#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)
REMINDER: Tonight @7pm at PHS Auditorium: Palmyra Superintendent Search-The Board of Education invites ALL district Parents, Guardians & Community to a Forum to gather information to set the criteria for the what will be expected of our new superintendent. Use Door #20
Congratulations to our Girls Soccer ⚽️ Team on their home victory over Glaasboro Today 4-0! The Lady Panthers enter the NJSIAA Final round on Thursday, Nov 14th @Haddon Twp! #PalmyraProud of Ellie's 40th career goal!!!
THANK YOU VETERANS! Assisting our PHS Faculty Committee for Beautification with an American Flag salute for Veterans Day at our front door today were Mr. Donley, Ms. McGrath & students: Jaleel & Keronja. We are #PalmyraProud of all veterans & their families!
WARDROBE ALERT: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12 is PHS/MS Picture Retake Day.
The Yearbook team will call students down to the auditorium- BY GRADE LEVEL- starting after 8:30am. Please tell your child to LISTEN for the announcement in order to get their photo taken! #PalmyraProud
This ol' building is truly something many Palmyrians can relate to! Last week our Auditorium Floor Mens Room had major issues! Turns out it was a break in the sewer pipe on the 4th Street Side that needed to be replaced. Mr. Holt & emergency contractors to the rescue! #Proud
REFERENDUM UPDATE: now posted on our Construction Webpage: https://www.palmyraschools.com/o/palmyra/page/construction -SO EXCITING to see the new playground being installed in record time. Be on the lookout for the date of the #PalmyraProud Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony!
GOING ON NOW: Our students at CSS are at an NJTransit Assembly with Safety Educator, Ms. Kathryn Smith. She is here to cover the ABC's of Safety Rules for transportation. We are #PalmyraProud of our students for their best attention.
Reminder to our District Families: ‘Fall Back’ this weekend & check your smoke detectors, too!
Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 am on Sunday, November 3, 2024 – meaning you get an extra hour of sleep this weekend! See everyone Monday at School!
The NEXT Monthly Board of Education Meeting for November is Wednesday, November 13th at 7pm in the Charles Street School Gym. Student of the Month recognitions will be held.
PRESCHOOL FAMILIES: The State of NJ requires an annual flu vaccine for all children attending a preschool. Proof of this vaccine is necessary for attendance from January through March. Please get this proof of your child's immunization in to DAS Nurse Quigg by December 1st.
Bravo to our Preschool Posse! Fabulous job on the doors to jazz up the hallways at DAS! These littles are READY to Parade their Halloween Best! #PalmyraProud
Please see your emails or the Superintendent's page for an important message from our Interim Superintendent, Mr. Mark Pease (District Website >red SUPERINTENDENT button> first posting in Community Letters)
Palmyra Middle & High School Families: The Halloween traditions continue in the HS|MS Building! October 31st will be "Costumes Allowed" for the day- please be sure to adhere to the costume rules. #PalmyraProud #Halloween2024
Charles Street School Families: Halloween is fast approaching! October 31st is our Parade around school (weather permitting) & classroom celebrations. Please be sure to adhere to the costume rules (letter is in CSS backpack). #PalmyraProud #Halloween2024
IMPORTANT: EMERGENCY STATUSES WERE ACTIVATED this morning as a result of an email threat. Staff took the appropriate steps & the Palmyra Police responded immediately to investigate while our buildings were placed in a SHELTER IN PLACE status. In an abundance of caution, the Delaware Avenue Preschool was EVACUATED to the High School Cafeteria. At this time, we have been given the all-clear from the Palmyra Police Department who will continue their thorough investigation. Our district is committed to the safety & education of all our students & the emergency statuses have now been lifted so that we can continue with classes as usual.
SENIORS & JUNIORS: A message from our BSU-Black Student Union: South Jersey HBCU College Fair 11-18-24! Engage in live HBCU presentations & attend live workshop sessions on scholarship, financial aid, avoiding college debt plus college life & more. https://bit.ly/3BZKpfy
