MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🦃TEAMWORK & TURKEY BOWLING🦃 South Fork High School faculty and staff kicked off the Thanksgiving holiday by participating in a spirited game of turkey bowling! "We gave away three turkeys to our bowling winners, three by random drawing and four more to local families in need," Principal Jay Blavatt shared. "We collected several items for the Immanuel Lutheran Church food pantry and enjoyed some amazing desserts." Check out the highlights by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3CKACEM #ALLINMartin👊

🦃 MARTIN MOMENTS OF GRATITUDE: THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN🦃 Today's second story is the 7️⃣th on our list. In September 2021, 19 schools were recognized for their commitment to excellence and resilience in implementing a school-wide Florida Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) framework during the 2020-2021 school year. PBIS is a set of strategies based in behavioral and biomedical science that enhance students' quality of life and reduce problem behaviors. Read more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/536810 #ALLINMartin👊

🦃 MARTIN MOMENTS OF GRATITUDE: THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN🦃 Today's first story is the 8️⃣th on our list. In February 2021, our annual school-related employees of the year were honored for their contributions to our students, schools and departments. Ms. Rocio Yvonne Potsko of Food & Nutrition Services was named our overall 2020-2021 School-Related Employee of the Year! #ALLINMartin👊

All schools and district offices will be closed Wednesday, November 24 - Friday, November 26, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Classes will resume Monday, November 29. We wish all of our students, employees and families a safe and relaxing holiday! #ALLINMartin🦃

🦃 MARTIN MOMENTS OF GRATITUDE: THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN🦃 The Martin County School District has had many things to be thankful for this year! As you prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with your loved ones, we invite you to go #ALLINMartin👊 and read along as we share a list of our top stories and achievements for 2021! In May 2021, CBS 12 News received an exclusive look at the one-of-a-kind book vending machines the Education Foundation of Martin County has installed at schools throughout the District. Learn more about the 9️⃣th story on our list: https://cbs12.com/news/local/new-book-vending-machine-unveiled-in-martin-county

🦃GIVING THANKS🦃 Citrus Grove Elementary School was pleased to have parents attend its Thanksgiving craft activity hosted by kindergarten classes on Monday. We appreciate all of our families for being our partners in education! #ALLINMartin👊

Nothing says “last day of school before Thanksgiving Break” like a fun-filled dance party! Students at Bessey Creek Elementary enjoyed dancing to the beat while taking in today’s amazing weather. 💃🕺🌤 #ALLINMartin👊

🦃 MARTIN MOMENTS OF GRATITUDE: THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN🦃 The Martin County School District has had many things to be thankful for this year! As you prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with your loved ones, we invite you to go #ALLINMartin👊 and read along as we share a list of our top stories and achievements for 2021! In April 2021, we recognized our outstanding volunteers and community partners for their contributions to our students and schools during the previous school year. Approximately 2,200 volunteers and partners provided more than 80,000 hours of service in the 2019-2020 school year, resulting in an estimated financial impact of $2.2 million. ⬇Check out the slideshow for the 1️⃣0️⃣th story on our list⬇ https://www.canva.com/design/DAELzLL6RlM/nyh3e7JpOYMEC-u96RbdOQ/view?utm_campaign=designshare&utm_source=sharebutton

🍎MARTIN MINUTES WITH MILLAY 🍎 Psst! Did you miss Superintendent John D. Millay's appearance on the WSTU 1450 AM Morning Show today? Click the link below to catch up on the latest news and information from throughout the Martin County School District! Dr. Millay's segment begins at the 2:00:55 mark. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-zfjt7-113a378 #ALLINMartin👊

🦃 MARTIN MOMENTS OF GRATITUDE: THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN🦃 The Martin County School District has had many things to be thankful for this year! As you prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with your loved ones, we invite you to go #ALLINMartin👊 and read along as we share a list of our top stories and achievements for 2021! Published in March 2021, Indian River Magazine's profile piece on Superintendent John D. Millay is number 1️⃣1️⃣ on our list... https://www.indianrivermagazine.com/emags/Spring21OnlineEdition/page_54.html

🦃 MARTIN MOMENTS OF GRATITUDE: THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN🦃 The Martin County School District has had many things to be thankful for this year! As you prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with your loved ones, we invite you to go #ALLINMartin👊 and read along as we share a list of our top stories and achievements for 2021! Today's first story is number 1️⃣2️⃣ on our list: https://www.wpbf.com/article/martin-co-school-district-unveils-new-security-system/35388535.

🚗MONDAY MORNINGS WITH MILLAY🚗 Tune in to the WSTU 1450AM Morning Show at 8:00 tomorrow! Superintendent John D. Millay will share the latest news and information from throughout the Martin County School District. #ALLINMartin👊

🎨A LITTLE COLOR TO BRIGHTEN THIS CLOUDY DAY🎨 Martin County High School art team is excited to share their latest exhibit- Chiaroscuro: An expression of gratitude shown with lights and darks. This is a collection of student works done in black and white with a focus on being grateful for the ability to create and express themselves. Please help us recognize students by participating in the People Choice Voting. Vote for your favorite piece between now and Monday at 3PM using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdpLbBslW37Q3lNs5i0FagAb3KigGDeu7_5IKfoxKFTnoWkw/viewform On Tuesday 11/23, the artists will learn the winner of the People’s Choice Award. Thank you for supporting our amazing art students and being #ALLINMartin👊

🎓RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING SCHOLARS🎓 On November 18, Martin County School District hosted its annual perfect score recognition ceremonies for elementary, middle and high school students. One hundred seventeen (117) students earned a perfect score on one or more statewide assessments during the 2020-2021 school year. #ALLINMartin👊

Bessey Creek Elementary School held its school-wide Thanksgiving celebration on Thursday. The entire school enjoyed participating in this great feast together and seated in their buddy class groups. Parents were amazing and helpful, making sure the banquet tables looked beautiful. The Food & Nutrition Services team and custodial staff worked tirelessly to ensure students enjoyed a delicious meal and that the campus was left spotless afterward. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎MARTIN MINUTES WITH MILLAY🍎 Psst! Did you catch Superintendent John D. Millay's appearance on the WSTU 1450AM Morning Show this week? Catch up on the latest MCSD news and information by clicking the link below. Dr. Millay's segment begins at the 2:08:23 mark. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-migw6-1130ded #ALLINMartin👊

🍎CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING GUEST TEACHERS🍎 The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Substitute Educators Day. Our substitute teachers play a vital role in the continuity of daily education. We appreciate their commitment to going #ALLINMartin👊 for our students and schools! To learn how you can become a substitute educator in MCSD, please click here: https://bit.ly/MCSDSubTeachers

🍎SCHOOL BOARD SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON DISTRICT'S INSTRUCTIONAL CONTINUITY PLAN, ARP GRANT PROPOSAL🍎 The public is asked and encouraged to provide input with respect to the Martin County School District's Instructional Continuity Plan (ICP) and Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief American Rescue Plan ( ESSER ARP) proposal. The District will take all feedback into consideration and make necessary adjustments to the ICP and ESSER ARP based on public input and consultation, as well as feedback received from the Florida Department of Education. Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/590175 #ALLINMartin👊

💙PROMOTING EMPATHY AND UNDERSTANDING 💙 District leaders wore blue in a message of solidarity and recognition of the needs of grieving children for #ChildrensGriefAwareness Day. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎PLAYING THEIR WAY TO SUCCESS🍎 Students in Ms. Drayton's class at Warfield Elementary School LOVED engaging in oral language development through play this week! Made possible by the Education Foundation of Martin County, the PLAYS (Purposeful Language Acquisition Yields Success) initiative engages our youngest learners in language development through meaningful pretend play. Ms. Drayton's students served as chefs and patrons in their very own diner. Way to go, Warriors! #ALLINMartin👊