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EMERALD COVE HOSTS NEW STUDENT BREAKFAST CLUB
On Oct. 20, the Emerald Cove Middle School PTSA, together with Shullman Orthodontics, hosted a breakfast for the school’s New Student Breakfast Club. Students who moved into the area from all different parts of the county (and the world) were introduced to one another and enjoyed a delicious breakfast, including donuts from Glazed and Confused. The club is a wonderful way for new students to become familiar with Emerald Cove, to meet guidance counselors, and enjoy a tour of the school by current students. They are encouraged to sit together at lunch and make sure everyone feels welcome. The breakfast is held quarterly.
Cleanup participants stand together in front of the school.
Western Academy Participates In Cleanup Event
In celebration of the 31st International Coastal Cleanup, Western Academy Charter School hosted a community cleanup at the school. In two hours, 80 attendants removed 104.8 pounds of trash and 44.3 pounds of recycling from the shopping center, Camellia Park, the Royal Inn and surrounding areas. Among those items were thousands of cigarette butts, plastic bottles and a child’s broken pink scooter.
Western Academy Charter School is the proud recipient of the FAU/Pine Jog Environmental Education Center’s Green School of Excellence recognition and takes pride in making the world a greener place. Western Academy is located at 650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Suite 400, in Royal Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 7924123 or visit www.westernacademycharter.com.
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Local Essay Winners Talk To Astronaut
About a dozen students from Palm Beach County got to live their dreams by speaking live with an orbiting astronaut on board the International Space Station when the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium recently hosted the ARISS (Amateur Radio on board the International Space Station) event. Students in grades 2 through 12 from public, private and home schools wrote a 250-word essay on the topic: “If you had a chance to ask an astronaut any question, what would it be and why?” Paolo Nespoli, the Italian astronaut on board the ISS, answered the 12 winning questions while the space station orbited over the Georgia/Florida border. The communication was done through ham radio, thanks to one of the largest amateur radio organizations in the country. Traveling at 17,000 miles per hour 250 miles up in the air, the ISS was only in radio contact for eight minutes. But that was enough to change lives. “Our sense of exploration, wonder and discovery in space is not dead,” said Lew Crampton, president and CEO of the Science Center. “We’re going to Mars, and some of these young people might be so inspired, they will take their place in history and further the mission. We’re all about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and this is the perfect event to inspire the next generation of explorers.” Parents attended the event, watching each of their children speak into the radio to a human
off this planet, adding to the excitement of the special day. Isabella Swiger from Western Pines Middle School asked Nespoli how he does laundry in space. Nespoli answered that water is too precious a resource to wash clothes, so they wear their shirts, underwear, socks and pants until they throw them away. Dishika Parikh of Elbridge Gale Elementary School asked, “How easy or difficult is it for astronauts to adjust their body’s circadian rhythms knowing that it is always dark in space?” “This incredible opportunity coincides perfectly with our new blockbuster exhibit, Astronaut,” Crampton said. “We are thrilled to open students’ minds to science, encouraging them to look to the sky and beyond for careers in space and STEM-related fields.” Astronaut immerses visitors in the International Space Station, with hands-on exhibits of what it’s like to blast off into space, train like an astronaut and get an inside look on life off this planet. The exhibit will show what it’s like to sleep, eat, shower and even use the bathroom in space. Visitors will also get the chance to be absorbed in team problem-solving, to overcome challenges, and practice landing a capsule. Sponsors of this event include BE Aerospace, Comcast, Discover the Palm Beaches, the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, the Quantum Foundation, the Tourism Development Council of Palm Beach County and WPBF.
As social beings, we are members of various communities. We are members of our family community, school community, church community, academic community and several more. Whether or not we are consciously aware, we participate, affect and are affected by the dynamic of perhaps hundreds of communities over the course of our lifetime…for better or for worse! From a health and wellness standpoint, our participation in communities is vital as, let’s face it, healthy eating and exercising are not always the easiest activities to get excited about. And while solitude and time for personal reflection also play an important part in overall health and wellbeing, the dynamic of a group can be instrumental in honing our best selves. Participating and interacting with others introduces us to new experiences. We may find ourselves more willing to try new foods, read new books or participate in a new group exercise classes when in the company of our fellow community members. With the new year fast approaching, I encourage you to put a fair amount of thought into a resolution for 2018. While research has shown most resolutions are long forgotten by the end of January, this need not always be the case. This year, make a resolution to join a community that supports your health and wellness goals. These groups may be as large in number or consist of a few like-minded friends, yet regardless of the number they will keep you accountable, competitive and are sometimes just plain fun!
Wellington Landings Middle School held a Perfect Score Celebration on Monday, Nov. 6 for students who achieved a perfect score on one or more of their state standardized tests last school year. Parents attended the ceremony and students were recognized and were awarded with certificates, medals and letters of congratulations from Florida Gov. Rick Scott. The Wellington Landings Jazz Band, under the direction of Christina Johnson, performed at the ceremony. Wellington Landings congratulates the following students on their outstanding performance: Allie Alder, Hasibuddin Azwad, Karsyn Baughman, Evan Bergeron, Santiago Camargo, Luke Carey, Mason Cordell, Caleb
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