DISTRICT & COMMUNITY UPDATES...

APRIL 29, 2020
Dear Friend of Wellness:
Life can certainly change in one second, and you better be ready for it! I can reassure you from my personal experience that life is beautiful even when is filled with given challenges. I encourage you to be ready for anything, with open arms and your best attitude as possible. Let it unfold, find your purpose, and embrace the journey of your life to the best of your ability... never give UP, and keep pressing ON!

Continue being a beacon of LIGHT
for all the children and each other...
let's grow STRONGER together!

Be healthy and safe ~ Paula
School Board Meetings...
At this time, our School Board Meetings are going VIRTUAL and are broadcast through The Education Network (T.E.N.) on Comcast Channel 235 . Each month, the School Board of Palm Beach County holds public meetings to discuss educational issues and act on items requiring Board approval. Be sure not to miss these valuable and informative meetings.
FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA
See what's happening this month! .
PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK
 Do you need help finding food?
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
of Palm Beach County
We Are Here to Help During the COVID-19 Crisis. Read More...
BOCA HELPING HANDS
211 's Summary of Food Sites
When you click this LINK , please scroll down for links to information about food sites/pantry information/food distribution information.
WHERE
TO FIND FOOD
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
of Palm Beach County
Since this pandemic started the District's School Food Service (SFS) Department staff
has distributed 1,305,898   free meals to our students!

Beginning next week, District feeding sites will serve meals on ONLY Thursdays until further notice. P arents or guardians who pick up meals on Thursdays will be picking up a kit with two meals for six days for a total of 12 meals for each child. Read more...
IN OTHER NEWS:
CHECK OUT THESE HAPPENINGS...
2020 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
GREEN RIBBON SCHOOLS ANNOUNCED
These Awards Honor Schools, Districts, and Postsecondary Institutions for
Reducing Environmental Impact and Costs, Improving Health and Wellness,
and Offering Effective Sustainability Education!

CONGRATULATIONS... Highland Elementary
The ABCs of Teaching
Reading at Home...
School closures have forced families to become teachers at home overnight...
Get Your Green ON...
May is Mental Health Awareness and
Trauma Informed Care Month!

To celebrate, Healthier Delray Beach and
Birth to 22: United For Brighter Futures are inviting Palm Beach County to Get Your Green On,
the date is Thursday, May 21st.

COVID-19 Updates...
Please Click Above Images for Valuable and Up-to-Date Information.
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 id to encourage a proactive approach to holistically address the health, wellness, and safety of all school children and staff.
Click on the WSCC image above to access the Wellness Promotion Policy (2.035)
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
Email: paula.triana@palmbeachschools.org

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
Email: frances.rosier@palmbeachschools.org

The School District of Palm Beach County
3300 Forest Hill Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406