Felix A. Williams Elementary School

🍽NOURISHING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS🍽 Can you believe summer is just around the corner?! During the Summer Break, the Martin County School District will continue to nourish all students for success! Our Food & Nutrition Services Department will continue to offer free meals to children aged 18 and under during the summer months with no income restrictions. Breakfasts and lunches will be served starting May 30 at specific locations. Full list of locations and times: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1125714 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🐾HELPING FURRY FRIENDS🐾 Student council members at Felix A. Williams Elementary recently completed their Spring service project in which they chose to support the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. They organized a school-wide donation drive collecting items like pet food, treats, beds, collars, crates, and more from their #FAWEFamily. Last weekend, they delivered donations and then spent two and a half hours doing service learning. Students toured the shelter, learned about the Humane Society's Mission, and even assisted in some light cleaning. They also made enrichment treats for shelter dogs, cats, and critters. The Humane Society staff even named two kittens after student council members Liam and Allan! Students learned you're never too young to make a difference and support the causes close to your heart ❤️ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🤝CREATING LASTING CONNECTIONS🤝 Our Florida Teacher of the Year, Melissa Matz, visited the Martin County School District last week. She attended and presented an "EdTalk" session at the District's 6th annual H.A.P.P.Y. Conference on Thursday, where teachers learned about diving in taking on challenges with their students. Ms. Matz then saw students in action on Friday at Felix A. Williams Elementary. It was an honor to have her share her expertise and celebrate the great work students and staff do here in Martin County! #ALLINMartin👊

💚MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS💚 Mental health is just as important as physical health. The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and contribute to the efforts that fight stigma, provide support, and enhance our knowledge about mental illness. Students, employees and families are encouraged to show support by wearing green tomorrow, Tuesday, May 16, in honor of our districtwide Mental Health Awareness Day. #ALLINMartin👊

💐CELEBRATING MOTHERS💐 Happy Mother's Day to all of our moms and mom-like figures! Thank you for all you do for your students, schools, community and families. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 A big teacher appreciation shout-out goes to Ms. Susan Thomas, a second-grade teacher at Felix A. Williams Elementary! "Mrs. Thomas has been a wonderful teacher for my daughter who has gone out of her way many times to make learning fun and special for her students," grateful colleague and parent Jess Urbary shared. "I appreciate Ms. Thomas also for her communication and dedication to helping her students grow not just in academics but in character skills like kindness, responsibility, and work ethic. Thank you so much, Ms. Thomas!" Thank you, Ms. Thomas, for everything you do for your students and colleagues! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

📚BOOK OF THE MONTH📚 Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. just announced his picks for Commissioner’s Book of the Month for May! 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 May: 📙Pre-K: "I See Summer" by Charles Ghigna 📕Grades K-2: "The Little Butterfly That Could" by Ross Burach 📗Grades 3-5: "Charlie & Frog" by Karen Kane 📘Grades 6-8: "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank 📙Grades 9-12: "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhhà Lai #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This afternoon, we are spotlighting Ms. Pam Root, an Exceptional Student Education Support Teacher at Felix A. Williams Elementary! "Pam is far more than an ESE Support teacher," grateful colleague Carissa Berkely shared. "She is someone that I go to for advice when I need help finding a resource to help a student. Pam comes into my classroom to 'support' for math, and most of the time, we truly 'co- teach,' or I love when she fully teaches the math lesson because she already knows how to explain it several ways so that ALL of the kids understand it." "I am proud of her for always being ready for the IEP meetings, has a great rapport with the parents and really KNOWS the IEP goals, laws and strategies that work best for the students," Ms. Berkley continued. "During the IEP meetings, the parents really appreciate how she breaks down the "lingo" and explains every section/step of the IEP. I love having her in the classroom and believe that she wears many hats and has done an exceptional job switching those hats whenever we need her to help. ALL of the students look forward to her coming in to the classroom and she works with ALL of the kids, and never views certain ones as "her kids." She is able to offer support to the students who need things explained a different way AND can enrich those students who need the extra push for math beyond the standards. Pam is always someone that the students, teachers and parents can rely on to go the extra mile." Thank you, Ms. Root, for going the extra mile for students! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🩺CELEBRATING NURSING STAFF🩺 This afternoon, we are celebrating Felix A. Williams Elementary's Nurse, Walnide Fabre! "Walnide is the best! She is always happy, energetic and full of school spirit! She is a bright spot in our office and we love her," Principal Tuthill shared. We truly appreciate your dedication to the students and the nursing team here at the Martin County School District! Thank you for all you do! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎CELEBRATING TEACHERS🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Without our amazing teachers, the Martin County School District couldn't educate ALL of our students for success. Thank you, teachers, for everything you do each and every day to help our students achieve their dreams. "Every day, you come to school with a passion for teaching and a desire to help our students reach their full potential," said Mr. Michael Maine, Superintendent of Schools. "You inspire them to learn, to grow, and to achieve their dreams. You provide them with the tools they need to succeed, both academically and personally. You create a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive and be their best selves." We appreciate you! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🎉CELEBRATING PRINCIPALS🎉 Administrator. Leader. Teacher. Friend. Substitute. Difference maker. These are just a few adjectives to describe a school principal. We know our school principals wear many hats. We know that no matter which hat they must wear at any given point of the day, they are determined to help every student and teacher succeed. On this School Principals' Day, we can't thank ours enough. Thank you for everything you all do for our students and our community ❤️ #ALLINMartin👊

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🦋BUTTERFLY CERTIFIED🦋 The journey of a thousand miles begins with the single flap of a wing. These Felix A. Williams Elementary students in Ms. Kelly's class, with the help of the Education Foundation of Martin County, celebrate Earth Day by officially becoming a Monarch Waystation! We'll have more about this special day soon. #ALLINMartin👊 #EarthDay2023

Congratulations to Jensen Beach Chamber of Commerce FAWE Teacher of the Month, Jessica Kujawa, and Student of the Month, Olivia Kujawa!

✖️➕➖MATH WEEK FESTIVITIES✖️➕➖ That's a wrap to a wonderful first MCSD Math Week! Today's theme was "Math Can Take You Places!" You can see our students and staff nailed the tacky tourist look! We had a total of 4,728 Daily Math Challenge Kahoots completed during Math Week 2023 😎🤩 Prize patrol will be out at schools next week, delivering prizes to our grade-level champions! 📸 Citrus Grove Elementary School 📸 Hidden Oaks Middle School 📸 District Math Coaches Denise Harrison and Nicole Golden with Deputy Superintendent Michael Maine #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDMathWeek

Reading a good book and enjoying the sunshine at FAWE!

💜PURPLE UP💜 April is the Month of the Military Child. While their soldier parent is the hero on the battlefront, Guard kids are the heroes on the homefront! There are more than 1.6 million military children who face many challenges and unique experiences as a result of their parents' service. Show support of Military kids and wear something purple today (can be paired with Tacky Tourist Friday for MCSD Math Week)! #ALLINMartin👊 #FLPurpleUp23

✖️➕➖MATH WEEK FESTIVITIES✖️➕➖ Break out your fanny packs and Hawaiian shirts! Math can undoubtedly take you places, so we invite you to wear your best tacky tourist attire for our final day of Math Week! Don't forget to test your Financial Literacy knowledge for your grade in tomorrow's Daily Math Challenge. An incredible 1,130 MCSD students competed in yesterday's grade-level challenges! You, too, can crush the challenge by scanning the QR code on this flyer or by visiting https://bit.ly/mcsdmathweek. Good luck! #MCSDMathWeek #ALLINMartin👊

✖️➕➖MATH WEEK FESTIVITIES✖️➕➖ Ahoy, mateys! Thursday is "Pi-rate Day" and scallywags abound! More than 900 MCSD students participated in yesterday's Daily Math Challenge and more than 1,100 participated today! Shiver me timbers! Don't forget, you can compete for prizes by scanning the QR code on this flyer or by visiting https://bit.ly/mcsdmathweek. Good luck! #MCSDMathWeek #ALLINMartin👊

✖️➕➖MATH WEEK FESTIVITIES✖️➕➖ Why was the equal sign so humble? Wednesday's #MCSDMathWeek theme is "Equivalent Day," so dress the same as someone else! Don't forget to try out the Daily Math Challenge for your grade level to test your knowledge of Algebraic Reasoning. You can access these challenges by scanning the QR code on this flyer or by visiting https://bit.ly/mcsdmathweek. The winner of each grade level's daily Kahoot will receive a special prize! Good luck! #ALLINMartin👊