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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECONFIGURATION:  Please click here to view the letter being mailed to all of our elementary school parents/guardians regarding the recently presented elementary school reconfiguration for July 1, 2012.  A meeting for all elementary parents/guardians will be held at PALMS on Monday, March 5th at 6:30PM.  On this page, you can also review the presentation that will be made at that time.

 
  
SCHOOL NEWS:
 
 

FITZPATRICK

Pictured (l to r):  Congressman Fitzpatrick, Mr. Ed Baumgartner,
 Tommy Bethman (our MC - front), Dr. Bridget O'Connell, Mr. Tim Kearns
 
PALMS Welcomed Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick Today!

The students from Palisades Middle School welcomed Congressman Fitzpatrick today for a “town hall-style” meeting.  Students from our 7th and 8th grades spent one hour with the Congressman as he answered their questions, ranging from “What is your typical day like?” asked by Casey Hooper, to “Are you a supporter of fracking in Pennsylvania?”  The pointed questions were developed over the days preceding his visit with students and our Social Studies Department teachers.  Mr. Tim Kearns, a long-term substitute at PALMS, brought this visit to fruition.  Thanks to Mr. Kearns and the entire Social Studies Department, Congressman Fitzpatrick and Messrs. Baumgartner and Spering for providing this great educational opportunity for our young students!

 

We were able to provide live streaming of the event on our educational access channel (Service Electric 103.4 or 261 with a converter box), on our closed circuit channel at the school and on our Web site.  We will be posting a video on our site of the event soon!  We will keep you posted!

 
PHS BLUE MOUNTAIN SKI TRIP POSTPONED - Due to the rain today, the ski club trip to Blue Mountain was postponed until Monday. 
 

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STANDOUT STUDENT-ATHLETES:  Seniors (as pictured) Bobby Kroschwitz (soccer), Meryah Harding (field hockey), Elissa Berdini (soccer), and Andrew Hollander (baseball) have all made selected the colleges they will be attending this fall – click on this link to read more about their accomplishments and their future plans.
 
CONGRATS TO SENIOR COLTON MITCHELL FROM PHS:  Colton Mitchell qualified for indoor state track competition at Penn State University.  Colton cleared 13'6 in pole vault to qualify for the upcoming meet.  Good luck Colton!
 

FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF OUR PHS STUDENTS:

We wanted to make you aware of an opportunity to participate in quarterly meetings with other parents and the high school’s administration.  Once each quarter, a small group of parents meets with the high school’s administrative team to learn about programs, school events, current or emerging issues and any other topic that might be of interest to parents.  The meetings are relatively informal with an open-dialogue among all participants.  These meetings are similar to the PTA/PTO groups that exist at the elementary schools and the middle school, but there is no fundraising.

 

Please be informed that our next meeting is on Tuesday, February 28th from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the principal’s conference room.  The agenda for this meeting is as follows:

·         SEARCH Survey Results

·         Exam Days

·         Volunteers’ clearances

·         Elementary Reconfiguration

 

If you are planning to attend, we ask that you RSVP to Mrs. Tootsie Carty, PPN Chairperson, at tootsiecarty@hotmail.com

 
PARENTS OF PALMS TRACK ATHLETES:
If your son/daughter has signed up for the Palisades Middle School Track & Field Team, then the coaches are inviting you and your son/daughter to attend an organizational meeting for the 2012 season.  The meeting will take place on Tuesday February 28, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the middle school auditorium.

 

Palisades Track and Field is one of the most successful teams in the school’s history.  The Middle School team has proven to be one of the best in the Lehigh Valley over the last few years.  Last year both teams went undefeated in league competition and won the Southern Lehigh Invitational.  The girls’ team broke 11 school records and set a record point total at the Southern Lehigh Invitational. The boys set five new school records and tied one.  This year, we believe that both teams could prove to be just as exceptional! 

 

The coaches would like to have the opportunity to explain the program to you and your child.  We cannot express the excitement we feel when we think about the opportunities your son/daughter could have with our team.  If you have any questions feel free to call any one of the coaches at school (610-847-5131), email jbeck@palisadessd.org or write a note.

