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May
17

TEACHERS FROM POINCIANA ELEMENTARY AND ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN NASA MICROGRAVITY EXPERIENCE PROJECT

Posted by: Bito David

West Palm Beach, Fla., May 17, 2013 — A team made up of four teachers from Poinciana Elementary STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Magnet School, and one teacher from Atlantic High School have been selected by NASA to build an experiment that they will conduct with their students this spring, and then fly on [...]

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May
13

Poinciana Elementary Stem Magnet Brings Home Science Winners In Two Events

Posted by: Bito David

Poinciana Elementary, a STEM magnet elementary school, proves its Science, Technology, Engineering and Math expertise with several extraordinary student awards at end of year events. Poinciana had three overall winners in the 2013 Palm Beach County District Science Fair: · 3rd Grader Coleman Longwater won third place overall for his project on Magnets in Different Temperatures [...]

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Mar
18

Innovative Parent Involvement Programs Showcased

Posted by: Vickie Middlebrooks

Future scientists and mathematicians are showered with praise while attending an awards breakfast with parents and community members at Poinciana Elementary.  A Career Showcase with over 150 presenters, including a number of parents, gives students an opportunity to explore a wide variety of careers at Suncoast High School.  These two Parent Involvement programs were submitted [...]

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Mar
6

Poinciana Elementary Students’ Innovative Science Project Earns First Place Research Award

Posted by: Bito David

A MOTORIZED SHAMPOO AND SOAP DISPENSER! What a great idea! Poinciana Elementary STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Magnet School students’ innovative creation wins First Place Research Award at the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) State Championships held in Orlando, Florida on March 3, 2013. Forty-eight FIRST LEGO League teams brought their robots, inventions and innovations [...]

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Jan
11

Robotics & Science Research Competition Comes To Palm Beach County

Posted by: Bito David

Award Winning Boynton Elementary School Students to Host FIRST Lego League Invitational Tournament   Poinciana Elementary School will host on Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 9:00 to 4:00 pm, the First Lego League (FLL) tournament for 16 teams hailing from Broward to the Space Coast and points in between.  Each team will bring a robot [...]

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Dec
6

Poinciana Student Says No To Drugs With Unique Home Door Decoration-Wins National Red Ribbon Week Award

Posted by: Bito David

Cooper Kennedy, a fourth grader at Poinciana Elementary, knows how important it is to “Just say no to drugs.”  In fact he decorated his door at home with a big poster depicting children playing and practicing sports with a message stating “The best me is drug free.” Kennedy’s door decoration won him the Region 4 [...]

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Nov
13

Students Participate in Girls On The Run Palm Beach “Miles for Makayla” Event

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

Approximately 150 Girls On The Run Palm Beach participants and their running buddies will help raise funds for the Makayla Joy Sitton Foundation by participating in the “Miles for Makayla” Run/Walk.    When? Saturday, November 17, 2012. 5k Run begins at 7:30 a.m. Makayla’s 1 Mile Walk begins at 8 a.m.  Where? Abacoa Town Center -1200 [...]

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Nov
9

Poinciana STEM Elementary Magnet School Partners With Cooper Union College

Posted by: Bito David

Students from Cooper Union College of Architecture, Art and Engineering in New York came to Poinciana STEM  Elementary to support and encourage first grade students on November 8, 2012. The women’s varsity basketball team from Cooper Union promoted college-bound success for girls in science and engineering as well as conducted a Basketball clinic to keep [...]

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Oct
8

Boynton Beach Mayor Helps Poinciana Elementary Students Read For The Record

Posted by: Bito David

Poinciana Elementary welcomed the Honorable Mayor Woodrow Hay, of the city of Boyton Beach, and his wife along with Carisse LeJeune, Interim Assistant City Manager, Jeff Livergood, Director of Public Works, Nancy Byrne, Director of Development, Lt. Suzanne Gitto, Sergeant Levine, and Major Brigatti from the Boynton Police Department, on October 4, 2012, to celebrate [...]

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May
16

Poinciana Elementary School Afterschool Taz Bots Bring Home First Place in World Invitational Open

Posted by: Deborah Stewart

Theme: Robots in Paradise at USF Polytechnic   Poinciana Elementary School is celebrating their 8-member Taz Bots team of contenders who recently took first place in the Florida Legoland World Invitational Open held in Winter Haven, Florida. The team of students who participate in the school’s Aftercare Program  had  to first win in last Fall’s [...]

