District & Community Updates (December 2, 2020)

DISTRICT & COMMUNITY UPDATES

Edition XXV - December 2, 2020

Dear Friend of Wellness:

Happy December...it is mind-boggling that we finally step into the month that will be closing out this unprecedented 2020 year; most will never forget it - however, a few will forget it altogether...forever.

Let's keep hopeful that 2021 will definitely be better at in facets of life...promoting and creating a world free of all preventable diseases. This can definitely be accomplished by taking positive forward baby steps to a life filled with overall wellness - nurturing daily our Minds ~ Bodies ~ Spirits with healthy practices. Well-being is like a magnificent flower opening...let's all embrace the process of opening.

Continuing the support and practice of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model in everything we do - will allow us to embrace the process of opening with successful results for our...students, staff, and community.

Continue being a beacon of LIGHT for all the children

and each other...

let's grow STRONGER together!

Be healthy and safe ~ Paula

Click on this Refreshing and Lovely VIDEO...FLOWERS CAN DANCE!

In The Know with Dr. Fennoy...Friday 5!

[November 20, 2020]

Second Semester Update from Dr. Fennoy

Visit our website

The Governor’s Executive Order above contains the

protections of school district funding and one new addition.

SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE NEWS...

Visit our Website for School Meals Distribution

IN OTHER NEWS...

Palm Health Foundation Scholarship

School Bus Drug Prevention Media Contest

Pure Edge Webinar Registration

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

Lunch & Learn:

“Building Family Resilience Through Empathy”

When: December 7, 2020

Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

To RSVP please register at the following link:

HERE

The registration form must be completed by Thursday, December 3rd at 3 pm.

Your Brain on Poverty:

Psychological Effects of Living With Financial Scarcity

When: December 9, 2020

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

To RSVP please register at the following link:

HERE

The registration form must be completed by Tuesday, December 8th at 3 pm.

Please review the flyer above for more information by clicking on it.

"Need Health Insurance?" Palm Beach County's Birth to 22 Health and Wellness Committee wants to remind people in need of health insurance that the deadline for the ACA (Affordable Care Act) open enrollment is fast approaching.

Go to www.HealthCare.gov before December 15th to apply or to change your coverage.

Specially trained staff at the Epilepsy Foundation are accessible to help you apply at 1-877-553-7453 or dial 2-1-1 for additional information on health care resources and other available services.

IMPORTANT...

PBC CARES Food Assistance Applications extended until December 3rd...

PBC Community Services Department continues to accept applications for one-time food assistance thru a

Prepaid Visa Card.

Assistance is based on household

size and maximum amounts

as listed below:

1-2 Household members: $400

3-4 Household members: $800

5 or more Household members:$1,000

We love SPORTS as you do.

The HOW Foundation wants to support the District's student-athletes' brain health. Our student-athletes’ brains are valuable and need to work properly for many years. Please check this important information!...

Click on picture to the right to learn more...

DREAMERs Scholarship Virtual Presentation

The Welcome Center of the Department of Multicultural Education gave this amazing Virtual Presentation Video on the DREAMERs Scholarship filled with information and resources presented by Palm Beach State College and Purdue University Global DR. Watch the presentation by clicking on the logo.

Calling all Corporate Volunteers!

Want to participate in a great group activity for you or your coworkers?

Who do they need: 20 volunteers to teach our programs to grades 2-5.

When do they need them: Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 8:00 am -12:00 p.m..

Where is it located: it is VIRTUAL, so it can be done from the comfort of your own home or office.

How do I get involved: The first step is to reach out to our Engagement Manager, Katelyn Bates, kbates@juniorachievement.com to let her know you are interested. She will provide you with a brief registration form and once completed, a training time, so you are comfortable with the assignment and materials.

What is School Safety?

Chief Frank J. Kitzerow from School Police answered questions during a live Q&A on Facebook November 19th. As per our WPP (2.035) the District must establish or assign one or more safe-school officers for all District operated schools per the “Marjory Stoneman Douglas High Public Safety Act.”

School Safety VIDEO

Advancing The Mission Part V - Racial Equity

We are encouraging you to invite several members of your team (preferably those interested in serving on your core racial equity team) to this webinar.

If you were unable to attend previous workshops but you HAVE attended the two-day Racial Equity Institute (REI), feel free to join us for this session. If you have not attended REI, we strongly recommend that you attend REI prior to engaging in this level of planning.

Learn More & Register Here

COVID-19 Updates...

Dr. David L. Katz Reality COVID Video

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.