The guide includes a matrix listing the schools in the State University System with details about student enrollment, acceptance criteria and more; a college application checklist, a campus visit worksheet,  essay writing hints, listings of useful websites, tips on completeing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and many other details.

“We’re trying to remove every possible obstacle that might keep students from attending college,” said Margarita Pinkos, executive director of the Department of Multicultural Education. “The guide addresses issues ranging from how to write a resume to seeking scholarships on the internet.”  The department has only limited numbers of the hard copy version which was funded through federal grant money for students who are English Language Learners (ELLs). Many of the booklets are being distributed at Family Involvement Parent Nights that are conducted in conjunction with the  Federal and State Programs Department at schools across the county. Anyone can access the entire document online, however,  at http://www.palmbeachschools.org/multicultural/ , then click on the booklet cover in the middle of the  right- hand column.  Those who are interested are then able to click on the appropriate language.   For more information, contact Connie Berry, 561-434-7348 or email Connie.berry@palmbeachschools.org.

As “prom season” gets closer, we are asking the community to get involved in this project.  As we know, most prom dresses are used once and then hung in the closet and never used again.   “This is a great opportunity to help the young ladies in our community realize the dream of attending their prom,” said Ms. Alexis.

Please check your closets for gently used, clean prom dresses.  Donations of fancy shoes, dressy purses and costume jewelry are also welcome.  (As you are deciding whether the dress or accessories are acceptable, consider whether or not the items are in the proper condition that you would allow your daughter to wear the dress in its present condition.)  Once the items are donated, the staff members of Boynton High will provide a “boutique” where the girls will be able to “shop” for the prom at no cost to the girls.  The stipulation is that the dresses will be returned to the boutique following the prom, so other girls may enjoy the dresses next year.

To make a donation and/or for more information contact Kathleen Alexis, kalexis@pballiance.com or call (561) 731-2816.  

The Love the Bus program, founded in 2007 and coordinated by the ASBC, is celebrated on Valentine’s Day and during the month of February. The purpose of the program is to raise awareness and appreciation for the hundreds of thousands of school bus drivers in the country. It is also an opportunity for parents and children to learn more about the safety and environmental benefits of school bus transportation.

The Department of Transportation at the School District of Palm Beach County provides daily bus service for more than 60,000 Students. Additionally, they are in charge of providing transportation for after-school activities and District summer camp programs.

“We want to honor the bus drivers that safely take the children in Palm Beach County to school each day,” said Sue Gorby, senior transportation coordinator for the School District. “Love the Bus is a great opportunity to thank the people that protect our most precious cargo—our children—and serve as role models on the 480,000 school buses that transport children to and from school each day across the country.”

To help celebrate Love the Bus, parents, teachers and children are encouraged to visit the program’s Web site, www.LoveTheBus.com, to share stories about their favorite bus drivers, and make interactive valentines to email or print and give to their bus driver on Valentine’s Day, February 14.

Educators also may log on to LoveTheBus website to download an educator’s toolkit, which provides details on incorporating Love The Bus into their lesson plans and offers best practices for communicating about pupil transportation.

For more information contact Sue Gorby at (561) 688-7585 or via e-mail at sue.gorby@palmbeachschools.org.

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Support will help local Delray Beach students prepare for FIRST Regional Competition

FIRST^® team # 3992 at Atlantic Community High School is one of 900 high school teams being sponsored this year by jcpenney. FIRST^® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a not-for-profit organization founded by Dean Kamen to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology by engaging students in innovative robotics competitions. Eagles Robotics is a Rookie team that will spend six intense weeks designing and building an original robot for the FIRST Regional Competition scheduled for March 29^th – 31^st at the FAU Campus in Boca Raton. 

“Having our students involved in FIRST is not just about increasing educational opportunities in science and technology; but instilling well-rounded life capabilities such as self-confidence, communication and leadership,” said Jonathan Elias, Team Captain. “jcpenney’s sponsorship represents a commitment to building the future leaders of tomorrow by making youth participation in FIRST possible.” 

jcpenney’s sponsorship of 900 FIRST teams this season reinforces the company’s philanthropic goal to introduce FIRST to more schools and communities throughout the U.S. and encourage greater participation among minority and female students. jcpenney’s legacy of working with national youth organizations through its signature charity, jcpenney afterschool, helps make it possible for more students to become involved in life-enriching learning opportunities during the after school hours.

Schools, communities and government acknowledge the need to improve the country’s global economic competitiveness by increasing aptitudes in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) among America’s youth. Studies show that FIRST students are three times more likely to major in engineering in college, 10 times as likely to have an apprenticeship their freshman year, more than twice as likely to pursue a science or technology career, and nearly four times as likely to pursue a career in engineering.

About FIRST^®

Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST^® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in Manchester, N.H., FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and engineering. With support from three out of every five Fortune 500 companies and more than $14 million in college scholarships, the not-for-profit organization hosts the FIRST^® Robotics Competition (FRC^® ) and FIRST^® Tech Challenge (FTC^® ) for high-school students, FIRST^® LEGO^® League (FLL^® ) for 9 to 14-year-olds, (9 to 16-year-olds outside the U.S. and Canada) and Junior FIRST^® LEGO^® League (Jr.FLL™) for 6 to 9-year-olds. Gracious Professionalism^™ is a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community. To learn more about FIRST, go to www.usfirst.org.

For more information, contact Vladimir Safin at 561-702-9557 or email contact@eaglesrobotics.org or visit www.eaglesrobotics.org.

Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Miami Children’s Hospital, HealthTeacher has been made available to all Palm Beach County teachers until 2015. 

Currently in Palm Beach County, 153 schools with approximately 710 users have accessed the site, but the District would like all students and educators to take advantage of this resource. The program is designed so all teachers can infuse health lessons into their daily activities. 

The deep breathing lessons are especially helpful in this time of FCAT prep.  These lessons help students focus, concentrate and cooperate in the classroom.  There are 2 fifteen minutes lessons and then the interactive web app can be used daily to cultivate a practice of relaxation.  Practicing relaxation techniques benefit the body physically, emotionally and mentally. 

Sunrise Park  Elementary has taught all the students in their school the deep breathing lesson and now will make the web app part of their morning announcements. 

“This a great tool for teachers and students. We believe that wellness includes not only a healthy body, but also a healthy mind.  This translates into better performance both academically and physically,” said Stacey Lazos, Health Education Coordinator.

Sign up instructions for HealthTeacher are as follows: 

1. Go to www.healthteacher.com 

2. Click on the green “Sign Up” button at the top of the page 

3. Enter your group code: palmbeach22 

4. Create your profile. Enter your user information and create a profile and select your school 

5. Start exploring HealthTeacher! 

For more information contact Stacey Lazos at (561) 827-7535 or via e-mail at stacey@healthteacher.com.

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For further information regarding the Superintendent’s Graduation Increase and Suspension Reduction Task Force, please contact Dr. Cynthia Smith, Principal and K-12 Curriculum at (561) 434-8879.

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“This is an opportunity for parents to come out and hear about their child’s academic performance,” said Principal Dr. Glenda Sheffield.  “Our goal is to prepare all students for academic success and we need the assistance of our families.”  Teachers will be available to answer specific questions.

Parents are welcome to call their child’s Grade Level Assistant Principal for additional information at 561-776-3600.

The School District of Palm Beach County recognizes the vital role that parents/guardians and family members play in the education, welfare and values of the students.

Media please contact Dr. Sheffield at 561-776-3600 or glenda.sheffield@palmbeachschools.org for more information.

The West Palm Beach site which is near the Elk’s Lodge on Belvedere Road, has 4,000 square feet prepared for growing vegetables.  “Volunteers are needed at the Elk’s site from 8:00 a.m until the work is finished Saturday afternoon. The work at St. George’s is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. until the work’s completed that afternoon. The  City of Greenacres Leisure Services is providing transportation and the Mounts Botanical Gardens and the University of Florida Extension Service are providing plants, seedlings, and training. 

