MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🌟📚FUTURE WARRIOR ALERT📚🌟 Please say hello to this future Warrior and Martin County School District alum, Luna! Sweet baby Luna recently made her first appearance at her future elementary school, Warfield Elementary School. With her new 'future MCSD graduate' shirt, she is ready to conquer the world, one lesson at a time! Of course, she has a few more years until that happens...she's only 10 months old! Did you know infants born to Martin County families receive these adorable little t-shirts when new parents visit their neighborhood school? We can't wait until you start your educational journey with us, Luna! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether

🚗TRAVELING THE MAINE ROAD🚗 Traveling the MAINE Road to the #1 spot by providing tailored, consistent and meaningful support to each of our schools! 🍎 Superintendent of Schools Michael Maine visited Spectrum Academy and Warfield Elementary School in the morning. In the afternoon, Mr. Maine caught up with Assistant Superintendent of Academics, Mr. Troy LaBarbara, at the Hobe Sound Early Learning Center. 🍎 Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services Lisa Estevez stopped by Jensen Beach Elementary School and Jensen Beach High School. 🍎 Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Julie Sessa visited Hidden Oaks Middle School, Stuart Middle School and ran into Mrs. Estevez at Jensen Beach High School. These site visits are beneficial for several reasons! District leaders are inspired by the creativity, innovation, and passion they witness in the classrooms. They also see first-hand how to provide the support needed to give our students the very best education.📚💫 #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether

🥦HEAD STARTING HEALTHY HABITS🥦 Martin County School District's Food and Nutrition Services Director Laura Holmedal joined our Head Start students for lunch today! The menu included: orange chicken, rice, chopped broccoli, a strawberry applesauce cup and milk.🍏🥦🥛😋 To encourage students to eat and try new foods, FNS provides Head Start teachers free meals so they can promote good eating habits for their students. Today, every student tried broccoli and received a cool sticker! They learned broccoli is good for our bodies, especially our eyes and for fighting bad germs. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🍎CURRICULUM NIGHTS🍎 Reminder: Martin County School District school sites will host Curriculum Night for families starting tomorrow, August 23! Get a glimpse of the timetable, routine and curriculum breakdown of what will be covered throughout the year, and learn about homework and organizational expectations. Curriculum nights are very informative! You can find specific times and dates for your child's school on our comprehensive back-to-school webpage here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/reopening #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

⭐SHINING STARS OF SAFETY⭐ Our Safety Patrol students aren't just keeping our hallways safe; they are also LEADERS in action! Check out the fantastic patrol teams at Jensen Beach Elementary School and SeaWind Elementary--their leadership doesn't stop at the car line or bus line. These students arrive at school early, taking their jobs very seriously. They make sure every child finds their way in the school. They are mentors to their younger peers. We couldn't be more proud of ALL our Safety Patrols in the District! They are future leaders in the making. ⭐💫 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether

💪STARTING STRONG💪 The Martin County School District has the best community partners! Thanks to Martin County School Board Vice-Chair Jennifer Russell, her son Seth, and members of the Garcia Companies, Warfield Elementary students started off the school year strong with new school supplies! 💪🎒 📸 1: School board member Jen Russell helped deliver the much-needed supplies to Warfield Elementary just in time for school! 📸 2: Ana Servellon and Sinahi Valenzuela Villafán of The Garcia Companies worked to assemble multiple backpacks for each grade level, assuring that students had what they needed to start the school year strong! 📸 3: Sinahi Valenzuela Villafán and Martin Country School Board Vice-Chair Jen Russell and her son Seth help gather supplies for Warfield Elementary before school starts. #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🚗 MONDAY MORNINGS WITH MAINE 🚗 The Martin County School District is taking the MAINE road when it comes to reaccreditation and strategic planning! Tune in to the WSTU 1450 AM Morning Show tomorrow at 8 to hear Superintendent Michael Maine explain what to expect as these important initiatives begin over the next few weeks. #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫 #PublicSchoolPROUD

❤️STAYING ALIVE: CPR EDITION❤️ Martin County School District interns in the Project SEARCH and Martin SAILS programs recently learned how to perform CPR! A special thanks to MCSD Safety Manager Mark Cocco and Jennifer Carder with Life First, Inc. for hosting the life-saving session. Project SEARCH and MArtin SAILS are post-high school work-based learning programs for our Martin County School District students with disabilities who have met the criteria to defer their high school diploma, demonstrate a need for continuing support and services, and a desire to work part or full-time after the program. Want to learn more? Family Information Night for both programs will be held November 7th from 4-5 p.m. at Stuart Learning Center. You can also visit our website here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/career-experiences #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎨CELEBRATING CREATIVITY🎨 South Fork High School's 2021-2022 yearbook Procyon was selected and featured as one of the best covers in the nation by Herff Jones! The yearbook is featured in The Best of Herff Jones Portfolio, Vol. 28, recognizing the best of the best publications around the nation. Yearbook students in the Community Technology Academy in the 21-22 school year designed a cover around the theme "SF Original" with a nod to Netflix. Two current seniors, Tori Murray and Parker Shore (holding portfolio and certificate), were on staff at the time of the creation and will continue to create a memorable SFHS yearbook this year as leaders on the yearbook staff. 📸 Pictured is part of Procyon's 23-24 staff with Advisor and CTE teacher Laura Green and Herff Jones representative Jen Ortman, who presented the award. Congratulations, South Fork High School yearbook team! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

