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November 2025 | Edition III
| | To view this newsletter in its entirety, click on 'View entire message' found at the bottom of your screen. | | DISTRICT & COMMUNITY UPDATES | | |
Dear Friend of Wellness,
As we enter this special month of November, our hearts naturally turn toward two profound themes…honor and gratitude. Veterans Day and Thanksgiving remind us of the power of courage, service, connection, and community. These values have guided us not only through this month, but through the very foundation of our wellness journey as a District.
This school year holds deeper meaning as we continue celebrating the 20th anniversary of our District’s Wellness Promotion Policy and the Wellness Promotion Task Force, established in 2006. For two decades, we have worked together…hand in hand, heart to heart…to shape a culture rooted in care, belonging, and the commitment to educate, affirm, and inspire every student. Our progress is a testament to what happens when a village comes together with a shared purpose.
To our Veterans…those serving within our District and throughout our community…we extend our deepest appreciation. Your dedication, sacrifice, and great love for our country allow us the freedoms we experience daily. We honor you every day.
As Thanksgiving approaches, may we pause with grateful and hopeful hearts, reflecting on the countless blessings we experience in our work and in our lives. Each day, we are given the privilege to positively impact the well-being of our students, employees, families, and community members. This responsibility fuels our ongoing commitment to the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model…our compass for meaningful, lasting wellness.
Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving holiday filled with grace, peace, and renewed strength.
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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Whole School, Whole Community,Whole Child
~ WSCC UPDATES ~
| | Burke at Work: Automotive Academy | | This month, Mr. Burke got hands-on experience at the Al Packer Ford Automotive Academy at Seminole Ridge Community High, working side-by-side with Academy students in their state-of-the-art auto garage to show how this high-tech program puts students on the fast track to a successful career in the automotive and transportation industry by providing specialized training and industry certifications. | | | |
Veterans Day:
Honoring Our School District Heroes Who Served
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They are our teachers, our bus drivers, and our support staff. But they are also our heroes.
The SDPBC held its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center. It was a chance to honor the men and women on our
School District team who answered the call to serve.
| | Behind the Badge takes you inside the Palm Beach County School Police Department, shining a spotlight on the incredible men and women who serve our schools. This month’s feature visits Grassy Waters Elementary School to meet Officer Jodi Novella, who has been a constant presence on campus for six years, planting roots and building relationships with students and staff. | | | |
Thanksgiving Meal Sites
Helping families in need this holiday season!
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PBC Food Finder Map
The United Way Palm Beach County Food Finder Map helps individuals quickly locate nearby food resources. Updated weekly, it provides accurate, timely information for those seeking assistance or helping others. A strong pantry network ensures access to emergency food—support your local food banks and pantries through donations.
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FSF Programs Directory
Feeding South Florida’s Programs Directory also helps you find food resources in your area. By entering your ZIP code, you can discover local food distribution sites available to support you or those in need. Supporting these local initiatives with donations can make a big difference in fighting hunger in your community.
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211 Palm Beach & Treasure Coast Directory
211 Palm Beach & Treasure Coast provides a Thanksgiving Meals Directory to help individuals and families find free holiday meals and food distributions in their area. Visit the site to explore available locations and share this resource with anyone in need this season.
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PBCFB
Pantry List & Directory
The Palm Beach County Food Bank offers an interactive map and a downloadable pantry list to help residents find nearby food distribution sites. Both resources are regularly updated to provide accurate information for those seeking assistance or supporting others in need.
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'Let’s Move 365' November Events
Are Here!
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This November, get ready to move with Let's Move with a full lineup of FREE fitness events across Palm Beach County! From dancing in the park to high-energy sessions in local churches, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
No registration is required—just show up, join the fun, and get moving! For event details and contact information, visit the Let’s Move 365 website. Commit to change all month long!
| | | Semper Fi Service Dog Turkey Trot 5K | | Holiday School Spectacular | | | | |
Celebrate the season with us at the Holiday School Spectacular, where local schools take center stage to showcase their talent! Students will be singing, dancing, and performing festive routines that are sure to put you in the holiday spirit. This family-friendly event is the perfect way to kick off the season and show your support for our local schools.
📅When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
📍Where: Old School Square Amphitheatre, Delray Beach, Florida
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Harmony on Ice at The Ben
An Evening of Giving
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A one-night celebration of music, movement & meaning featuring an up-close performance by Adam David (winner of The Voice Season 27), ice skating under the stars, chef-curated stations, and signature sips - all in support of Digital Vibez programs for local youth.
🗓️ When
Thursday, December 11, 2025
6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
📍 Where
The Ben Hotel
West Palm Beach, Florida
| | 16th Annual School Bus Drug Prevention Contest | | |
Save The Date!
12th Annual SMHaW Conference
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The 12th Annual Student Mental Health and Wellness Conference will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026.
The in-person, full-day conference will feature a keynote speaker, break-out sessions, and a community resource fair, providing information and strategies supporting student and staff resiliency, well-being, and mental health.
| | Interested in presenting? Submit your workshop proposal and be part of a conference that empowers students and supports their well-being. | |
Click the banner to view the November Skills for Learning & Life Newsletter. | | 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. | | 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. | | | | |
