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Nov
28

Benoist Farms Elementary Assists Families During Holiday Season

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Benoist Farms Elementary School recently hosted a Thanksgiving food drive to assist families within their community.  The school was over whelmed with the support that was provided by students, staff and the community.  “Our original goal was to provide complete Thanksgiving meals to ten families.  With the out pour of assistance, we were able to [...]

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Oct
29

STEM Family Night at Pine Jog Elementary

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Everyone knows the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education. STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables our next generation to become innovators. Pine Jog Elementary is dedicated to STEM education and is holding its second annual STEM Family Night on Tuesday, October 30th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.  Last year, [...]

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Oct
1

Cholee Lake Elementary Participates in International Walk to School Day

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Cholee Lake Elementary teachers, students and parents will be participating in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Everyone interested in participating should be in the McDonalds Restaurant located at 6581 Forest Hill Blvd. in Greenacres (northwest corner) at 7:15 a.m. to walk to the school together.  Since 2000, an average of [...]

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Sep
26

Gove Elementary Participates in International Walk to School Day

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Gove Elementary School celebrates diversity by inviting students, teachers, parents, and community to a “Walk to School” promoting their favorite wellness slogan.  When? October 3, 2012 from 7:20 to 7:55 a.m.  Where? Gove Elementary School – 900 S. E. Ave G, Belle Glade, FL 33430.  The emphasis will be on encouraging families to walk together [...]

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Aug
15

“Like” Us on Facebook and “Follow” Us on Twitter

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

The School District of Palm Beach County’s Public Affairs Department has launched a Facebook fan page and Twitter account in an effort to enhance the district’s educational presence and public engagement. Parents, students, employees and community members will now be receiving important and interesting information about schools events, activities, scholarships, graduation and much more by [...]

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May
24

Elbridge Gale Elementary Competes at National Chess Tournament

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

The elementary chess team at Elbridge Gale has surpassed all others in Palm Beach County during the 2011-2012 school year.  Mrs. Pasterczyk, the Elbridge Gale Principal, noted during the Palm Beach County tournament recently held at her school that she was pleased with the progression of school wins across tournaments for District, Regional, Palm Beach [...]

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Dec
7

Palm Beach Gardens High Hosts College Financial Aid Night – Tonight, December 7th at 6:00 PM in School Auditorium

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

How to pay for college is a dilemma many high school seniors are facing today. Palm Beach Gardens High School is hosting a financial aid training tonight, December 7th at 6:00 PM for college bound students and their parents. Robin Blank with the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Department of Financial Aid will [...]

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Dec
6

Pine Jog Elementary Hosts STEM Family Night

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Pine Jog Elementary conducted its first STEM Family Night.  Over twenty different hands-on activities supporting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics learning, facilitated by Pine Jog staff members were offered to the 385 students and parents that participated.  Additionally, community organization such as the South Florida Science Museum, Health Teacher, and FAU/Pine Jog Environmental Center, and The Educators’ Resource [...]

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Oct
25

Howell L. Watkins Middle School Educators Say “Help Us Help Your Child”

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

It’s FCAT Parent Night, November 3rd at Howell L. Watkins Middle School in Palm Beach Gardens and the school staff are saying, “Help Us Help Your Child.”  FCAT Parent Night begins at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria.  Dinner will be served and it is important parents attend. “This is an opportunity for parents to come [...]

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Sep
28

Several Thousand Students and Parents Expected At Annual College and Career Fair

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

High School students from public and private schools throughout Palm Beach County along with their parents will be attending the annual College and Career Fair Thursday, October 20th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the South Florida Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds.  175 post-secondary programs representing: colleges, universities, military academies and services, [...]

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Sep
23

Seminole Trails Elementary Is Building Better Readers

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

Have you ever wondered what you can do to make bedtime stories more meaningful?  If that’s the case, you need to attend the innovative literacy workshop Story Time Slumber Party on September 27, 2011, from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at Seminole Trails Elementary.  More than just teaching parents about reading, this workshop demonstrates ways parents [...]

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Sep
2

School District Transportation Department Opens New Call Center

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

The School District of Palm Beach County recently opened a new Call Center to address the calls and concerns of parents and community members who have questions about transportation routes, buses, location of stops among other issues.  Call center’s phone number: (561) 242-6565. Hours of operation: Monday – Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.   The [...]

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Jun
27

Award Winning Author Visits Pioneer Park Elementary

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Kimberly Willis Holt, award-winning author of the Piper Reed series is visiting Pioneer Park Elementary School. The author’s presentation is part of the Summer Literacy Festival being hosted all summer long at the media center of the school. When?  Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. Where? Pioneer Park Elementary – 39500 Pioneer Park Rd., [...]

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Jun
13

Author – Michael Sterns Visits Pioneer Park Elementary

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Michael Sterns, passionate and dynamic author of the Kokopelli trilogy is visiting Pioneer Park Elementary School. He is strong proponent of global and environmental responsibilities and of acceptance for diversity, he uses modern-day fables of Kokopelli to speak to young readers about these paradigms.  When? Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. Where? Pioneer Park [...]

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Apr
28

Over 30 Authors To Share Love Of Literacy With Students And Families At Free “April Is For Authors” Event This Saturday

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

April is for Authors is a county-wide literacy experience bringing together authors, teachers, students and families to share their love of books.  The free all day event at Palm Beach Gardens High School will take place this Saturday, April 30th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Created by a group of dedicated Palm Beach County educators [...]

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Apr
21

Pahokee Elementary Celebrates “I Love Pahokee Day”

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Pahokee Elementary I.B. World School would like to invite all students, parents and community members to their “I love Pahokee Day.” When? Friday, April 29, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where? Pahokee Elementary I.B. World School – 560 E. Main Place, Pahokee, FL 33476. I Love Pahokee Day will be an all day event which [...]

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Apr
13

Santaluces High School Invites All Students To Earth Day Festival

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Santaluces High School invites all students, teachers, parents and community members to an Earth Day Fair for Kids.  When? April 21st, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Where? Santaluces High School – 6880 Lawrence Rd., Lantana, FL 33462  A variety of games and activities with an environmental/earth day theme will be available.  It is open to [...]

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Apr
8

3rd Annual Family Healthy Fun Day

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

Palm Beach County Council of PTA/PTSA and Coach Roudy joined forces on April 2, 2011 to promote Health and Wellness.  The day also helped raise awareness of childhood obesity.  What? 3rd Annual Family Healthy Fun Day When? April 2, 2011 9am-Noon Where? Park Vista High School Track 7900 Jog Rd., Lake Worth, FL 33467 Who? [...]

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Mar
11

Parents, Teachers, District “Stakeholders” Invited To Provide Feedback On Common Core State Standards

Posted by: Nat Harrington

As stakeholders in The School District of Palm Beach County, everyone’s voice is important. The district invites all stakeholders to take advantage of the opportunity  to provide input  regarding Common Core State Standards (CCSS).  This public draft of grade by grade common standards outlines a national set of “college and career readiness” skills that students need to master prior [...]

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Jan
13

“Run or Videotape” to Spread the Word About Childhood Obesity!

Posted by: Deborah Stewart

Organizers of the 2010 5K & Fun Run for Childhood Obesity are still signing up participants for Saturday’s race benefitting Palm Beach County Council PTA/PTSA, a countywide organization that benefits school PTAs across the county. Two school teams, South Olive and Freedom Shores Elementary Schools, have already registered school teams. The event is scheduled for [...]

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