Hadsell is the Grants chair of the local Elk’s Lodge and has played an instrumental role in installing three other gardens at or near public elementary schools during the past two years. Mr. Hadsell says  volunteers will help plant a variety of winter and summer vegetables. Students who volunteer can receive community service credit.  To RSVP or for more details, contact Mr. Hadsell, 561-670-4790 or email timhadsell@cs.com.

The day includes a free ride from Conniston Middle to the Norton Museum of Art on Molley’s Trollys, tours of the museum, love glass blowing presentations, and performances by the school’s chorus, band, solo artists, break dancers and fly girls. The museum’s Café 1451 is also providing free lunch for participants.

“The Norton School Partnership with Conniston is in its fifth year,” said Glenn Tomlinson, curator of education. “We work with the school to provide arts-integrated lesson planning, professional development, and much more.” School tours, free family access year-round, and family day programs are also a part of the partnership. Conniston Principal Oscar Otero said community partnerships like this are an invaluable resource for his students and staff. “Art is a such a universal language that can be used across all content areas to creatively help engage students in learning and enhance their academic achievement,” he stated. “The art dimension used effectively gives teachers another resource in their toolkits for creative instruction,” he added.

The Norton School Partnership also offers the Museum opportunities to reach teachers and students at West Gate Elementary School. Additionally, the Norton maintains business partnerships with other schools, including U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary School and Palmetto Elementary School. The Norton Museum tour program serves 7,000-10,000 students per year, the majority from Title-1 schools, and over 500 teachers participate in arts-integrated professional development sessions annually. 

This partnership—which is one of more than 1100 school/business partnerships in the district—provide well over $3 million per year in cash and other resources to support increased student achievement throughout our public schools. 

For more information about the Conniston Middle School Family Day at the Norton Museum of Art, contact Mr. Tomlinson, 561-832-5196 or email tomlinsong@noton.org.

Click here to vote for the Wellington PTA/PTO Group

The FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge started in 2010, generating over $400,000 for 24 local charities. Today, the event has grown to 32 local charities competing for a combined $1.5 million.

This year’s event will be held during the 6^th week of the Winter Equestrian Festival on Friday, February 17^th, 2012 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Gates open at 6:00 p.m.

The Wellington PTO/PTA provides support to all schools in the area through numerous programs which serve the school’s pupils, parents, and staff.  Some of the activities and events that they support include community events, field trips, in-school enrichment programs, school supplies and much more.

The top-three charities with the most votes will be awarded a portion of $50,000. The breakdown is as follows: 

1^st place: $25,000 

2^nd place: $12,500 

3^rd place: $12,500

For more information contact Scott Blake, Principal at Polo Park Middle School, at (561) 333-5500 or via e-mail at scott.blake@palmbeachschools.org.

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Comprehensive school counseling programs impact student achievement and are a vital part of the educational process for all students.  School counselors are actively engaged in helping students examine their abilities, strengths, interests and talents; they work in partnership with parents as they encounter the challenges of raising children in today’s world; they focus on positive ways to enhance students’ social/personal, educational and career development; and they work with teachers and other educators to provide an educational system where students can realize their potential and set healthy, realistic and optimistic aspirations for themselves.

“School counselors work with all students to remove barriers to learning by addressing students’ academic concerns, personal/social skills and career awareness in post-secondary options,” said Kwok-Sze Wong, Ed.D., ASCA executive director. “Comprehensive school counseling programs help to increase student achievement and provide a much-needed resource for students, parents, teachers and administrators. School counselors are integral to student success.”

Parents or community members with specific questions or concerns about school counseling programs should contact the school counselors at their local schools. More general information can also be found on the Palm Beach School Counselor Association web site, https://sites.google.com/site/palmbeachschoolcounseling/ or on ASCA’s Web site, www.schoolcounselor.org.

For more information please contact Michael C. Kane, Ms, EdS, NBCT, Starlight Cove Elementary School Counselor and President, Palm Beach School Counselor Association at Michael.kane@palmbeachschools.org .

