District and Community Updates (May 5, 2021)

Edition XXXV ~ May 5, 2021

* District & Community Updates *

Dear Friend of Wellness:

This is a special month to honor and celebrate FAMILY!

We honor our special TEACHERS and our incredible MOTHERS because of their constant commitment, sparks of light and inspiration, guidance, dedication, selflessness, and unconditional love given daily to our children. Let us tell you...your daily sacrifices have not gone unnoticed...never give UP, and keep pressing ON!

One of the many responsibilities given to parents or caregivers during these days is the task to become that 'guiding light' that many teachers are known to offer our children every day.

Let me reassure you that through these past 14+ months...no one is taking any teacher for granted. As a matter of fact, we do not have enough words for the immense gratitude we feel for YOU and your incredible profession.

We want to take this time to THANK all of our teachers in the District for your dedication and unwaivering commitment.

Continue being a beacon of LIGHT

for all the children

and each other...

let's grow STRONGER together!

Be healthy and safe ~ Paula

View Here...Honoring our Educators for Teacher Appreciation Week

Su Lee - Thank You Song [Music Video]

In The Known...

Watch "In the Know with Dr. Fennoy".

He shares information on a groundbreaking Wi-Fi initiative

that is a game-changer for local families.

School Food Service (SFS) News..

Make Friday, May 7th an extra special celebration this school year to recognize the heroic efforts of school nutrition professionals across the country as they continue to do whatever it takes to feed America’s students on the frontlines of a global pandemic.

Special shout out to our very own School Lunch Superheroes...our School Food Service Managers and their Staff for all they do to keep Kids First.

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District's Bulletin

Click on the School Lunch Hero Day logo for more information.

"You and your staff are truly appreciated for all you do to keep Kids First. This year has been like no other where you have had to balance a variety of different programs, grab-and-go, new rules, new accountability measures, new menus, social distancing, concern for you and your staff's safety, staff shortages, food substitutions, pre-holiday meal distribution, and other challenges both professionally and personally. You have done this all with grace, professionalism, customer service, and dedication." Allison Monbleau, Director, School Food Service.

The SFS grab-and-go food distribution has changed. Rather than a twice-a-week pick-up, distributions will now be held weekly on Thursdays at 88 school locations across the District. Parents/guardians will receive a box of pantry-style foods including a supply of breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and suppers intended to last for seven days. Pick-up times vary by location.

For a full list of locations and pick-up times, click here.

In Other News...

Celebrating Haitian Heritage Month

The School District honors the contributions of Haitians and Haitian Americans in our community, our state, our nation, and the impact of Haiti's history in the history of the world. Celebrated in several states in the U.S., Haitian Heritage Month (HHM) is a celebration of Haitian history and culture and an opportunity to share this culture with the community.

The HHM celebration committee is holding its yearly essay contest to commemorate the valuable history and contributions of the Haitian community in Palm Beach County.

Students can win up to $250 in cash prizes!

May 2021 Haitian Heritage Month Essay Contest

HHM Activities in Palm Beach County

Essay Contest Theme: “Explain the major challenges that Haitian and Haitian-American students face in the American education system, and how they can overcome those challenges.”

Click on the banner above to watch a quick video.

Save The Date for May 7th!

All middle school and high school Caregiving Youth are welcome to join the American Care Giving Youth for their first ever connection event with other Caregiving Youth across the United States.

This is a virtual event titled

USA Caregiving Youth Connect which will be held on

Friday, May 7th at 7:00 p.m. EST.

Eat Better Live Better!

The Eat Better Live Better, Mothers Day 5K on Saturday, May 8, 2021 will feature an incredible assortment of local and industry-leading vendors and sponsors all in a COVID-19 safe environment. The race will utilize a wave start format to allow for social distancing, and you will be able to pick your time slot during registration.

Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies!

Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Educational Classes continue virtually. In doing our part to keep the community healthy and safe, HMHB has temporarily suspended all in-person educational classes. However, we are continuing to hold classes online.

WHEN: Check out their YouTube Channel for Small Steps, Great Parents presentations, or their Calendar for a full list of their upcoming ZOOM meetings.

WHERE: Virtual via ZOOM

CONTACT: Anitra Moss at amoss@hmhbpbc.org

Click on the picture above to learn more.

Mental Health Awareness & Trauma-Informed Care Month

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 20th.

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In honor of Get Your Green On, here is a virtual background

which can be used for meetings to promote

Mental Health Awareness and Trauma-Informed Care Month.

Heart of the Matter:

Mental Health During the

Pandemic & Beyond

Join the United Way of Palm Beach County for an important discussion on mental health & trauma-informed care during the pandemic and beyond. United Way of PBC is continuing its virtual community conversation series called Heart of the Matter.

RSVP Today!

Palm Beach County Food Finder Map

To access the United Way of Palm Beach County's Food Finder map,

click here

An interactive tool using Google Maps to help people easily locate free food and hot meals in Palm Beach County. This online tool was created to connect individuals seeking food resources to sites near them. Information is English, Spanish, and Creole. United Way updates the information listed on this map weekly. However, locations and hours of distribution may change. Please consider calling the site prior to visiting to verify the information listed. Please note that sites may have specific requirements such as ID.

EveryParent: VPK

Every Parent Voluntary Prekindergarten

VPK, or Voluntary Prekindergarten, is a FREE educational program that gives children a jump start

for school by preparing them for Kindergarten.

Open to all 4-year-olds in Florida, it's not only a great opportunity to prepare your child for elementary school, but it's also free!

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)Themes for May

May's WellNews for Our Employees

COVID-19 Vaccination...

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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 is to encourage a proactive approach to holistically address the health, wellness, and safety of all school children and staff.

WPP ANNUAL REPORT ARCHIVES

WPTF NEWSLETTERS ARCHIVES

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

School Food Service Department

3661 North Interstate Park Road, Suite #100

Riviera Beach, Florida 33404

Office: (561) 383-2041

Email: hilary.greever@palmbeachschools.org

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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.