MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

👯‍♀️🎄TWINNING AND WINNING🎄👯‍♂️ We can't tell these students and teachers apart! Can you?! Warfield Elementary School students and staff dazzled in matching outfits for one of the themed days during their December to Remember spirit month! ☃️🎄 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🧱BUILDING STRONG FOUNDATIONS🧱 South Fork High School students in the Building Trades and Construction and HVAC programs recently learned from local industry professionals the bright futures they can have without attending a traditional four-year college. The industry partners for these ctemartin programs provided a presentation on "Concrete 101". In collaboration with Ms. Maddie Williams (Treasure Coast Builders Association) and Mr. Stanley Blount (SFHS Building and Trades Instructor), Mr. Julio Vazquez and Mr. Roger Shultz were kind enough to provide information about construction opportunities post-high school education, the different salaries and benefits, and future growth opportunities within the building and construction field. Mr. Blount hopes more industry and community partners will stop by during the second semester to provide additional opportunities for students to network and find a path they would like to take. 🛠️🤝 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

Wishing a joyous and bright Hanukkah to all our celebrating families! May the Festival of Lights fill your homes with warmth, love, and cherished moments. #ALLINMartin👊

📚BOOK BONANZA EXTRAVAGANZA📚 It was a full house of smiles and fun at the Education Foundation of Martin County's first Book Bonanza! Jensen Beach Elementary School students and families had a blast watching their favorite storybook characters come to life and play several literacy-themed activities! Families enjoyed a BBQ feast, enrolled in the New Worlds Reading Initiative, created bookworm bookmarks, played book bingo, and went head-to-head in the “Who Would Win?” challenge, plus more! We are grateful to the EFMC for promoting literacy in such a fun way. Students left this event with books, enrollment to the New Worlds Reading subscription, and great family memories! More Book Bonanza events are coming soon! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

"A date which will live in infamy." Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. We will never forget the thousands of service members and civilians who were killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. #PearlHarbor82 #NeverForget

🔎EXPLORE MY FUTURE🔍 👀 TONIGHT: Parents of 8th-grade Martin County School District students, are you curious about career and technical education programs available for your child in high school? Tonight is the night to learn more! CTE Martin is hosting a Zoom session starting at 6 p.m. for parents to learn and ask questions about the more than 20 programs offered in our high schools. These CTE programs enable students to get a jump start on their careers, earn industry certifications and network with industry professionals. To register for this informational Zoom session, please visit https://bit.ly/CTE2023Showcase #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎶SOUNDS OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON🎶 It was a magical night of music at Hidden Oaks Middle School's Band Winter Concert! Students played beautiful selections to ring in the holiday season. Congratulations to all Sharks who practiced their hearts out to make this performance special! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🍎 ON THE AGENDA 🍎 Today's School Board Workshop will begin at 4:00 p.m. View the agenda: https://bit.ly/486MnWl Watch the livestream: https://youtu.be/AXOYQljzg9g #ALLINMartin 👊#PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether🌟

🔢➗✖️VIKINGS CONQUER VARIABLES🔢➗✖️ Jensen Beach Elementary School all-star mathletes spent their Saturday morning competing in the Perennial Math competition! 36 proud Vikings squared off against students from across the country for the virtual competition, and two students placed in the top three spots for their grade levels! Leo Roux placed 3rd in the 5th grade category, and Dylan Patel placed 1st in 3rd grade. Congratulations to all the JBE Mathletes! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎉🎄CELEBRATING HOLIDAY SPIRIT🎄🎉 ICYMI: Martin County School District students, teachers and parents rocked their holiday spirit, decked out their floats and jingled all the way to victory in the Stuart Christmas Parade! Congratulations to the following who took home a trophy: ❄️ Best Theme (Small Float): Jensen Beach Elementary School PTA ❄️ Best Music (Small Float): Citrus Grove Elementary School ❄️ Best Illumination (Small Float): Best Buddies, Martin County High School ❄️ Best Middle School Marching Band: Stuart Middle School ❄️ Best High School Marching Band: Martin County High School A big round of applause for all the schools, students, clubs, parents, teachers, volunteers and staff who participated this year! From creativity to spirit, we know we have a fantastic MCSD community! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🚍🎉CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES🎉🚍 Every month, Transportation staff vote for a colleague to be the Employee of the Month. Bus Assistant Patricia Connolly earned the title of Transportation Employee of the Month for December! Congratulations, Patricia! Thank you for helping transport our students safely! 🚍🎉 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

