Principal's News
April 5, 2024
LET'S CELEBRATE THE ECLIPSE!!!
MONDAY, APRIL 8TH
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear dark colors to show their school spirit in celebration of Monday's Solar Eclipse Event. We look forward to having some fun together as a school community while learning the science behind a solar eclipse. Weather permitted we will go outside on Monday, 4/8 at 3:00 PM for ten minutes. We are grateful for the Palisades Community Foundation (PCF) for providing all of our student with the proper protective glassed for this event. All staff will support our students wearing of the protective glasses while outdoors during this timeframe.
PHS Video - This will be shared in classrooms on Monday, 4/8/24
Dear Palisades Students, Families, and Staff:
I am very excited to announce that the Palisades Community Foundation has generously made a donation to provide solar eclipse glasses for all students and staff members in preparation for the total solar eclipse taking place on Monday, April 8, 2024. Building principals will communicate their plans to have students and staff have an opportunity to view the eclipse that afternoon.
The eclipse will begin in our area at approximately 2:00 PM and end at approximately 4:30 PM. Palisades schools are not dismissing early; however, parents/guardians who wish to pick up their child before 1:30PM may do so by contacting your child’s building secretary. Please call 610-847-5131 - Durham ext. 3000, Springfield ext. 6000, Tinicum ext. 7000, PALMS ext. 1000 and PHS ext. 2000.
After-school activities at the secondary level will be held indoors until 4:30PM. The makeup date for elementary swimming will continue as planned for this afternoon.
Again, I would like to thank the Palisades Community Foundation for purchasing the solar eclipse glasses and their ongoing support of our schools.
Thank you for your continued support.
Regards,
Dr. Bridget O’Connell
Superintendent
If you are interested in more information, please see the attached resources on the Solar Eclipse - Additional Resources - Solar Eclipse 2024
Students in Grade 3 - 5 will participate in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science Tests in April/May 2024.
The testing schedule is as follows:
PSSA English Language Arts (ELA): April 24, 25, 26 (Grades 3, 4, & 5)
PSSA Math: April 29 & 30 (Grades 3, 4, & 5)
PSSA Science: May 1 & 2 (Grade 4 only)
Information pertaining to attendance along with additional information can be accessed in the letter and online information found below this message. The window for opt out requests closes on Monday, April 8, 2024.
PALISADES PRE-K NIGHTS
KINDNESS CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT
SAVE THE DATE
As we begin the last marking period of the school year and make plans for end of the year activities, please mark your calendars for our annual 5th Grade Class Day Promotion Celebration:
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: DN Multi Purpose Room
4/3 - District After School Club- Outdoor Orienteering; Bowling - LAST WEEK
4/4 - MATH MTS Club @ 7:45 AM - LAST WEEK
4/4 - Roller Skating
4/5 - School Spirit Day/Pretzel Day/School Store
4/8 - 3rd Orchestra Rehearsal @ 8 AM
4/8 - Chess Club @ 3:45 PM
4/8 - PTA Meeting @ 6:30 PM
4/9 - 4th/5th Gr. Orchestra Rehearsal @ 8:00 AM
4/10 - Chorus Rehearsal @ 8 AM
Durham Nockamixon Elementary School
Email: mcollie@palisd.org
Website: dnpalisd.org
Location: 41 Thomas Free Drive, Kintnersville, PA, USA
Phone: (610)847-5131
Twitter: @palisdDN