Edition VI - February 2023

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District & Community Updates

Dear Friend of Wellness:

We are excited to have recently released our FY22 Wellness Policy Annual Report to our School Board Members and District Leadership on January 18th. This robust annual report continues to successfully showcase our internal and external collaboration amongst many stakeholders, as well as the District’s progress around the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model.

As we embrace this special month that resonates and celebrates LOVE, let us begin to rediscover the outpouring of care for one another, showing attention to these powerful words…

A love that dispels fatigue.

A love that conquers difficulty.

A love that builds relationships.

A love that inspires earnestness.

A love that delivers excellence.

A love that enables trust to thrive.

A love that produces praise and cares for one another.

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

Wellness Promotion Policy (WPP)

Annual Report

In this newsletter edition, we are proud to offer you access to the 'FY22 Wellness Promotion Policy Annual Report' that showcases the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model in practice while infusing complete equity and diversity of accomplishments and positive progress of our District.

Burke at Work with School Police K-9 Unit

In this episode of Burke at Work, Superintendent Burke learned more about the important role of our furry, four-legged team members in School Police. He joined Detective Curtis Riddick and K-9 KASH at Belvedere Elementary to see how the duo works to keep our school campuses safe and also to build relationships with students.

WSCC UPDATES...

Heart Health Month

ATTENTION:

District Employees ONLY!

The BIG RED BUS will be at the Fulton Holland Educational Services Center (FHESC) building on Friday, February 10 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Please Note: If you donated in December 2022, you will not be eligible for this donation, but please encourage others to donate. We will have another donation event in late February as well.

Schedule an Appointment

Scholarship - Alliance of Women Executives

AWE proudly offers a number of $1,500 scholarships to young women graduating from a Palm Beach County high school who choose to continue their college education at Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Palm Beach Atlantic University or Palm Beach State College.

COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKETS DUE BY APRIL 2, 2023.

Barky Pines Puppy Love 5K Trail Run/Walk

Join Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary on Saturday, February 11, 2023 in Loxahatchee, FL for the 4th Annual Barky Pines Puppy Love 5K Trail Run/Walk.

FREE Tax Preparation...

United Way

of Palm Beach County has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

to provide free preparation and e-filing

of tax returns

to qualified taxpayers.

Household income must have been $70,000

or less in 2022.

Face-to-face

tax preparation is provided at several VITA county sites.

No appointment is needed.

If Filing Yourself...

Visit

www.MyFreeTaxes.com and file your own tax return. It’s simple, fast and secure. Support is available via toll-free helpline or web chat.

Dreaming of Sleep: Behavioral Strategies for Families

Presented by Ryan Egan, Ph.D. and Steve Arcidiacono, Ph.D. on Wednesday, February 15th from 9:30 am - 11:30 am.

Dreaming of Sleep: Behavioral Strategies for Families is being offered through Zoom Remote Video Conference at no cost. Complete the registration no later than Tuesday, February 14th at 3:00 pm. Once registration is confirmed, a link to access the training will be provided. In addition, 2 CE credits will be offered.

Empty Bowls Palm Beach

Join The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea and the Palm Beach County Food Bank for the 10th Annual Empty Bowls Palm Beach which is only 2 weeks away.

All proceeds benefit the Palm Beach County Food Bank to fight hunger here in the community.

RSVP

Supporting Couples & their Mental Health

during Pregnancy and Beyond...

In this training, participants will learn about mental health disorders during pregnancy and postpartum and the impact on perinatal couples.

Participants will learn:

How couples can successfully navigate pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum
Impact of perinatal mental health disorders on couples
Mental health resources and tools to support couples during pregnancy and the 4th trimester

Bridge the Gap 5K 2023:

Blue Heron Bridge @ Singer Island

The 4th Annual Bridge the Gap 5K run beginning at Ocean Walk Singer Island and across the Blue Heron Bridge is on Saturday, February 18th.

It includes the following events: 5K Adult, 5K Senior Sneaker, 5K Student, Virtual 5K, and 5K Adult Early Bird (First 50 Racers Only).

Proceeds from this event benefit Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County which provides scholarships, mentors, and hope for low-income students.

Pink Shirt Day...

Anti-Bullying Day is an annual event where you wear a pink-colored shirt to stand against bullying. It is held on the last Wednesday of February each year.

The School District of Palm Beach County invites you to help us create a more kind, inclusive world by raising awareness throughout our schools and community; share your stories of kindness on social media by using the hashtag #BeKindPBC and tag us @pbcsd and @selpbc.

Community Spirit Race 5K

This Community Spirit Race is a community-wide fundraising event that supports and benefits multiple local non-profit organizations including Palm Beach County Medical Society Services and others around our community.

Resource Fair 2023 - Prime Time Palm Beach County

You are invited to attend the 2023 Resource Fair at Pompey Park Community Center where you will be offered valuable ideas and opportunities to make great connections with other out-of-school time professionals. There will be exciting giveaways, and best of all, it's FREE. Take back as many ideas as you can carry...don't forget your calendar to schedule bookings.

Team Safe Schools volunteered at the Palm Beach County Food Bank packing weekend food bags for students in our county.

Wellness Promotion...

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.

SDPBC Calendar

Student & Family Handbook

Strategy Plan 2022-2023

Superintendent Annual Report FY22

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 Phone: (561) 383-2026

Cell Phone: (561) 253-5583

Email: paula.triana@palmbeachschoools.org

Frances F. Rosier

Wellness Promotion Analyst

District's Wellness Promotion Task Force

School Food Service Department

3661 North Interstate Park Road, Suite #100

Riviera Beach, Florida 33404

Office Phone: (561) 882-1931

Email: frances.rosier@palmbeachschools.org

Hilary Greever, RDN, LDN

Nutrition Specialist ~ Nutrition Services

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

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.

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District & Community Updates

Burke at Work with School Police K-9 Unit

WSCC UPDATES...

Heart Health Month

ATTENTION:

District Employees ONLY!

FREE Tax Preparation...

Supporting Couples & their Mental Health

﻿during Pregnancy and Beyond...

Pink Shirt Day...

during Pregnancy and Beyond...