Someone is in a finny mood...🦈😂 Ms. Alicia Carter at Hidden Oaks Middle School created this Shark Art to spread positivity around campus. She joined the HOMS Sharks last year and has positively impacted so many students and teachers already! Thank you, Ms. Carter, for spreading good vibes! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🛠️SOLID BASE, ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES🛠️ August 2nd was a very busy and exciting day in the Martin County School District! Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held at three brand-new facilities within the District: Jensen Beach Elementary School, Indiantown High School and Palm City Elementary School. Inside these walls, students can be assured they have a solid foundation and state-of-the-art amenities with room to grow and learn for generations to come. These brand-new schools would not be possible without the tremendous support of the community and Martin County taxpayers. We are truly grateful! Also, a shoutout goes to Proctor Construction Company (JBE contractor), Paul Jacquin & Sons, Inc. (PCE Contractor), and the District's Maintenance and Facilities staff for their hard work! Special thanks to Acacia Lodge No 163 F&AM for being part of this day and conducting Cornerstone Laying Ceremonies at JBE and PCE. ▶️ Watch a recap of the momentous day celebrating the fruition of dreams, hard work and unwavering support: https://youtu.be/3wcq1g01Rog #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🍎BETTER TOGETHER🍎 "We are here for you, and it is always Better Together," Renee Heyes, Director of Purchasing, Warehousing, Reprographics and Property Control, said to J.D. Parker Elementary School staff after her site visit today. Every Tuesday and Thursday, all District office staff visit schools to observe teachers and students in action and offer tailored support. Today, Renee joined Transportation Director Tom Hardin and Food and Nutrition Services Director Laura Holmedal at JDP. We are on the road to #1, and this is one way we are going to get there! Showing staff and students inside the schools, they are fully supported because we are better together. 💪 #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🏵️CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE🏵️ Martin County School District students have the opportunity to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month while also having a chance to win a college scholarship! The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida recently announced the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month art, essay and educator contests. This year's theme is “Celebrating Florida’s Hispanic Heroes and their Contributions to Freedom.” Head to our website for more information: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1205626 All entries must be received by 5 p.m. (ET) on Monday, September 18, 2023. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎 ON THE AGENDA🍎 Today's School Board meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. View the agenda - http://go.boarddocs.com/fl/martin/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CMWPJN5930D3 Watch the livestream - https://youtu.be/KFcap_Iphdo #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether🌟

📚MCSD READS!📚 Don't forget to cash in those MCSD Reads Summer Reading Challenge points, a.k.a. bingo cards! Congratulations to Juniper and Grayson from Hobe Sound Elementary School for completing their MCSD Reads Summer Reading Challenge! They not only get an awesome MCSD Reads! charm, but through the Athletes Supporting Reading partnership with South Fork High School, they also receive two tickets to a Bulldogs sporting event! Great work, readers! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether

🍎PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE🍎 The first phase of our comprehensive reaccreditation process is just around the corner, starting later this month. Accreditation is more than just a status – it's a commitment to constant growth and improvement! During this reaccreditation process, our District will be rigorously evaluated by an impartial third party to ensure that we're meeting the highest standards in education. From policies to learning environments and cultural inclusivity, every facet of our district will be under the microscope to ensure we deliver the best to our students. The premise of accreditation aligns with our dedication to providing top-notch education and our mission to become the number one school district in the state. 👀 Watch the video for a message from Superintendent Michael Maine about this process: https://youtu.be/F-LBp22Kliw

🏈♟️FUN AND GAMES♟️🏈 On Friday, courtyard vibes were on point at Jensen Beach High School with games, tunes, and some epic football action. 🏈 It was the first PBIS event of the new school year! Shoutout to the awesome teachers who joined the fun. If students couldn't make it this time, JBHS has another fantastic event planned for September! Way to go, Falcons! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether

🎉FIRST FULL WEEK🎉 📚It's the first official week back, MCSD! Put your thinking caps back on and make it a great week. Everyday is a chance to learn, grow and create new possibilities. Here's to a week full of learning, curiosity and achievement. #ALLINMartin #PublicSchoolProud

🚗MONDAY MORNINGS WITH MAINE 🚗 Get the scoop on the start of the 2023-2024 school year by listening to Superintendent Michael Maine on the WSTU 1450 AM Morning Show tomorrow! Be sure to tune in at 8 am! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🌟PROMISING FUTURES🌟 Students at Warfield Elementary School in different grade levels read or listened to 'I Promise' by LeBron James. Afterward, Mrs. Burns' third-grade students wrote down a promise they would make for the school year while students in first grade drew their promises! What a fun way to set goals! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud