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Dec
21

The Spanish River Community High School “A Team” Won The Annual Palm Beach County A Team Competition Finals

Posted by: Bito David

The 27th Annual Palm Beach County A Team Competition Finals were held on Friday, December 16, 2011, at The Education Network television studios in Boynton Beach.  The competition is sponsored by the Department of K-12 Curriculum, led by Secondary Language Arts Curriculum Specialist Diana Yohe, and moderated by Yetta Greene. Many district curriculum specialists helped judge [...]

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Dec
21

Carver Community Middle Presents ‘Traveling Through History : Monarchy To Democracy’

Posted by: Bito David

WHAT :  TRAVELING THROUGH HISTORY: Monarchy To Democracy WHEN :      Thursday, December 22, 2011 – 10:00 AM                     101 Barwick Road – Delray Beach 33445 WHO :        Students of Ms. Oliveira $ Ms. Cook’s class WHERE :   Caver Middle School Cafeteria WHY:         Monarchy to Democracy: Traveling through History explores different structures of government throughout history. This performance integrates [...]

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Dec
20

District To Review New, Innovative Choice Program Proposals – Middle School Students Would Prepare For High School Academies

Posted by: Nat Harrington

The Palm Beach County School District (PBCSD) is focusing its efforts on developing new elementary and middle school programs to build and enhance the solid foundation needed for success in Career Academies at the high school level. Program proposals expected to be reviewed in January 2012 by District Leadership will include proposals from Galaxy Elementary [...]

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Dec
20

Performing Arts Student And Varsity Cheerleader Can Now Add “Published Author” To Her Resume

Posted by: Bito David

  “Life experience…that’s what inspires me to write.  The positives and the negatives, the ups and downs, all these give meaning to my writing.” Kassidy Sottilare, a senior at Boynton Beach Community High School, has been writing since the 7th grade. “I’ve never really considered it a talent; writing has always been a way to express [...]

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Dec
20

Toys for “Everglades” Tots

Posted by: Connie Ludemann

WHAT:     Toy Drive for Everglades Elementary students in need  WHEN:     Wednesday, December 20, 2011; 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. WHERE:    Everglades Elementary School, 407 Marginal Rd., West Palm Beach, Fl.   WHO:       Families of needy students at Everglades Elementary School WHY:       Families will be able to come and pick [...]

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Dec
19

Jupiter Elementary School To Award Six College Scholarships At 11th Annual WINNER Scholarships Assembly

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

Jan Winkler and Hermine Drezner, mentors at Jupiter Elementary, established a scholarship fund through the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County eleven years ago.  Each year selected students from grades 2-5 are awarded $1000.00 each towards a college of their choice. According to Jupiter Elementary Principal Daniel Smith, “While volunteering with our students, Jan and [...]

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Dec
19

Local Business Helps Indian Ridge School Implement “Be The Three” Program

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

Local Business, Premier Family Health & Wellness in Wellington, will be donating t-shirts and gift cards to Indian Ridge School’s 102 students this Wednesday, December 21st. Indian Ridge School is the only therapeutic school in Palm Beach County.  Administrators and educators at Indian Ridge just started implementing and promoting the “Be The Three” program-Respect, Kindness, [...]

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Dec
19

Limestone Creek Elementary Literacy Night Gets Families Reading

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

Limestone Creek Elementary hosted a Book Fair Literacy Event recently at Books-A-Million in Jupiter. The Literacy Stars of the evening were fourth and fifth graders reading aloud to Limestone Creek families and Books-A-Million patrons. “It was wonderful to hear the student readers read to the other students, parents, and guests. In addition to reading easy [...]

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Dec
19

Suncoast High Students Support World War II Veterans

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

Honor Flight is a national organization that sends World War II veterans to Washington DC to view their memorial and other sites as a “thank you” for their service to our country.  This fall Suncoast High School students raised funds for the organization. Representatives from the local Honor Flight organization as well as World War [...]

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Dec
19

Ride The Carousel And Help A Child Go To Camp Hope

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

Young or old, we all love to ride a carousel. It’s an ageless way to let go and enjoy a few carefree moments. In much the same way, Camp Hope gives Indian Ridge School students a couple of carefree days experiencing the joys of camp, camaraderie and teamwork.  Indian Ridge School serves Kindergarten through twelfth [...]

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Dec
19

Adopt-A-Classroom and Wells Fargo Get Into The Holiday Spirit Helping Classrooms

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

At this Holiday Season, a generous partnership is putting much needed dollars into the classroom. The School District has partnered with Adopt-A-Classroom, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, in efforts to increase community support and donations for local classrooms.  Wells Fargo is sponsoring the campaign in challenge and matching grant dollars. Thanks to the generous donation, [...]

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Dec
16

Local PBC Student Is One Of The Top Ten Finalists For The “2011 Teens Girls Who Inspire Us Award”

Posted by: Bito David

Positive Pocket Anti-Bullying Idea Makes A Difference! Rebecca Zerbo, a student at Eagles Landing Middle School, was nominated as one of the Top 10 Finalists for the 2011 Teen Girls Who Inspire Us Award, under the Impact Category.  She is the only student nominated from the School District of Palm Beach County, and one of [...]