This program, scheduled for Friday, February 3, 2012 at 6:00 PM, supports the school goals listed in the School Improvement Plan for 2011-2012 which aim at improving parent and community participation in school sponsored events.  It will bring on campus many parents, dads, grandparents, uncles, brothers, and other male role models, along with many sponsors and business partners. 

“Through the 100^th Day of Dads Celebration, we are able to communicate to our families and students the importance and benefits of being a male role model in a child’s life.  At this event, dads and male role models read with the students around a faux campfire, learn how to tie knots, play games with Cub Scouts, make crafts with Girl Scouts, and stare at the stars through telescopes in our courtyard.  Through various business partners, we are able to provide tasty treats to everyone who attends the event,” said Melinda Olsker, the school guidance counselor.

The event will reach out to approximately 100 families. Many sponsors will participate.  The Florida Masonic Child ID Program which allows parents the opportunity to create a kit of identifying materials for their child, free of charge.  The kit contained fingerprints, a physical description, video, photographs of the child, all of these written to a CD or DVD and a DNA sample.  The purpose of the kit is to provide critical information to the public and to law enforcement if a child is missing.  The YMCA provides families with information on their available programs, including local summer camps.  The City of Boynton Beach provides information on parks and their recreational programs.  The City also provides “story time” for the event.  Safe Kids of Palm Beach County provides information on the importance of bicycle helmet safety.    Other sponsors include Cub Scout Pack 243, Girl Scout Troop 20577, and Boy Scout Troop 395.

Poinciana Elementary school is located at 1203 N. Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435.

For more information contact Melinda Olsker at Melinda.olsker@palmbeachschools.org.

When?  Saturday, February 18^th, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Where? Pine Jog Elementary - 6315 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33415  

The festival began three years ago and was created to celebrate the harvest of Pine Jog’s 4,000 plant hydroponic gardens and its abundant strawberry crop.  The garden is managed by the OWL (Our World Leaders) team, who created a business plan for the garden while learning science, math, and business skills. 

There will be music, games, fresh stawberries and vegetables, petting zoo and lots of fun things to do.  Pine Jog Elementary invites all of the members of the community to support the biggest fundraising event of the year. 

The School District of Palm Beach County is committed to modeling environmental stewardship, wisely managing the use of natural resources, and supporting conservation.  One of the main purposes is to educate students, teachers, administrators, and staff about the importance of conservation and environmental awareness. 

For more information contact Fred Barch at (561) 656-5401 or via e-mail at  fred.barch@palmbeachschools.org.   

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Elementary
 #7 – South Olive Elementary School

Middle 
#4 – Bak Middle School of the Arts #6 – Don Estridge High Tech Middle School  # 9 – Wellington Landings Middle School

High 
# 3 –  Suncoast High School  #4 – Dreyfoos School of  the Arts

For the complete listing of school rankings, visit http://www.fldoe.org/Ranking/Schools.

Palm Beach ranks #16 out of 67 districts statewide and #1 among the urban 7 districts statewide based on the FCAT scores, beating out Broward, Orange, Dade, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Duval counties.

Districts that received a higher ranking than Palm Beach are typically smaller districts and districts with higher concentrations of high income households. Approximately 50 percent of Palm Beach students qualify for free and reduced-priced meals.

“We are pleased to see that the continuing hard work of our teachers and students is recognized at the state level. This recognition should be reassuring to our parents that their children are receiving a high quality education”, said Superintendent Wayne Gent.

“We have  work to do to ensure that all of our students are learning to their potential,  but positive reinforcement like this will continue to encourage our teachers, staff, students and parents to work hard toward our goals of even higher performance,” he said.

The district rankings can be found at   http://www.fldoe.org/SchoolDistrictRanking/. 

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The public is invited to meet the three finalists at a “Meet and Greet” on Monday, February 6, 2012 in the School District’s Board Room from 6:00 p.m. –  8:00 p.m.  A second “Meet and Greet”  is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Glades Central High School, Cafeteria, 1001 S.W. Ave. “M”, Belle Glade, FL, 33430, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

The formal interviews will be conducted by the board members at the District Headquarters in the Board Room on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 and are open to the public. 

