William T. Dwyer
Panther Pipeline November 2016 Published Six Times Per Year School District of Palm Beach County 3300 Forrest Hill Blvd. Ste. 3 W. Palm Beach, Florida 33406 Volume 18 • Issue #6
Community High School 13601 Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418
Panther PIPELI NE
Principal’s Note
Dear Parents: We are pleased with the academic, social and athletic progress our students have made during the 1st nine weeks. Our student body is adhering to the rules we have set forth and is constantly rising to the level of expectations we demand from them. As we begin the second nine weeks, I ask for your support in the following areas. First and foremost is attendance. We need your children in school each and every day; it is an indicator
of success and graduating on time. Secondly, please encourage them to come prepared to work daily and try their best; I have been really driving home the point with them that there is no substitute for effort and a positive attitude. Thirdly, be respectful of their teachers and administrators and know they will be held accountable when they are not. Lastly, act safely at all times and report unsafe or suspicious activity to a staff member immediately.
It is my honor and privilege to serve as your principal and I take that responsibility very seriously. My goal is to keep your children safe each day and to provide them a world class education, so that they may leave Panther Nation and become a productive member of our society. Go Panthers! Mr. D.
Telephone: (561) 625-7800 • Fax: (561) 625-7870
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Volunteering and Chorus News New Volunteer Coordinator
Please join us in welcoming our new Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Walgreen. Michelle will be taking over for Cristy Hobbs who will be stepping down after serving us so selflessly in her role as coordinator. Michelle comes to us with many years of volunteer coordinating experience under her belt and is excited to join Panther Nation and rally our wonderful team of volunteers. If you have not already signed up to volunteer, please be sure and do so as we can always use a helping hand. Whether you are interested in mentoring, fine arts, sports or just being part of the Panther family, we would love to have you. Sign up in the main office. If you would like to reach out to Michelle, she can be reached via email at dwyervc@gmail.com or at 561-972-1250.
Chorus News
Thank you to all students and families for raising almost $5,000.00 with our cheesecake fundraiser. Congratulations to Patty Martinez who was our top seller with 105 items!!! • COUPON BOOKS for 2017 are on sale now! The books are $25.00 and are well worth it! Get yours today and help Chorus travel to Nashville in April to compete! All proceeds go directly to students for chorus expenses. • FALL CONCERT: Thursday, November 17th, at 7:00 pm. All chorus students will be performing! Tickets are $10 at the door, $7 in advance, ages 5 & under are free. Students can purchase a ticket for $5 by showing their ID at the door, or by coming to the Chorus room. *Extra Rehearsal for all chorus students is Wednesday, November 16th at 2:45 pm. Dismissal times will vary...look for an info sheet to come home soon! • CANDLELIGHT at EPCOT: Select chorus students will perform at Epcot in the Candlelight Mass Processional choir on Friday, December 23rd for the 6:45 pm and 8:15 pm shows.
Scholarship Awards
Pathfinder High School Scholarship Awards
The Pathfinder High School Scholarship Awards are presented each year to those high school seniors in Palm Beach and Martin counties who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in 18 academic, vocational and athletic categories. Pathfinders is sponsored by The Palm Beach Post. These awards are presented each year to recognize excellence and to encourage these students to one day bring their considerable talents to the communities where each received a start on the path to a good education and a rewarding career. The application process has begun. Interested seniors need to pick up a copy of the application and requirements in the Guidance Department. Applications are due November 17th to Mrs. Deragon in Room 8118. Students interested in more information can see Mrs. Deragon or their guidance counselor. There are 4 scholarships awarded in each category, so be sure to apply.
Categories Academic Excellence Art Business Communications Community Involvement Computer Science Drama Foreign Language Forensics/Speech History/Political Science Literature Mathematics Music (Instrumental) Music (Vocal) Reach for Excellence Science Sports Technical, Vocational or Agriculture
Florida Future Educators of America
Florida Future Educators Club
FLORIDA FUTURE EDUCATORS CLUB IS ALL SMILES as we welcome our newly elected officers!! FFEA officers from left to right are: Treasurer- Jessica Oks, Secretary - Valerie Finnie. President - Alexis Lukasik, Vice President - Kaylyn McFarland, Reporters- Morgan Knight and Blake Nash
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Little Panthers Preschool
Little Panthers Preschool and Early Childhood Teacher Education Academy
ECTE – Mrs. Harvat’s Level 1 Period 2 Class
THE GIFT OF GIVING Little Panthers Preschool and Early Childhood Teacher Education Academy Juniors collected over 150 lightly used clothes, toys, and shoes for children and teens ages 3-18. These items will be donated to Place of Hope, which is a nonprofit organization for foster children in need. Palm Beach County Food Project – 1st Quarter, 2016 We made a difference in the lives of the children of Palm Beach County by collecting 374 needed food items filling 21 boxes for the Palm Beach County Food Project. Congratulations and thank you to all of the Academy students and their families for making this service project a huge success. Special thanks to Erich Zlanabitnig from the Palm Beach County Food Project and Pastor Leroy Freeman for his help in coordinating this project.
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