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#ThankATeacherPBC: Conniston Middle School Science Teacher Named PBCSD's Teacher of the Week
Conniston Middle School International Baccalaureate (I.B.) Science teacher
Stephanie Killingsworth's lessons extend well beyond her classroom, the school campus, and even national borders. These lessons, and a dedication to her students that knows no boundaries, are what earned Ms. Killingsworth the honor of being named the
School District of Palm Beach County's Teacher of the Week. Ms. Killingsworth was nominated for the award by the parents of one of her students, who had nothing but high praise for her dedication both inside and outside of the classroom.
"Your love goes beyond the classroom..." they shared. "For the last two years, we have watched our daughter feel so excited about science and its relevance to our world. You've taken kids from CMS to India for 10 days over the summer, shark tagging with the ANGARI Foundation...even taking students who have already gone on to high school. We love that you are so committed to their learning. We are so thankful that our next two kids will have you...you are phenomenal!"
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Watch video of the surprise announcement in Ms. Killingsworth's classroom.
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Forest Hill High School Senior Earns $40,000 College Scholarship from Take Stock in Children
With the help of the Falcon cheerleaders and
Principal Mary Stratos, Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County pulled off a surprise scholarship announcement on Wednesday afternoon for
Forest Hill Community High School senior,
Victoria Estevez.
Victoria was selected as a Leaders for Life scholarship winner for her persever
ance in continuing to excel academically while serving as the primary caregiver to her two siblings, her 95-year-old great-grandmother, and her grandmother, who is battling cancer. She is one of six high school seniors from across the state to receive a $40,000 scholarship from Take Stock in Children. Victoria hopes to be a trauma surgeon someday and hopes to attend the University of Florida in the fall.
Click
here to watch video of the surprise announcement at Forest Hill High School.
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Seniors Suit Up For Post-Graduate Success
Thanks to Suits for Seniors, young men across the
School District of Palm Beach County are learning life skills and being outfitted with a custom-fit suit.
The eight-week program, founded by Jervonte Edmonds, includes distinguished community members who provide lessons in financial literacy, leadership and transitioning from high school to college and career. In the end, the diploma is a fresh new look and the skills needed to face the next stage of life.
Suits for Seniors also provides scholarships and organizes college tours at universities across the state.
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See My Success: 85-year-old Palm Beach Coutny GED Student Says Graduating is on Her Bucket List
It's 5:30 p.m. on a Thursday, and Gladys Tomlin enters her classroom at Glades Central High School. Her hair is perfectly coiffed. Her outfit includes a belted sweater and matching layers. Her nails are hot pink, her ring fingers have an accent of silver sparkles. A gold cross hangs from a chain over her turtleneck.
Ms. Tomlin pulls out her heavy GED prep book and dozens of tattered and bent sticky notes peek out from the pages, holding her place on important lessons. She has been working all day, like her fellow classmates, but they go to class nightly during their Adult Education class to prepare for the GED tests that will earn them high school diploma.
This scene is repeated by hundreds of students throughout the Adult Education programs in Palm Beach County schools every evening. So what makes Ms. Tomlin any different from her peers? Born in 1932, Ms. Tomlin is 85 years old. And she is determined.
"It's on my bucket list to get my high school diploma," she explained. "It's something I want to do before I die." Read more...
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Anyone, at Any Age, Can Code. And it May Only Take 60 Minutes to Prove That.
Across 180 different countries, millions of students are discovering that coding may be more than possible this week, as a coordinated effort begins to bring programming out from the perception of mysterious databases and broaden the field of computer science.
Seventh grade students at Congress Middle School filled the Media Center on Monday morning and were surprised to see so many
recognizable celebrities
staring right back at them, including tennis sensation Serena Williams, global soccer icon Neymar and for the more politically astute, Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau.
The Hour of Code uses the voice of the popular to convey a very basic message that "getting really good at something isn't easy. It takes years of persistence and hard work." The surprise on the students faces were all part of the Hour of Code's fundamental calculation, and specifically what Principal Denise O'Connor counted on.
"Technology is the wave of the future, and it is very important that we prepare our kids for whatever careers they may embark on in the future and get them college and career ready," O'Connor said. Learn more...
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College Application Season is Here. Have You Completed the FAFSA?
Paying for college is a big concern for many families, and that's where financial aid can make a difference. In this episode of the
School District of Palm Beach County's
Parent University, you'll learn helpful tips for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as the FAFSA.
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