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Dec
16

Gove Elementary Receives Grant to Support Wellness and Health Program

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Gove Elementary has received $3,000 from the Dairy Council of Florida to support its involvement in Fuel Up to Play 60, a national in-school health and wellness program that encourages children to eat nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy foods, fruits, vegetables and whole grains) and achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity every [...]

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Dec
16

2011-2012 Outstanding School Volunteers Announced-Three Volunteers Provide Thousands of Hours of Support

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

The 2011-2012 Outstanding School Volunteers have been named by the School District in recognition of their exemplary dedication and commitment to our schools and student.  The three winners, a student, adult and senior, were selected based on the number of volunteer hours of service, years of service and a unique contribution or characteristic of their [...]

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Dec
15

Indian Ridge School Student Who Is Achieving Success Despite Tremendous Odds Featured On Local TV Program

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

A high school student from Indian Ridge School will be featured in the Making A Difference segment on WPTV-Channel 5 , December 16, at 5:00 PM.  Indian Ridge School serves Kindergarten through twelfth grade students throughout Palm Beach County who have been identified as Emotionally/Behaviorally Disordered.   The school is an academically focused school with therapy [...]

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Dec
15

Royal Palm Beach High Students Receive Message of Perseverance

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Joel Sonnenberg, who survived being burned over 88 percent of his body when he was two years old, recently visited Royal Palm Beach High School. Freshmen were invited to meet Sonnenberg in the auditorium. The rest of the school was able to watch the event through a live broadcast, the first ever using the school’s [...]

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Dec
14

South Area Schools Holiday Performances and Concerts

Posted by: Bito David

South Area Schools Holiday Performances and Concerts   School Date, Time, Location Cost Poinciana Elementary STEM Magnet WINTER CONCERT December 14th – 7:00 PM – Cafeteria FREE Atlantic High School Holiday Concert December 15, 7:00 PM – Auditorium FREE Boca Raton Middle School Winter Concert (Jazz, Symphonic Band, Choir) December 15th – 7:00 PM – [...]

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Dec
14

Elbridge Gale Elementary Receives Visit from Popular Fitness Character

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Mr. Marc, one of the characters from “Adventure to Fitness” will be at Elbridge Gale Elementary on Thursday, December 15th, 2011 starting at 9:30 a.m. All students will be meeting under the outdoor pavilion during their 40 minute Fine Arts break.  This visit is being planned as a reward to recognize Elbridge Gale as being [...]

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Dec
14

School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting Dates

Posted by: Alethea Desimone

As a member of a School Advisory Council (SAC), you and your fellow council members are entrusted with the improvement of your public school. Together, you will help your school and its children become more successful. You may view SAC meeting dates at http://www.palmbeachschools.org/Community/SAC_Meetings.asp. (Dates & times are subject to change. Please contact your school to confirm.) School Directory: http://www.palmbeachschools.org/index.asp?school=yes Interested in becoming a SAC member? Visit [...]

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Dec
13

Pahokee Middle Students Interview Superintendent Wayne Gent

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Students in the Digital Media and Television Production Academy at Pahokee Middle School recently had the opportunity to interview newly appointed Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Wayne Gent.  Follow this link to see the interview https://vodcast.palmbeachschools.org/player/4THR7   Students had an opportunity to ask Mr. Gent about his job, testing requirements, his view of the future among other [...]

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Dec
13

St. Ann’s Catholic School Students Donate Proceeds of Their Penny Wars to Highland Elementary School

Posted by: Deborah Stewart

Students from St. Ann’s Catholic School have “adopted” the Bridges program at Highland Elementary School and they’re  giving back to the community one penny at a time. The students filled jars with pennies in a competition between classrooms that they called penny wars. Those pennies add up to dollars— and on Wednesday, December 14, at [...]

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Dec
13

Central Area Schools Holiday Performances and Concerts

Posted by: Deborah Stewart

  School Date, Time, Location Cost Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts Holiday Choral Concert presented by the Dreyfoos Vocal Department   Meyer Hall on the Dreyfoos Campus Saturday, December 17,  7:00 p.m.   $5 students and seniors; $10 regular admission  Belevedere Elementary Holiday Concert”    Thursday, December 15, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm [...]

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Dec
13

Special American Sign Language Student Holiday Show Benefits Homeless Organization

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

First graders and high school students will come together to present a Holiday Show to benefit a local organization that supports the homeless.  Debbi Delgado-Coccia’s First Grade class from Lighthouse Elementary and Michelle Barows’ American Sign Language students from William T. Dwyer High School will present the Annual American Sign Language Program beginning at 6:00 [...]

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Dec
12

Juilliard Offers Strings Residency At Bak Middle School Of The Arts

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

The world-renowned Juilliard School partnered with the Middle School of the Arts (MSOA) Foundation at Bak for a Jazz Residency in June of 2011. In response to the program’s tremendous success Juilliard is repeating, and expanding its programming at the award winning Bak MSOA. Friday, November 18th and Saturday 19th the TOOMAI quintet offered a [...]

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Dec
12

Beacon Cove Intermediate Wins A Thousand Dollars To Support Arts Education

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

Beacon Cove Intermediate School in Jupiter is a proud recipient of $1000 to fund arts education as a winner of the “Art of Education” contest sponsored by Americans for the Arts, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education and Kris. Americans for the Arts and Kris partnered to promote awareness [...]

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