Mr. Scott Davis
Principal
Contact info:
Phone - 610-847-5131 ext. 6001
Fax - (610) 346-8124
E-mail - sdavis@palisd.org
Twitter- @palisdSP
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Welcome back to the 2020 - 2021 school year! As per the Palisades School District’s Reopening Health and Safety Plan, we will make every effort to transition your child(ren) back to a safe, nurturing school environment.
When our students return to school on Monday, August 31, our teachers will be ready to greet them and provide a positive school experience. As always, we look forward to getting to know each and every child, meeting their academic and social/emotional needs, and challenging them to be the best they can be.
We will continue to implement the School Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) program. Students will learn how to be respectful, responsible, and kind in the classroom, hallway, bathroom, cafeteria, at recess, and on the bus. We will introduce new expectations in these areas which will include wearing a mask, social distancing, and hand washing. These expectations will be explicitly taught to students by their teachers during the first few weeks of school. Once again this year, students will have the opportunity to earn reinforcements for their positive behavior. The behavioral data collected through discipline reports helps us track behavior patterns in various environments and re-teach expectations as necessary. We appreciate your efforts at home to support this endeavor.
The district will provide hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. However, it is optional if you would like to send your child to school with these items. Students will be required to have a mask with them at all times. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to provide their child(ren) with a clean mask each day. We also encourage students to bring their own water bottle and a beach towel to sit on when class is held outside.
Below is a list of supplies which will be required for your student’s grade level whether they will be attending face-to-face or participating in the Palisades Cyber Academy. For those attending face-to-face, we will be providing each student with a tote bag for their school supplies which can be taken home each night to be sanitized.
Kindergarten
1 plastic folder labeled with child’s name
1 pair of headphones for computer use in Ziploc bag labeled with child’s name (this will be returned at the end of the school year)
1 old t-shirt or smock for art class/painting labeled with child’s name in Ziploc bag also labeled with child’s name (no plastic shirt smocks please)
1 package of pre-sharpened beginner pencils - Thick (can be found at Staples)
1 large pink eraser
3 boxes of Crayola crayons (24 count or more)
1 box of Expo markers, assorted colors (Thick, Low Odor)
Whiteboard eraser or sock labeled with child’s name
1 bottle of Elmer’s glue (any size) labeled with child’s name
6 or 8 glue sticks labeled with child’s name
1 pair of children’s size scissors (Fiskars brand preferred) labeled with child’s name
Change of clothing in Ziploc bag labeled with child’s name
Extra mask in Ziploc bag labeled with child’s name
Optional - 1 box of tissues, 1 box of Ziploc bags with easy zipper (large/gallon), 1 box of Ziploc bags with easy zipper (small/sandwich), 1 set of watercolor paint, 1 set of colored markers
Grade 1
Plastic homework folder (your choice)
Plastic Friday folder (single solid color please)
Crayons
Markers
Colored Pencils
2 glue sticks
Scissors
2 black dry erase markers
Whiteboard eraser or sock
Headphones/earbuds in labeled bag or container
Pencil Erasers
Pencils (sharpened if possible)
Container/pencil box to hold materials
Grade 2
Box of pre-sharpened pencils
Erasers
Small box of crayons
Markers
Colored pencils
Glue and glue stick
Scissors
Dry erase markers
Whiteboard
Whiteboard eraser or sock
Headphones/earbuds in labeled Ziploc bag
Tissue packets
1 inch flexible binder
1 pack of clear inserts
Extra mask in Ziploc bag labeled with child’s name
1 old t-shirt or smock for art class/painting labeled with child’s name in a Ziploc bag labeled with child’s name (no plastic shirt smocks please)
Grade 3
Box of pre-sharpened pencils
Erasers
Crayons
Scissors
1 inch binder
5 plastic binder dividers
Small whiteboard
Pack of whiteboard markers
Whiteboard eraser or sock
Headphones or earbuds labeled with child’s name
Pack of highlighters (pink, yellow, orange, green)
White glue and glue stick
Pencil pouch or pencil box
Ruler
Grade 4
Pencils and erasers
Small pack of crayons
Scissors
Plastic Friday folder
Plastic homework folder
Box of tissues
Pack of highlighters (different colors)
Glue and glue stick
Headphones/earbuds in labeled Ziploc bag
1 inch binder
5 dividers for binder
Small whiteboard
Whiteboard eraser
Whiteboard markers
Grade 5
5 highlighters (yellow, green, orange, pink, blue - need all 5
Red edit pen
Tissues
Pencils and erasers or eraser heads for pencils
Color pencil set
Basic box of crayons
Small whiteboard
Dry erase markers
Whiteboard eraser
Scissors
5 subject notebook with pockets for papers
Glue sticks
Earphones or airbuds in labeled Ziploc bag
K - 5 Art Classes
A large Ziploc bag labeled with the child’s name is recommended to store supplies
#2 pencil
Scissors
Broad tip markers
Fine tip markers
Crayons
Watercolor paints 8, 12, or 16 color set
School glue
Glue stick
Black Sharpie Markers - fine point and chisel tip (preferably one of each)
1 pack of baby wipes
1 dry erase marker (any color)
Smock - a BIG t-shirt (no buttons) in a Ziploc bag labeled with child’s name
Please be aware that we will continue to support those families with financial constraints.
Have a great rest of the summer, and I’m looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Sincerely,
Scott Davis, Principal