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November 25 - December 1, 2016
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SCHOOL NEWS
EQUESTRIAN TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOLDS DASH FOR CASH FUN RUN
Equestrian Trails Elementary School’s Backyard Box Office Dash for Cash Fun Run was a huge success. On Friday, Sept. 23, more than 800 students completed 30 to 35 laps around the glow-inthe-dark track, while helping raise money for the school. Equestrian Trails had many family members and friends who helped support the school in donations, and many also came out to the fun run as cheerleaders to support the kids.
First-graders get ready to run.
Maximus Carroll takes his turn during the Dash for Cash Fun Run.
Third-grade teacher Barbara Mourad with students Amber Noble, Jake Connor, Oliver Su, Sanjit Gupta, Edian Diaz, Brea Holmes, Cameron Brewton, Avery Davis, Andrea Mora, Nicole Damelio, Chase Webster, Jasmine Plummer, Samantha Yaques, Catherine Zaguirre, Sarah Cohen, Brandon Mears, Ethan Urbina, Rishan Thangaraj, Anna Merida and Melissa Bretz.
Kindergarten teacher Tracy Della Pietra with (front row) Kayla Suarez, Chloe Dowd and Bryce Genovese; (middle row) Madelyn Fried, Maximus Carroll, Camilo Gomez, Jake Carpenito, Lauren DeGuzman, Marlena Muller and Amelia Partfitt; and (back row) Styler Benson, Ava Davis, Nathania Kayla St. Hilaire, Jayden Mahorn, Jeovanny Vico and Brett Golden.
Second-grade teacher Brandy Pelkowski with students (front row) Avia Riley, Alexys Carroll, Devan Pham, Tomas Garcia Lussardi, Simeon Pavlev, Wyatt Dowd, Michael Shahwan and Radhika Raut; and (back row) London Hertelendy, Sevenah Agbi, Christopher LaValley, Nicholas Finkelstein, Arianna Baez Flores, Alayna Drexter, Sarah Shephard, Mia Padron and Sydnee Cummings.
Students Kassidy Eastman, Katie Hansen, Nailah Grullon. Kendyl Crespo, Debbie Mensah, Samira Agbi and Sanjana Gupta from Michelle Regnerus’s fifth-grade class participate in the Dash for Cash Fun Run.
First Walk To School Day A Success At WES
Principal Dr. Maria Vaughan, Vice Mayor John McGovern and Assistant Principal Kim Harrington carry the Walk to School banner, along with students, while staff, students and their families join them along Big Blue Trace.
Big Blue Trace was quite crowded on Friday, Oct. 14, when Wellington Elementary School participated in National Walk to School Day. Staff, students and their families showed up bright and early for an energetic start to the day. Wellington Vice Mayor John McGovern was happy to be a part of the event. Wellington Elementary also thanks the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s Wellington substation for providing safety to the walkers, as well as a police escort. The crowd started gathering in front of Temple Beth Torah at 7:15 a.m., and the walk promptly began at 7:30 a.m. The participating children received prizes, all safety
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related, as they entered the school grounds. Encouraging children to walk to school is a way to instill the active habits that can contribute to a lifelong healthy lifestyle. In addition to the many health benefits, there are also intangible benefits. Many parents who have participated in a Walk to School Day say that it has been a valuable way to spend time with their children and to socialize with other parents and neighbors. It was a great morning, finishing up with Vice Mayor John McGovern being interviewed on the school news by a fifth-grade student. Thanks to all who participated in this day to make it a great success.
NEW HORIZONS HONORS VETERANS
New Horizons Elementary School continued its annual tradition of honoring veterans with a schoolwide assembly on Nov. 10. Pastor Ruffin Stepp, a Marine Corps veteran and parent of two New Horizons students, served as the guest speaker. He reminded students of the hard work, dedication and sacrifices made by men and women in the military. Students in Mary Hynes’ gifted classes also participated in honoring the branches of the military. Shown above are student participants with veteran parents and grandparents.