 

 

COMMUNITY NEWS:

 

EVENING COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAMS BEGINNING SOON!  Mark your calendars for the start of our Evening Community School!  The session will begin the week of March 26th.  Our brochure outlining the offerings for this session will be posted soon!  If you are interested in a particular course, or if you are interested in facilitating a course for the spring, please contact dholmes@palisadessd.org

 
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JOIN COACH VIG AND THE PALISADES PIRATES BOYS" BASKETBALL TEAM
JIMMY V FOUNDATION FOUL SHOOTING MARATHON-SUNDAY, MARCH 4TH
Palisades High School Purple Gym
Sunday, March 4th from 1-4PM
Proceeds benefit the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research
Each participant will shoot 100 Foul Shots to raise money for this great cause.
 
Help our Boys" Basketball Team raise funds for Cancer Research
Support Letter 
 

USED CLOTHING TO BENEFIT LOCAL FIRE COMPANY:

Greetings All!

This note is to let you know that a clothing drop-off shed has been placed at Delaware Valley Volunteer Fire Co in Erwinna.  They accept all clothing, shoes/boots, purses, linens, and curtains.  This is a fund-raiser (the fire company is paid by the pound for your unwanted items) and a terrific way to support your local fire company!   So please spread the word!  For more information, check our website:  www.delawarevalleyfire.com

 

Also Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Spaghetti Dinner Dates:

 

March 8

April 13

May 11

June 8

July 13

August 10

September 14

October 12

November 9

December 14

 
FROM THE UPPER BUCKS HEALTHY COMMUNITY HEALTHY YOUTH (HCHY) AN PARTNERS IN ACTION FOR COMMUNITY TOGETHERNESS (PACT) COALITIONS: 
There is an exciting upcoming opportunity for parents. Beginning in March 2012, ParentFurther.com, Search Institute’s parenting resource, is offering free, monthly, expert-guided parenting webinars.   The webinars are designed to accommodate busy parents who want to learn how to raise successful kids and organizations who need to engage parents with positive parenting tips and resources. Our experts, who range from professors to authors to youth-serving professionals, will address current hot topics in parenting, such as bullying and body image.    Webinar attendees will have the opportunity to get their questions answered during the live webinar and recorded versions of the webinars will be archived for those who can’t make the live presentations.
 

Here are the first presenters and topics we will be featuring in 2012:

  • March: Good Girls Don’t Get Fat: How Parents Can Help Daughters Thrive in Superficial World presented by Dr. Robyn Silverman, Body Image and Youth Development Expert
  • April: Financial Literacy with Personal Finance Expert Nathan Dungan of Share, Save, Spend
  • May: Bullying presented by Dr. J. Douglas Coatsworth, Penn State University
… and many more!   For more information, please visit http://www.parentfurther.com/webinars       
 

 CIRCULATED BY SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP:

PRESS RELEASE FOR SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPT.
BUCKS COUNTY - PENNSYLVANIA
Springfield Twp. Police are warning residents about a fraudulent driveway sealcoating scam that occurred 02/20/12 between 1:30 and 3:00 p.m. A male operating a late model black, 4 dr. Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck solicitated an elderly man on Pleasant View Rd. as he was was returning from his mailbox. The victim agreed to have the man seal- coat the driveway. The male was accompanied by an adult female, two female children and one male child. The adult female was permitted to enter the house for the stated purpose of using the bathroom. The adult male knocked on the door and asked the victim to exit the home so that he could show him some things regarding the driveway job. The elderly man suspected that he was being victimized, but did exit the home for about 5 minutes. The elderly man returned to the home, and subsequently paid cash for the job. The subjects exited the house after they told the victim they were going to the truck to get a receipt. The victim heard the truck running and saw it leave the area towards Route 212. The victim subsequently determined that thousands of dollars worth of gold jewelry was stolen from the home.
Police request anyone witnessing this truck in the area on 02/20 and/or having more information to call the Springfield Township Police Department at (610) 346-7600. Police strongly suggest residents not permit strangers into their home under any circumstances. When in doubt, call police immediately, and have police respond to establish the intentions of the stranger.
Officer-In-Charge Michael A. McDonald
Springfield Township Police Department 

COMING SOON...FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE OTTSVILLE FARMERS MARKET:
The Ottsville Farmers Market is thrilled to be headed into its 4th season! Every Friday from 4-8 pm April 27 - October 12, the market offers a place for local vendors to sell their vegetables, fruits, home made preserves, jellies, jams, salsas, pickles, natural ingredient soaps and cosmetics, locally roasted coffee, hand knit alpaca, llama and sheep wool, herbs and ornamental plants as well as seafood and cured meats. Our full season vendors are committed to being there every week rain or shine for the community. Market attendees enjoy meeting friends and family at the end of the work week and visiting their favorite producers who work hard to deliver delicious and quality products each week. 

The market also offers promotional opportunities for non profits and local businesses. A free table is available for non profits and local business sponsors to promote their upcoming events. We have fun with scheduled events including egg races, recipe contests (and tasting), ping pong tournaments, featured chef tastings, yoga class and even a belly dancing performance! 

This year we are partnering with the Palisades School District to showcase upcoming activities to the market community. The first Friday of each month the market will highlight and feature a Palisades club, upcoming event, class project or fun craft activity. The Ottsville Farmers Market will provide a free table to the Palisades organizer and promote the activity in our weekly newsletter, website and facebook pages. Please let us know which date your club would like to organize an activity (if you need an additional date besides the first Friday, we would be glad to add it to the program). 

Ideas:
Promote school theater programs and sell tickets! Provide class project demonstrations! Fundraise for school trips! Showcase athletic team demos or contests! Sell Fresh Food for Palisades lemonade or healthy cafeteria treats! Create a movie night or ping pong competition! Offer planting projects or composting demos! ALL IDEAS ARE WELCOME!

Please send us the topic and the date you would like to attend to dholmes@palisadessd.org - to coordinate with the Ottsville Farmers Market. Of course we also look forward to seeing you at any of our markets from April 27th - October 12th! ! If you love having fresh local produce in our community, family sponsorship options (attached) are also available.  Please email kp@thekitchenpotager.com with questions.

First Fridays with Palisades at the Ottsville Farmers Market!
Friday, May 4th
Friday, June 1st
Friday, July 6th
Friday, August 3rd
Friday, Sept 7th
Friday, October 5th

 
 E-FRIDAY FOLDER:
 
PHS
Once Upon A Mattress
Fun for All Ages!  LAST SHOW SATURDAY!
PHS
Support Palisades Football
Buy JOE CORBI PRODUCTS
Delivery March 15
 Purchasing Info
PHS
Operation Helping Hand
Help Those in Need
March 28th
 Food Drive Details
Elementary
Craft Days with Cybersonics!
Springfield - March 13
Tinicum - March 14
Durham Nockamixon - March 15
Elementary
Attention Parents of 4 year old children - you and your child are invited to our Story Hour and Parent Presentation...ALPHABET ADVENTURE!
March 8th
Elementary
Kindergarten Registration
4/9 & 10 - DN
4/11 & 12 - Tinicum
4/17 & 18 - Springfield
 See Ltr. for Details
COMMUNITY
FREE! COMPUTER AND ELECTRONICS
RECYCLING EVENT - OTTSVILLE FIRE CO.
February 25th - 10AM-4PM
 Event Flyer
COMMUNITY
Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research
Foul Shooting Marathon
Sunday, March 4th from 1-4PM
COMMUNITY
Help Dogs and Cats from UB SPCA
Dog and cat food and toys needed!
Collections at Durham Nox foyer
Community Service - Jr. Girl Scouts Troop 214
 Information Flyer
COMMUNITY
Camp Invention
at Saucon Valley Middle School
Register by March 30th
Registration Info.
COMMUNITY
Ottsville Farmers" Market
at LindenHill Gardens
Market Opens Soon!
 Sponsorship Information
COMMUNITY
Spring Tennis
with Bucks County Tennis Assoc.
Begins April 21
 Registration Info.
COMMUNITY
Palisades Community Foundation's
Annual 5K Walk/Run
Saturday, May 5
 Register Now!
COMMUNITY
St. Luke's Parenting Group
Classes begin May 9 - June 20
Help for Parents
 More Info
COMMUNITY
Learn to Row
Swan Creek Rowing Club
Summer Program
Register by May 7
 Registration Info
COMMUNITY
Silver Creek Baseball
Summer Camp
July 23-26
 Registration
COMMUNITY
Pearl S. Buck Foundation
Leadership Training-Spring & Summer Sessions
 Program Information
Last Modified on February 24, 2012