MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

📚EXPLORING LOCAL RESOURCES📚 Students in Ms. Spooner's Advanced Placement (AP) Research class at Jensen Beach High School recently visited the Martin County Library System's Hoke Branch to learn more about the different resources offered by the library. Students learned how to access the library's catalog and databases for research they perform as part of their AP coursework. They were excited to receive their library cards and gain knowledge that will help them as they progress in their studies. #ALLINMartin👊

🤞REMINDER FOR FAMILIES🤞 Student ID badges are an essential component of our safety plan and many other on-campus functions. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎YOUR CALLING IS CALLING🍎 Explore opportunities and find your dream career with the Martin County School District! We're hiring for a variety of positions. If you dream of making an impact on the future generation, we'd love to learn more about you! Learn more: https://bit.ly/MCSDCareers #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SPREADING THE MESSAGE🍎 Our Adult Education team proudly represented what it means to encourage #MCSDPotential🌟 during this week's Adult & Community Educators of Florida Conference! "We are being educated to better serve ALL of the students we educate in our Martin County adult programs," Coordinator Melissa Eversdyke shared. "ACE of Florida inducted all adult education teachers into their Hall of Fame during the conference. We were celebrated for our resiliency and dedication over the past 18 months of uncertainty and change. We committed to adapting our teaching methods to ensure all students were equipped for success!" #ALLINMartin👊

🍎OBSERVING TEACHING AND LEARNING🍎 Superintendent John D. Millay and members of the District's instructional leadership team continued their learning walks this week, with visits to Felix A. Williams Elementary School and Palm City Elementary School occurring on Tuesday. Learning walks allow staff to observe teaching and learning, celebrating best practices while identifying opportunities for improvement. "The observation of teaching, learning and student engagement throughout the District will continue to inform our decisions and practices," Dr. Millay shared. "What we are able to see and hear from teachers, students and support personnel is invaluable." #ALLINMartin👊

🤝CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY🤝 Superintendent John D. Millay spoke with members of the Kiwanis Club of Stuart about the many ways the District goes #ALLINMartin👊 in support of student achievement. We appreciate the Kiwanis Club of Stuart for being excellent community partners in education!

🍽️ NOURISHING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS🍽️ The Food & Nutrition Services program at Jensen Beach High School was recently recognized by the Florida School Nutrition Association, Inc. (FSNA) for its remarkable breakfast program and engagement efforts! JBHS's cafeteria staff was the only secondary school in Florida to earn FSNA's "Smart Start" Award. Please click through the slides to view all of the innovative ways the Food & Nutrition Services team is working to nourish all students for success! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎OBSERVING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT🍎 Superintendent John D. Millay and members of the District's leadership team participated in a learning walk at Port Salerno Elementary School on September 27. Learning walks allow staff to observe teaching and learning, celebrating best practices while identifying opportunities for improvement. "It has been fantastic to witness excellent examples of instruction and student engagement throughout the Martin County School District," Dr. Millay shared. "It's often the little things, such as a teacher reaching out, hand over hand, to help a child master a skill. I am proud of all of our employees for their commitment to our mission of educating all students for success." #ALLINMartin👊

🍎HONORING AN OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR🍎 Ms. Kristin Guillen of Port Salerno Elementary School has been named the 2021 Literacy Teacher of the Year for the Martin County School District! The Florida Literacy Association - FLA's K-12 Literacy Teacher of the Year Award is presented annually to an individual who has made significant contributions in the teaching of reading and literacy. Ms. Guillen was selected as the District's award winner for her contributions to student growth, achievement and the overall learning environment at Port Salerno Elementary. Read more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/546164 #ALLINMartin👊

🍎UNDER CONSTRUCTION🍎 @MartinCountyHeadStartProgram students in Mrs. Fletcher's class at Perkins learn with the Under Construction Kit. The kit focuses on STEAM learning where students learn about building, homes, tools and builders at work. Thank you for being #ALLINMartin👊

