MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🍎SCHOOL BOARD FINALIZES PLAN FOR SECOND WAVE OF PANDEMIC RELIEF FUNDS🍎 A one-time bonus could be in the works for more than one thousand educators, support staff and administrators in the Martin County School District. On Tuesday, the Martin County School Board finalized plans for millions in pandemic relief funds to be sent to the Florida Department of Education for approval. "We want to take care of not just one group but all of our employees," said Superintendent John D. Millay. Read more via WPTV: https://www.wptv.com/rebound/state-of-education/martin-county-educators-support-staff-could-receive-1000-bonuses-soon. #ALLINMartin👊

🎉#HOCO2021🎉 If last night's parade was any indication, tonight's game and tomorrow's dance will be full of fun for students, faculty and staff at South Fork High School! Go Bulldogs! 🐾❤️🖤 #ALLINMartin👊

🍎#THANKANMCSDPRINCIPAL🍎 Parent Laura Copley is thankful for SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL Principal Jeff Umbaugh. "Principal Umbaugh makes himself known and always appears happy and pleasant," she shares. "He is quick to respond to all of my emails. I have a secure sense that my child is in good hands at SeaWind. Thank you, Principal Umbaugh, for making SeaWind a comfortable place!" Share a message of gratitude with your favorite MCSD principal in honor of #ThankAPrincipal month: https://bit.ly/ThankAnMCSDPrincipal. #ALLINMartin👊

🤝CELEBRATING FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK🤝 In honor of Florida City Government Week, Village of Indiantown Mayor Jackie Clarke, Council Member Janet Hernández and Council Member Susan Gibbs Thomas visited Warfield Elementary School on Thursday morning. Mayor Clarke and Council Members Hernández and Gibbs Thomas greeted families in the carline, opening doors and welcoming students to school. We appreciate the Village Council for their commitment to our Indiantown schools! #ALLINMartin👊

Just a regular morning in first and fifth grade classrooms at Port Salerno Elementary School. First graders are working on a unit about the development of characters in texts and fifth graders are working on their “Government Then and Now” unit. High level thinking, discussion and collaboration happen here in your MCSD schools! #ALLINMartin👊

🏐CHAMPS ARE HERE🏐 Congratulations to the Jensen Beach High School and South Fork High School Girls Volleyball teams! Each won their Florida High School Athletic Association District Championship on October 21. #ALLINMartin👊

🤖ROBOTICS IMMERSION EXPERIENCE COMING SOON TO ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS🤖 The Martin County School District will introduce a new, immersive learning experience at all elementary and middle schools in the second semester of the school year. Read more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/565667 #ALLINMartin👊

🚍SCHOOL BUS SAFETY🚍 The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek. School bus transportation plays a critical role in the education of our students - our buses travel more than 1.7 million miles each year! Help promote safety in our community by exercising caution when sharing the roadways with our school buses. Limit distractions, obey all traffic laws and be mindful of students waiting at bus stops. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎#HOCO2021🍎 Who's going to the South Fork High School Homecoming Parade tonight? The festivities will kick off at 6pm! ⬇️See how the Bulldogs are gearing up for "Once Upon a Homecoming" this week.⬇️ https://martincountyfl.sites.thrillshare.com/o/sfhs/page/homecoming-week-2021-2022

🍎DISTRICT UPDATE🍎 Superintendent John D. Millay appeared as a guest on KC Ingram's weekly radio show this week. Dr. Millay discussed the District's response to COVID-19, hiring and retention challenges that have been exacerbated as a result of the pandemic, and frequently asked questions he has received from parents and members of the community about the curriculum that is taught throughout the Martin County School District. Please click the link below to watch - this is one interview you don't want to miss! https://youtu.be/oQGkiSQXDsU #ALLINMartin👊

It's time to celebrate! The Martin County School District has retained its state designation as an Academically High-Performing School District for the third consecutive year. MCSD is one of just 16 Florida school districts - and the only district on the Treasure Coast - to earn the prestigious award for the 2020-2021 school year. Read more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/566581 #ALLINMartin👊

🍎#THANKANMCSDPRINCIPAL🍎 Ms. Lisa Estevez, Executive Director of Exceptional Student Education (ESE), is thankful for Jensen Beach High School Principal Lori Vogel. "Ms. Vogel, I appreciate the opportunity to work with such an open-minded, understanding and caring person," she shares. "Every decision you make is in the best interest of your students. You are communicative and are so easy to work with! Your students, families and staff are fortunate to have you as their leader." Share a message of gratitude with your favorite MCSD principal in honor of #ThankAPrincipal month: https://bit.ly/ThankAnMCSDPrincipal. #ALLINMartin👊

🎓RECOGNIZING SCHOLASTIC PRIDE🎓 Spectrum Academy students were recognized for their commitment to the school's PRIDE (Performance, Respect, Independence, Determination and Excellence) expectations yesterday. The Stuart Police Department and our own Food & Nutrition Services Department provided an excellent cookout lunch. "I encourage all of our students to keep up the hard work and commitment to success," Principal Janice Mills shared. "Thank you to all who made this an amazing day for students and staff!" #ALLINMartin👊

🍎FOCUS ON RELATIONSHIPS🍎 Superintendent John D. Millay spoke to all principals and directors this morning about our collective focus on school improvement and success. “We’ve had a great start to the school year. A big piece of that is our commitment to customer service and problem solving. I want to thank you for that. It’s noticed and it matters to the students, employees and families we serve.” #ALLINMartin👊

💗PINK OUT💗 Martin County High School Leadership students supported #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth by providing all faculty and staff with "MCHS Cares" t-shirts! Pink ribbons were hung around campus to recognize family and friends affected by this disease. #TogetherWeRISE #ALLINMartin👊

🍎CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE🍎 Port Salerno Elementary School held its Hispanic Heritage & Literacy Night last evening, allowing students and their families to participate in a variety of workshops and learning experiences centered on music, art, literacy and more! PSE students and families represent many different countries, including Belize, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Venezuela. Families enjoyed celebrating their unique cultures and heritages with themed learning stations and arts/crafts. Thank you to 4C's Club, Caring Children/Clothing Children for supporting this event and providing clothing and books to families. #ALLINMartin👊

🧡#UNITYDAY2021🧡 Citrus Grove Elementary School students and staff participated in National Unity Day by wearing the color orange to demonstrate kindness, acceptance and inclusion. ⛅️That beautiful Martin County sunrise just emphasizes the message, don't you think?! ⛅️ #ALLINMartin👊

💖CUTENESS OVERLOAD💖 Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) students at Palm City Elementary School had the opportunity to celebrated the culmination of their "Under Construction" curriculum unit in a very special way this morning! Donning hard hats and using their safest eyes, ears and walking feet, students were able to meet the jobsite foreman, peek through the windows of their new school building, ask questions and see real construction equipment in action! The construction of the new Palm City and Jensen Beach elementary schools is being funded by the half-cent sales tax referendum that was generously approved by Martin County voters in 2018. We appreciate Paul Jacquin & Sons Construction and our Facilities Department for embracing our youngest students' vast curiosity and fostering their developing inquiry skills. What may have seemed like a few minutes of a visit resulted in memories that will last a lifetime! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎#THANKANMCSDPRINCIPAL🍎 Parent Caroline Belding is thankful for Martin County High School Principal Al Fabrizio. "Thank you for all you do," she shares. "We know these have been a couple of challenging years. We appreciate your communication and creating an environment that is/was as normal as possible. I feel this environment helped to minimize anxiety and depression among the students. Thank you again!" Share a message of gratitude with your favorite MCSD principal in honor of #ThankAPrincipal month: https://bit.ly/ThankAnMCSDPrincipal. #ALLINMartin👊

🧡CELEBRATING UNITY🧡 Schools throughout the Martin County School District are wearing orange today in celebration of #UnityDay2021! Students and staff are wearing orange to send a visible message of kindness, acceptance and inclusion. Mr. Michael Maine, Executive Director of Principals & Professional Standards, snapped these photos of Bessey Creek Elementary School's Unity Day celebration. Students enjoyed celebrating one another and the differences that make them all unique. #ALLINMartin👊