Due to a plumbing situation students from DAS Preschool are being moved to the Palmyra High School Cafeteria. Dismissal will be FROM DAS as usual at 2:45pm. Currently, the After-Care program will remain in the PHS Cafeteria. Thank you for your cooperation as we keep our students safe.
The NJSBA has posted our search for a NEW Superintendent! The opinions of all stakeholders have been collected & the deadline for applications is December 20th. More information available here: https://www.njsba.org/services/employment-opportunities/job/superintendent-2/
TODAY! Our 8th Grade Middle Schoolers launched their exploration of college in their future! A team from RCBC came in to administer a career assessment to the group in preparations for their February trip to the RCBC campus to experience COLLEGE FOR A DAY!
At today's Delaware Ave faculty meeting, 2 educators received an unexpected surprise! Dr. Flor Norton announced winners of the Governor's Educator of the Year for her building: Ms. Nicole Wright-Preschool Teacher of the Year & Ms. Mary Petrucelli-Preschool EduSupport Pro!
Monthly VIRTUAL SEPAG meeting is Thurs, Dec 5th @ 7pm on Zoom. The topic: Winter Break Activities & IDEA 101. Registration link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81328088281?pwd=gp4W0ROlx4p4y3jGIRZjawGIRXXa0a.1. note: recurring link, once registered, access to all future meetings
PRESCHOOL FAMILIES: The State of NJ requires an annual flu vaccine for all children attending a preschool. Proof of this vaccine is mandatory for attendance from January 1 through March 31. DAS Nurse Quigg needed this mandatory paperwork THIS WEEK!
The Monthly Board of Education Meeting for December is Wednesday, December 11th at 7pm in the Charles Street School Gym. Student of the Month recognitions will be held.
We give thanks for those who have cared & comforted us this year. We are grateful for the good people we work with, the families we share & the students that keep the questions coming! May you all have a holiday of rest & fulfillment.
GOING ON NOW: Shadow Day Today for 8th Graders from Beverly to follow a Palmyra Student on their day of classes! #PalmyraProud to thank PHSFEE for their support with shirts for all our visitors! #PalmyraProud of our students who volunteered to be shadows!
Congratulations to Ms. Watson & the team at Charles Street School for another amazing Multi-Lingual Learning FAMILY NIGHT! We are #PalmyraProud of cultivating family connections & helping our families make Palmyra their home.
REMINDER: Tonight 11/21 is English Language Learners Family Night @CSS Cafeteria from 6pm-7:30pm. Free food & drink along with games & information about other school events! We encourage all families to come and enjoy as we encourage community & inclusivity in Palmyra schools.
PRESCHOOL FAMILIES: The State of NJ requires an annual flu vaccine for all children attending a preschool. Proof of this vaccine is mandatory for attendance from January through March. Please get this proof of your child's immunization in to DAS Nurse Quigg by December 1st
GOING ON NOW: Traditions grow-this one got so big it had to be split into 2days! PHS Shadow Days are for 8th Graders from Riverton & Beverly to shadow a Palmyra Student as PHS students! #PalmyraProud to thank PHSFEE for their support with shirts for all our visitors!
PRESCHOOL SAFETY MEMO: Always Buckle UP when riding in a car/vehicle. NHTSA let us know that 39% of accidents happen to children in vehicles that were unrestrained! You have to click it to ride to & from school- or ANYTIME! #PalmyraProud of our #SAFEriders!
Congratulations to our PHS GIRLS SOCCER TEAM! They are the Patriot Division Co-Champions & played this season with fierce spirit. Although the championships ended for them yesterday, we will remember this as a year of STELLAR achievements-#PalmyraProud
GOING ON NOW: Our Preschoolers are Grooving & Swaying to a LASER LIGHT show here in the DAS Auditorium! Prismatic Magic Educational Lasers are here with their amazing light & sound show! (Think Sesame Street meets lasers & lots of littles cheering!)
#PalmyraProud! Our Director of Curriculum, Dr. Flo Norton, took CSS’s Mrs. Jen Allen with her for an important PD day! Along with K-5 teachers from across Burlington County they participated in a workshop focused on aligning science instruction with the NJSLS-Science and New Jersey Administrative Code. Through collaboration and the EQuIP Rubric, they worked to refine their lessons and ensure high-quality science education for all students.
MILESTONE MOMENT: Jostens is visiting today to share information about Class Rings with sophomores along with Cap & Gown info with the Seniors. Parents/Guardians: ask your kids for the info they received, it is also being emailed to parents at home. #PalmyraProud #MakingMemories
Congratulationsto our BOYS Soccer ⚽️ Team on their 4-2 Shootout win over Woodstown! The boys now proceed to the Group I South Jersey Final this Friday (also) against Haddon Township right here at home! Stay tuned for #PalmyraProus ticket information.
GOING ON NOW: The NJSBA Forum to gather information for criteria for the background, training & experience that will be expected for our new superintendent of schools.
Our search consultant, Ms.Terri Lewis, of the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) is explaining the search procedure, the roles played by the Board, the staff & the public in the process and the calendar for the actual search.- JOIN US! (Use Door #20 at PHS)
