MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🎃🍬TREATS FOR A CAUSE🍬🎃 Get ready for a hauntingly good time at South Fork High School's Trunk-or-Treat event on Oct. 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.! Students and staff are turning the campus into a Halloween extravaganza, and you're invited! In the spirit of giving, SFHS students organized the admission to be donation-based, which will support Hannah's Home of South Florida. Suggested donation items are listed on the flyer. Grab your buckets, pails or pillowcases and join in on the spooktacular event! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🌊🐢OPEN HOUSE🐢🌊 Do you want to see the gem of the Martin County School District? The Environmental Studies Center is hosting an Open House this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! 💎🐢🌊 Meet Coral the resident Sea Turtle and Joey the Alligator! Discover the newly renovated and famous Wet Lab! Create unforgettable memories and have a blast learning about Martin County's local ecosystem! #ALLINMartin👊 #escistheplacetobe #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🧡CELEBRATING UNITY🧡 Students and staff from across the Martin County School District are wearing orange for Unity Day! We stand against bullying and unite for kindness, acceptance and inclusion, today and every day! 🧡🧡🧡 Schools pictured: 🟠 Warfield Elementary School 🟠 Jensen Beach Elementary School 🟠 Central Office Staff 🟠 SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🚍SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK🚍 Did you know school buses are the safest way for students to travel? Our school buses carry precious cargo – our children! For National School Bus Safety Week, here are some tips motorists should keep in mind to help ensure the safety of our children: 🚌Motorists are required to stop when approaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and STOP arms extended 🛑 🚸Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks 🚗Slowdown in school zones Parents should also go over safety tips with their children to ensure they are safe on and around school buses and zones. You can find more safety tips on our website: https://www.martinschools.org/page/transportation #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

We love our Martin County Sheriff's Office SROs! Crystal Lake Elementary staff caught their SRO, Deputy Peterson, reading a book with a student, and this just melts our hearts! School SROs do so many things for our school community, including building relationships with students. They not only dedicate themselves to the safety of the community, but they are an important part of our school families! SROs help shape our future leaders and ensure that our school is a place of security and support for all. Thank you, Deputy Peterson, for all that you do!💛📚🏆

🍎 LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY 🍎 Please join us in celebrating the career of Mr. Tony Barrett! Mr. Tony has served the Martin County School District for 27 wonderful years. His journey with the District started at the Environmental Studies Council Center, but he was part of the Felix A. Williams Elementary family for the last decade. Principal Sara Tuthill says Mr. Tony kept the FAWE grounds beautiful. Through his outstanding work, it was clear he took pride in the school. He was always there with a helping hand and truly enjoyed his job. FAWE students and staff will surely miss Mr. Tony very much. We wish you all the best in your retirement, Mr. Tony! Thank you for your commitment and service to our students and staff. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #mcsdbettertogether💫

🍎 ON THE AGENDA🍎 Today's School Board meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. View the agenda: https://bit.ly/3twCAK2 Watch the livestream: https://youtu.be/yVNlG3it8Fo #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MCSDBetterTogether🌟

⛳PREPARING STUDENTS FOR WORKFORCE SUCCESS⛳ Superintendent Michael Maine and Mark Sechrist, Director of Facilities, met recently with South Fork High School's Landscape & Turfgrass Management faculty to provide updates on the revitalization of the school's three-hole golf course. This unique project will ensure the Martin County School District remains a leader in preparing students with the skills and certifications necessary to pursue their dreams as they enter the workforce! Learn more about all of our ctemartin Career & Technical Education offerings here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/career-and-technical-education #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MCSDBetterTogether🌟

🎉🍎CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP🍎🎉 Please join us in extending the happiest of #BossDay wishes to a remarkable leader and extraordinary boss, Superintendent Michael Maine! Mr. Maine is a true champion of our education community and a visionary leader aiming to put the Martin County School District in the #1 spot in the state, not for the status, but because our kids and community deserve it! On this special day, we want to say THANK YOU for your unwavering support, passion, and guidance. 👏👏🏆🎉🍎 #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether

🚗MONDAY MORNINGS WITH MAINE🚗 There will be a slight feeling of chill in the air as you begin your commute tomorrow- celebrate by grabbing your favorite fall beverage and tuning in to the WSTU 1450 AM Morning Show ! 🍁🍂☕️🍵 Superintendent Michael Maine will discuss Character Counts Week and our partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County that allows us to bring these important lessons to our classrooms, along with Florida’s resiliency standards and National Unity Day! Listen live beginning at 8! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🚨🍎 ON THE JOB TRAINING 🚨🍎 Martin County student teachers who are completing their degree programs at IRSC - Indian River State College participated in Future Educators' Response to Emergency Situations (FERTES) training today! Joined by our Chief of Safety & Security, Mr. Frank Frangella, and law enforcement experts from throughout the Treasure Coast, these future educators learned how to respond to various emergencies, including active shooter situations. FERTES was introduced in Florida following the tragedy that occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018. While they hope they will never have to use this training, these future educators are committed to being prepared and excited to join the Martin County instructional team! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MCSDBetterTogether🌟

🍎REPORT CARDS🍎 Today marks the end of the first quarter! These first nine weeks have been full of collaboration, learning and growth! First quarter report cards will be issued on Monday, October 23. View your child's grades and attendance information in the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

⚕️CELEBRATING NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH⚕️ Please help us celebrate Shauna Grummert, Mary Hensley, Christie Mayer and Kristin Fraser, our school-based Physical Therapy Staff for National Physical Therapy Month! Our Physical Therapists are devoted to supporting, caring for and advocating for their students. Our school-based Physical Therapists are integral to a student’s educational team. They promote access and participation for students’ unique needs in the educational setting. The Martin County School District is thankful and grateful for our Physical Therapy Team! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎉🚍RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES🚍🎉 Congratulations to our Transportation Employee of the Month for October 2023, Ms. Cindy Campbell! Ms. Campbell is a student delivery specialist, a.k.a. bus operator, and was chosen by her colleagues for this month’s recognition. Thank you for being dedicated to safely transporting our students for the last nearly 30 years, Ms. Campbell! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

⭐SHOWCASING CAREER AND TECH EDUCATION⭐ Parents of 8th-grade students at Murray Middle School, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School, Stuart Middle School, Hidden Oaks Middle School and Indiantown Middle School: mark your child's calendar for the annual Career and Technical Education's Explore My Future Career Academy Showcase! Starting November 9, 8th-grade students will have the opportunity to explore all the Career and Technical Education Programs our high schools offer. The showcase is during regular school hours. Students will network with industry professionals, connect with CTE and local work-based opportunities, interact with current CTE Academy student leaders, and plan for their future! An informational Zoom presentation will also be available for parents on Dec. 6. We look forward to showcasing these amazing opportunities for our students! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🍎🎮LEVEL UP WITH SCHOOL LUNCH🎮🍎 Students across the Martin County School District are powering up their school day with nutritious and delicious school lunches! School Board members and District leaders are teaming up with our Food and Nutrition Services crew for National School Lunch Week to serve kids the most epic lunches in the gaming universe! Special shoutout to the FNS staff decorating our cafeterias in super cool video game themes; the students love it! Schools pictured: 🐊Bessey Creek Elementary School 🚀J.D. Parker Elementary School 💜Port Salerno Elementary School #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫 #nslw2023

🎨CREATIVE COLLABORATORS 🎨 Art educators in the Martin County School District recently attended the annual Florida Art Education Association (FAEA) Professional Development Conference in Pointe Vedra, FL. FAEA is the only professional development solely for art educators and allows art instructors from across the state to collaborate and learn from each other. Our art educators not only gained valuable knowledge from fellow teachers, they also conducted workshops and hosted art forums during the conference themselves! Mrs. Sheryl Odza (Stuart Middle School) and Mrs. Leah Sacks (J.D. Parker Elementary School) presented workshops and art forums. Mrs. Melissa Nelson (Hidden Oaks Middle School) assisted in a workshop session, creating the presentation for the Royal & Langnickel Classroom Mr. Brush figurine. Mrs. Ashley Monks (Port Salerno Elementary School) facilitated many workshops throughout the conference. Thanks to the MCSD Curriculum and Instruction Department, these fantastic art teachers are coming back to their classrooms with creative minds full of new strategies, concepts, and dynamic projects for our students! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫 #PublicSchoolProud

🎭CURTAIN CALL SEASON🎭 The theatre season is upon us, and our students have been working so hard to put on standing-ovation-worthy performances! South Fork High School will present 'Steel Magnolias' by Robert Harling on October 26-28. Did you know the movie was based on this play? Then, on November 10, SFHS Drama is putting on a show-stopping, fully inclusive musical performance of 'A Year with Frog and Toad,'. This performance is free admission, but donations would be greatly appreciated! Mark your calendars and help support our young actors, directors, and crew members as they showcase their passion and creativity on stage. Your applause and encouragement mean the world to them! Ticket sales go right back to the SFHS Drama department, as they help fund these spectacular performances! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🧡BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH🧡 October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time specially dedicated to raising awareness about and preventing childhood bullying while advocating for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Please join us next week, on Oct. 18, as we celebrate Unity Day and unite against bullying by wearing orange. The goal of Unity Day is to bring together youth, parents, educators, and community members across the nation to emphasize the message that we are united against bullying! The Martin County School District promotes bullying prevention all year round and has zero tolerance for any form of bullying or harassment. Please encourage your child to speak with any teacher, administrator or other trusted adult on their campus if they are in need of support. #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🚗 MONDAY MORNINGS WITH MAINE 🚗 An important survey will be distributed to all parents for completion this week, and we’ll host our Fall Job Fair on Thursday at the District Office! Tune in to the WSTU 1450 AM Morning Show tomorrow at 8 to hear Superintendent Michael Maine give the rundown on the latest MCSD news and information! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MCSDBetterTogether💫