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📚CELEBRATING OUR HISTORY📚
As our celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth continues, we spotlight two brothers who were educational pioneers in Martin County, Charles E. and Robert G. Murray.
Charles Murray founded the Stuart Training School in 1926 - this was the county's first high school for Black students. He remained principal until 1939 when his brother, Robert, took over.
Stuart Training School eventually became Spectrum Academy and Murray Middle School was named after the brothers.
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🚀HAVING A BLAST🚀
These future Hobe Sound Elementary School families are ready to SOAR into kindergarten!
Parents left the Kindergarten Blast Off event last night with books, a backpack and knowing their way around the school! They are prepared for the 2023-2024 school year 📚🎒🚀
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📚CELEBRATING LEADERS AND TRAILBLAZERS📚
Today, we celebrate our first of many local leaders in honor of #BlackHistoryMonth. Dr. David L. Anderson was an educational pioneer in Martin County, having served as a School Board Member and in various leadership roles at IRSC - Indian River State College for more than 30 years.
In 2006, he was honored as the namesake of the Martin County School District's newest middle school - Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School. Dr. Anderson passed away on December 23, 2021, at the age of 80.
Learn more about Dr. Anderson's legacy by clicking here: http://bit.ly/3WU9VHS
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📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚
The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month!
Throughout February, we will highlight the many contributions Black leaders and historical figures have made to our local community and worldwide. Stay tuned on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
Click the link below to learn more about Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis' Black History Month student contests and educator awards. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. on February 7.
http://www.floridablackhistory.com/index.html
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🐢GRANDPARENT'S DAY🐢
Grandparents, explore the gem of the Martin County School District-- the Environmental Studies Center--this Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9am to 12pm!
It will be a day full of fun, learning and exploration with your family! Meet Joey the Alligator, Coral the Sea Turtle and much more!
#ALLINMartin👊 #ESCIsThePlaceToBe
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🍎ON-AIR WITH MILLAY🍎
ICYMI: Martin County School District Superintendent Dr. John D. Millay chatted with The KC Ingram Show host KC Ingram about the latest news in the District.
Dr. Millay touched on various topics, including the upcoming Blast Off to Kindergarten orientation events, the newest hiring incentives and construction updates.
Watch the full segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_Un30or-KQ
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🚀BLAST OFF TO KINDERGARTEN🚀
The countdown to kindergarten is on in the Martin County School District!
T-7 days until our kindergarten orientation events, where families with rising kindergartners learn everything they need to be prepared for August!
During the events, families will tour their child's zoned elementary school, meet the principal and leadership team, visit a kindergarten classroom, learn how to prepare their child for success in kindergarten and enroll their child in our high-performing school district.
Not to mention, families will leave with a sweet goody bag!
Come take flight with us on Feb. 2, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Watch video: https://youtu.be/UCLzMCxOhMk
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🐹FAVORITE CLASS PET🐹
At Hobe Sound Elementary School, students celebrated literacy week ALL MONTH LONG by diving deep into a beloved classic, "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney.
Last night, families joined in on the fun for an evening all about Humphrey!
Humphrey says, “you can learn a lot about life by observing another species.” The students had fun listening to the story, writing about the story, and interacting with the pet stuffed hamster provided to each classroom. Humphrey made lots of friends, had lots of adventures and added joy to Room 26 in the book and each of the classrooms at Hobe Sound!
Students at Hobe Sound fell in love with Humphrey and with 12 books in the series, they have a lot more reading to do. Up next, "Friendship According to Humphrey!"
#ALLINMartin👊 #CLW2023 #FLCelebratesLiteracy
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📚CELEBRATING LITERACY📚
Join the Martin County School District as we dive into fostering a love for reading during "Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!"
This year's theme, as designated by the Florida Department of Education, is "Take a Deep Dive Into Literacy, Splash Into New Worlds!"
