DISTRICT NEWS:
PLEASE BE REMINDED THAT MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH IS NOW A REGULAR SCHOOL DAY!
CONGRESSMAN FITZPATRICK SCHEDULED TO VISIT PALMS:
We are pleased to invite Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick to our middle school on Friday, February 24th when he will hold a Town Hall Meeting with students. Students are preparing questions to ask the Congressman during his one hour visit to our school next Friday. This should be very exciting and informative for our kids!
Congressman Fitzpatrick (far left) pictured with School Board Director, Steve Kunkel (2nd from right)
at recent School Board Representatives' Symposium in Washington, D.C.
ANNOUNCING SUMMER PROGRAMS AT PALISADES FOR 2012!
Look for details coming soon regarding all sports and recreational camps to be held this summer!
· Summer Rec Activities Program – grades K through 5
· Purple and Gold Summer Day Camp – grade 6 through 8
· Summer Sports Camps including: basketball, soccer, wrestling, track, tennis, field hockey, football and cheerleading (dates and ages vary by sport)
Details and registration information to follow very soon!
FEBRUARY DRIVING TIP – aggressive driving
Do you speed, run red lights or tailgate? If you answered yes to any of these, you may be an aggressive driver. Police across the state are cracking down on aggressive drivers, so slow down – save your money and your life. Learn more about aggressive driving at www.DriveSafePA.org.
Please See Operation Helping Hand Flyer for Drop Off Information
SCHOOL NEWS:
GO PIRATES!!! WRESTLING UPDATE:
Cheer on our Pirates tomorrow (2/18) as they take on Saucon Valley at 1PM in the Colonial League Championship Tournament being held at Southern Lehigh. Next matches are 5PM and 7PM.
PLEASE NOTE: Our wrestling team, under Head Coach, Tony Iasiello, qualified for the District Team Tournament during the 1996-97 season, and again this year, under Coach Omar Porrata. Thanks to those who asked for further clarification.
SkillsUSA COMPETITORS:
Again, congratulations to our SkillsUSA competitors – 7 out of the 12 students from Palisades who competed took 1st, 2nd or 3rd place at this year’s competition. The state competition will be held at Hershey and Lebanon later this spring! Special Congrats to these Palisades Students!
First Place:
Automated Manufacturing Technology
Matthew Wasser-Machining Technology
Graphic Communications
Lee Noecker-Graphic Communications
Quiz Bowl
Danielle Sciss-Law Enforcement
Joel Dowd-Law Enforcement
Team Works
Kyle Rook- Construction Technology
Third Place:
Automotive Refinishing Technology
Branden Kozlowski-Auto Collision
Food & Beverage Service
Katie Ritchy-Culinary Arts
ATTENTION PHS STUDENTS:
If you are interested in playing Baseball, Softball, Girls Soccer, Boys Tennis, or Boys and Girls Track and Field, spring sports sign-up sheets are now available in the Main Office. Please make sure to sign-up so you can receive the proper paperwork needed to participate.
COMMUNITY NEWS:
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
FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO HELP: The Palisades Community Foundation (PCF) is willing to be the host account for any donations/funds that are sent to help Marissa and Louie Hill, Palisades Students who were affected by the recent family tragedy. Donations can be sent directly to the Palisades Community Foundation or to Rebecca George at the High School to be forwarded to PCF. The PCF address is: PO 521, Ottsville, PA 18942 – checks should be made payable to the “Palisades Community Foundation” - please note in the memo section that this donation is for the Hill Family. Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity.
Palisades Youth Soccer Association (http://www.pysanet.com) Do your kids play soccer? Have they in the past? Will they in the future? Or are you just a soccer fan? Months of work go into getting ready for the travel and intramural seasons, and you can help! Attend our upcoming meeting:
PYSA General Meeting: February 29th at 7pm, Rm 106 at PHS Email info@pysanet.com for more info.
Be sure to come cheer on our Palisades Travel teams at our Winter Festival, being held at the High School and Middle School Feb. 18/19 and 25/26. For more information or if you"d like to help, email tournaments@pysanet.com.
COOKING WITH STYLE!
The cookbooks (with over 200 recipes) are called "Cooking With Style" and were created by the salon friends and clients of Mrs. Sandy Weber. The cost $10.00 each and ALL proceeds benefit the GRWA. The books are available at The Bucks County Hair Company & Day Spa (610-847-CUTS) or by contacting www.grwabucks.org . The Gallows Run Watershed Association (GRWA) supports environmental stewardship, sustainable land management, and preservation of our natural character. This is a tax deductable contribution and all checks should be made out to GRWA. They make great gifts!
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:
| 2012-13 |
School Calendar
Board Approved
Start AFTER Labor Day in Sept. 2012 |
Click Here |
| PHS |
Once Upon A Mattress
Fun for All Ages! |
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| PHS |
Operation Helping Hand
Help Those in Need
March 28th |
Food Drive Details |
| 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 |
Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research
Foul Shooting Marathon
Sunday, March 4th from 1-4PM |
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| COMMUNITY |
Camp Invention
at Saucon Valley Middle School
Register by March 30th |
Registration Info. |
| COMMUNITY |
Bridgeton Athletic Association
Baseball Sign Ups
Open Enrollment - see link to register |
Registration Forms |
| COMMUNITY |
Ottsville Farmers" Market
at LindenHill Gardens
Market Opens Soon! |
Sponsorship Information |
| COMMUNITY |
DeSales University
Baseball Clinics
February 19 & 26 |
Clinic Registration |
| COMMUNITY |
Spring Tennis
with Bucks County Tennis Assoc.
Begins April 21 |
Registration Info. |
| COMMUNITY |
Silver Creek Baseball
Summer Camp
July 23-26 |
Registration |
| COMMUNITY |
Pearl S. Buck Foundation
Leadership Training-Spring & Summer Sessions |
Program Information |
