Celebrate Literacy Week is next week! Show your spirit and love of literacy by participating in our Literacy Week spirit days--every student participating will earn a SharkBite!
SAVE THE DATE
Cybersafety parent night...January 25 @ 5:30. Student permission slips will be sent home next week for your student to attend one of our student assemblies.
🔔NEW START TIMES FOR THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR🔔
The Martin County School Board approved new school start times for the 2024-2025 School Year during its regular Board Meeting tonight.
Florida HB 733, passed in 2023, requires school districts to comply with new middle and high school start times beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.
To comply with the legislation, Martin County School District school start and end times have been adjusted for the 2024-2025 school year.
Because we are implementing the new times before the mandated year (2026-2027), the District will receive funds from the Florida Department of Education, which a portion of will be used to purchase a school bus tracking system for families. This system will allow verified parents and guardians to see when the bus will arrive at its stop in the mornings and afternoons, and if there are any delays along the route.
Read more about the new times, legislation and bus tracking system here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1413309
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Current 8th graders who will be enrolling at Jensen Beach High School, FRESHMEN PREVIEW is Tuesday 2/27/2024 5:30 - 7:30 PM.
Current 8th graders who want to apply to the IB Prgram (International Baccalaureate) at SFHS, plan on attending their IB OPEN HOUSE. January 24th @ 6:30 PM in the auditorium.
📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚
The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida are encouraging students to participate in this year’s Black History Month contests!
Students from all grade levels are invited to attend. Contests will run through February 7th.
Essay contest winners will receive a two-year Florida College Plan scholarship!
For more info on how to enter, visit: floridablackhistory.com
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Attention parents of 8th graders: If you are interested in learning more about the MCHS AICE/Cambridge program and/or the SFHS IB program, please see the attached regarding informational events at the high schools!
Weekly Announcements are attached--make it a great one!
TOWN HALL ON ALL THINGS EDUCATION 📣📚
The Martin County School District is hosting a series of town hall sessions designed to engage our local community in conversations about issues impacting education.
Sessions will be held in each area of our community. The first session will take place on Wednesday, January 17, at 6:00 p.m. at J.D. Parker Elementary School.
Before this first session, we encourage community members to fill out a survey on topics and questions they would like to see covered during the town hall. Click here for the survey: https://bit.ly/48I7dLI
This is a great opportunity to talk with fellow Martin County neighbors and MCSD leaders about legislation, safety, funding and all trends impacting our students’ educational experience. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/41JZZEK
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If you have a student entering MCHS next year and are interested in learning more about the MCHS AICE/Cambridge program, please come to an informational event on January 17th at 6pm in the MCHS Auditorium. See attached flyer or visit MCHS Facebook for more information.
We have another FINTASTIC week ahead of us! See the 2 attached images for the weekly announcements. Have a great week!
👋 WELCOME BACK👋
We’ve missed you! We hope all of our students, employees and families had a nice, relaxing Winter Break!
We are ready to make 2024 the best chapter yet in our learning journey together! 🍎📚
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📣SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK📣
The Martin County School District seeking your feedback about a potential year-round school pilot program.
What is year-round school? Year-round school does NOT mean students will be in the classroom for more days. Instead, the mandated 180 days of instruction are spread throughout the year, changing the duration and timeframes of breaks.
In May, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 891 into law, establishing a four-year pilot program for year-round schooling. To contemplate joining the program (which starts in the 2024-2025 school year), the District was required to apply by the Florida Department of Education.
The District has initially identified Warfield Elementary, Pinewood Elementary, Port Salerno Elementary, and Indiantown Middle as potential schools to participate in the pilot program.
Join the conversation! Share your insights or questions by heading to this link or participating during public comment at the Board Workshop on January 9, 2024: https://bit.ly/3S5PGqv
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❄️WINTER BREAK IS HERE❄️
On behalf of Superintendent Michael Maine and the Martin County School Board, we wish all of our students, employees and families a happy, safe and relaxing holiday season! Classes will resume on January 4, 2024. 🎄❄⛄🎅
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Due to the likelihood of inclement weather impacting our local area this afternoon into tomorrow, all OUTDOOR school/District activities planned for today and tomorrow have been cancelled. INDOOR activities may proceed as planned at the discretion of the hosting school/department. School buses will not run for any activities planned for Saturday, 12/16. Please continue to monitor our website - www.martinschools.org - and social media channels for the latest information.
📚BOOK OF THE MONTH📚
As Winter Break is approaching fast, the Florida Department of Education Commissioner’s Book of the Month picks for December have arrived just in time to keep students reading while they're out of the classroom!
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 December:
📙Pre-K: "Crinkle Bells" by Jay Fleck
📕Grades K-2: "Jeremy’s Dreidel" by Ellie B. Gellman
📗Grades 3-5: "The Legend of the Christmas Tree" by Pat Matuszak and Rick Osborne
📘Grades 6-8: "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
📙Grades 9-12: "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
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Hello, Sharks! HOMS weekly announcements are attached. Have a great week!
Something BIG is coming.
Connect with your child's teacher(s) like never before through a two-way communication solution...all in ONE app.
Starting in January 2024, staying up-to-date with the district, schools, AND your student’s teachers, classes and clubs will be easier than ever.
Download the Martin County School District app in your preferred store now. 📲
Download for Android https://bit.ly/384NjgH
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3Dl3iWC
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HOMS Holiday Spirit Days start Monday, so grab a smile and join the fun! See the attached picture for the schedule of 8 days of cheer.
🔎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
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