December 2024 | Edition IV

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DISTRICT & COMMUNITY UPDATES

Dear Friend of Wellness,


As the year draws to a close, we are reminded of the power of community, the importance of connection, and the joy of coming together to support the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) culture that is so vital to the well-being of our students, staff, and families.


This season offers us an opportunity to reflect on the meaningful progress we have made together. Your caring commitment to promoting wellness, prioritizing prevention, and fostering a culture of care continues to shine brightly, making a difference in countless lives.


As we prepare for a well-deserved winter break and the promise of a new year, let us commit to staying strong in our mission. By lifting each other up, we create a foundation of strength, compassion, and hope that will carry us forward.


Take time to rest, recharge, and celebrate the gift of life with your loved ones. Let us continue being beacons of light for the children we serve and for one another. Together, we grow stronger, brighter, and ever more resilient.


Wishing you a holiday season filled with joy, peace, and good health, and a New Year 2025 blessed with renewed purpose and beauty.


Be healthy and safe ~ Paula
Enjoy...HOLIDAY JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL

Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child

~ WSCC UPDATES ~

Superintendent Burke Receives Prestigious Award for Commitment

to Palm Beach County Community

Superintendent Mike Burke received the Professional of the Year award from the Florida Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce (FHACC) for his leadership and commitment to inclusivity in education. He was recognized for supporting 35 dual-language programs and 6 international Spanish academies that help foster cultural awareness. Mr. Burke credited the achievement to the collective efforts of teachers, administrators, and staff.
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Welcome our NEW School Board Members!

On November 19, 2024, three new members joined the Palm Beach County School Board. We warmly welcome them and look forward to the positive impact they will have on our community.

Click here to learn more

Matthew Jay Lane

District 1

Virginia Savietto

District 2

Gloria Branch

District 5

Graduation Ceremony Dates Announced for the Class of 2025

The District looks forward to honoring the achievements of thousands of seniors alongside their family members, friends, and supporters at 33 graduation ceremonies.


The ceremonies will be broadcast live and streamed live online with closed captioning.

Graduation dates and times for 2025

It's a Very Merry Chimpmas for

STEM Students!

Students created enrichment gifts for the chimpanzees at Lion Country Safari as part of a hands-on STEM project. The activity encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, and kindness while providing mental stimulation for the chimps and fostering a unique connection to the environment.

PAW PATROL

The Palm Beach County School Police Department welcomed two new therapy dogs, Athena and Leo, to support students and staff. Building on the success of previous therapy dog initiatives, Athena and Leo are trained to provide comfort and enhance mental health throughout the school community.

Protect Your SNAP Benefits from Skimming

SNAP benefit theft through card skimming is on the rise, with over $94.7 million stolen from 195,000 U.S. households. Criminals use devices placed on point-of-sale systems or ATMs to steal EBT card data and PINs, allowing them to clone cards and drain balances.

Protect Yourself:

  • Check your balance regularly.
  • Change your PIN frequently.
  • Report theft to the Department of Children and Families within 90 days.

Click the flyer above for more information.

Download the free ebtEDGE mobile app to monitor your benefits.

For more details, visit www.myflfamilies.com.

See What's Happening In Palm Beach County

Helpful resources, upcoming events, and opportunities to give back to the community.

Community Resources
Explore Resources
 

Find Food Assistance
Boca Helping Hands
Palm Beach County Food Finder Map
FindHelp
Feeding South Florida Directory

Support Local Hunger Relief Efforts
Food and Fund Drive
Monetary Donations
Volunteer w/ Feeding South Florida
Volunteer w/ The PBC Food Bank

UPCOMING EVENTS...

Maternal Mental Health and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)

Speaker: Elais Perez, LMHC

Date: Friday, December 13, 2024

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Join Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies (HMHB) for an essential training on Maternal Mental Health and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs).


Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of PMADs, understand the risk and protective factors, and explore tools and resources to support pregnant and postpartum women effectively.


This event is FREE and virtual. Do not miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and make a difference in maternal wellness.
Registration

Races this Holiday Season!
 

December 14 & 15, 2024

December 21, 2024

December 29, 2024

2025 Kid's Mile

The South Florida Fair Kids’ Mile is a fun and engaging 12-week training program designed to help kids achieve the incredible milestone of completing a full marathon (26.2 miles).


By running approximately 2 miles per week, children build confidence, a sense of accomplishment, and healthy habits—without the risks of running a full marathon in a single day.

Click the photo for more info...

The program is completed in grand fashion on Saturday, January 18, 2025,

at the South Florida Fair Grounds in West Palm Beach, where each

child is able to run the final mile of the marathon.

15th Annual School Bus Drug Prevention Contest

The 15th Annual School Bus Drug Prevention Media Contest is now open for students in grades K-12 to enter before the January 30, 2025 deadline.


Students are encouraged to inspire their peers to embrace an alcohol-free or vape-free lifestyle using the themes “The Power of Choice - Vape Free” or “The Power of Choice - Alcohol Free.” Submissions can include creative posters, digital artwork, or engaging short reels.


Click the flyer for more information

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.

Click the banner above to view December'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.

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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