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Dear Friend of Wellness,
The countdown is on…just 11 days remain until the school year concludes on May 30th. It is a time to reflect, honor, and celebrate all the milestones we have achieved together. Among these highlights are the recent adoption of the Wellness Promotion Policy, our Wellness Celebration & Awards Ceremony, and the upcoming culmination of another successful school year…marked by students advancing to the next grade and our Seniors stepping into new chapters of their lives.
We extend our deepest gratitude to all the internal and external stakeholders who contributed to the Policy Review and Revision Process that led to the adoption of the Wellness Promotion Policy (2.035) on April 23, 2025. This policy, now in its seventh adoption since its inception on May 31, 2006, reflects our collective commitment to overall wellness. While it was a challenging process, we are proud to have reached the finish line with a comprehensive policy that continues to guide and inspire us toward our shared purpose and goals.
On behalf of the District’s Wellness Promotion Task Force (WPTF), we extend a warm thank you to everyone who joined our hybrid Wellness Celebration & Awards Ceremony on May 2nd. This year’s theme, “The Power of Wellness…Rising Together,” captured the spirit of unity, resilience, and shared purpose that defines our ongoing commitment to the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model.
As we close out another meaningful school year, we honor the many contributors on this journey – our exceptional educators, dedicated staff, engaged families, and above all, our incredible students. Your collective efforts make a lasting difference in the lives of our children and in the wellness of our entire community.
To our students: we see your hard work, sacrifices, and growth. Whether you are stepping into a new grade, transitioning into middle or high school, or preparing to graduate – this is a moment to be proud of. Congratulations to the Class of 2025, including my very own precious son, Peter Alexander, whose upcoming graduation fills our family with pride and reflection – just as we celebrated my daughter Sofia’s graduation last year. These moments remind us of how quickly time moves, and how deeply every step matters.
In this season of transition, may we continue to rise together – supporting one another, celebrating our shared achievements, and staying grounded in the values of wellness, connection, and care.
Thank you for being part of this community. Let’s finish strong, and never forget: nothing in life should be taken for granted.
Let us keep pressing forward…never giving up – and always remembering that together, we are stronger.
Continue being a beacon of LIGHT!
~ Be healthy and safe ~
Paula
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WELLNESS CELEBRATION & AWARDS CEREMONY
~ Meeting Assets ~
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Special Thanks to Our Entertainment
Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts - The Star-Spangled Banner National Anthem
Plumosa School of the Arts K-8 - Esmeralda and the Hunchback of Notre Dame
Jim Moore - Special DJ
Caleb Wesco - Keynote Speaker
| | Revised Wellness Promotion Policy (2.035) | |
Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child
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The Results Are In.....
Let's Move Challenge 2025 - SDPBC Team!
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Our District participated in the FY25 Let's Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge, supported by Digital Vibez. The goal of this challenge was to promote physical activity, nutrition and healthy behaviors for at least 30 minutes a day throughout the month of March.
The School District of Palm Beach County TEAM participated in the Challenge and collectively logged 15,334,897 physical activity minutes making us the 3rd Place Overall Team with Most Minutes Logged.
| | Congratulations to Sunrise Park Elementary for earning 1st place and receiving a $1,000 award! | | |
A big CONGRATULATIONS to our
Top 3 Sub-Teams Per School Level and Department/Division.
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ATTN District Employees:
To view total minutes for your school or department please email megan.rimpel@palmbeachschools.org.
| | Burke at Work: Panther Run Elementary Volunteer | In this edition of Burke at Work, Superintendent Mike Burke spends time with dedicated School Volunteer Stephanie Wallaert at Panther Run Elementary. The invaluable contributions of school volunteers like Stephanie enrich the educational experience for countless students within the School District of Palm Beach County. | |  | |
2025 Take Our Daughters and Sons
to Work Day
| The annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day offers students a chance to discover more about what their parents or guardians do in their careers. Many students learned about rewarding jobs in the School District of Palm Beach County, while others joined their parents at non-District workplaces for a unique and fun day. | | | Congratulations to the Class of 2025! | |
May is Mental Health Awareness and
Trauma Informed Care Month!
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The Get Your Green On campaign aims to raise awareness by creating visible support and fostering safe spaces to talk openly about mental health and trauma. To show your support, everyone in Palm Beach County is invited to “Get Your Green On,” and wear green on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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The District is also recognizing the School Behavioral Health Professionals and celebrating the unique contributions they make to support mental wellness within our schools..
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The District is commemorating Haitian Heritage Month in May, recognizing the valuable contributions made by Haitians to the history of the world. It is a celebration of Haitian history and culture and an opportunity to share the culture with the community.
Haitian and Haitian American students represent the largest ethnic group from a single country in the District, made all the more special by their shared culture and Haitian Creole language.
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Haitian Heritage Month
Essay Contest Winners Announced for 2025
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Learn How to Better Support
Your Child's Mental Wellness
| | The Family and Caregiver Engagement Series (FACES) Workshops are designed to support and empower families and caregivers in their vital role in their child's education and well-being. Through interactive virtual sessions, participants will be provided with practical tools, strategies, and resources to help them navigate their child’s school experience and foster academic and personal success. | | |
"Supporting Your Child's Mental Wellness"
Materials available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese.
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🗓Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
⏰Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍Location: Google Meet
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NAMI
Mental Health Awareness Month
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The theme for Global Wellness Day this year is #MagentaNature.
Let us embark on this journey together, celebrating the spirit of #ReconnectMagenta and creating a world where meaningful connections thrive.
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STEPS TO #MAGENTANATURE:
- Reconnect with Nature
- Reconnect with Yourself
- Reconnect with Family and Friends
- Reconnect with Community
- Reconnect with Longevity
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April-May Edition of The Well of PBC
| | Explore the April–May 2025 issue of The Well of PBC, highlighting local stories, initiatives, and collaborations that are advancing behavioral health and wellness across Palm Beach County. From youth leadership to community healing, this edition shines a light on the power of connection and collective impact. | | | Click on the banner to view the May 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. | | | | |
