*District & Community Updates*
August 12, 2020 ~ Edition XVII
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Dear Friend of Wellness:
Due to our reopening priorities, we decided to send out this Wellness Promotion Task Force newsletter twice a month in August and moving forward. Our main goal is to continue to keep everyone abreast of the many things that are happening within the District and our Community...and, we promise to do that to the best of our capabilities. Let's be mindful that things are changing rapidly in all of our organizations and/or systems...and being understanding to these changes will require us to be flexible and agile.
We do not have the luxury to embrace negative thoughts at this time - as our focus should be on being diligent, wise, vigilant, and well prepared for what is coming our way to deliver a successful distance learning on August 31st and beyond.
Our minds and bodies have been streched at all capacities...more than we ever imagined coming toward us; however, we are able to endure more by leaning on each other and supporting each other, as well. Inhale positive thoughts and optimism as again we cannot afford the luxury of negative thoughts. Find your own healthy RHYTHM to continue supporting your healthy momentum in all that you need to do and seek.
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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A Letter from Superintendent...
Dr. Donald E. Fennoy II
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Dr. Fennoy recently sent out this Back To School letter addressed to parents, guardians, and staff.
A copy of the letter can
be found once you click on
the picture on the left side.
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School Food Service News... |
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In addition to the list of base schools provided, the following Charter* Schools will also be open for feeding beginning August 11th:
- Somerset JFK Academy
- Somerset Lakes Academy
- Somerset Canyons Middle
- Somerset at Wellington
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We had 51 sites open throughout the summer, and in order to reach more students, we opened additional schools. As of yesterday, Tuesday, August 11th, free food distribution is available at 129 schools which will stay open for the remainder of the summer. The feeding sites will be open for distribution on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
66 schools will have distribution on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
63 schools will have distributions on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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*Children can go to any of our open sites to pick up meals.
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The video on the left is a snip-it from the Board meeting on August 29, 2020 where our Superintendent recognized the great work the School Food Service staff has been doing to feed kids during the COVID-19 shutdown.
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"Kudos to you and your staff who have helped make the over 4.4 million meals possible since March 16th!" Allison Monbleau, Director, School Food Service.
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*Note that feeding site number has changed to 129 schools as mentioned above. |
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~ Community Food Resources ~
INDEX Cards
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Below is the Palm Beach County Food Finder Map which was created in response to
COVID-19 in order to connect individuals seeking
food resources.
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Congratulations Wellington! |
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Wellington's Principals credit teachers and unique programs for strong school grades. There are six elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools that serve the Wellington area — and all 11 are consistently A-rated schools in the State of Florida’s annual grade report. Find out more about their success story on Wellington The Magazine BLOG.
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Student Clothing and Hygiene Needs... |
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Even though schools are beginning with distance learning, The Giving Closet Project (GCP) wants you to know that they are here to help assist students in need by providing clothing and hygiene products. GCP is counting on teachers, counselors, social workers, and case managers to identify these students, and they work with families to provide them care packages. School staff is the bridge between families and community services. GCP would appreciate your feedback on how to best provide services to students as they do not have direct contact with individual families.
It truly takes a village, and they need your help!
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Virtual Community Health Classes... |
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Join them in sharing these opportunities with your stakeholders.
For this week's schedule, please visit the following link or click on the flyer for easy distribution.
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Palm Beach County Medical Society |
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PBCMS is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to uniting physicians to serve the common interest of the profession, develop and maintain the highest professional and ethical standards of the medical profession, advocate for the interests of physicians and their patients, and collaborate with others to improve the community’s health.
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Click on image above to watch a quick video message. |
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If you feel you qualify for this above program and would like to
learn more - please call (561) 841-0900.
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ATTENTION District Employees! |
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The 2020 Census is for Everyone! |
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Why Your Answers Matter:
Impacting our Community
Shaping Your Future
Helping Communities
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Additional Information... |
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The District's Wellness Promotion Task Force 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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Click on the WSCC banner above to access the Wellness Promotion Policy (2.035). |
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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: (561) 383-2026
Cell Phone: (561) 253-5583
Frances Rosier
Analyst ~ Wellness Promotion
District's Wellness Promotion Task Force
School Food Service Department
3661 North Interstate Park Road, Suite #100
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
Office: (561) 882-1931
Cell Phone: (561) 598-3353
Hilary Greever, RDN, LDN
Nutrition Specialist - Nutrition Services
District's Wellness Promotion Task Force
The School District of Palm Beach County
School Food Service Department
3661 North Interstate Park Road, Suite #100
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
Office Phone: (561) 383-2041
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