This week we held grade-level assemblies to share district code of conduct guidelines, schoolwide expectations, and our excitement for this school year. Please review these expectations found in the Greater Gator Guide with your student. Students received their student ID and lanyard during the 3rd-period class on Friday, 8/18. Students are required to bring their ID to campus daily and are encouraged to wear the ID. Chromebooks will be distributed this week during English classes. Students have access to online textbooks through the school district portal.

Safety Reminders

In order to ensure the safety of all Palm Beach Gardens High School stakeholders, you must follow safety expectations each day. These safety expectations include passing through metal detectors as you enter the campus, having your Student ID for entry & as requested, and keeping our campus secure by not opening doors or allowing anyone on campus.

Here are some procedures to remember as you pass through the metal detectors

• Single file
• Bags across the front of the chest or center of the back
• Chromebooks & Large Binders must be removed from the backpack
• Wait your turn & be polite
• In the event that the detector goes off, politely follow the directions

Please join us for our next School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting. We will meet in the media center on Monday, 8/21 at 5 pm. To find out more information about School Advisory Council (SAC) at the Palm Beach County School District webpage.

Click on the link to view the Parents' Right to Know in English, Haitian Creole, Spanish, or Portuguese.

Any girls interested in playing Basketball this year should plan to attend an interest meeting on Thursday, August 24th after school in room 5-129. If you have any questions, contact Coach Salera.

Current and prospective baseball players should meet after school Monday, August 21st in Coach Judkins' room 4-205. For more information email Matthew.Judkins@palmbeachschools.org.

Don’t miss your chance to be in the yearbook! Picture Day is September 5th & 6th. Students will take pictures in their English class. If you would like to purchase a picture package BEFORE Picture Day AND SAVE $10, check out this deal at CADY.com/PictureDay

A HOSA general meeting will be held on 8/29 at 3 pm in the Medical Academy room, 3-201. Email Mr. Bean for more information.

The first Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) meeting of 2023-24 will be held Wednesday, August 30th after school in the cafeteria. All interested students are welcome! For more information email Ms. Collier. To find out more about FBLA visit the Florida FBLA website.

Adult and Community Education is now registering students at 34 locations throughout Palm Beach County. Many of our adult students are parents of our K-12 students. We offer Workforce Training, ESOL classes, Adult High School, GED, and fun and leisure courses.

Visit our website at www.acepbc.org for Adult Education and www.pbclearn.org for Community Education, or click here for our digital flipbook.

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.

Selected Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor’s degree that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, and room and board, and may include additional personal expenses.

TGS also provides Scholars with various online support services designed to help them excel in their degree programs, graduate, and successfully transition to their chosen careers. These include career services, mentoring, leadership development, wellness, and knowledge building.

Eligibility requirements:

• A high school senior

• From at least one of the following ethnicities: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian/Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American

• Pell-eligible

• A US citizen, national, or permanent resident

• In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US-accredited, not-for-profit, private, or public college or university.

*For American Indian/Alaska Native, proof of tribal enrollment will be required.

An ideal candidate will also have:

• An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)

• Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)

• Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)

Application deadline: Friday, September 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT.

For additional information, please visit their website and watch the video below.

For more Scholarship opportunities, please visit the School District’s Scholarship & Financial Aid page. Scholarship information is also sent weekly to the High School Counselors for distribution, and students can access local scholarship opportunities directly via their portal by searching for the Scholarship tile.

Please contact Charlene.Beckford@palmbeachschools.org for more information.

EmpowHER Leadership Academy for Girls is currently accepting applications for 2023-2024 school year.

To apply, visit https://empowherofthepalmbeaches.org/leadership-academy/

Criteria to participate:

- Full-time student in Palm Beach County School System

- Grade Point Average (GPA) of a 2.8 and higher

- Must be in Junior or Senior year

- Age is not a factor

This program supports diversity and accepts all races, religions, and nationalities

Application can be found on our website: https://empowherofthepalmbeaches.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Empowherleadap.pdf

on-Covid Yearend Advocacy Program: https://youtu.be/J78obUX3S6c

Covid Year End Advocacy Program: https://youtu.be/ZiSdV2wgGk0 https://youtu.be/DQLQUKyQ8TQ

https://empowherofthepalmbeaches.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Application2021Combined.pdf

Deadline is September 15, 2023.

Come one, come all. The City of Palm Beach Gardens is hosting its carnival-theme Fall Festival event on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Our Fall Festival event will operate from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at The Gardens North County District Park (5101 117th Court North). We will have inflatables, nearly 20 booths, and live shows available for the community to enjoy. Each trick-or-treat booth will include a table, a fair game, chairs, candy, and toys for the Teal Pumpkin Project! If you missed last year’s event, please click here to see the fun!

Please RSVP by clicking on this link by Thursday, August 31, and tell us how many participants you will have.

FALL FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

• Duties include managing trick-or-treat booths, candy distribution, water/candy runners, attraction, line coordination, and parking.
• Volunteers are needed on Saturday, October 28th from 3:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
• Groups are encouraged to dress in costumes or wear organizational attire. Lots of photos will be taken!
• Animals, balloons, or confetti are not allowed at any City park.

Student Information System (SIS) Gateway is a tool that provides parents/guardians timely access to their student's information including, but not limited to schedule, grades, discipline, and attendance.

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