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Edition I - September 2023
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DISTRICT & COMMUNITY UPDATES | | |
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Dear Friend of Wellness:
Welcome back to this new school year and to mid-September where we will begin sending out our monthly Wellness Promotion Task Force (WPTF) newsletter until June 2024. Our goal with these ten WPTF newsletters is to keep everyone abreast with valuable information, resources, and events that embrace and promote the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) culture, surrounding the 10 WSCC components that diligently support our students, staff, and community as a whole.
Our District continues to promote the mission of educating, affirming, and inspiring each student in an equity-embedded school system...we deliver that along with families, volunteers, and many community partners.
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
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BURKE AT WORK
with The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County
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Superintendent Mike Burke helped out at Red Apple Supplies stuffing backpacks for students and packing up boxes of school supplies for teachers as The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County prepares to set up students and staff for success this school year.
Click here to view more Burke at Work videos.
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FIRST ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT
SDPBC WELCOME CENTER
Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students can thrive
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The Multicultural Department and the Welcome Center, which offers a variety of resources and support including enrollment assistance, translation services, and cultural competency training, are committed to serving all families in The School District of Palm Beach County.
The Multicultural Department is proud to have partnered with many community organizations to make the FY24 Inaugural Back-to-School Event a success. These community partnerships are essential in providing comprehensive support to families and students.
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The events, which were held at the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center and in the Glades area, provided essential resources and services such as immunizations, physicals, backpacks, school supplies, school uniforms, free haircuts, toys, bikes, and more to families of new K-12 students. Approximately 650 families attended both events combined, and feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive.
The Welcome Center is committed to continue to provide high-quality services and support to families throughout the school year.
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Students Pay Tribute to 9/11 Victims and Heroes | |
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The largest Junior ROTC program in the School District of Palm Beach County held a meaningful ceremony to mark 22 years since the tragedy of 9/11.
Students in the program at Forest Hill Community High School along with the rest of the student body, gathered in remembrance of the day, with the flag flown at half staff and other tributes.
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Got Ready For School... FREE Meals | |
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The District continue to offer FREE breakfast and lunch for all students participating on the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program - this provides great support to families. This will be the 2nd year of the CEP program in action.
Students are able to receive a nutritious breakfast every morning. There are a variety of breakfast items to choose from such as breakfast sandwiches, assorted cereals, eggs, omelets, french toast, pancakes, and many more.
For lunch, students can choose from chicken patty sandwiches, deep dish pizza, salads, macaroni and cheese, and a variety of other selections with a vegetarian option offered each day. Please click here to see the daily menu for your school.
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Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month | |
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The School Food Service Department is excited to begin featuring new and existing cultural dishes during Hispanic Heritage Month. On Tuesday, September 12th, the Department hosted a press event with The Education Network to announce the upcoming featured items. Approximately 25 culinary students at Lake Worth Community High got a sneak peek at some of the new upcoming recipes which included: Pollo con Queso with Tortilla Chips, Chili Verde Chicken & Rice Bowl, Cheese or Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas and Yuca Fries served with a Garlic Aioli dipping sauce.
The Pollo con Queso is an award-winning dish that the School Food Service Department submitted as part of a recipe contest last school year. This was also the favorite dish amongst our student taste testers. The Chili Verde Chicken & Rice Bowl is a “build your own” bowl where students can add a scoop of Corn & Bean Medley, Salsa, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese and fresh Cilantro. Some of the other featured dishes during the month are existing recipes that are favorites with our students such as Tacos, Fajitas, Pupusas, Plantains, and Black Beans.
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BULLYING AWARENESS & PREVENTION | |
Monday, October 2nd, is Wear Blue for World Day of Bullying Prevention. Safe Schools encourages everyone to #BeKind and #BlueUp together on #BlueShirtDay and through all of October to stand against bullying and cyberbullying. | |
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To order
BLUE SHIRTS,
click here.
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POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS) | |
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PBIS is Radiating Positivity!
The PBIS/CHAMPS Team is committed to radiating positivity on campuses across the District! Help them highlight the wonderful and POSITIVE things happening on your campus and your community. Tag them when you tweet! @pbstrulymatters
You can also Tune in to their upcoming "Office Hours" for bite-sized PBIS and Classroom Management PD on the second Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
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Train the Brain is Palm Health Foundation's annual community health campaign that takes place from October 1-31. The goal of Train the Brain is to help Palm Beach County residents understand that taking care of the brain is just as important as taking care of the body.
This year’s theme is “Advancing Wellness Through the Neuroarts” and PHF is partnering with local artists and brain health experts to present three FREE neuroart events to our community.
Please register for these events and help us spread the word! Note that capacity for each events is limited and registration is required.
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International Walk Your Child To School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking, biking, and rolling to school on the same day. The District will be participating again this year in partnership with Safe Kids Palm Beach County.
When: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Where: Liberty Park Elementary
6601 Constitution Way, Greenacres, FL 33413
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Details: Bring sneakers and smiles
See Walk to School Day flyer for more...
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NEWS AND EVENTS...
that you don't want to miss!
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SEPTEMBER IS HUNGER ACTION MONTH | |
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The School Food Service (SFS) Department continued to collaborate with the United Way of Palm Beach County Hunger Relief Advisory Council to support our schools with hunger relief efforts for students and families.
If your school does not currently have a hunger relief program and you are interested, email us: hungerreliefteam@palmbeachschools.org
In addition, we encourage your school to post the attached hunger relief poster in a location accessible to all staff.
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GIVE FOR TOMORROW
Blood Drive open to School District Employees Only
| Every two seconds of everyday, someone needs blood. Since blood cannot be manufactured outside the body and has limited shelf life, the supply must constantly be replenished by generous blood donors. With every blood donation, you are providing strength, hope, and courage to patients and their families in our local hospitals. | |
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BLOOD DRIVES ON HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES AND DISTRICT FACILITIES:
If you would like to host a blood drive on your school campus or department/facility, please refer to Bulletin #HPD 24-012 COO on how to reach out directly to your OneBlood, Inc. designated contact, or if you need additional support, please email blooddrive@palmbeachschools.org and a team member will contact you.
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SLL SEPTEMBER UPDATES
This month’s SLL newsletter contains information and resources related to September SLL Themes and additional resources to help support your students, teachers, and families with the first SLL unit of the year: “Being My Best Self”. In addition, information about SLL Teacher Leader Cohort is available in this newsletter.
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On August 3, 2023 the Skills for Learning and Life Team hosted a Climate and Culture Conference at Wellington Community High School featuring speakers from The Ron Clark Academy. 398 participants from SLL 16 House System Cohort Schools attended this conference. A special thanks to Prime Time Palm Beach County who provided a healthy boxed lunch from Panera Bread for each participant. Participants left the conference inspired to start a new school year and build positive relationships with their students. |
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Click on the banner above for key information on the 10th Annual Student Mental Health and Wellness Conference (SMHWC), Inspiring Resiliency and Well-being. | | |
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The School District of Palm Beach County LGBTQ+ Support Guide is updated periodically to reflect current legislation, rules, policies, and information available to promote a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for LGBTQ+ students and families. School administrators and personnel should be careful to only consult the most recent version, dated August 10, 2023. | |
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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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@palmbeachschoools.org
Frances F. Rosier
Wellness Promotion Sr. 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) 882-1931
Email: frances.rosier@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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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. | | | | |
