Edition II - August 2021

* DISTRICT & COMMUNITY UPDATES *

Dear Friend of Wellness:

We are ONE day from our FIRST day of school and this is a TIME to SHINE for all of us -- students, employees, families, and community.

We have all endured a few challenging school years and we embraced those challenges together. Let us continue to take situations and circumstances 'One Step at a Time' focusing on embracing and promoting the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child culture everyday.

Let's make this 2021-2022 school year a remarkable one.

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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YOUR BEST CHOICE!

The School District of

PALM BEACH COUNTY.

NEW SUPERINTENDENT

Mr. Mike Burke was sworn in as the 27th Superintendent of the School District of Palm Beach County on July 28, 2021.

GUIDING DOCUMENT

Review the District's Guiding Document which outlines the safety protocols for the 2021-2022 school year.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

Explore our School Calendar

for the 2021-2022 school year.

IT'S YOUR TIME TO SHINE!

Get inspired with the Your Time to Shine Back to School video.

YOUR PENNY AT WORK

Check out the work being done throughout the District to improve and enhance our schools.

FortifyFL

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

WELCOME

BACK TO SCHOOL!

We are here to guide you through your best year yet...

The School District of Palm Beach County is excited to welcome our new and former students to a new school year. As the summer comes to a close, teachers are preparing to welcome ALL students back to the classroom for the first day of school on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.

Welcome Back to School.

Why PBCSD is Your Best Choice.

Back to School Instructional Plan.

A look inside the New School Year.

SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE

We put 'KIDS FIRST' in every idea and decision we make...

IN OTHER NEWS...

The Stress-Free Zone

Getting ready for a reset? Being back to school after summer break can be very stressful. Stress can lead to serious health issues, which is why managing stress is essential to heathy living and improving your quality of life.

Click on the image above for Top 9 Ways to Create a Stress-Free Zone for Healthier Living.

Animated Brain Breaks

The Pure Edge Brain Breaks program offers teachers and school staff a set of tools that are designed to promote student focus. The exercises are designed for easy classroom implementation. They are 1 to 5 minutes in length and students can perform them seated or standing, at their desks or on the floor.

Living Skills in the Schools

The Family Box for Substance Abuse Prevention are now available and aimed at families with students in grades 5-12. Limited quantities 500 total FREE boxes available. It is a set of carefully curated items that help start and support cross-generational family conversations around substance abuse.

SEL UPDATES

What's New with SEL for the

2021-2022 School Year?

SEL Book of the Quarter

Adult SEL Emotional Resilience Educator Cohort

I Am Enough-SEL Book of the Quarter Ideas

FY22-1st Quarter SEL Welcoming Ritual Ideas for Secondary

8th Annual Mental Health and Wellness Conference

The 8th Annual Student Mental Health and Wellness Conference is dedicated to providing school and District staff with essential information related to resilience, mental health and school-based mental health care. A series of virtual (live) conference sessions are planned across a 6 week period, allowing participants to attend without committing to large chunks of time.

Registration via eLearning Management is required.

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Palm Beach County Youth Services

Department’s Education & Training Center presents: Trauma 101. The presentation is scheduled through Zoom on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from the hours of 9:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m.

Flyer on the right has more information.

9/11 Day of Service

September 11, 2021 is the 20th Anniversary of that tragic day. Join Youth Service America for the '9/11 Day of Service' - step forward to serve in a remarkable spirit of unity, honor, and compassion. Remember, even a small act of service is a giant act of patriotism.

Choose from the

9/11 Day Activity Ideas

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On 9/11 Day, and every day of the year, your good deeds, whatever they may be, can help change the world for the better.

The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance (9/11 Day), is a chance to help others in tribute to those killed and injured on September 11, 2001, as well as first responders and countless others who serve to defend our nation’s freedom at home and around the globe.

CORONAVIRUS

~ Information & Resources ~

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WELLNESS PROMOTION

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.

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@palmbeachschoools.org

Frances F. 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

Email: frances.rosier@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: (561) 383-2041

Email: hilary.greever@palmbeachschools.org

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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