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*District & Community Updates* |
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Dear Friend of Wellness:
As the saying goes – April showers bring May flowers.
We have so much to honor this month as we close this school year within the next 17 days…our special teachers, our dedicated students, our committed overall staff members, and our supportive parents that are involved in the academic journey of their children. We are all in this together!
This is the perfect time for our students to start new journeys and see where those journeys will take them. Our 2022 High School Graduates will definitely embrace these new journeys, having already achieved greater resiliency through these past two school years - facing many amazing and challenging experiences. Their established fortitude of resiliency will keep them moving forward in their lives and allow them to contribute positive outcomes into the world.
In an effort to highlight our District's accomplishments and to celebrate the ones who have gone above and beyond to make them possible, we are delighted to deliver a hybrid (in-person and virtual) District's Wellness Promotion Task Force (WPTF) meeting on Tuesday, June 7th. The theme for this celebration - 'Your Time To Shine...A Year In Review' - emphasizes how our District puts the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) culture into best practices throughout the school year. We are excited to see you SHINE. An invitation to this special event will be forthcoming so that you can RSVP your attendance to it.
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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Dr. Ordonez-Feliciano,
Director,
School Transformation, explains how the department uses data to allocate resources, ensuring that all schools and students receive the support they need to reach their
highest potential.
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Melissa Patterson, Director,
Multicultural Education,
showcases the diversity of our school district with
English Language Learners representing over 197 countries and speaking
146 different languages.
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Memorial Day Remembrance!
We don't know them all, but we owe them all.
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"Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay."
– Barack Obama
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"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them."
– John F. Kennedy
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“…And if words cannot repay the debt we owe these men, surely with our actions we must strive to keep faith with them and with the vision that led them to battle and to final sacrifice."
"Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world. A veteran does not have that problem."
– Ronald Reagan
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"Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them."
– Franklin D. Roosevelt
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"We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage."
– Theodore Roosevelt
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"How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!"
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"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it."
– Unknown
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'To those in uniform serving today and to those who have
served in the past, we honor you.'
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SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE (SFS)... |
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School Lunch Hero Week and Day... |
Happy School Lunch Hero Week and Happy School Lunch Hero Day on this Friday, May 6th! Our SFS Staff are true HEROES!
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Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) - we are excited to share the news that the School Food Service (SFS) Department will be able to continue to offer FREE breakfast and lunch meals to all students (who attend a school serviced by the SFS Department) for the 2022-2023 school year.
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More than 3,000 students homeless, with numbers rising each week... |
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - There seems to be no end when it comes to the number of children lacking stable housing in The School District of Palm Beach County. Just ask Correnna Sheldon. "There were rough times," Correnna said.
Read more
www.wptv.com
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Keeping the Enthusiasm Alive...
"Cori Kerezman and her team at Wellington Landings were recognized by WPTV today for the great energy and enthusiasm they have instilled in their school through their TikTok videos. Additionally, the team has now been recognized on the national level through the School Nutrition Association's Newsletter (see below). Great job Cori and Team!" said Allison Monbleau, Director of School Food Service.
WPTV's 'LUNCH LADY SQUAD' STORY
A special group of lunch ladies at a Palm Beach County middle school is creating a culture of kindness. They've become a viral sensation with their videos on social media, which are getting thousands of likes and translating into meaningful relationships with students.
SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOCIATION'S NEWSLETTER
School nutrition professionals at Wellington Landings Middle School in Florida say they are forming connections with students through their viral TikTok videos. The group -- named the "Lunch Lady Squad" -- has created dozens of dancing videos aimed at entertaining and engaging students.
Take a look at what Cori and her team have been doing at
Wellington Landings Middle School:
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School Nurses Vital to Student Physical and Emotional Health... |
More than 200 nurses from the Healthcare District of Palm Beach County proudly serve District students.
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CONGRATULATIONS!
THE RESULTS ARE IN...
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Our District participated in the
FY22 Let's Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge, supported by Palm Health Foundation and Digital Vibez. The goal of this challenge was
to promote physical activity, nutrition and healthy behaviors for at least 30 minutes
a day throughout the month of March.
This year, over 90 sub-teams under
The School District
of Palm Beach County TEAM
participated in the Challenge and collectively logged 2,349,931 physical activity minutes.
A SPECIAL THANKS to ALL who participated in the Challenge and logged
their activity minutes.
A big CONGRATULATIONS to our
top five overall winners…
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LET'S MOVE OVERALL FINALISTS... |
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The School District of Palm Beach County
3rd Place
Overall Team with
Most Minutes Logged
(2,349,931 Minutes)
Belvedere Elementary
2nd place
Overall Sub-Team with
Most Minutes Logged
(1,900,823 Minutes)
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2022...
BACK TO SCHOOL PBC!
IT'S ALMOST THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN...
The Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) is excited to announce that registration for the 2022 Back to School PBC! event is now OPEN.
Eligible students must register before May 15, 2022 to be able to participate.
The event will be held this year on Saturday, July 30th, prior to the start of the 2022-2023 school year at 4 major locations in Palm Beach County: Palm Beach County Convention Center, Village Academy, Palm Beach State College - Belle Glade Campus, and the Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center.
To determine eligibility and register, parents or students should click on the REGISTER button below, enter code PBCOCR, as well as the parent’s email address and cell phone number.
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District Celebrates Haitian Heritage Month in May...
The School District of Palm Beach County is commemorating Haitian Heritage Month, the annual observance recognizing the valuable contributions made by Haitians to the history of the world.
Read more
www.palmbeachschools.org
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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
marks the 219th Anniversary of the Haitian Flag.
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Get Your Green On...
Thursday, May 19th!
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May is Mental Health Awareness and Trauma Informed Care Month!
The School District of Palm Beach County supports the Get Your Green On (GYGO) Campaign in honor of Mental Health Awareness and Trauma-Informed Care Month.
2022 Theme:
Resiliency &
Community Healing
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Fun Fact: GREEN is the national color for Mental Health Awareness.
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Family Mental Health & Wellness Festival |
FREE & ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
- Free Food
- Raffle Prizes
- Lots of Give-A-Ways
- Many Hot Topics
- Music by Digital Vibez
For more information:
(561) 818-4650
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Global Wellness Day...
Optimal Health...Optimal Longevity!
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7 Ways to Celebrate…
1. Walk
2. Drink more water
3. Don’t use plastic bottles
4. Eat healthy foods
5. Do a good deed
6. Have a family dinner with loved ones
7. Get enough sleep
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One day can change your whole life!
is a worldwide celebration that encourages everyone to take one step toward a
healthier life.
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SHINE A LIGHT ON ALZHEIMER'S...
Spread the word about The Longest Day on social media
and shine a light on the fight against Alzheimer's.
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The Longest Day is the day with the most light — the summer solstice.
On June 21, people from across the world will fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through a fundraising activity of their choice.
Help fight Alzheimer's
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Sign up and select the fundraising activity you would like to do.
FUNDRAISE
Set up your fundraising page and add details about your activity.
INVITE OTHERS
Ask others to fundraise with you or simply donate to help you
meet your goal.
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This year will be the 11th annual KidsFit Jamathon!
Please see below for more information.
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Friday, July 22, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pioneer Park Elementary
39500 Pioneer Park Road
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Thursday, July 28, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
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Summer Intern and Leadership Camp Available |
Open to rising 8th - 12th graders, this is a great way to spend your summer with everyday fun while learning about your community.
This internship also earns
community service hours.
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Resources from FAU CARD... |
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Supporting Parents Raising African American Children with Autism |
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Flyer for Early Childhood Resource and Autism Pediatrician Packet |
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Afr. Am. Under-Representation with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
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COVID-19...Information & Resources
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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 id 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 image 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
Cell Phone: (561) 253-5583
Frances F. Rosier
Wellness Promotion Analyst
District's Wellness Promotion Task Force
School Food Service Department
Office: (561) 882-1931
Hilary Greever, RDN, LDN
Nutrition Specialist ~ Nutrition Services
School Food Service Department
Office: (561) 383-2041
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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.
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