Edition XXIX ~ February 10, 2021
DISTRICT & COMMUNITY UPDATES
Dear Friend of Wellness:

We are fast approaching the one year anniversary of our true 'social distancing' practices; however, in this HEART month we want to let you know...that each of YOU are so important to us in this reality we are all living. YOU are in our HEARTS and we need each other to successfully navigate our Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model to the fullest capacity and to continue reaching great outcomes.

Continue being a beacon of LIGHT for all the children and each other...
let's grow STRONGER together!


Be healthy and safe ~ Paula
In The Know with Dr. Fennoy...
In last week's "In the Know with Dr. Fennoy," the Superintendent acknowledges National School Counseling Week, February 1-5.
He extends a heartfelt thank you to the District's certified school counselors who work tirelessly every day to provide support and guidance to students.
IN OTHER NEWS...
HAPPY NATIONAL HEART MONTH...
February is National Heart Month. 28 Days. 28 Ways!
Enjoy and share this February 2021 Theme Calendar from the American Heart Association.
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH...
with our AMAZING BLAST Students!
The School District of Palm Beach County is proud to join the community in celebrating the achievements and contributions of generations of Black Americans.
Click on the calendar below for all 2021 Black History Month events through the Palm Beach County Library System. Pre-Register for these virtual events here.
This video is from the Black Leadership Achievement Student Team (B.L.A.S.T) from Wellington Community High School celebrating Black History Month.
National Signing Day Ceremony...

Congratulations to all the athletes from around the District who will soon be headed to colleges across the country.
The School District of Palm Beach County is proud of our athletes, making their choice for the schools they will be attending. Check out the exciting moments during the Atlantic Community High School National Signing Day ceremony.
SIGN UP HERE FOR FREE ONLINE RESOURCES...
OVER 30 STATES HAVE SIGNED UP FOR THE PROGRAM,
AND THE KIDS LOVE IT!
Sign up for the FREE Online Animated Exercise Library
by clicking on the GOOD TO GO GANG logo below.
Letter from
Mr. Michael Evante, Founder/CEO of
Good to Go Gang 
to the Principals and
PE Teachers!
The Education Foundation proudly partnered with the School District of Palm Beach County and recognized top educational leaders during a one hour virtual celebration last Thursday, January 28, 2021.
CONGRATULATIONS!

Justin Arnone
Assistant Principal of the Year
Palm Beach Central High

Rachel Capitano
Principal of the Year
Don Estrigde High Tech Middle
Congratulations to ALL nominated for this distinguished recognition!
Register today for a virtual vendor opportunity!
This year, the City of Delray Beach and Prime Time Palm Beach County will be hosting its 2021 Virtual Resource Fair through Eventhub, a web-based platform. Afterschool professionals are invited to seek out resources to help in building a solid foundation of engaging learning experiences and positive character development for the children and youth in their program. 
All vendors should register for “virtual booths.” 
If your household income was
$66,000 or less in 2020, you can get your 
taxes filed for FREE.

Due to COVID-19, all tax preparation services will be by appointment only. 
Appointments can be made HERE.
 
Three options are available for filing your return:
 
  1. Traditional in-person ~ face-to-face.
  2. Drop off and wait.
  3. Drop off, scan, and return.
The United Way of Palm Beach County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program gives taxpayers with low-to-moderate incomes several in-person and online options to prepare and file their return for FREE. Visit their website to learn more about the FREE Tax Services program, the services offered and where our sites are located throughout Palm Beach County. Site locations with days/times of operation/method of tax preparation can also be obtained by calling 211.
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SPOTLIGHT ON...EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
This edition of the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Spotlight shares remarkable resources to support our SEL themes of the month:

  • Understanding Stereotypes (Feb. 2nd-5th)
  • Growth Mindset & Goal Setting - Part II (Feb. 8th-12th)
  • Feeling Confident (Feb. 15th-19th)
  • Positive Self Talk (Feb. 22nd-26th)
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE NEWS...
The School Food Service Department has begun the "Kids First Mobile Meals" (KFMM) program.  KFMM is a home delivery program set up to assist in providing FREE nutritious meals to our students who are participating in Distance Learning and who do not have a way to access any one of our Grab-and-Go sites that are offered around the District.
 
The KFMM pilot began back on January 5, 2021 out of the School Food Service central office kitchen and has since moved to its permanent site at Suncoast High. School Food Service is working in collaboration with the Departments of Transportation Services and School Police and is currently serving the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students in Riviera Beach who accepted this opportunity. Deliveries are made once a week and consist of 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Snacks and 7 Suppers per student. Since its inception, we have served nearly 1,500 meals in the first month (5 deliveries). The KFMM team is in the process of expanding this program to the Glades.
COVID-19 UPDATES...
The District's Wellness Promotion Task Force (WPTF) purpose is to create an educational forum that allows students, staff, parents, community partners, and members of the public to successfully collaborate in the promotion of healthier lives. With the District's ultimate goal of improving student performance, the direction of the Wellness Promotion Task Force is to encourage a proactive approach to holistically address the health, wellness, and safety of all school children and staff.
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