Edition XXXII ~ March 24, 2021
DISTRICT & COMMUNITY UPDATES
Dear Friend of Wellness:

Happy Spring and I hope everyone that took time off this past week for Spring Break had a fabulous time and came back filled with positive energy to give and do more for our students and staff.

We know it takes a village to accomplish many efforts and we are privileged to reside in such caring and giving community. The District wants to hear the voices of all stakeholders and has launched a brief survey to get feedback on priorities to address for our future and for our new Strategic Plan. We are excited to have our efforts toward the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) culture mentioned as an option of priorities to focus on in the future.  

As you know, we will be delivering an informative and valuable District's Wellness Promotion Task Force (WPTF) virtual meeting on Thursday, April 1st - we encourage you to RSVP your attendance, if in case you have not done so yet, to join for on 'All Hands On Deck, Stronger Together...Rebooting Wellness during COVID'.

Continue being a beacon of LIGHT
for all the children and each other...
Let's grow STRONGER together!

Be healthy and safe ~ Paula
In The Know With Dr. Fennoy...
Watch "In the Know with Dr. Fennoy" for an important update about a court loss related to the School District’s property tax referendum that was approved by more than 70% of voters in Palm Beach County in 2018.
The School District of Palm Beach County is listening!
A short survey (available in multiple languages) was launched on March 22nd to collect feedback from students, parents, community members, and District employees regarding areas the School District should prioritize in the future.
Be sure to share your thoughts before the survey closes on April 9!  
SFS News...
School meals continue to be FREE for ALL students! 
Food distribution sites are open on Thursdays at various times. 
In Other News...
Let's Move PBC...

Let's Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge motivates Palm Beach County residents to take charge of their health. Participate in some form of physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day from March 1-31, 2021. All minutes count!

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The results are in...and it continues to change very quickly. The School District of Palm Beach County has logged over 2 million minutes. If you have not yet registered - it is never too late! To all registered, don't forget to log on to record your minutes....we are moving along at a great clip so let's finish strong.
National SEL Day
March 26th is National SEL Day please help us spread the word!
We invite you to show your commitment to SEL by taking a picture of yourself making a heart with your hands and then tweeting it with "PBC loves SEL! #pbcSEL #SELday" 
FREE Virtual Tax Filing...
For 18 years, United Way of Palm Beach County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has helped local individuals and families achieve financial stability.
See flyers below for free tax filing information.
Palm Beach County Youth Services Department’s Education & Training Center
presents:
Eating Disorders and Trauma: The Latest Information You Need to Know!
PBC Youth Services Department Training
Location:
ZOOM Remote Video Conference
 
Date:
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
 
Time:
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Prime Time's Afterschool Symposium 2021...
The 2021 Afterschool Symposium is designed to present innovative methods for positively impacting children and youth in a physically distanced environment.
Location
A virtual event, hosted on Whova

Day One
May 13, 2021
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Day Two
May 14, 2021
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Women's History Month - Maria Montessori

Celebrate Women's History Month!

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Women's History Month
As we are getting closer to the end of March...let's continue to celebrate Women's History Month!

The District is doing just that by celebrating Maria Montessori, who is known for creating an educational method that builds on the manner in which children naturally learn. That unique style of education is available to students at two elementary schools in the School District.
COVID-19 Vaccination...
Dr. David L. Katz's COVID - Reality Check
Wellness Promotion News...
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.
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