📝ACTIVELY LEARNING AND SHARING📝 During the Florida School Boards Association/Florida Association of District School Superintendents Joint Conference, Superintendent Maine presented at the conference alongside Port Salerno Elementary School Principal (and Principal of the Year) Lauren Gifford. Principal Gifford and Superintendent Maine shared their experience using UChicago Impact's 5Essentials system and how it can be incorporated into a research-based curriculum to improve student outcomes. Chief of Staff Jennifer DeShazo and Multimedia Journalist Kirstie Germaine were at the same conference, attending a public relations-related session hosted by Sunshine State School Public Relations Association. It was a fantastic week of professional development for all! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🥁🎄ROCKIN' AROUND STUART🎄🥁 Superintendent Michael Maine and his festive family jingled all the way in the Stuart Christmas Parade last night! They joined Bessey Creek Elementary School and traveled through tinsel on a Decades to Remember-themed float! The Maine family got to rock around the Christmas trees as the BCE Bucket Drummers jammed out! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫 #PublicSchoolProud

🎭TIS' THE SEASON🎭 Are you looking for something to do to ring in the holidays with some cheer? Martin County High School, South Fork High School and Jensen Beach High School all have beautiful performances coming up to brighten your holiday season! ⭐️MCHS Cabaret Nights: https://www.martinschools.org/o/mchs/article/1355513 ⭐️JBHS Performances: https://sites.google.com/sbmc.org/jbhsband/upcoming-performances?authuser=0 ⭐️MCHS Chorus: https://www.martinschools.org/o/mchs/events ⭐️SFHS Chorus and Band concerts: https://www.martinschools.org/events Save the dates and immerse yourself in the magic of the season! 🎭🎶❄️ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🍎CROSS-CURRICULUM INNOVATION🍎 Several elementary school teachers engaged in professional development to increase student outcomes of project-based learning. The goal of this optional training was to identify numerous avenues to incorporate multiple subjects into one project, while also increasing student 'voice and choice' options! By integrating more academic subjects into one project and providing different options for how students complete that project, students can experience a multifaceted approach to learning, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of their units! Teachers from Citrus Grove Elementary, Crystal Lake Elementary and J.D. Parker Elementary attended this professional development session hosted by MCSD instructional coaches Mrs. Register and Mr. Beasley. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🍎COLLABORATING AND CONNECTING🍎 Superintendent Michael Maine and Martin County School Board Members are attending this week’s Florida School Boards Association/ Florida Association of District School Superintendents Joint Conference. The conference includes several breakout sessions and the opportunity to meet and learn from other school board members and superintendents across the state. Pictured L-R: School Board Member Christia Li Roberts (District 1), Superintendent Maine, School Board Vice Chair Amy B. Pritchett (District 4), School Board Chair Jennifer Russell (District 3) and School Board Member Michael DiTerlizzi (District 5). #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎉🏆CELEBRATING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS🏆🎉 The Florida High School Athletic Association recently announced the Fall Academic Team Champions for 2023. We proudly announce that all three high schools earned a top-five finish in at least one sport! In fact, 13 teams were named among the state's top five academic performers in their respective classes! Congratulations to all of our 2023 Fall Academic Team Champions! Maintaining a high G.P.A. while pushing hard in their respective sport is a great accomplishment. Read more about the winning teams here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1356352 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎨CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN ART🎨 Congratulations to the Warfield Elementary School and Palm City Elementary School students who entered the 2023 Congressional Youth Art Contest! This competition required students to create original artwork centered around the theme 'Ocean Life.' Congressman Brian Mast awarded these talented artists special congressional recognition; one PCE student even placed in the top 18! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

📢SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK📢 In accordance with Florida's instructional materials adoption cycle, the Martin County School District is beginning the Science curriculum adoption process. Students, parents/caregivers, employees and members of the community are encouraged to review materials that have been submitted by publishers and provide their feedback as part of the process. Learn more and get involved by clicking this link: https://www.martinschools.org/.../instructional-resources... #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🚒LIFESAVING KNOWLEDGE🚒 Martin County School District elementary school students recently learned about community heroes and possible career paths. What better way to discover the special equipment, education, and training required to be a firefighter or paramedic than from a Martin County first responder?! Thank you to Martin County Fire Rescue for showing our students the amazing work you do for the community! We might have future firefighters and paramedics in the making after seeing these💫 real-life superheroes in action! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether