March 2025 | Edition VII

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DISTRICT & COMMUNITY UPDATES

Dear Friend of Wellness,


As we eagerly look forward to the changing seasons, it is hard to believe that Spring Break is just around the corner. Our Spring Break will be taking place starting March 24th, and with it comes a much-needed opportunity for rest, rejuvenation, and time to reflect on the incredible work we have done together. The transition into Spring invites us all to embrace healthy habits, fun play, and mindful practices as we take time to refresh and spend quality moments with family and friends.


The Wellness Promotion Task Force (WPTF) continues its mission of promoting the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) culture, and we are excited to share that our upcoming Wellness Celebration & Award Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 2, 2025. Please be sure to Save the Date and important information about it is below.


As always, our WPTF newsletters are an important tool to keep everyone informed, continuing to highlight our collective efforts to foster wellness within our District and community. Together, we create a culture of well-being where every child thrives, supported by a strong, connected school and community.


Let's keep pressing on and...

Never Give UP!

 

Continue being a beacon of LIGHT

for all the children and each other...let's grow STRONGER together!

 

~ Be healthy and safe ~

 

Paula

~ WELLNESS PROMOTION ~

WELLNESS CELEBRATION & AWARDS CEREMONY

"The Power of Wellness: Rising Together"

We would like to invite you to our District's Wellness Celebration & Awards Ceremony.


Join us as we rise together to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our students, staff, and community partners under the theme "The Power of Wellness: Rising Together."



Event Details:


📍 In-Person: FHESC Board Room 3300 Forest Hill Blvd,

West Palm Beach, FL 33406


💻 Virtual: Google Meet


🎉 Gathering & Entertainment:

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.


🏆 Wellness Celebration & Awards: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.


INVITATION FORTHCOMING...

FY24 Wellness Promotion Policy Annual Report

Click on the banner to view the FY24 Wellness Promotion Policy Annual Report.

 

Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child

~ WSCC UPDATES ~

11th Annual

 Student Mental Health and Wellness Conference

ATTENTION:

District EMPLOYEES Only


The 11th Annual Student Mental Health and Wellness Conference, "Creating Pathways of Hope, Joy, and Well-Being," takes place on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Park Vista Community High School.



Highlights include workshops, a Community Resource Fair, and strategies to enhance mental health and well-being in schools.

Registration is required via

eLearning Management

Keyword "Student Mental Health."

2025 Let's Move Campaign:

Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge

The 13th Annual Let's Move Challenge presented by Palm Health Foundation in partnership with Digital Vibez has officially kicked off as teams throughout Palm Beach County have been committing to at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day! Learn more and get involved here.

Attention District Employees...


If you have not registered yet - IT'S NOT TOO LATE!


A team called “The School District of Palm Beach County” was created on the Let’s Move website. Each school and department was entered as a sub-team for the overall District team.


How to Participate:

  • Visit www.letsmovepbc.org, click on the “JOIN A TEAM” button to ‘CREATE NEW ACCOUNT.’ 
  • Enter your ‘LOGIN INFORMATION’ and ‘PERSONAL INFORMATION.’ 
  • Under ‘JOIN A TEAM’: 
  • Select “The School District of Palm Beach County” under Organization/Team Name. 
  • Choose your respective school or department name under Sub-Team/Department Name.
  • Click “Submit.” You will then receive an email confirming your registration from the Let's Move website.


Logging your minutes is easy. Log in to the site using your username and password, select the “My Minutes” button on the home page, and enter minutes on your personal dashboard.

Let's Move Events...

Delray Beach Let's Move Events

PBC Let's Move Events

The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach

 Unveils New STEM Spaces Thanks to FPL Grant

The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach is celebrating new learning spaces, thanks to a generous $50,000 STEM Classroom Makeover Grant from Florida Power & Light Company. See how this grant is making an impact!

Summer Camp Scholarship Program

The 2025 Summer Camp Scholarship Program

is scheduled to begin on June 2, 2025.

The Palm Beach County Youth Services Department is accepting parent applications for summer camp scholarships until April 4, 2025. The Summer Camp Scholarship Program offers eligible children, ages 5-17, a full scholarship to day camp for the entire summer.

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The School District of Palm Beach County

Summer 2025 Internship

The application window for the Summer 2025 Paid Internship Program is March 14 – April 4 for current high school juniors, graduating seniors, and SDPBC graduates enrolled in college/university.

