Edition III - November 2022

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DISTRICT & COMMUNITY UPDATES

Dear Friend of Wellness:

Let us focus on creating, maintaining, and supporting an ATTITUDE of GRATITUDE as we all are in need of building-up each others' spirits due to recent challenging years we have all endured. Know that together we can accomplish so much more than simply on our own.

May this Wellness Promotion Newsletter provides you with resources to share with anyone that needs building-up.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving Holiday!

Let's keep pressing on and Never Give UP...in promoting the

Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child culture

everyday in our District and our community!

Continue being a beacon of LIGHT for all the children and each other...

Let's grow STRONGER together!

~ Be healthy and safe ~

Paula

BURKE AT WORK...

The Education Network Crew

Superintendent Mike Burke calls the cues and steps behind the cameras at The Education Network (T.E.N.), a television station operated by the School District of Palm Beach County which provides original, academic, and multicultural programming to the community at large.

Exploring Education with Superintendent Burke

Check this out...on October 31, 2022, Superintendent Burke sat down with former District employee Ms. Debi Stewart for an interview with Exploring Education, a public affairs program on PBC TV Channel 20 to discuss a number of important issues related to the District.

Thank You Voters...We Are Grateful!

The School District of Palm Beach County would like to thank ALL the Palm Beach County voters who graciously approved the 2022 referendum with 74 percent of the vote.

WSCC Updates...

Thanksgiving Meal Sites

Turkey Giveaways

Helping families in need

this holiday season.

Turkey Giveaways

The Soup Kitchen Turkey Giveway

Description

Turkey & Trimmings Giveaway;

Distribution Date

Monday 11/21 and Tuesday, 11/22

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

New Birth Deliverance Church of God

Description

Drive-Thru Food Distribution

Distribution Date

Tuesday, November 15th

8:00 a.m. until the food is gone

The Paul Colson Foundation

Description

Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway.

One turkey per family.

Distribution Date

Saturday, November 19th

2:00 p.m.

The HATT Foundation

Description

Turkey Giveaway

Distribution Date

Saturday, November 19th

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Meals

Farmer Girl Restaurant

Description

Thanksgiving Meal

Distribution Date

Thursday, November 24th

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cros Ministries Caring Kitchen

Description

Thanksgiving Meal TO GO

Distribution Date

Wednesday, November 23rd

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Above the Sea Restaurant

Description

Thanksgiving Meal

Distribution Date

Tuesday, November 22nd

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Soup Kitchen

Description

Thanksgiving Meal

Distribution Date

Thursday, November 24th

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

MAMA

Description

Text 561-324-3701

to get name on list for Thanksgiving Pick Up & Go Meal. Pick up Thursday, Nov 24th. Will be contacted with location for pickup

Urban League of PBC - UPA

Description

Thanksgiving Food Distribution; Drive-Thru

First Come, First Served

Distribution Date

Saturday, November 19th

8:00 a.m. until the food is gone

SCGO Church

Description

Accepting pre-orders for pickup and delivery until November 22nd. Delivery is available for large orders placed in advance.

Distribution Date

Thursday, November 24th

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Q81 Foundation

Description

Annual Thanksgiving Drive @ Anquan Boldin Stadium

Distribution Date

Monday, November 21st

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Four (4) of our District schools have been named All-Stars on the list of America’s Healthiest Schools by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a leading children’s health organization.

The award program celebrates schools’ dedication to supporting the health and well-being of students, staff, and families. This award recognizes that the schools' prioritized healthy policies and practices despite numerous challenges resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Palm Beach County Youth Services Department’s Education & Training Center

presents: Promoting Socio-Emotional Regulation: Applied & Evidenced-Based Practices

The presentation is scheduled through Zoom on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Please review the flyer for more information.

The registration form must be completed by Tuesday, November 15 at 3:00 pm to RSVP for this training. Once registration is confirmed, a link to access the training will be provided.

Click on the document provided above to find the registration link for this training.

Prevention and Emergency Tips

WELLNESS PROMOTION...

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.