Schools have scheduled many daily activities designed to help students build their literacy skills while cultivating a love for reading.
Check out the fun our students have in store for the entire week, starting tomorrow: https://www.martinschools.org/article/968696
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🐝ICYMI: STELLAR SPELLERS SHINE🐝
The Martin County School District recently held the 57th Annual Lillian A. Dassori Elementary Spelling Bee at Jensen Beach High School.
Students from all twelve of the District's elementary schools participated in seven rounds of competition, tackling tough words such as '"aardvark," "anathema," and "celestial."
The winner of the Bee, Olivia Priddy from SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL, nailed the winning word, "eschew."
Watch a recap of the s-p-e-c-t-a-c-u-l-a-r event!
https://youtu.be/PXhOmcDcF74
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Reminder, families! All schools and District offices will be closed Monday, January 16, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 17.
Participate in local #MLKDay service activities: https://americorps.gov/join/find-volunteer-opportunity#/
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🚨LAW ENFORCEMENT ALERT FOR FAMILIES🚨
The Martin County Sheriff's Office is actively enforcing laws about the operation of unregistered golf carts in our community, particularly near school campuses. Golf carts are only permitted on roads with a maximum 35 mph speed limit, and that’s only if they are titled, registered, insured and have all the appropriate safety measures to make them street legal. Please be mindful of these regulations, as deputies will issue citations for violations.
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📣 YOUR CALLING IS CALLING! 📣
Are you or someone you know looking to begin 2023 with a new career? Join us for our Pop-up Job Fair on January 11 from 3-6 p.m. You'll have the opportunity to chat with our recruiters to discuss career opportunities and your goals/qualifications. On-the-spot offers of employment will be extended to qualified candidates!
Learn more and RSVP: http://bit.ly/3Vzsxwx
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❄YEAR IN REVIEW: WINTER BREAK COUNTDOWN❄
For the second consecutive year, Superintendent John D. Millay and the Martin County School District's (MCSD) Professional Development team hosted Back-to-School Convocation for all employees!
Convocation Day is like a pep rally for employees. The event helps Team MCSD celebrate the start of each new school year, highlighting the "why" behind everything we do - the success of ALL students!
WATCH: https://youtu.be/vfgIs1FCVpg
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❄YEAR IN REVIEW: WINTER BREAK COUNTDOWN❄
In February, each Martin County School District-operated elementary school hosted a kindergarten orientation event for families.
We spoke with staff and families at Palm City Elementary School and Pinewood Elementary school as they geared up to take flight in the 2022-2023 school year.
Click link to watch: https://youtu.be/ujb9mOjPEzU
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🎄DELICIOUS HOLIDAY TREATS🎄
Rudolph the red nose... celery stick? Yep!
Our Food and Nutrition Services staff are so creative! Check out the scrumptious food the team cooked up at Jensen Beach High School 🥕
Don't forget! Today, students get a free holiday cookie with any meal purchase!
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🍎EDIBLE HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS🍎
Check out these festive food arrangements from our jolly Food & Nutrition Services Department!
To spread some holiday cheer ahead of Winter Break, the FNS team created snowman salads and strawberry Santas for students to enjoy! Tomorrow, for a special gift, any meal purchase comes with a free holiday cookie 🍪🎄
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🗓ON THE CALENDAR🗓
Superintendent Millay has recommended modifications to our previously-announced emergency makeup days. There will be no school or work for students and employees on December 19 -20, 2022.
Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/927297
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📚THANKFUL FOR BOOKS📚
Mrs. Cagni’s class is working hard to reach their goal of being the first class at Hobe Sound Elementary School with every student earning a book from the Education Foundation of Martin County's book vending machine.
We are thankful to the Education Foundation of Martin County for providing these awesome book vending machines that are students absolutely love!
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🍂GIVING THANKS🍂
We wish all of our students, families and employees a safe and relaxing #Thanksgiving holiday! Classes will resume on Monday, November 28.
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