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January 20 - January 26, 2017
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SCHOOL NEWS
PBCHS Students Volunteer At Peggy Adams BINKS BEE WINNERS TO
Members of Palm Beach Central High School’s Animal Rescue Club welcomed World War II veteran Lewis Doelling to join them on Dec. 10 for their recent work day at the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. While at the shelter, group members mopped floors and socialized the cats and dogs. Students spent two afternoons in November making 25 fleece blankets to donate to the organization. Pet food and other items needed by the shelter were donated as well.
When speaking about the school’s Animal Rescue Club, Alyssa Thibodeau, club co-president, said, “We know we can’t change the lives of every animal in the world, but changes in our area can lead to bigger changes elsewhere.” Club members have organized several work day events at Peggy Adams this year and are getting a team ready for the Barry Crown Walk for the Animals on March 11. “The walk with Peggy Adams is a great way to come together with
ADVANCE TO REGIONALS
PBCHS students and Lewis Doelling show off fleece blankets. our peers and other members of for animals,” said Jayme Deramus, the community to show our love club co-president.
11 Seminole Ridge Cambridge Students Honored
Eleven Seminole Ridge High School students were treated to breakfast Dec. 16 in recognition for their having earned — based on their scores from the June 2016 exam series — University of Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) diplomas or Cambridge Learner awards. Congratulations to Ashley Abraham, Kerven Cassion, Alathea Fairweather, Drew Gearhart, Jessica Hammett, Natalie Hogwood, Samantha Mangoni, Alyssa Pace, Shreya Patel, Rowan Pelfrey and Georgia Williams. Cheerleaders Earn Double Silvers — The Seminole Ridge competition cheerleaders, in an invitational tournament Dec. 18 at Tampa’s Strawberry Crest High School, earned double silvers. The junior varsity team took second place against central Florida’s Bartow High School, while the
varsity team, competing against two-time reigning state champions Strawberry Crest, missed the gold by less than a point, and actually had a higher raw score of almost two points. The school is so proud of both teams. Lady Lifters Take District Gold — The SRHS girls weightlifting team, coached by former Hawk and state champion Cayla Amatulli, took the gold Jan. 7 in districtwide competition with a team score of 52 points. Many of the “lady lifters” will continue on to regional competition: Samantha Abbott, Maria Anselmo, Carsyn Bates, Sydney Beadle, Elena Dingle, Anabel Fernandez, Amy Garro, Koi Jones, Rebecca Roy, Allison Taylor and Lillian Zounis. Automotive Academy Earns National Certification — After nearly two years of work, the SRHS automotive academy has
earned the coveted National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) certification. Congratulations to academy teachers Michael Critchlow and Jason Hardy, and to SRHS program coordinator Ron Lewis, and all who assisted in the certification effort. NATEF accredits automobile, medium/heavy truck, and collision repair and refinishing technology programs at secondary and post-secondary institutions. These programs meet industry-developed standards that result in students ready to enter the workforce or to continue their education. Since 1983, the NATEF process has resulted in accredited automotive training programs in all 50 states. Construction Academy Seeks Students for Mentoring Program — The design and construction industry’s largest and most effective high school mentoring program is
starting an after-school program at SRHS. The ACE Mentor Program of America, sponsored by Weitz Construction, held an organizational meeting in the academy classrooms on Thursday, Jan. 19 to recruit participants into the program. The ACE program engages, excites and enlightens high school students about pursuing careers in architecture, construction and engineering. Participants join a team of other students, led by adult mentors, to learn about the various opportunities in the building and construction industry. Team projects, team competitions, and office/jobsite visits are typical program activities. For more info., contact Stephen Beliech at stephen.beliech@palmbeachschools.org or Doug Strathie at Weitz Construction at (561) 686-5511.
Palm Beach Atlantic’s PBCHS FBLA CONTINUES Online Programs Climb A HOLIDAY TRADITION In Magazine Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranked Palm Beach Atlantic University at 28th in its Best Online Education Programs for 2017, rising from 34th last year. Now, Palm Beach Atlantic is tied with Central Michigan University, Creighton University, Georgia College & State University, Marist College, Robert Morris University, Southeast Missouri State University and Wayne State University. U.S. News assessed 1,328 online degree programs. “Palm Beach Atlantic continually strives for innovation in online learning,” University President William M.B. Fleming Jr. said.
“With that goal top of mind, the university recently selected Canvas by Instructure as PBA’s new learning management system after extensive study involving faculty, students and staff. We like the customization that Canvas offers and believe that this tool positions PBA well to remain among the top universities for online learning in the United States.” Palm Beach Atlantic offers four bachelor’s degree programs online: ministry, organizational management, nursing and psychology. In addition, the university presently offers one online master’s degree program.
The Palm Beach Central High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students, shown above, made their annual holiday visit to Pleasant City Elementary School to share gifts, snacks and fun. The PBCHS FBLA Club members have enjoyed this holiday service project for more than a decade. The school thanks the dedicated FBLA members and their sponsor, Joan Joselyn.
Binks Forest Elementary School held its annual spelling bee earlier this month and broke a school record of 50 rounds. After two hours and more than 57 rounds, three winners were declared. Congratulations to first-place winners Jamie Robinson and Rithvik Proddutoor, and third-place winner Aubyn Gopie. The top two winners will represent Binks Forest in the Regional Southeastern Florida Spelling Bee on Feb. 22 at the Benjamin School in West Palm Beach. Shown above are Gopie, Proddutoor and Robinson.
EQUESTRIAN TRAILS BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
Students at Equestrian Trails Elementary are hard at work reading the Sunshine State Young Readers Association books in preparation for the Palm Beach County School District’s Battle of the Books Competition. Some students have even read all 15 books to give their team an advantage during the battle. Shown above are: (front row) Riley Lewis, Jahlynn Francius, Leo Lampone, Payton Lampone, Matthew Gross, Timothy Holmes, Emily Gross, Joel Vincent and Soriah Agbi; and (back row) Starienne LaMonaco, Elizabeth Dinow, IJ Nwankwo, Abigail Hepburn, Brianna Oliver, Breanne Dinow, Taylor Vernie and Jahazielle Sanon. Not shown: Zoe Lester, Carley Schenkman and Noel Chazhur.