Job descriptions are available now! Get job readiness tips, resume help, and interview prep here.

Pay:

$15 an hour


Schedule:

7-hour workdays in June & July


Fields:

Various career areas to gain real-world experience

2025 ALLIANCE OF WOMEN EXECUTIVES

$1,500 SCHOLARSHIPS

The AWE scholarship supports young women graduating from Palm Beach County high schools as they pursue their college education at Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, or Palm Beach State College. Applications for this year are now open and will close on March 25th...don’t miss this opportunity!

Scholarship Application

Feeding South Florida’s Feed Your Creativity Contest

Feeding South Florida’s Feed Your Creativity contest invites K-12 students to design artwork that raises awareness about summer hunger. The grand prize? A chance to have their artwork featured on a 36’ truck traveling across South Florida!


Submit your artwork online by April 30th,

and winners will be announced at Gallery Night on May 15th.

Click here for more details.

View Tool-Kit

Free Health Insurance Assistance with the

Health Council of Southeast Florida

Do you know anyone in need of Health Insurance? If so, call the Covering Florida Navigator Program at the Health Council of Southeast Florida at 561-844-8442 ext 1800. Their licensed Navigators will provide you with FREE, impartial assistance. Special Enrollment Period is now.


You may be able to enroll if you have had certain life events such as

  • losing health coverage
  • getting married
  • having a baby
  • moving
  • and more!


If your income is between 100% - 150% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) (1 person: $15,560 - $23,475) you can also enroll during this time. Visit HCSEF for more info.

 

~ UPCOMING EVENTS ~

2nd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K

Join the 2nd Annual Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K hosted by the Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center. This family-friendly race supports the Nature Center and celebrates Florida’s state tortoise.


Awards go to the top finishers and the largest group. Participants receive a timing bib, event shirt, finisher medal, and access to post-race fun!

🗓 Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025

⏰ Time: 7:30 a.m. 5K Start

📍 Location: Okeeheelee Park - West Palm Beach Micanopy Pavilion

School Bus Poster Day 2025

Join the Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Coalition to help promote alcohol and vaping prevention!


As a volunteer, you'll help replace older posters with the 2025 Award-Winning Prevention Posters on 800+ school buses, reaching thousands of students daily.


Volunteers work in pairs and students may earn up to 4 community service hours. Wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and a smile! Sign up, bring a friend, and help spread The Power of Choice – Vape and Alcohol Free!

Adult and Student Volunteers Needed

🗓 Date: March 31st, 2025 

⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Volunteer Sign-up

Team Palm Beach Schools Job Fair

🗓 Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025

⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

📍 Location: South Florida Fairgrounds - Expo Centers

9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33411

More Information

Palm Beach County Youth Services is now accepting applications for its 2nd Annual Mental Health Family Day Camp! Families with children ages 5–17 can enjoy a free day of therapeutic workshops and outdoor activities designed to strengthen bonds and promote well-being.

Apply now

Click on the banner to view the "Birth to 22 United For Brighter Futures" Newsletter.

Click on the banner to view the March 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.

Paula Triana, RDN, LDN

Manager ~ Wellness Promotion

District's Wellness Promotion Task Force

School Food Service Department

3661 North Interstate Park Road, Suite #100

Riviera Beach, Florida 33404

Office Phone: (561) 383-2026

Cell Phone: (561) 253-5583

Email: paula.triana@palmbeachschools.org



Frances F. Rosier

Wellness Promotion Sr. Analyst

District's Wellness Promotion Task Force

School Food Service Wellness Champion

School Food Service Department

3661 North Interstate Park Road, Suite #100

Riviera Beach, Florida 33404

Office Phone: (561) 882-1931

Email: frances.rosier@palmbeachschools.org



Megan Rimpel

Wellness Promotion Analyst

District's Wellness Promotion Task Force

School Food Service Department

3661 North Interstate Park Road, Suite #100

Riviera Beach, Florida 33404

Office Phone: (561) 383-2074

Email: megan.rimpel@palmbeachschools.org



Hilary Greever, RDN, LDN

Nutrition Specialist

Nutrition Services

School Food Service Department

3661 North Interstate Park Road, Suite #100

Riviera Beach, Florida 33404

Office Phone: (561) 383-2041

Email: hilary.greever@palmbeachschools.org


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