniors age 62 and older who live in the Palisades School District.  They can be obtained by dropping by our District Office located at 39 Thomas Free Drive, Kintnersville, PA  18930.  Please have proof of identity/age with you when you come in to pick up a card.  The card entitles you to a 10% discount on Palisades events and evening school registration.  Enjoy!






THANK YOU FROM DURHAM NOCKAMIXON!  We are thrilled to be the recipients of school supplies and a beautiful bench from the Lion's Club!




PHS FOOTBALL TEAM FUNDRAISER:

The football team is having an online logo gear sale. If you are interested in purchasing some Pirate logo gear, click this link.



PIRATES SPORTS UPDATES:

Our Girls Tennis team is having a great season! Congratulations to 1st singles player, Cora Anderson, who placed 4th in the Colonial League tournament and was named the Colonial League Sportsmanship recipient for the 2023-24 season! Kaya Rutstein, our 2nd singles player, placed 2nd at the Colonial League tournament! Congratulations to the Tennis Team!

Congratulations to our Girls Soccer team, who had a BIG win over Moravian Academy. The girls are currently 8-1 in Colonial League play. The Boys Soccer team beat Salisbury this past week and are gaining momentum going into the 2nd half of the season.  

SPIRIT WEEK 2023!  

PHS Spirit Week 2023 was certainly a fun time for all of our student at PHS!  Featuring dress up days, the annual Powder Puff Game, and the rained-out soccer game was replaced by a boisterous game of dodge ball between classes and staff today!  PHS ABSOLUTELY HAS SPIRIT!!!

Homecoming game tonight Pirates vs. Panther Valley kicks off at 7PM.  Come on out to cheer on our Palisades Pirates tonight at the Walter T. Rohrer Stadium!  GO PIRATES!

SPEAKING OF SPIRIT...WHAT BETTER WAY TO HOLD ON TO YOUR MEMORIES THAN BY BUYING A YEARBOOK!

The Palisades High School yearbook is a one of a kind publication.  It’s a limited edition collection of stories and events from the school year, and now is your opportunity to reserve a copy and make sure your student doesn’t miss out on remembering and sharing this special time in their lives with their classmates for years to come.  The 2024 yearbook is on sale now for $70.00 if purchased by Thanksgiving.  The price will increase after this date, but act now and make this purchase a great holiday gift for your son or daughter!  

For your convenience you have several purchasing options:

*  Easiest option: Order online at www.sscyearbooks.com
*  Fill out the order form, and mail your order directly to Student Services Company (address on order form)
*  Phone Student Services Company directly 610.539.1330
*  Fax your order form directly to Student Services Company 610.539.6530

The yearbook staff has been working hard putting together a great book, so don’t delay, and purchase your yearbook today!!



BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP:

Director:  Coach Bob Musantry
Location:  High School Purple Gym
Dates:  November 4th and 5th UPDATED!
Time:  9AM-noon

Description:  Skills Clinic - skills and drills for players in grades 3 to 6.  Cost is $50 per camper; $40 per camper if registering more than one player.  Contact Coach Musantry at [email protected]

PHS THEATRE AD SALE: SPECIAL FALL PRESALE 

This year, the Palisades High School Theatre Department is proud to present two productions: “THE ONE ACT PLAY DISASTER”, and “THE ADDAMS FAMILY: SCHOOL EDITION”. We would be honored by your support via an advertisement in both productions at a discounted price. We hope that this rate will help spread the word of the amazing services your business or organization offers, and/or celebrate a special person in our production. Your support will help us purchase costumes, rental pieces, rental lights, and set materials for our productions.  

Help us save time, paper, and money by submitting your sponsorship online via our virtual box office. Select “Donate” in the upper menu bar, and your ad donation tier.

Alternatively, view our paper/mail copy of the Ad Sale form here

Please find our sponsorship tiers below:

UPCOMING SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE:  All residents are invited to attend these public meetings.

