MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

⚖CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN CIVIC EDUCATION⚖ Though the subject has recently increased in prominence at the local, state and national levels, the Martin County School District has traditionally prioritized and promoted Civic education. Through our many partnerships with community organizations, including the YMCA of The Treasure Coast's Florida YMCA Youth In Government (YiG) program and the Martin County Supervisor of Elections' art program, we have proudly engaged students in their civic responsibility. This evening, Superintendent John D. Millay and the Martin County School Board recognized the accomplishments of our MCSD YiG students during their State Assembly in the 2021-2022 school year. Congratulations to the following students: ⚖Nira Goyal – Chief Financial Officer – Martin County High School ⚖Jakub Barski – Williams Senate President – South Fork High School ⚖Olivia Zaccheo – Sullivan Speaker of the House – South Fork High School ⚖Benjamin Pauly – Chief Justice - South Fork High School ⚖Poetry Baker – Senior Justice - South Fork High School ⚖Dexter Paulson-Chapter President - South Fork High School ⚖Kendall Palmer-Youth in Government Delegation Leader - Social Studies Teacher, South Fork High School #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDTheRippleEffect

🚍BUS DRIVER SHOUT-OUT🚍 We have another rave review for one of our fantastic student delivery specialists! "Shoutout to Ms. Karen/Ms. KK at Felix A. Williams Elementary! She's the best! Thank you Martin County School District for finding amazing people to take care of our kiddos!"-Caroline H. We love seeing our bus drivers and all employees making such positive ripples within the MCSD community! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDTheRippleEffect

🍎 ON THE AGENDA 🍎 Today's School Board Meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. View the agenda: https://bit.ly/3g27vr1 Watch the livestream: https://youtu.be/ply2Kj2zGCg #ALLINMartin👊

🏆CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP 🏆 The very happiest of #BossesDay wishes go out to our fearless leader, Superintendent John D. Millay! 🎉 🥳 We are grateful for Dr. Millay’s kindness, servant leadership and unwavering commitment to our students, employees, families and community! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDTheRippleEffect

🍼BEGINNING WITH THE END IN MIND🍼 💞Talk about a cuteness overload! 💞 We were over the moon about meeting one of our littlest future MCSD alumna today, as Science Coordinator Jennifer Borges introduced our District Office team to her beautiful baby Isabel! 🎀💝🎀💝 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🚗MONDAY MORNINGS WITH MILLAY🚗 Begin your weekly commute the right way - tune in to the WSTU 1450 AM Morning Show at 8 tomorrow to catch up on all things MCSD with Superintendent John D. Millay! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎉RIPPLING HEALTH AND MCSD SPIRIT🎉 Our Martin County School District nurses are rippling health and wellness for our students, one way, by providing training to new assistants and alternates! Thank you, nurses, for all you do to keep our students healthy! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDTheRippleEffect

🚄ALL ABOARD FOR SAFETY🚄 Starting Monday, October 17, Brightline will begin testing its trains at speeds up to 110mph in Martin County. Families, employees and community members should be alert and follow all traffic laws when traveling around railroad tracks and crossings. MCSD recently spoke with a Brightline representative to gather important safety tips and learn what our community can expect. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/AJ1jkuwF6aA #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE SHOUT-OUT🍎 "In today’s schools, it is a challenge to get some students fully engaged with their books. However, Joan is a special person who has consistently made reading such a joyful journey for so many students. She wants to see all of her students succeed. put her greatest effort into their success, and make her classroom a caring environment for all. As a fellow coworker of hers, I am proud to say that she is a teacher in Martin County Schools. She is the essence of joy, caring, yet confident building teacher," a Martin County School District employee says about their fellow coworker, Ms. Joan Bauman at Bessey Creek Elementary School. Thank you, Ms. Bauman, for showing our students the power of reading! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDTheRippleEffect

✨MCSD SPIRIT DAY✨ These Martin County School District Food and Nutrition Services employees prepared Falcon fuel for their Jensen Beach High School students to start their day off on the right wing! They got #TeamMCSD spirit; how about you?! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDTheRippleEffect

🎉MCSD SPIRIT DAY🎉 Staff at Riverbend Academy is showing their #BobcatPride on Martin County School District Spirit Day! "Teachers modeling their own sense of purpose can have a powerful impact on students as they explore their values and aspirations. We at Riverbend give students a purpose to strive to reach them. This also works to foster their growth mindset development, which is closely related to a sense of purpose. We love our students!" #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDTheRippleEffect

🐢CELEBRATING NEW BEGINNINGS🐢 Tuesday was a bittersweet day for the Martin County School District and the Environmental Studies Center (ESC), as Shelby - the ESC's resident loggerhead sea turtle - was released into the Atlantic Ocean. Shelby, who is now three years old, resided at the ESC since she was a three-month-old hatchling! She provided hundreds of Martin County students with first-hand knowledge of her species as she happily swam around her tank each day. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/F5nptmkcIqY #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎HONORING EXCELLENT LEADERS🍎 Know a school administrator who goes above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of children? #NationalPrincipalsMonth is the perfect time to recognize them for their efforts! Nominate your favorite MCSD school leader for our annual Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year awards: https://forms.gle/FCEofnQA4cmB1RuU8. Nominations will be accepted through October 14. The Dillon Family has nominated Principal Lauren Gifford of Port Salerno Elementary School for this year's award! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDTheRippleEffect

🍎OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE SHOUT-OUT🍎 "There are no words to describe how thankful I am for Ms. Borror. She was my kindergarten teacher 19 years ago; she helped shape my love for school and education. Now 19 years later, I’m beyond honored to say she now teaches my daughter! Her love for her students, both old and new, is unmatched. She is kind, loving, funny, and by far the best teacher to help guide you into your first years of school. Ms. Borror will always and forever be someone special to me and my family."- Martin County School District Parent/Alum regarding Ms. Scottie Borro at Felix A. Williams Elementary. Thank you, Ms. Borro, for making a difference in our students' lives through the generations! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDTheRippleEffect

📚 MAKING AN IMPACT: RIVERBEND READS!📚 A unique and collaborative volunteer project at Riverbend Academy has allowed writers and readers to enhance the literacy and lives of students on campus. Located in Tequesta, Riverbend Academy is the District-operated educational center for students who reside at SandyPines Adolescent Residential Treatment Center. The school strives to provide students, who come from throughout Florida and our nation to receive inpatient treatment, with an exceptional educational experience that will allow them to reach their academic and behavioral goals. Wednesdays are known as "Wonderful Wednesdays" at Riverbend, with students eagerly looking forward to local authors coming to read one-on-one with them. This collaborative time helps students feel connected to and cared for by the outside world. "This is something many of them need and enjoy," paraprofessional Sheila Carpenter Perry shares. To learn how you can help instill a love of reading in our students, please click the following link to register for the MCSD Reads...MORE! program: https://bit.ly/3SXOmoy #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎HONORING EXCELLENT LEADERS🍎 Know a school administrator who goes above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of children? #NationalPrincipalsMonth is the perfect time to recognize them for their efforts! Nominate your favorite MCSD school leader for our annual Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year awards: https://forms.gle/FCEofnQA4cmB1RuU8. Nominations will be accepted through October 14. Ms. Lina Martine has nominated Martin County High School Principal Al Fabrizio for this year's award! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDTheRippleEffect

🍎CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES🍎 Martin County - do you know an outstanding Martin County School District employee who is deserving of a social media shoutout?! Share your kudos by visiting the following link and clicking "Give a Shout Out!" under Trending Topics: https://www.martinschools.org/page/lets-talk. Don't forget to share photos if you have them! We can't wait to hear from you! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🌮TOTALLY TERRIFIC TACO TUESDAY🌮 It's been a totally groovy week so far celebrating National School Lunch Week! Check out Port Salerno Elementary School Resource Officer Ned giving good vibes in this stellar #NSLW22 photo shoot yesterday. Far out man! But listen here, the real skinny was about these tacos and tie-dye treats the kiddos were buggin out over, because they were slammin'. ☮️ #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDTheRippleEffect

🚍BUS DRIVER SHOUT-OUT🚍 We ❤️ hearing from our community about the bus drivers they love and why! This next shout-out is for Ms. Melody McIntyre Baum, who safely transports our students in the Indiantown area: "She takes such amazing care of our students on the bus. She knows all of them by name and takes an opportunity to speak to each one, both in the morning and afternoon. She truly loves them and cares for them. She ensures that they arrive to school and back home safely each day,"-Martin County School District parent. Thank you, Ms. Melody, for making every student feel seen and special! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDTheRippleEffect

🍎SHARING KNOWLEDGE ON A NATIONAL STAGE🍎 Spectrum Academy Principal Janice Mills joined Mr. David O'Brien, Regional Expansion Director of Project LIFT, to deploy #MCSDTheRippleEffect during their presentation at the National Dropout Prevention Center's annual conference this week! Speaking from personal experience about the partnership between Spectrum and Project LIFT, Ms. Mills and Mr. O'Brien discussed the many ways public-private partnerships can help change the trajectory of at-risk youth. The presentation helped educators, clinicians and dropout prevention personnel from throughout the country understand how the disruption of a traditional system, coupled with effective strategies for dropout prevention, can lead to improved graduation rates and reduced mental health/substance abuse concerns for students. Ms. Mills was our Martin County School District Principal of the Year for the 2021-2022 school year. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud