MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Murray Middle School student Samual Echols explored the Bahamas for one great summer adventure! Fun fact: the Bahamas consists of 700 tropical islands, but only about 30 of them are inhabited by people. ☀️🌊🐠 #ALLINMartin👊

🎒TAX-FREE HOLIDAY🎒 Didn't finish all of your back-to-school shopping during Prime Days? Not a problem! Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts on Monday, July 24th and goes through August 6th! Click the for a full list of what is tax-exempt: https://www.martinschools.org/page/summer-break-resources #ALLINMartin👊

🎒TAX-FREE HOLIDAY🎒 Didn't finish all of your back-to-school shopping during Prime Days? Not a problem! Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts on Monday, July 24th and goes through August 6th! Click the for a full list of what is tax-exempt: https://www.martinschools.org/page/summer-break-resources #ALLINMartin👊

🎒TAX-FREE HOLIDAY🎒 Didn't finish all of your back-to-school shopping during Prime Days? Not a problem! Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts on Monday, July 24th and goes through August 6th! Click the for a full list of what is tax-exempt: https://www.martinschools.org/page/summer-break-resources #ALLINMartin👊

📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY📐 Can you determine the answer to the Math Review Monday question below? Sharpen your math skills this summer and complete this week’s set of Math Review Monday practice problems! Students of all ages within the Martin County School District can participate. Need some help? Elementary students can email the Martin County School District Coordinator of Math, Dr. Paige McMahon, at mcmahop@martinschools.org. Middle and high school students, try out the amazing tutors at Paper! A new set of questions will be posted here every Monday. See below for one of the math problems for this week. You can find all the math problems here: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MathReviewMonday

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Jensen Beach Elementary School student Brystol Lynn has been enjoying her first summer in Florida! Wherever you are in Florida, you're never more than 60 miles from the nearest body of salt water. Here on the Treasure Coast, we're fortunate to have the ocean in our backyard! #ALLINMartin👊

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Martin County School District students Kendall and Collin Wintercorn took their summer adventures to the nation's capital! Did you know, more than 9,000 trees are located on the National Mall; nearly 2,300 are American elm trees, which North American settlers named “the Lady of the Forest.” These elm trees line the length of the National Mall, helping to frame the views between the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. #ALLINMartin👊

Martin County School District Just now ☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Jensen Beach High School students Marlin and Manoa Jones traveled thousands of miles for their summer adventure! They explored the beautiful views of Costa Rica! #ALLINMartin👊

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Martin County School District students Kora and Jeremiah Morris had an adventurous summer in North Carolina! They learned how to think on their feet and work as a team while rafting the Nantahala River! #ALLINMartin👊

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Bessey Creek Elementary School students Jacob and Lynda Coulter enjoyed a fun family cruise during their summer break! "We had a blast and we are finishing up the summer, having fun with the family and making summer memories together," excited parent Kim shared. #ALLINMartin👊

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Felix A. Williams Elementary student Wyatt Caswell combatted the summer slide by digging up some clams in Cape Cod! Not only did he explore U.S. Geography while traveling to Massachusetts, but he learned many lessons through clam digging! Did you know soft shell clams can live for 10-12 years? Some may have lived for as long as 28 years. #ALLINMartin👊

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School student Connor Smith learned about different marine species while in the Florida Keys! "First time feeding the Tarpon in Islamorada," proud parent Heather shared. That's one way to keep your mind sharp this summer! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎ALWAYS GROWING, ALWAYS IMPROVING🍎 School and District leaders engaged in another school improvement planning session this morning. Planning and preparation don’t “break” for the summer- leaders continuously review student data and develop goals, targets and accountability measures that will improve educational outcomes for all Martin County students. As Superintendent Michael Maine has shared, we are coming for the top spot in the Florida Department of Education’s accountability system. The ascent has begun! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Bessey Creek Elementary School students Kaylee and Carter Emery combatted the summer slide by exploring the local ecosystem via boating! There are so many different species living in the Indian River Lagoon. Boating is just one way to explore which creatures we share our backyard with! #ALLINMartin👊

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Martin County School District student Molly Maguire is ready for VPK! She spent her summer preparing for the start of her educational journey by practicing her writing and drawing skills! #ALLINMartin👊

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 SeaWind Elementary student Shane Seegmiller took a deep dive into Florida marine biology studies by boating in the Keys! "Our first time living in Florida, so of course we had to go to the Keys," a very excited parent, Toni, shared. #ALLINMartin👊

📚BOOK OF THE MONTH📚 Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. just announced his picks for Commissioner’s Book of the Month for July! Commissioner’s Book of the Month is a monthly reading challenge to promote literacy and reading engagement in K-12 schools. Books of the Month for July: 📙Pre-K: "Good Night America" by Adam Gamble 📕Grades K-2: "You're a Grand Old Flag" by George M. Cohan 📗Grades 3-5: "The Bald Eagle" by Norman Pearl 📘Grades 6-8: "George Washington, Spymaster: How the Americans Outspied the British and Won the Revolutionary War" by Thomas B. Allen 📙Grades 9-12: "D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy, 1944 (The Young Readers Adaptation)" by Rick Atkinson #ALLINMartin👊

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Martin County School District students Amelia and Owen Holtz combatted the summer slide by learning about gravity through rollerskating! Every time you skate, you are putting science into action! When you begin skating, you prove Newton’s first law of motion. Your roller skate wheels will not move unless an outside force moves them. #ALLINMartin👊

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 As we near the end of summer, we would like to spotlight some of the amazing adventures our Martin County School District families encountered during their break! Check out the Martin family! Jensen Beach High School student Jaxson Martin learned about U.S. geography by exploring Alaska on a cruise! 🛳️❄️ #ALLINMartin👊

🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎 Today's School Board Workshop will begin at 4:00 p.m. View the meeting agenda: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1163872 Watch the livestream: https://youtu.be/6wdDmMYX4X4 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud