Palisades School District

SHOUT OUT TO PHS TEACHER, DYLAN FEDELL - PRESIDENTIAL AWARD WINNER FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS:
Dylan Fedell is an inspirational educator.  He is able to bring his classroom to life for each of his students, inspiring an interest in the subject matter, namely physics.  Having observed, firsthand, the way by which he navigates his lessons, creating a learning environment that is accessible to all learners, I can say that Mr. Fedell is a very talented teacher.  Additionally, Mr. Fedell has been instrumental in serving as the advisor for two STEM-based activities for high school students:  Chief Science Officers and STEM Outreach Club.  It is through his leadership that a group of high school students created an elementary STEM Family Night, which was well attended in the spring of 2022.  They are planning for another event in the spring of 2023.  His work with the Chief Science Officers has been recognized regionally, as his student leaders have represented the school district at region-wide events.  Dylan Fedell’s excitement for the sciences and his ability to inspire his students to learn beyond the walls of the classroom are just a few reasons why he is deserving of this recognition.

We are so proud of Dylan and we are thankful for the effort he puts forth so INSPIRE students!  Palisades students are INSPIRED TO LEAD AND PREPARED TO SUCCEED thanks to teachers like Dylan!



GIFTED SERVICES PRESENTATION:  Thanks to those who were able to join us on Wednesday, October 18th for our Gifted Services Presentation.  If you were not able to be present, here is the presentation overview:  Gifted Services Information 10.18.23.pptx.pdf

More from the Upper Bucks County Technical School...the baking program offers so many options to choose from for the holiday season!

HOLIDAYS ARE COMING SOON! Don't miss the opportunity to order your yummy treats from the RISE Bakery at UBCTS - RISE Menu and Date Sales.pdf
Visit RISE Bakery: Upper Bucks County Technical School 3115 Ridge Road * Perkasie, PA 19844 Open times - call to confirm - 9-10:15AM & 1-2:30PM 215-795-2911, ext. 277

Kids for Kindness Club Fundraiser

The Kids for Kindness club at Palisades High School is fundraising for Special Olympics PA to support our Unified Sports Teams. Please consider joining and/or making a donation to our team as we "Take the Plunge" on February 9th at Citizens Bank Park. 

Link to Join Team and/or Donate

Thank you for your support!

ORDER YOURS TODAY!!!  Purchasing 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!!

Click here to place your order today:  Baseball Pampered Chef.pdf

 

COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAMS - PSD COMMUNITY SCHOOL_v3.pdf
Please note, a new booklet will be posted as classes are added for the Fall - note version #

BEGINNING NEXT WEEK...

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.  Questions?  Please contact Coach Musantry at [email protected]

REGISTRATION FORM:  Basketball Camp 2023.pdf

THE CURTAIN IS CLOSING ON THE PHS THEATRE 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:

BOX OFFICE IS NOW OPEN FOR THE PHS 2023-24 SEASON:  Box Office Link

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

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


At the last meeting, PHS Principal, Rich Heffernan, talked about the US News and World Report recognition for PHS as a top high school in the nation! We are so proud of our students, faculty and staff for earning this prestigious national recognition! And we are thankful to our entire district's faculty, staff and administration for laying the foundation for success of our students at the high school level! Several students, faculty and staff members shared what makes Palisades so special - community, support and high expectations were among the common themes shared during their presentation.

Palisades High School is ranked #2579 out of nearly 18,000 high schools in the country and #100 out of 750 Pennsylvania public, charter and magnet high schools! We are also the TOP high school in Upper Bucks! These are outstanding accomplishments! 

Many variables contribute to having a top high school in the nation. It’s the academic program, the technical school program, our co-curricular and extra curricular activities, a safe environment learning environment, the support of our parents, and the work of our elementary and middle schools in preparing our students for high school. It is due to the work of our School Board for providing the resources and policies to deliver a stellar program for all students, Dr. O’Connell for her creativity and student-centered mindset and our community partners for their support.

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT PALISADES:  

2- Long-Term Substitute Instructional Assistants (IAs)/Paraprofessionals – part-time, long-term substitute, instructional assistant/paraprofessional at Palisades Middle School available as soon as possible. IA will assist student(s) in individual and small group settings with students with special needs. The ability to work calmly with student(s) exhibiting behavioral and academic challenges and an ability to follow the direction of professional staff is needed. Although not required, those with a teaching certification are encouraged to apply. Hourly rate: $21.90/hour after a probationary period, as per contract. 

Positions Available:
* 5.5 hours per student day available through the end of the third marking period of 2023/2024 school year
* 6 hours per student day available through the end of the 2023/2024 school year

Applicants must have strong technology skills, be highly qualified as defined by federal standards, which require either two completed years of study at an institution of higher education, an associate’s (or higher) degree, or PDE Highly Qualified certification.

Applying Instructions:

Interested applicants need to submit through Recruit and Hire: letter of interest, completed application, resume, proof of being highly qualified, and 3 non-family member references (name, phone number and/or email address, job title). 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 24, 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 Dr. Karl Scheibenhofer, Principal.

 

Current support staff employees may submit a bid form.

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

Instructional Assistant (IA)/Paraprofessional – part-time, 10 month, 6 hours/student day, instructional assistant/paraprofessional at Durham Nockamixon Elementary, available as soon as possible. IA will assist student(s) in individual and small group settings with students with special needs. The ability to work calmly with student(s) exhibiting behavioral and academic challenges and an ability to follow the direction of professional staff is needed. Although not required, those with a teaching certification are encouraged to apply. Hourly rate: $21.90/hour after a probationary period, as per contract. 

Applicants must have strong technology skills, be highly qualified as defined by federal standards, which require either two completed years of study at an institution of higher education, an associate’s (or higher) degree, or PDE Highly Qualified certification.

Applying Instructions:

Interested applicants need to submit through Recruit and Hire: letter of interest, completed application, resume, proof of being highly qualified, and 3 non-family member references (name, phone number and/or email address, job title). 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 24, 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 Mrs. Marie Collie, Principal.

 

Current support staff employees may submit a bid form.

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

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM OPENED MONDAY - OUR LITTLEST BULLDOGS HAD A GREAT TIME LEARNING AND MEETING NEW FRIENDS!
Our Pre K friends had so much fun learning, playing, singing, reading, painting and so much more this week! Pictured above is Miss Kristi and her friends on the carpet enjoying singing and movement. So grateful to be able to offer this program at DN. The staff and students at DN could not be more welcoming to our littlest Bulldogs!

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 opening on Monday, October 16th! 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]

 

ANNUAL COAT DRIVE - COAT COLLECTION IS HAPPENING NOW!

PCF has EXTENDED our Annual Coat Drive through October 27th - gently used or new YOUTH AND TEEN coats needed! A coat distribution will be held on Saturday, November 11th from 9AM until noon at the PHS Gold Gym. Any monetary donations to PCF to help with this event can be made by visiting the website at www.palisadescommunityfoundation.com

HARLEM WIZARDS TICKETS ON SALE NOW:

On Monday, November 13th, the World Famous Harlem Wizards will be showing off their basketball prowess and having some fun in Kintnersville at the PHS Purple Gym.  Doors open at 6PM and game time is 7PM.  To get your tickets now, please use this link:  https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/kintnersvillepa11-13-23-07-00pm

Food and other concessions will be available at the game!  Hope you can join us for some noisy, zany and hilarious family fun with the Harlem Wizards and the Palisades Community Foundation!  See you on Monday, November 13th!  Tickets sell quickly!  Get yours today!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS OF THIS EVENT!

Debczak Wealth Management - Top Sponsor/Lead Event Sponsor
Michael and Jennifer Hsu
Bloom Chiropractic
Swamps
Pat Croce - Wishes For Peace
Dr. Victor Hsu
Colonial Woods Family Camping Resort
Ringing Rocks Family Campground
Franconia Insurance & Financial Services
John Holroyd Agency
Power Co. Equipment
Crews Surveying
In Motion Tire & Performance, LLC
G. Campbell Paving
Walt & Emily French

Palisades Community Foundation...We are Here for Palisades!

Order here using the link in the attached flyer: CR Poppin Popcorn Fundraiser.pdf

 

Click here for the event flyer:  NAMI-Chop-Anxiety-in-Children-Teens-Event-Flyer-Nov-2023-Social flyer.pdf



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]


Go to this site for more info:  Silver Creek Lucky Lottery