                                                 1:00 – 1:15     Interview Protocol 

                                                 1:15 - 2:40     Tom Watkins

                                                 2:45 – 4:10     Constance Jones, Ph.D.

                                                 4:15 - 5:40     Janis Andrews, Ed.D.    

Board members are expected to vote to select the superintendent at the board meeting on Wednesday, February 15. The meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact Frieda Proctor at (561) 434-8953.

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Herby Raymond addressing the School Board during recognition of National Achievers’ Society members.

Herby says he has always been determined to succeed in whatever he does, “However, I owe a lot of it to my family, friends, and community. My parents always push me to do my very best and I have very kind and supportive friends. Anybody can be determined, but it’s ultimately the positive people around you that will give you that driving force for whatever you do.”

Herby is headed to Yale University next fall with a weighted GPA of 5.08 and an unweighted GPA of 3.92.  He is ranked 15^th in his Senior Class and 49^th in the county.  A member of the National Honor Society, he has been on the honor roll all four years of high school.  With numerous scores of 5 on his AP exams, he is a National AP Scholar and an AP Scholar with Distinction.  A Regional Science and Engineering Fair winner, he is also a Math Brain Bowl State Tournament Champion, a National Merit Scholarship Commended Student and a National Achievement Scholarship Semifinalist.

Along with his outstanding academic record, Herby has over 350 hours of volunteer and work experience.  As a student of Haitian descent his community service work involving food and clothing drives for Haiti earthquake victims is especially important to him. Other community service endeavors include volunteering in the Wellington Regional Medical Center cardiopulmonary area and emergency room and charity piano performances.  His work experience includes a paid internship with the School District’s Facilities Services Department. Chief of Division of Support Operations Joseph Sanches said Herby was an outstanding intern, “He willingly took on complex projects, and quickly completed them. It was a pleasure having him working in my office. I’m sure he will do great at Yale and anywhere else life takes him.”

For more information please contact Dr. Cartlidge at 561-882-3400 or linda.cartlidge@palmbeachschools.org .

A counselor for over 19 years, Mr. Kane is regarded as an expert and mentor in the school counseling profession at the school, district and state level. Starlight Cove’s diverse and largely low-income student population has challenges that are met with Mr. Kane’s innovative, research-based and data-driven programs designed to advance student achievement. One such program is Beat for Peace®, a student intervention curriculum that combines small group counseling with drum circle performance. As co-founder of the program, Kane has been recognized numerous times for its achievements and also published the book, The Talking Drum: A Beat for Peace Curriculum. Mr. Kane credits the success of this program to Starlight Cove’s supportive school leadership who advocated on behalf of the program.

Another innovative program he spearheaded is the Safe School Ambassador program which trains student leaders to notice and intervene when bullying occurs on campus. Mr. Kane was the first counselor in his district to implement the program at the elementary level and as such serves as the model for all other elementary schools that have undertaken the initiative.

Upon noticing that most parent and community events at the school were solely attended by women, Mr. Kane and others on staff created the parent group the Starlight Cove ARMY or Active Responsibly Men for Youth. Armed with ARMY t-shirts, donuts, and coffee the first event was standing room only. The Starlight Cove ARMY continues to be a positive and successful collaboration at the school.

Mr. Kane currently serves as the President of the Palm Beach Counselors Association, serving as President-Elect last school year. He was awarded the Elementary School Counselor of the Year Award in 2010 by the School District of Palm Beach County and won the same award from the Florida School Counselor Association in 2011.

“Michael Kane stands out as a truly exceptional person as well as an accomplished, creative and expansive professional,” said Richard A. Lewis, Specialist in School Climate Initiative at the Department of Safe Schools for the Palm Beach County School District. “He is a superb counselor, organizer and educator as well as an outstanding practitioner. Very few people embody this combination of diverse skill-sets as well as Mr. Kane.”

