*DISTRICT & COMMUNITY UPDATES*

Dear Friend of Wellness: Congratulations...we certainly have gone the long Distance Together...and now, the time is here and fast approaching in Palm Beach County to finally open our schools via a more robust Distance Learning venue on Monday, August 31st. Administrators, teachers, staff, students, parents, and the community are ecstatic and ready to return to some sort of normalcy and put in pracitice the importance of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model. The success for this practice will require a positive and transparent communication between all. As we open a new book with empty pages - we have the opportunity to be ready to start writing our own stories of this new amazing school year that we have the power to make unforgettable. Believe me, just the fact of writing about starting school under COVID-19 will be unforgettable when you look back to your written story. Take advantage to click on the many resources and videos that this newsletter provides you to begin enriching your story. We will certainly be writing our stories as we go the Distance TOGETHER. 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 Let's Get Prepare for 2020-2021 Back to School School Campus COVID-19 Protocols

Superintendent & Cabinet Messages... BACK TO SCHOOL WELCOME!

Superintendent Dr. Donald E. Fennoy II Superintendent Dr. Donald E. Fennoy II and his leadership team welcome their staff, students and parents to the 2020-2021 school year. For more on the District's reopening, click below. Back-to-School News Conference from  Leaders at the District

Superintendet's Back to School Message...enjoy!

Going the Distance Together...Reopening Schools

Factors Driven Reopening Plans

SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE NEWS...

The new rules for grab and go meals...

In contrast with the Summer distribution, starting on September 1st one of the following is required when picking-up meals: student’s school ID, student's number or a barcode letter.

During “Distance Learning”, the School District will continue to provide breakfast and lunch to enrolled students (and supper and snacks at qualifying sites). We will provide “Grab and Go” meals that parents or students can pick up at the majority of District schools. Here is the LIST of schools open for meal distribution as of 8/31/2020. Additional information can be found on the School District’s website.

*School lunch prices will be reinstated for students not eligible for free or reduced lunch.

Application for Free & Reduced-Price Meals

Meal Pick Up (Beginning Tuesday, September 1st): Tuesday's 11:00 am - 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm = 3 Free Breakfasts + 3 Lunches* Thursday's 11:00 am - 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm = 2 Free Breakfasts + 2 Lunches*

In OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS...

The Mix & Mingle is to initiate a countywide network of behavioral health professionals across disciplines that serve residents throughout Palm Beach County. Read More and Register Here. Click on the photo above for the August 2020 issue of CHIP Clips for some valuable information.

Please join the United Way of Palm Beach County in QUIZ for a CAUSE and have FUN with your family from the safe comfort of your home. Show off your 2000s pop culture knowledge and support your community at our virtual trivia night this Thursday! Register Here

Proceeds will benefit United Way's ongoing efforts to ensure the community has food, shelter, health care, educational opportunities, and more!

Prime Time Palm Beach County is offering out-of-school time (OST) practitioners in Palm Beach County who are currently not receiving an income, specifically front line staff, a $45 stipend for each three-hour professional development training that is completed. Register for NEW Series-Based Trainings in September.

The 2020 Census is for Everyone! Census 2020... Why Your Answers Matter: Impacting our Community Shaping Your Future Helping Communities RESPOND

COVID-19 Updates...

Dr. David L. Katz COVID Reality Check: When will this Pandemic End?

WPTF PURPOSE...

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.

Click on the WSCC logo 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 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 Email: hilary.greever@palmbeachschools.org