Edition XXXVII ~ June 2, 2021

DISTRICT & COMMUNITY UPDATES

Dear Friend of Wellness:

Let us set our intentions to embrace a positive and successful school year's end recognizing one of our most important assets...our STUDENTS, especially in our 2021 graduation ceremonies and celebrations creating memories that will resonate in their minds for a lifetime.

These graduations will offer each of us the opportunity to have genuine and sincere conversations about what life should look like for a young person chasing a dream...and United We Stand...as we tell our graduates, parents, teachers, and colleagues our last heartfelt remarks and goodbyes. However, never forget that as we stand united and offer our love, compassion, kindness, and understanding of circumstances faced by each other...heavy burden feel lighter, and together, we are more willing to keep pressing on and moving forward with acceptance and unity.

As you know, our summer break is fast approaching; let's continue living with intention and encouraging everyone to take time to restore and rebuild oneself.

Continue being a beacon of LIGHT

for all the children

and each other...

let's grow STRONGER together!

Be healthy and safe ~ Paula

Sankalpa means an intention formed by the heart and mind...

a solemn vow, determination, or will. In practical terms a Sankalpa means a one-pointed resolve to focus both

psychologically and philosophically on a specific goal.

A sankalpa is a tool meant to harness the will,

and to focus and harmonize mind and body.

Beautiful 'Dama de la Noche' flower taken by Mrs. Sarah Palmer from Dovecot Farm

INTENTIONAL by Travis Greene

IN THE KNOW...

5/28/2021

Watch "In the Know with Dr. Fennoy" as he acknowledges some awesome teachers and students who made their mark last week, including those who won awards at the 26th Annual Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films (SSOF).

5/21/2021

Watch "In the Know with Dr. Fennoy". He shares some important information about the Kindergarten Round Ups happening across the District.

ALERT: Drinking Water Advisory

IN OTHER NEWS...

PRIDE MONTH

2021 Green Schools Recognitions

75 schools in our District were recognized as

Pine Jog Environmental Education Center - PJEEC

2021 Green Schools - HERE

NAOMI NEEDS YOU!

Ms. Tracy Ghettie, Principal at Royal Palm Beach Elementary School would like to help the family of a former student by hosting a drive-thru Donor Recruitment Event in the school's parking lot to find a match for a Naomi Schwartz current student at Emerald Cove Middle. She is quite ill and in need of a bone marrow transplant.

If you are unable to make the event, sign up by using the link, QR code, or text to request a swab kit to be sent through the mail...

On the day of the drive-thru event (June 5th), the swab kit will be available on the

spot to save you time.

National EDucational Virtual Training Day

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The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness presents the National EDucational Virtual Training Day on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST. The training focuses on topics including the transparent integration of families in treatment, reconsidering problematic language in treatment, strategies for treating ARFID, facilitating the blend of DBT and ACT, and body neutrality.

7 WAYS TO CELEBRATE...

Global Wellness Day:

1. Walk

2. Drink more water

3. Don’t use plastic bottles

4. Eat healthy food

5. Do a good deed

6. Have a family dinner with loved ones

7. Get enough sleep

Why the World needs Global Wellness Day

In order to make Wellness a lifestyle,

Global Wellness Day aims to adopt the seven simple steps above.

What is important is not to implement all of the steps at once, but to

incorporate at least a few of them into your daily life on a regular basis.

Birth to 22 United for the Brigter Futures June 2021 Newsletter

PARENT EMPOWERMENT! Virtual Conference

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE.

SAVE YOUR SEAT!

Join Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County for this

FULL-DAY virtual conference on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Throughout this event, you will gain thought-provoking knowledge to inspire/empower you as a parent or world-class educator.

Educators $15... Parents FREE

Registration Deadline

June 4, 2021 @ 11:59 p.m.

SHINE A LIGHT ON ALZHEIMER'S...

Spread the word about The Longest Day on social media

and shine a light on the fight against Alzheimer's.

The Longest Day is the day with the most light — the summer solstice. On Sunday, June 2021, people from across the world will fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through a fundraising activity of their choice.

Help fight Alzheimer's

Give Now

Get Involved

Share why you're fighting to #ENDALZ on #TheLongestDay on social media whether you are participating at home, online or in-person,

and be featured in their gallery.

See Gallery

37th Annual 2021 Dwyer Awards...

The William T. Dwyer Awards for Excellence in Education is an annual program of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County Foundation, recognizing outstanding educators

from public and private schools in

Palm Beach County.

Awards are given in seven categories:

Grow Up Great: Early Learning Education

Elementary Education

Middle School Education

Senior High Education

Student Advancement & Career Education

Special Programs

STEM Education

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2021 DWYER AWARD FINALISTS!

Prime Time Palm Beach County Celebrates Pride Month in June

This June, Prime Time Palm Beach County pays tribute to the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots by celebrating Pride Month. Prime Time celebrates the LGBTQ+ individuals locally, national and across the globe...

Click HERE for the June 2021 SEL Themes

Free Safety Posters to Print for Your Summer Camp

The Immunization Van will be at the District's Welcome Center on Wednesday, June 16th, 23rd, and 30th, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please share the flyers with pertinent staff that can distribute flyers (English, Spanish, Creole, and Portuguese) accordingly, to students that will benefit from this service and meet immunization requirements.

Feel free to contact Mr. Javier Ortoloza if you have any questions at (561) 434-8197.

U.S. Treasury Emergency Rental/Utility Assistance Program

Portal Reopens June 7, 2021...

English

Spanish

Haitian Creole

Schoo Food Service Updates...

School District List of Summer Feeding Sites

The Summer feeding sites listed are considered open sites for children 18 and under to receive breakfast and lunch, times are determined by the school site.

Click Here to learn more.

COVID-19 Vaccination...

Health Care District PBC offers Walk-up COVID-19 vaccinations for adults and children as young as 12 years old outside the Duncan Theater at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth on Thursday , June 3rd and outside its Lantana clinic for the rest of the week.

Health Care District PBC MOBILE CLINIC SCHEDULE

INTERACTIVE VACCINATION LOCATOR MAP

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Wellness Promotion...

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

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@palmbeachschoools.org

Frances F. 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

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.