The William T. Dwyer Awards for Excellence in Education is an annual program of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County Foundation, recognizing outstanding educators. Applicants are nominated by their peers based on classroom accomplishments, personal education philosophy, leadership, and community-based activities. Below are the nominees for this year from Palm Beach Gardens High School:

Senior High School - Jennifer Evans

STEM - Ryan Dockery

Exceptional Student Education - India Edwards

Student Services Support - Jessica Lee

Please join me in congratulating them for their commitment in providing a quality education to our students.

On Thursday, January 18th ALL 9th & 10th grade students will take the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (F.A.S.T.) Progress Monitoring 2 (PM2) Test. Click on the link below to view sample test materials for Grade 9 FAST ELA Reading, Grade 10 FAST ELA Reading, BEST Algebra 1 EOC, BEST Geometry EOC, Biology EOC, or US History EOC. To prepare for the test students should:

1. Get a good night's sleep
2. Eat breakfast - served hot starting at 6:45AM
3. Arrive to school on time (check posted student locators to find testing location)
4. Bring charged computer laptop and computer charger

If so, you are registered to take the CLT (Classic Learning Test). This test is ONLY for SENIORS needing Reading and/or Math scores for graduation. The testing administration dates are below:

• CLT (Classic Learning Test) - Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 8:30AM
• CLT (Classic Learning Test) In-School - Thursday, February 15, 2024

If you need more information, contact Mrs. Daily.

Lunch in the Media Center Expectations:

• Students need a physical student ID to check in as they enter.

• Eating Lunch in the Media Center is a privilege.

• Students who do not meet expectations will be escorted back to the cafeteria.

• Students are responsible for cleaning up after themselves.

• Everyone must be seated in the Media Center.

• Students must stay in the Media Center for the duration of Lunch.

Parents, ask your seniors to check their senior class google classroom under the "Scholarships" topic where new scholarship opportunities are posted weekly!

This is the website/opportunity you've been waiting for! The biggest one stop shop for all of our local scholarships. This means our community wants to give YOU these scholarship dollars. Act now because the deadline is approaching soon.

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties is excited to announce that the application for our Scholarship Program is now open. Interested applicants should visit https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/CFPBMC/ to view and apply for potential scholarships. It will remain open through 4:00 P.M. (EST) on February 7, 2024, and we recommend students complete the application before the deadline to allow time for additional requirements such as completing essays and obtaining transcripts and letters of recommendation.

https://yourcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships-process/

Students are invited to participate as volunteers in the upcoming 3rd Annual MLK5K and Divine Nine 5K Challenge. This annual fundraising event is a great way to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and also provides an excellent opportunity for high school students to engage in meaningful volunteer work. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 20 at Dan Calloway Park in Riviera Beach, and we would be honored to have students from your school contribute to its success. We are expecting approximately 400 participants including a large number of students from area elementary schools.

The volunteer roles available for students encompass a variety of tasks, ensuring that there is an option suitable for every individual. Some of the responsibilities include:

1. Registration Support: Assist with participant check-in and distribution of race materials.

2. Vendor Support: Help set up tables and chairs as well as guide vendors to their respective locations.

3. Parking Assistance: Direct participants, vendors and spectators to available parking spaces within the park.

4. Water Stations: Ensure participants stay hydrated by managing water stations along the race route.

5. Course Monitors: Help guide and direct walkers and runners along the designated course to ensure their safety.

6. Finish Line Assistance: Aid in organizing the finish line area, distributing medals, water, and snacks and providing support to participants as they complete the race.

7. Event Cleanup: Assist in post-event cleanup activities to maintain the cleanliness of the venue.

Please feel free to reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Gayle Waldron at (561) 393-1587 or gayle.waldon@morganstanley.com to discuss this further or if you have any questions. We look forward to the possibility of working together on this community-focused initiative.

Who: Any boy interested in playing lacrosse this season

When: 1/22 and 1/23 from 3:10 - 4:30 pm

Where: Practice fields across from the stadium

What to bring: Workout clothes, cleats, water bottle, lacrosse gloves and stick (we will provide equipment if needed)

Before coming out: Must have completed Aktivate sports packet and sports physical prior to attending tryouts

Questions: Please see Coach Albano in room 3-325 or email anthony.albano@palmbeachschools.org

Any students interested in playing baseball please see Coach Judkins in room 4205

Baseball Tryouts will be Monday, 1/22 from 3:15-5:15 pm at the baseball field.

Please have all athletic paperwork filled out before.

Practice starts January 16th Tuesday after school from 3-5 at the tennis courts.

Practice will be everyday after school Monday through Thursday.

If you would like more information on Gator Tennis contact Mr. Manson in room

Do you know someone that would like to Learn English as a Second Language? PBGHS is the place for that! We have evening classes for adults, and registration is now OPEN! Any adult interested should come to the Community School office Monday - Thursday between 3:30 - 7:30pm to register. Classes start on January 16th, and spots will fill up fast. Once students register, we assign a date to take a preTest for class placement. This computer based preTest assesses Reading and Listening proficiency. Classes are Monday-Thursday 5:30-8:30pm. Our students are expected to attend at least one day/week in person and complete at least 3 hours of virtual learning each week on their own. If you have questions, contact Ms. Norris at (561) 775-7226.

Hunger is a concern for many of our families in Palm Beach County. The United Way of Palm Beach County has developed a Food Finder map to assist families with finding food pantries and distribution locations. The Palm Beach County Food Finder Map now includes "Holiday Meal" events for food and toy giveaways in December. This list contains information provided by 211 and the Hunger Relief network. The website is updated regularly with new information.

The FindHelp.org website has various resources, including food, housing, and health-related locations.

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