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Young boy from the Bahamas gets a birthday party thanks to his classmates
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Five-year-old Ahmad Bootle knows what he wants to do for his birthday. “I play and I eat cake.” And loves opening his presents, thanks to the kids in his preschool class. Ahmad wasn’t sure what kind of birthday he would have this year. His family lost their home and the…
Read MoreKids throw birthday party for classmate who evacuated the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — A special birthday celebration for a special little boy from the Bahamas. Ahmad Bootle and his family lost their home in Abaco after Hurricane Dorian. READ THE FULL STORY
Read MoreStudents in Jupiter write letters of comfort to children in the Bahamas
Students at Turtle River Montessori in Jupiter are coloring and writing letters to children who lost their homes in Hurricane Dorian.
Read MoreExpert says hashtags are putting children at risk online
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — Proud parents love posting photos of their cute babies and kids, some facing the camera or wearing no clothes. They do it innocently enough, but experts say many don’t realize that anyone can search for it through hashtags, even predators. READ THE FULL STORY
Read MoreLocal man creates The Container App which can help kids sharpen their math skills
John Bennardo is challenging students at the Turtle River Montessori School in Jupiter. He created The Container App, which is free. It makes the art of solving math problems fun.
Read MoreSchool in Jupiter takes unique look at mental health
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — A new study shows kids and teens are thinking about suicide at an alarming rate. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the amount of kids seeking treatment for suicidal attempts and thoughts doubled between 2007 and 2015. READ THE FULL STORY
Read MoreTed X comes to Boca Raton
TEDX Boca Raton kicks off Friday at Florida Atlantic University with 15 speakers. The theme for the evening is “Innovation and Reinventing Yourself.” While each speaker has a very different story, the main message is that in order to find success, you need to fail. READ THE FULL STORY
Read MoreTurtle River Montessori fundraiser, True Treasures, North Palm Beach
Paul Shine, owner of True Treasures pays-it-forward and hosts entrepreneurship workshop & fundraiser for High School students from Turtle River Montessori. The workshop and fundraiser was held at True Treasures showroom in Crystal Tree Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens, and funds generated will benefit Parkland victims. Turtle River Montessori’s Entrepreneurship curriculum includes hands-on learning from successful…
Read MoreTurtle River Montessori ‘CULTURAL PEACE FESTIVAL’
While most students enjoyed a traditional day of learning at school on Friday, Feb. 2, students at Turtle River Montessori preschool and elementary through high school campuses transformed their classrooms and playground into the Philippines, England, Ecuador, Thailand, China, Japan, and Colonial America for their annual Cultural Peace Festival. READ FULL ARTICLE
Read MoreA Celebration of Peace
While most students enjoyed a traditional day of learning at school Feb. 2, students at Turtle River Montessori preschool and elementary through high school campuses transformed their classrooms and playground into the Philippines, England, Ecuador, Thailand, China, Japan and Colonial America.
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