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Jan
29

Jerry Thomas Elementary Rallies To Support Haitian Relief Efforts

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

Jerry Thomas Elementary School (JTES) Patrol students organized a fund raising project called ‘Haiti’s Helpers’.  All JTES students and staff were asked to donate whatever money they could to raise funds for the relief effort.  All the money raised will be going to the American Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund.  The drive began January 21st [...]

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Jan
29

Limestone Creek Elementary Collects Items for Haitian Relief

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

The parents, staff, and students of Limestone Creek Elementary have been collecting money and goods to help Haiti following the devastating earthquake.  Food, blankets, toiletries, first aid kits and cash are being donated.  When the hallways begin to overflow staff members donate their vans, trucks and time to deliver the contributions to the Outreach Center [...]

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Jan
29

Marsh Pointe Elementary Fills Two Truckloads For Relief Effort

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

Staff and students proved the generous spirit of Marsh Pointe Elementary through the donations to Haiti’s earthquake victims.   Two truckloads of donations were taken to Missionary Flights International, an organization which makes regular flights in order to get supplies where there are needed immediately.   The Palm Beach Gardens school also received many generous donations of [...]

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Jan
29

Pahokee Elementary School Participates In International Pennies for Peace Campaign

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

The students at Pahokee Elementary I.B. World School have joined with tens of thousands of other school children around the world who share the vision and dedication to empower communities through education in remote areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan.  Pahokee Elementary students are embarking on a “Pennies for Peace” campaign to broaden their cultural horizons [...]

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Jan
29

Scheduled Outages for Tomorrow, Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Posted by: Alethea Desimone

To:  All District Employees
From:  Joseph M. Moore, Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Scheduled Outages for Tomorrow, Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Please be aware that all District computing systems will be out of service from  Saturday,  January 30, 2010 at 1:30PM until Sunday, January 31st at 6:00AM to restore the Storage Area Network to full capacity.
The School District Web site [...]

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Jan
29

Spanish River High School Presents Project CRISS

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Spanish River High School presents Project CRISS (Creating Independence Through Student-owned Strategies) for parents and students. Assistant Principals Ms. Chiapetta and Mrs. Calvente-Torres teamed up to present strategies for success for their students.
The workshop presented strategies for parents to help their students study at home and take notes while in the classroom and turn those [...]

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Jan
29

The Best In Career And Technical Education To Be Honored

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) month–a perfect time to recognize CTE educators and students for their hard work and dedication. The CTE month-long celebration will be kicked off with the Fourth Annual CTE Recognition Dinner to take place this Tuesday, February 2 at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. The event begins with a [...]

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Jan
28

G-Star School of the Arts Holds Haiti Relief Car Wash

Posted by: Deborah Stewart

 A Car Wash for Haiti is being held by students and staff of G-Star School of the Arts Friday afternoon.  The event is scheduled from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on the school’s campus. Donations of $5 will be given to the Red Cross.
G-Star School of the Arts is located at 2065 Prairie Road in West Palm Beach.  [...]

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Jan
28

JERRY THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ‘TEACHERS OF TOMORROW’ CLUB SUPPORT FOR HAITIAN RELIEF

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

In an effort to help the families devastated by the earthquake in Haiti, the Jerry Thomas Elementary school ‘Teachers of Tomorrow’ club has been collecting items and assembling personal hygiene kits.  Each one gallon Ziploc bag contains a bar of soap, a washcloth, a toothbrush and toothpaste, Neosporin and Band-Aids.  The drive ran from January [...]

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Jan
28

Bak Middle School of the Arts Presents 13th Annual Dance Concert

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

Bak Middle School of the Arts presents their 13th Annual Dance Concert this weekend, January 29 and 30.  The concert featuring Bak students and choreography by the Bak Dance faculty will take place on the school’s Mainstage Theater.  On January 29 at 7:00 PM grades 6, 8 and Repertory will perform, January 30 at 2:00 PM [...]

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Jan
28

Panther Run Elementary Joins In Haiti Relief Effort

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Panther Run Elementary families and staff have generously donated to the victims of Haiti’s earthquake.  The school has been collecting items from students, parents, teachers, staff and community members to help those families in need.
Members of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) collected 15 large crates of supplies and food items which included dry cereals, granola bars, soups, [...]

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Jan
28

Pahokee Elementary Contributes To Haiti Relief Effort

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

What:  Pahokee Elementary I.B. World School faculty and students have been busy collecting monetary donations and other necessities for the Haiti Relief efforts.
When:  January 14th – 28th, 2010
Where:  Pahokee Elementary I.B. World School, 560 E. Main Place, Pahokee, FL 33476
Who:  Principal, Vivian Green led this effort along with support from faculty, staff, students, parents and [...]

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Jan
28

Rolling on a River of Grass

Posted by: Deborah Stewart

Vodcast  Chronicles Everglades Canoe Expedition
What happens when you put a production crew from The Education Network (T.E.N.) with a group of environmentalists canoeing through the Everglades?  A breath-taking six-minute Vodcast that marries technology, the ecosystem, and learning about the environment and our role in preserving it! Secondary Science Program Planner Edmund Capitano collaborated with a partnership [...]

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Jan
28

Sunrise Park Teachers Bringing The Classroom To Their ELL Students

Posted by: Bito David

Students in a special afterschool program located at The Pines in Boynton Beach are receiving additional FCAT tutoring from their dedicated teachers.  Four Sunrise Park Elementary teachers travel to the afterschool program attended by ELL (English Language Learners) students for an hour and a half of FCAT tutor time.
Teachers Christina Christ, Linda Norris, Pat N [...]

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Jan
28

Royal Palm Beach Elementary Hosts 1st Annual Parent Information Network Event

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

What? Royal Palm Beach Elementary will be hosting their first annual Parent Information Network event.
When? Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where? Royal Palm Beach Elementary School 11911 Okeechobee Blvd., Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
The 1st Annual Information Network Event will allow parents to receive information regarding the curriculum, test-taking and FCAT strategies, well-being and safety, [...]

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Jan
28

Lantana Middle “Rocks Out to a Good Book” for Literacy Week

Posted by: Deborah Stewart

Staff Dresses as Rock Stars to Promote Reading
Lantana Middle School staff will show up dressed as rock stars when they come to work Thursday, January 27, as part of “Rock Out to a Good Book Day” at the school.  The students and staff have scheduled a number of activities as part of  Literacy Week, which [...]

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Jan
28

United States Air Force NASCAR Race Car to Visit Lake Worth High

Posted by: Deborah Stewart

Who:   The Air Force Junior ROTC at Lake Worth Community High School working in collaboration with the USAF Recruiter plans a special surprise to delight students and staff.
What:  Static Display of USAF NASCAR Race Car (See below)
Why:  To promote the United States Air Force. 
When: Thursday, January 28, 2010, 10:45 AM to 1:15 PM  (during  lunch periods)
Where: Lake Worth Community High School (Parking Loop [...]

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Jan
28

Jupiter Elementary School’s “Helping Hands for Haiti” Collects 1800 Items

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

The January earthquake that ravaged Haiti left many Jupiter Elementary students and staff feeling like they wanted to reach out and help, but they didn’t know how.  Mrs. Pena, ESOL Guidance Counselor, offered them a way.  She organized a school-wide collection of non-perishable foods, blankets, first aid necessities, and more.  The response was overwhelming with [...]

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Jan
27

Royal Palm Beach High School Wildcat Speech And Debate Team Reaches State Finals

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

This past weekend, the Wildcat Speech and Debate team at Royal Palm Beach High School qualified a record breaking number of students to the state finals that will take place on March 5th and 6th, 2010 at the University School in Fort Lauderdale. The competition, held at Wellington High School, sent the top four in [...]

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Jan
27

Education Foundation Of Palm Beach County Announces Finalist For Distinguished Alumni Awards

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc. recently announced the nineteen (19) finalists for the inaugural 2010 Distinguished Alumni Awards to be held the evening of Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the Marriott in West Palm Beach.
The Award was created to honor Palm Beach County public school alumni who have distinguished themselves through achievement, [...]

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Jan
27

Forest Hill Community High School Night Students Mobilize to Help Haiti Relief

Posted by: Deborah Stewart

 Night School students attending Forest Hill Community High School have collected nonperishable foods and personal items to send to Haiti. The adult students and staff collected about 275 pounds of items during a collection drive that ran Friday January 15 through Wednesday January 20.  The items were boxed and delivered to the Alliance Life Church [...]

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Jan
27

Hidden Oaks Student Council Sends Relief to Haiti

Posted by: Deborah Stewart

Hidden Oaks Elementary School’s Student Council is spearheading collection efforts for Haiti Relief.  The school has several bins set up in the lobby of and collect items such as nonperishable food, toiletries, baby wipes, first aid items,  and more every day. This project began the day after the earthquake  hit and the school family has [...]

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Jan
27

South Grade Afterschool Program Staff Pilot and Earn Aftercare Educator Certificate From Palm Beach State College

Posted by: Deborah Stewart

South Grade Afterschool Director Jana Hernandez and the Afterschool staff have successfully completed The Afterschool Educator Certificate.  The program, unique to the afterschool field, is sponsored  by Prime Time PBC, Inc. –who also underwrites the scholarships—which is offered at Palm Beach State College.
 Chosen as one of three programs in Palm Beach County to pilot an [...]

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Jan
27

International Holocaust Remembrance Day Marks Anniversary of Concentration Camp Liberation

Posted by: Deborah Stewart

January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day and marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz/Birkenau.  In 2005 the United Nations General Assembly designated this day as International Holocaust Remembrance Day (IHRD), a day of commemoration to honor the victims of the Nazi era.  Every member nation of the United Nations has an obligation to [...]

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Jan
27

Benefit for Haiti on Santaluces High’s Performing Arts Calendar

Posted by: Deborah Stewart

 The Fine/Performing Arts Department at Santaluces High School is gearing up for a memorable February in its Performing Arts Center. In response to the school’s vast Haitian population suffering from recent earthquakes in that country, a “Benefit for Haiti” will take place Thursday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. The evening will showcase the best of [...]

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