J.D. Parker 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

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 We are continuing to show appreciation to our teachers today because we received so many messages about our amazing teachers! This afternoon, we are gicing a shoutout to J.D. Parker Elementary's Ms. Rosa Bradford! "Mrs. Bradford has had such a tremendous positive impact on my son this school year," grateful parent Jessica Addorisio shared. "She is absolutely the best math and science teacher and has helped him grow leaps and bounds this school year. Not only that, but she forms such great relationships with all of her students. She is kind and funny and shows them how much she cares every day. My son absolutely adores her. Thank you, Mrs. Bradford, for being such an incredible person and educator. All of your students are beyond blessed to have you." Thank you, Ms. Bradford, for everything you do for your students! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

💚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 NURSING STAFF🩺 This afternoon, join us in celebrating J. D. Parker Elementary School's Nurse, Christine Pierre-Jerome! "Christine's personality and positive attitude make her an asset to the JDP team," the Martin County School District Health Services Team shared. "Thank you for being a part of our nursing team here at MCSD!" Thank you, Christine, for taking care of our kids! #ALLINMartin👊 #NationalNursesWeek

💐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👊

📚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👊

🍎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👊

📝ACADEMIC SUPPORT📝 Homework help, writing feedback, study support--all in multiple languages. Paper is a one-stop shop for tutoring needs! Plus, it's completely free and available 24/7! Go to app.paper.co or log in via ClassLink! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY🍎 On Tuesday evening, Superintendent Dr. John D. Millay and the Martin County School Board celebrated the career of Sharon Jovanovich. Ms. Jovanovich taught for many MCSD schools over her 32-year career. Certified in elementary education for grades 1-6, K-12 reading and ESOL-endorsed, she began her career at Port Salerno Elementary School, where she taught first and third grades for five years. She then moved to SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL for three years before briefly leaving the District. She returned to Martin County and J.D. Parker Elementary School, where she taught for 11 years before transferring to Hobe Sound Elementary School. Ms. Jovanovich spent the last 13 years at HSE, where Principal Dr. Dianne Memmer-Novak tearfully congratulated her for being an amazing teacher, creating genuine relationships and cultivating a unique classroom community. Congratulations on your retirement, Ms. Jovanovich! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

✖️➕➖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

💜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👊

✖️➕➖MATH WEEK FESTIVITIES✖️➕➖ MCSD Math Week 2023 continues with All-Star Mathlete Tuesday! Don't forget to sport your favorite jersey to school. Try out the Daily Math Challenge for your grade level to test your knowledge of Data Analysis & Probability. 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! #MCSDMathWeek #ALLINMartin👊

✖️➕➖MATH WEEK FESTIVITIES✖️➕➖ MCSD Math Week 2023 is finally here! Today is Superhero Monday! Students are dressing up like their favorite superhero at school today. Scan the QR code on today's flyer or visit https://bit.ly/mcsdmathweek to participate in today's daily challenge for your grade level. The winner of each grade level's daily Kahoot will receive a special prize! Good luck! #MCSDMathWeek #ALLINMartin👊

💐Happy Easter to all who celebrate!💐 We look forward to welcoming our students back to school tomorrow, April 10. #ALLINMartin👊

Reminder, families! All Martin County School District schools and offices will be closed today, Friday, April 7, in observance of Good Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 10. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

Reminder, families! All Martin County School District schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 7, in observance of Good Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 10. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud