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Crestwood NJHS Students Pack ‘Troop It Forward’ Boxes For Soldiers Overseas
BINKS ACADEMIC GAMES TEAM SHINES
Crestwood Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society recently visited the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach facility in Lake Worth to help pack “Troop it Forward” boxes of much-needed items being sent to soldiers overseas. The boxes that these students packed are going to military firefighters who are in great need of personal hygiene products and snacks. The group also brought $500 to help cover postage to send the boxes. The “Troop it Forward” program was started by Forgotten
The Binks Forest Elementary School Academic Games team recently took third place in the Palm Beach County Social Studies Academic Games tournament. Shown above are: (L-R) Olivia Winton, Daniel Robbert, teacher Lisa Gifford, Tobias Smith, Ari Chernobelsky, Myca Harris, Andrew Hynes, Jacob Liu and Ava Grave de Peralta.
Soldiers to ensure that all soldiers receive something at mail-call time. The “Troop it Forward” boxes go into larger boxes, and the directions are for the soldier receiving the larger box to give the small box to someone who has not received any mail. This way, all soldiers will receive something. “The students were very impacted by the efforts of Forgotten Soldiers, because they did not realize just how many soldiers do not have support from home,” said Christopher Raos, the group’s sponsor.
Students from Crestwood Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society pack “Troop it Forward’ boxes.
Crestwood ELITE Group Prepares ‘Bags Of Love’ For Residents At Manor Care In WPB Crestwood Middle School’s mentoring group, ELITE, focuses on young ladies who want to make a difference in their own lives, as well as enhancing the lives of others. Duana Daniels is the mentor for this group of 15 young ladies. Their goal is to learn different ways to deal with everyday situations that affect them and offer community service to help others. ELITE members meet with Daniels every Wednesday after school. During these sessions, members learn about community service, goal setting, time management, peer pressure and etiquette, just to name a few topics.
WELLINGTON EL KIDS CELEBRATE DR. SEUSS Crestwood Middle School ELITE club members with their care packages.
As part of their community service initiative, during the month of February, ELITE members prepared Valentine’s Day care packages for Manor Care Health Services in West Palm Beach. The young ladies, along with Daniels, purchased items such as lotion, hand sanitizer, socks, tooth paste, toothbrushes, combs and peppermints to create a “We Love You” bag for the residents. The ELITE members personally delivered these “bags of love” to the residents. During their visit, the Crestwood students were greeted by one of the staff members and applauded for their kindness and willingness to help others.
12 Polo Park Teachers Recognized For High Impact On Students
On Thursday, March 2, Wellington Elementary School celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The day started off with a delicious “Green Eggs and Ham” breakfast choice. Food Service Manager Marjorie Condon made sure that all breakfast eaters also received whole grain ABC cinnamon cookies and Dr. Seuss-themed bookmarks. As the day progressed, classes honored the well-known author with different crafts, activities and readings. It was great experience for the students and faculty. Shown above is Emely Collazo’s kindergarten class showing off their Dr. Seuss hats.
Recently, the State of Florida recognized 12 Polo Park Middle School teachers for being among the highest impact teachers in the state. The Florida Department of Education recently reviewed student growth data, based on statewide standardized assessments in the subjects of reading, mathematics and algebra, and found that the impact these teachers had on student growth was “among the most positive in the state.” These results were achieved with classes that included students of all levels.
The Polo Park teachers recognized were: Craig Kaliser, Sandra Hruska, Kevin Theroux, Sonia Llewellyn and Jessica Gordon (language arts); Matt Besman, Mark Climo, Sue Word and Lisa Bubello (math); and Yvette Temple, Susan Peric and Hope Shirey (reading). “I am very proud of their achievement and not at all surprised that these 12 teachers were among the highest in the state,” Principal Ann Clark said. “We are very fortunate to have such a talented and hard-working faculty.”
Susan Peric (reading), Hope Shirey (reading), Sonia Llewellyn (language arts), Jessica Gordon (language arts), Craig Kaliser (language arts), Sandra Hruska (language arts), Mark Climo (math), Sue Word (math), Yvette Temple (reading), Lisa Bubello (math), Matt Besman (math) and Kevin Theroux (language arts).
Binks Forest Elementary School Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County Elbridge Gale Elementary School New Horizons Elementary School Palm Beach Central High School Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Polo Park Middle School South Florida Science Center and Aquarium Wellington High School Wellington Landings Middle School
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