 

10/04/23 - Regular School Board Meeting - 7PM PHS Auditorium
10/11/23 - Education Programs and Services - 6:30PM PHS Library
10/16/23 - Fiscal Oversight Committee - 9AM District Office Conf. Rm.
10/17/23 - BCIU Board Meeting - 7PM BCIU Board Meeting
10/18/23 - Regular School Board Meeting - 7PM PHS Auditorium
10/19/23 - JOC Committee Meeting - 7PM UBCTS Conf. Rm.
10/25/23 - Athletic Committee Meeting - 6:30PM PHS Library
10/25/23 - Facilities Committee Meeting - 7PM PHS Library

You can register now for FREE Fall Mental Health Courses with NAMI - Use this link for more info

CHROMEBOOK INSURANCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF DECEMBER!  You can register your student’s Chromebook for coverage beginning now!  Sign Up for Coverage - deadline is soon approaching!!!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT PALISADES:  

2 -Part-Time Food Handlers:  Two, Part-time, 10 month, Food Handler position available at the Palisades School District. Candidate must be able to complete multiple tasks, prepare food, cook meals, serve the student meals, and assist with routine kitchen tasks such as operating kitchen equipment and daily clean-up. 

Two positions available are:

  -  2 hours at Springfield Elementary 
- 2.5 hours at Tinicum Elementary

Interested applicants need to submit through Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1347: letter of interest, completed application, and 3 non-family member references (name, phone number and/or email address, job title), resume (optional). Applicants with incomplete or missing information will not be considered for an interview. If needed, please contact Sue Keogh, HR Associate, at 610-847-5131, extension 4028 for technical assistance completing the application. Positions are open until filled. 

Clearances will be required prior to beginning employment. Clearances may take up to two weeks for processing, so we strongly encourage interested applicants to start this process immediately. Required clearances include: Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 (dated within the past 12 months of the closing date of this posting. Complete clearances  for “employment” not “volunteer”) and disclosure form(s) Act 168.  

 

Letters of interest can be addressed to Mr. Gerry Giarratana, Director of Food/Warehouse/Transportation.

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

Link to required clearances: https://www.palisd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=57098&pageId=193289

 

EOE

Evening Custodian: Full-time, 12 month, evening custodian position available at Durham Nockamixon School. The interested candidate must be able to perform routine cleaning of assigned areas both independently and as a team, assist with snow removal, lawn care, and set up for special events. The candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as the successful candidate will assist with moving furniture and equipment. Position is 7.5 hrs per day starting as soon as possible. Hours during the school year are 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch). During the summer, the hours shift to daytime. This is a support staff contracted position and receives all benefits as per the collective bargaining agreement.  Hourly rate: $23.52/hour after a successful probationary period.

Interested applicants need to submit through Recruit and Hire: letter of interest, completed application, and 3 non-family member references (name, phone number and/or email address, job title), resume (optional). Applicants with incomplete or missing information will not be considered for an interview. If needed, please contact Sue Keogh, HR Associate, at 610-847-5131, extension 4028 for technical assistance completing the application. Deadline to apply is October 16, 2023.

Clearances will be required prior to beginning employment. Clearances may take up to two weeks for processing, so we strongly encourage interested applicants to start this process immediately. Required clearances include: Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 (dated within the past 12 months of the closing date of this posting. Complete clearances  for “employment” not “volunteer”) and disclosure form(s) Act 168.  

 

Letters of interest can be addressed to Mr. Al Crouthamel, Director of Facilities. 

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

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

EOE

Current support staff employees may submit a bid form

Substitute School Nurses:

Palisades School District is in need of substitute school nurses to cover school buildings and for field trips.  Building coverage responsibilities involve overseeing the building’s health office, dispensing medications, caring for emerging illnesses or injuries, implementing health care plans, etc.  Field trip responsibilities typically include coordinating with the building nurse regarding medication needs for the trip, and implementation of health care plans, if appropriate. Substitute nurses are paid $24 per hour.

Flexible schedule.  Requirements: RN license with medication dispensing certification, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.  Interested candidates should submit their letter of interest, resume, copy of nursing license and certifications, and required clearances (Act 24, 34, 114, and 151 current within a year) and disclosure form to Lou deFonteny, Director of Student Services at [email protected].  