🍎EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS🍎 Students' individual score reports for Spring 2021 assessments have been received from the Florida Department of Education. Schools will sort these reports and send students' records home with them no later than 10/4/21. Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/544426 #ALLINMartin👊

Is it 7pm yet?! Martin County High School at South Fork High School. #MartinBowl2021 - September 24, 2021. 🎟Tickets: https://sfbulldogathletics.com/teams/3164726/boys/football/varsity/event/26555834/buy-tickets?fbclid=IwAR3Cf5vOo5n_GjAcpYcVBF4vS6hBgnrOPeQigOTUr-7M0OdfqrSX0eGc5Lw Live 📺 : https://boxcast.tv/view/martin-bowl-2021-997422 🏈Leave it all on the field. 🏈 📢Who ya got, Martin County?! 📢

🍎FLEXIBLE SEATING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS🍎 The Education Foundation of Martin County and the Hobe Sound Community Chest recently donated flexible chairs to Murray Middle School students. They are loving them! Thank you to both organizations for going #ALLINMartin!👊 for students!

🍎LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY🍎 Ms. Pamela Austin, data entry specialist at Pinewood Elementary School, was recognized for her 31 years of service to the Martin County School District during this evening's School Board Meeting. "We're thankful for her service and the compassion she's shown our students and families," Principal Jennifer Radcliff shared. #ALLINMartin👊

🩺STUDENT QUARANTINE PROTOCOL UPDATE🩺 In accordance with new student quarantine protocols released by Florida Department of Health (DOH) today, the Martin County School District has updated its parent/caregiver notification processes. Please click here to learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/542636 #ALLINMartin👊

🍽NOURISHING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS🍽 Due to COVID-related food shortages, our Food & Nutrition Services Department has implemented menu changes. Please feel free to email AskFNS@martinschools.org or call (772) 223-2655 ext. 58100 with any questions. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY🍎 Mr. Radford "Tom" Geralds was recognized for his 35 years of service to the Martin County School District during last evening's School Board meeting. Mr. Geralds is a school bus mechanic and inspector who has always been willing to go the extra mile to ensure students are transported to and from school safely. Kayleen Watts, Director of Transportation, shared her appreciation for Mr. Geralds before presenting him with a plaque. "I am grateful to Tom for all of the times he's helped in doing outside tasks that were asked of him, including covering routes for our schools." #ALLINMartin👊

🍎MARTIN MINUTE WITH MILLAY 🍎 Did you catch Superintendent John D. Millay's appearance on the WSTU Morning Show this week? If not, please click the link below and begin listening at the 2:01:18 mark. #ALLINMartin👊 https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-f9742-10e4ac1

🍎CELEBRATING LEADERSHIP🍎 Earlier this evening, Ms. April Griffin of the Florida School Boards Association presented Superintendent John D. Millay and the Martin County School Board with a plaque in recognition of their designation as a Master Board. The Master Board Program, which is a skills-based team curriculum for Florida school boards and superintendents, is designed to strengthen the leadership team’s ability to work effectively, efficiently, and collectively while maintaining a focus on student achievement and factors contributing to the success of schools. "Data demonstrates the direct correlation between the effectiveness of the governance team - the Superintendent and School Board - and student achievement," Ms. Griffin shared when presenting the award to Dr. Millay and School Board Members. The Martin County School District is one of just 20 Florida school districts that currently hold Master Board designation. #ALLINMartin👊

⚖ CONSTITUTION WEEK ⚖ Superintendent John D. Millay participated in #ConstitutionWeek activities at Palm City Elementary School today. Judges Darren Steele and Jennifer Alcorta Waters of the 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida spoke with students about the U.S. Constitution and the freedoms and protections we enjoy as Americans. Dr. Millay also snapped a photo of the construction progress on campus - the new JBE and PCE schools are moving right along! #ALLINMartin👊