The next meeting of the Palmyra Board of Education will be THURSDAY, January 2nd for the Annual Reorganization of the Board. The Meeting begins at 7pm & is open to the public.
Please see your emails or the Superintendent's page for an important message from our Interim Superintendent, Mr. Mark Pease. https://shorturl.at/ZrrGo
Congratulations go to Coach Melanie Sharkey. In her first year as head coach, her Girls Team won Patriot Division Co-champs & she earned the prestigious recognition of BCSL Girls Soccer Coach of the Year! NJ.com has the story: https://bit.ly/3DfOzkf #PalmyraProud of you Coach!
Going on NOW! Our Annual Middle & High School Winter Concert 🎵 still time to join us & be #PalmyraProud!
Our Ongoing Superintendent Search is in the News! Check it out here: https://southjersey.media/featured/palmyra-school-district-seeks-new-superintendent/ Thanks @SouthJerseyLocalMedia for the coverage!
It is heartwarming to witness seasoned educators caught in a wave of emotion as they are told they have been recognized by their peers & the community! Mr. Licata announced: Ms. Jamie Patchel- Special Ed-Teacher of the Year & Ms. Vicki Agnew as Support Professional of the Year!
Winter Fun for the Preschool Families! Winter Family Night is TONIGHT at DAS from 6-7pm. There's snacks & crafts & pictures with so many different holiday themes! We hear Rudolph may be bringing his boss! #PalmyraProud of our littlest panthers!
Getting into the holiday spirit-it is concert week in Palmyra! Tuesday 12/10, CSS Kindergarten at 1pm AND the 1st & 2nd Graders Singing their hearts out at 6pm at CSS! Jumping to Thursday 12/12 @ 7pm is the PHS| PMS Winter Concert with performances from the Bands & our choir!
Charles Street School educators & students heard the great news: Mrs. Lee announced winners of the Governor's Educator of the Year for her building: Ms. Lauren Bowen-CSS Teacher of the Year & Mrs. Debbie Streeper-CSS EduSupport Professional of the Year!
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.