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

Link to clearances: https://www.palisd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=57098&pageId=193289

EOE

For other job opportunities, check out this link: https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Bookmark this link and check back often!
 

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM AT DN - DELAYED!!! This FREE program for families with children ages 3 and 4 who meet the income requirements (family of 4 earning less than $90,000) is TEMPORARILY DELAYED (LifeSpan is in the process of hiring a teacher for the program). This program will be run by LifeSpan, using the funding received from a grant written by the United Way.  If you are interested in this program, please complete this application and send to the Quakertown address listed - APPLICATION LINK.  Any questions, please contact Marie Collie [email protected] or Donna Holmes [email protected] 

RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION FORMS - It literally takes about 10-15 minutes per child:  In order to complete your student’s Returning Student Registration Forms, please log into your PowerSchool Account, select your child and click on the FORMS link on the left hand side under INFORMATION.  You will then see the forms to be completed   THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO COMPLETE!  We must have up to date medical and contact information for your student(s).  It doesn’t take long to complete, and the information is imperative for us to communicate effectively with you AND to provide the medical attention your student(s) need.  Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.  Any questions, please contact me at 610-847-5131, ext. 2401 or email [email protected]

This requirement does not apply to students who are newly enrolled over the summer.
 

 

PCF will be running our Annual Coat Drive from October 2nd to 20th - gently used or new YOUTH AND TEEN coats needed! Start gathering those coats for drop off at any one of our school buildings starting MONDAY, OCTOBER 2ND. A coat distribution will be held on Saturday, November 11th from 9AM until noon at PHS in the lobby area. Any monetary donations to PCF to help with this event can be made by visiting the website at www.palisadescommunityfoundation.com

Also from PCF, the World Famous Harlem Wizards are coming to Palisades High School on Monday November 13th - mark your calendar for this family fun event! Tickets go on sale starting Monday, October 2nd! Link to purchase online will be posted on both the Palisades School District and the Community Foundation's website.
Want to be a sponsor? Click on this link to sign up: PCF Wizards Sponsors.pdf
Palisades Community Foundation...We are Here for Palisades!

Teams may register here: SCAA Registration

SENIOR CITIZENS EXPO: Senator Jarrett Coleman will be hosting a Senior Expo on October 12th at the Upper Bucks County Technical School from 9am-1pm at 3115 Ridge Road, Perkasie PA 18944. 

Seniors will be able to enjoy food/drinks, receive a flu shot, play games, attend seminars and whole lot more. On behalf of Senator Coleman, we would appreciate your help with sharing our event sign-up with your friends and neighbors. 

All attendees may register here:  https://senatorcoleman.com/senior-expo-reg/2






CALLING ALL FUTURE VETERINARIANS!  MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Marisa Hann, from Delaware Valley University’s Pre-Veterinary Club, sent the following notice:

On November 5, 2023, the Pre-Vet Club will host a symposium for high school students interested in animal and veterinary fields. The symposium offers participants an exciting opportunity to hear from current DelVal students and gain hands on learning experience throughout various workshops. The registration fee is $25 per student and lunch is included! The deadline for registration is October 5, 2023. Parents/Guardians are welcome to stay for the duration of the event but will not be participating in workshops with students. There is a $10 registration fee for parents/guardians. The fee includes lunch and informational sessions. Interested students can register at Pre-Vet Symposium (touchnet.net). If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out.  Her email address is [email protected]

















On November 10th, we will gather in person for our annual "A Worthwhile Evening" to celebrate the accomplishments of the women we serve and to cast a vision for the future of our programs. During this event, we will have a Live and Silent Auction. As part of our Silent Auction, we are seeking groups to put together themed baskets valued at around $150-$250.

 Suggested basket themes:

·    Game night basket

·    Carwash basket

·    Wining and Dining

·    Coffee Basket

·    Fitness basket

·    Philly Sports Teams

·    Pamper Yourself

·    Feeling Snacky (Snacks & convenience stores gift cards)

·    A day at the movies 

If your school, community group, or business would like to donate an auction item or gift basket please send me an email to [email protected]