The School Counselor of the Year awards program was open to the more than 107,000 members of the school counseling profession. The top six school counselors were nominated by their peers and administrators and judged by a select panel to be the “best of the best.”

The candidates were judged on several criteria, including: creative school counseling innovations, effective counseling programs, leadership skills, and contributions to student advancement.

“School counselors make significant contributions to the overall well-being of students and their success,” said Richard Wong, Executive Director, American School Counselor Association. “They have unique qualifications and skills that allow them to address students’ academic achievement, personal/social and career development needs.”

Mr. Kane, along with the other five finalists, will be flown to Washington, D.C., on February 1, 2012, for three days of celebratory events. The honorees will have meetings with their members of Congress, attend a congressional briefing, tour the White House, participate in a briefing at the Office of the Vice President and be formally recognized at a black-tie gala.

Co-chairs of the 2012 School Counselor of the Year program are U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA), U.S. Rep. Tom Petri (R-WI – 6th), and U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL – 23rd).

For additional information on the American School Counselor Association, please visit www.schoolcounselor.org.

About the American School Counselor Association

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) professional organization based in Alexandria, VA. ASCA promotes student success by expanding the image and influence of professional school counseling through leadership, advocacy, collaboration and systemic change. ASCA helps school counselors guide their students toward academic achievement, personal and social development, and career planning to help today’s students become tomorrow’s productive, contributing members of society. Founded in 1952, ASCA currently has a network of 50 state associations and a membership of nearly 30,000 school counseling professionals.

For more information please contact Rachel Adams at (202)772-5007 or radams@voxglobal.com

“As the state of Florida becomes a hub for the biotech industry, it is vital that our students and their families understand the impact of biotechnology on maintaining and improving quality of life,” said School District K-12 Science Manager Wendy Spielman.  “The Scripps Florida Science Cellebration at The Gardens Mall will make the science of biotechnology accessible to our students and the community in a fun, interactive way.  It may also open students’ eyes to a variety of careers paths and fields of study that they may have never considered before.  It will be an outstanding event.”

The family-friendly event is FREE and open to the public.

For more information please contact Ms. Spielman at 561-357-1152 or wendy.spielman@palmbeachschools.org .

To compete in the PSA contest, students created a short announcement geared toward this year’s theme: “Take the Lead and Read.” One winner was chosen at the elementary, middle and high school levels, with the winning schools awarded gift cards from Florida Education Foundation partners – $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, and $250 for third place. 

The K.E. Cunningham Canal Point Elementary was directed by Mr. Brian Zimmerman and created by the KEC/TV News Club.  Six students went to Daytona Beach to receive the award. 

“I am extremely proud of the students and Mr. Zimmerman, who created this outstanding video.  It means a lot to the school, the students, and community of Canal Point and Pahokee.  Being able to receive this prestigious award two years in a row is a quite an accomplishment,” added Dr. Hoffman, KEC Principal. 

The winning PSAs will be also be featured on the Florida Education Channel and local television stations. 

Florida First Lady Ann Scott joined Deputy Director of the DOE Office of Early Learning Kevin Smith, Florida Lottery Secretary Cynthia O’Connell, Volusia County Schools Superintendent Dr. Margaret Smith, and Scholastic and NASCAR partner representatives at Daytona International Speedway for the announcement. The PSA contest was part of the week-long celebration that highlights Florida’s focus on literacy and reading. 

The goal of Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! is to promote literacy throughout the state by raising awareness of the programs and projects offered by the Department of Education and its partner agencies and organizations. For more information about otherCelebrate Literacy Week, Florida! events, visit www.justreadflorida.com/literacyweek.asp. 

For more information contact Kathy Pasquariello, Principal at Timber Trace, at (561) 366-6200 or Dr. Donald Hoffman, Principal at K.E. Cunningham Canal Point Elementary, at (561) 924-9800.

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 Public Affairs Contact: Natalia Arenas – (561) 357-7662 – natalia.arenas@palmbeachschools.org