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Mar
19

Poinciana Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Magnet Elementary School TAZ BOTS Host Presentation Night

Posted by: Bito David

Poinciana STEM Elementary TAZ BOTS are hosting a Presentation Night on March 29th at 6:00 p.m. in the Café, to demonstrate our robotics program for the First Lego League.  Join us for an evening of fun and witness first hand our students in action!  Admission is free ~ donations greatly appreciated. Poinciana was well represented [...]

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Feb
1

Poinciana Elementary PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) Sponsors 100th Day Of Dads Celebration To Honor Male Role Models

Posted by: Bito David

For the 100th day of school, the school cafeteria at Poinciana Elementary is transformed into a camp ground, with a faux campfire, tents and real live creatures of the night!  The event hosts the Annual 100th Day of Dads Celebration sponsored by the school PTA to honor male role models that play such a special [...]

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Jan
12

Robotics & Science Research Competition Comes To Palm Beach County Award Winning Boynton Elementary School Students To Host FIRST Lego League Invitational Tournament

Posted by: Bito David

Educating students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) is the focus of Poinciana Elementary Magnet School. This unique STEM Magnet school is making in-depth education in these areas an exciting reality. On Saturday January 14, 2012 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Poinciana will host the First Lego League (FLL) tournament for 16 teams [...]

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Nov
22

POINCIANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHES STUDENTS THE IMPORTANCE OF GIVING

Posted by: Bito David

In an effort to teach students the importance of giving as well as being thankful this time of year, the Poinciana STEM Magnet Elementary School held again this year, their annual Thanksgiving ‘Food for Families Drive’.  Students were encouraged to bring in canned food, dry goods and frozen turkeys to help families within our school [...]

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Nov
3

Poinciana Elementary Invites Community to a Health Fair

Posted by: Natalia Arenas

In an effort to promote healthy food choices through the increased consumption of fruits and vegetables the School Food Service Department has organized an educational health fair to be held at Poinciana Elementary School Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Magnet Program. All students will be exposed to the health fair during their lunch period which [...]

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Mar
25

Volunteer Involvement Helps School Implement Support Programs For Students

Posted by: Bito David

Senior Volunteer, Ira Klosk, A Leader In Our Schools   “When you hear the word leader at Poinciana Elementary you will hear the name Ira Klosk, more affectionately known as Mr. Ira,” said Ms. Patricia Judge Lashley, South Area volunteer and business partner coordinator. “It is volunteer leaders such as Mr. Ira that lead our students [...]

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Jan
24

Poinciana Elementary 100th Day Of Dads Celebration To Showcase Male Role Models To Inspire Students

Posted by: Bito David

To coincide with the 100th day of School, Poinciana has invited all male role models to participate in the 100th Day of Dads Celebration on Monday, January 31, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  On this occasion, the school cafeteria will be transformed into a campground with tents, faux camp fire and sounds of [...]

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Oct
12

Poinciana Elementary Math/Science/Technology Magnet School Holds Awards For Mathematician And Scientists Of The Month

Posted by: Bito David

Poinciana Elementary awarded to students Mathematician or Scientist of the month on September 22, 2010.  Principal Ann Clark presented each student earning this distinction with an award.  To earn this award a student must demonstrate enthusiasm and desire to learn, good citizenship, display ethical behavior, self accuracy and have no more than one absence and [...]

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Sep
21

Boynton High Students And Faculty Partner With Galaxy And Poinciana Elementary Schools

Posted by: Bito David

On Wednesday, September 15, 2010, Boynton Beach Community High faculty and students welcomed fifth grade students from Galaxy and Poinciana elementary schools for a “View of High School.”  The fifth graders earned the trip by scoring a 4 or higher on their Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Writes last spring.  As the students exited the [...]

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Apr
22

Grammy-Nominated Children’s Musician, Red Grammer, To Perform At Poinciana Elementary School

Posted by: Bito David

On Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 8:30 PM, Grammy-Nominated children’s musician Red Grammer will perform at an in-school concert for students to promote building good character. Songs from his hit CD “Be Bop Your Best!” will be featured. Prior to the concert, students will be participating in a “Good Character Writing Contest” and will have [...]

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