Community Gardens to Generate Vegetables and Community Service Credit
Tim Hadsell is looking for students, their families, and other volunteers to help plant two community vegetable gardens this Saturday, January 14. The Greenacres man is committed to planting gardens that help sustain area feeding programs and is seeking help for two initiatives planned for two Palm Beach County communities. The St. George’s Center is [...]
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What’s Cooking In Kindergarten?
The Kindergarten teachers at Washington Elementary in Riviera Beach have created and implemented an incredible program called “What’s Cooking in Kindergarten?” for their students. The Kindergarten teachers were chosen last fall to win a grant sponsored by The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County. The “What’s Cooking in Kindergarten?” grant included creating and writing the [...]
Principal To Sit On Roof At School Where Grade Improved From “C” To “A”
Washington Elementary not only strived toward an “A” grade like many of the schools in Palm Beach County, it had an unusual motivational tool to get there. During last year’s Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) pep rally, Principal Olivia Butler told her students if they worked hard toward achieving an “A” grade then she would [...]
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Community Partners Share Valuable Life Skills With Washington Elementary Students
The Riviera Beach Fire Department has partnered with Washington Elementary to provide 2nd – 5th grade boys with valuable life skills. The firemen meet with students twice a month and provide mentoring. Students enthusiastically interact during their discussions and look forward to the visit of these superb uniformed personnel that protect life, property and the [...]
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New Business Partner Supports Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary has received a generous donation from new business partner Molina Healthcare. The donation of $1,600.00 has been placed in the school’s PTO account and will be used for student related needs. Through these funds students will receive various incentives for their academic achievements and successes. Washington Elementary Principal Olivia Butler said, “We are fortunate [...]
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