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DISTRICT & COMMUNITY UPDATES | |
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Dear Friend of Wellness,
Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, let us embrace this fresh start with hearts full of hope, resilience, and the firm belief that together we can overcome any challenge. May this year bring us continued growth, compassion, and a deep commitment to one another's well-being.
Our District remains dedicated to the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model, which continues to guide our work as we nurture the health, safety, and success of every student and staff member. By staying grounded in the values of fairness, mutual understanding, and respect for one another, we can create lasting positive outcomes for all.
Let us carry this spirit of unity and strength into the new year. Together, we will grow stronger, continue to be a beacon of hope, and support each other with love and care.
Be healthy and safe ~ Paula
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Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child
~ WSCC UPDATES ~
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The District Celebrates Increase in
2024 High School Graduation Rate
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Palm Beach County schools achieved the highest graduation rate among Florida's largest seven districts, surpassing the state average by 2.4%. The 2024 graduation rate rose to 92.1% overall, with District-operated schools achieving 95.9%.
“With another boost this year in our high school graduation rates, Palm Beach County schools continue to demonstrate that we are ‘Your Best Choice’ for education in our community," Superintendent Michael Burke said. "We are proud of the Class of 2024 and know that our graduates’ futures are bright."
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Fifth Grade Students Singing and Dancing Out of Their Seats at Kravis Center Community Experience | |
The District is committed to making sure every student gets to experience everything our community has to offer. This year, every 5th grade student was able to attend a field trip to the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts to watch a performance from Sons of Mystro, a pair of violin players that had the students and adults all up on their feet. | |
SNAP Benefits Assistance Information | |
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American Association of Caregiving Youth | |
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Child Caregivers:
A Hidden, Vulnerable Population
Across the U.S., child caregivers face immense challenges, often sacrificing their education and health to care for family members with chronic illness, injury, disability, or functional decline.
These young individuals take on adult responsibilities, such as bathing, feeding, administering medications, and more. The stress of caregiving creates barriers to learning, completing school, and experiencing childhood.
Of young adults who dropped out of school, 22% did so to provide care for family members.
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The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) established the Caregiving Youth Project (CYP) in 2006 to support student-caregivers and their families at no cost.
Support Services:
- Caregiving Youth Connect Events
- Holiday Parties, Mentoring & Tutoring
- Community Resources & Respite Services
- Skills-Building Groups & Lunch & Learns
Programs for Middle & High School Students:
- Middle School: Bowling trips, cooking classes, overnight camps, and more
- High School: College prep workshops, tours, scholarship help, and writing workshops.
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Child Caregivers Shine Light on
Heavy Task of Tending to Sick Parents
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SDPBC Scholarship Matching Service | |
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Need help finding scholarships?
This free tool connects users with tailored opportunities to fund their education.
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15th Annual School Bus Drug Prevention Contest | |
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Community service hours along with over $3,000 in scholarships and gift cards
will be awarded, including two scholarships of $1,000 each.
All the contest basics and rules are on their website.
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2025 ALLIANCE OF WOMEN EXECUTIVES
$1,500 SCHOLARSHIPS
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Kindergarten Family Information Night | |
Prime Time’s Teen Advisory Council (TAC) Meetings | |
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Calling All Middle Schoolers!
Join Prime Time’s Teen Advisory Council (TAC) meetings! TAC provides a fun, safe space where teens can share ideas, build leadership skills, and contribute to positive changes in their communities. Meetings are held monthly via Zoom on the second-to-last Tuesday.
Don’t miss out! Contact Kamiah Hodge at khodge@primetimepbc.org or click here to access the links for each meeting.
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11th Annual Student Mental Health
and Wellness Conference
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AACY’s Caregiving Youth Institute Conference | The 2025 Caregiving Youth Institute Conference takes place on April 3, 2025. This pivotal event is bringing together educators, healthcare professionals, social workers, policymakers, researchers, advocates, and community leaders to showcase research, shape policy, and share practical strategies to better support Caregiving Youth across the United States. | | | |
Click the banner above to view January's Skills for Learning & Life Newsletter. | |
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. | |
Disclaimer: Information, viewpoints, opinions and comments expressed in this 'Wellness Promotion: District & Community Updates' newsletter are those of the individual organization(s) and/or presenter(s), are for informational purposes only, and may not indicate ratification or sponsorship by The School District of Palm Beach County. We are sending out this newsletter to provide information that may be helpful to our students and their families, staff, and the community-at-large. | | | | |
