*District & Community Updates*
Dear Friend of Wellness:

Our Superintendent, District Staff, and School Board have been working dilingently and many long hours to get to a decision with regard to our 2020-2021 Reopening Plan. This pl an will never be final due to the delicate and constantly changing environment we are currently facing. Most importantly, we all need to understand that this institution is strategically looking out for the best outcomes of everyone and keeping the health and well-being of its students, staff, and community at the forefront of priorities.

We can care for those whom we do not love, but if we add love to the act of caring...the final impact stands to be exponential. The Return on Investment (ROI) of putting together - the caring + the LOVE = "The Art of Service." Believe me, our District does take this service seriously.

Love takes courage . Love needs to be authentic ...so let us continue cultivating and nurturing love to the soul of our community. Let's all work in concert in creating a  Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child   culture in everything we do as we move forward in reopening our schools to be best of our abilities ~ carefully and cautiously .

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 Cheer Up ...
Santa Cruz Mountain "Peace Train" to re-set any funk or sad mood. And because we all need a Peace Train right now...enjoy!

Click HERE .
School Food Service (SFS) Updates...


Today, July 16th, marks exactly four (4) months since this quarantine started, and all of our SFS employees have been working very hard to serve our students and their families to provide them with some relief.

The SFS department has distributed over 3.8 million meals at 51 school feeding sites.
Special
THANK YOU
to our
Community Partners...
Feeding South Florida
family meal boxes of
non-perishable food
143,484
Pan-Florida Challenge
9,485
Weekend Packs
First UMC Jupiter-Tequesta &
Jupiter First Church
2,774
Weekend Bags
PBC Farm Fresh
14,700
Produce Boxes
Farm to Families Partnership Initiative (TJC/Farmers)
680
Produce Boxes
We are honored to be part of this generous community and
thankful for everyone who has been working on the frontline!
In Other News...
Digital Divide "Hotspots" in The Glades...
United Way of Palm Beach County is partnering with Quantum Foundation and other agencies to address the "digital divide" in our community. Their efforts helped fund hotspots for  450 families in the Glades Region that were without internet access during summer school.
The group's focus is serving communities most in need by providing hotspots, helping families access low-cost internet service through working with The School District of Palm Beach County, local officials and the business community on more permanent solutions.
Virtual Community Health Classes...

Baptist Health South Florida - in partnership with  Mind Body Social  - continues to offer free virtual exercise, meditation, and education seminars via Zoom.

Shape Your Future!
It's Not Too Late
It's Quick and Easy
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You can still complete the census today. It just takes
a few moments to enter your information. The U.S. Census Bureau keeps answers
safe and confidential.
Self-Care & Stress Management
for First Responders During COVID-19...
The mental health experts at Stanford University share this two-part series to support mental and physical health.
This webinar is ideal for Student Support Services providers like counselors, psychologists, social workers, school nurses,
and other mental and
physical health caregivers.
Dr. Katz's COVID Reality Check...
A brief video with a comprehensive assessment and input of w here we are with COVID-19, what is currently making news...and what actually makes sense...with lots of
food for thought!

Here is another valuable resource from
Covid Exit Strategy:
COVID-19 Updates...
Please Click Above Images for Valuable and Up-to-Date Information on COVID-19.
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
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) 383-2026
Cell Phone: (561) 253-5583

Frances Rosier
Analyst - Wellness Promotion
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) 882-1931

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