Palm City Elementary School

🚨 COMING SOON: MCSD CARDBOARD BOAT RACE! 🛶💦 We’re so excited to announce that the MCSD Cardboard Boat Race is happening on Saturday, May 17 from 9–11 AM at Sailfish Splash Park Pool! 🎉 This event is open to 3rd–5th grade students only, and it's going to be an unforgettable mix of creativity, engineering, and fun! Students will team up with an adult to design and race a cardboard-and-duct-tape boat across the pool. 🧠🎨🚣‍♂️ 📌 FULL guidelines available here: tinyurl.com/MCSDCardboard 📬 Be on the lookout! An email with the official sign-up form will go out TODAY (Wednesday, 4/23) at 6:00 PM. Don’t miss it! Let’s get ready to float, paddle, and cheer each other on! 🌊

💙🌎Happy Earth Day from PCE!🌎💙 
We had an amazing celebration today with our Earth Day Candidates, eco-inspired songs, and lots of green spirit! The highlight? The crowning of our 2025 Earth Day President — congratulations to River the Rough Green Snake for slithering into the top spot! 🐍 🐾😃Thanks to everyone who helped make today a beautiful reminder to love and protect our planet. Let’s keep the Earth Day energy going all year long!

🌎 🌸 Our 1st graders had an amazing hands-on Earth Day experience! They rotated through all the 1st grade classrooms to enjoy fun and meaningful activities like making edible dirt, planting seeds, Earth Day math bingo, a read aloud + craft, and more. A big thank you to our wonderful parent volunteers who helped make the day so special! #EarthDay #FirstGradeFun #HandsOnLearning #igniteSPIRITMCSD #ignitePAWSibilities♻️🌱

🚨 COMING SOON: MCSD CARDBOARD BOAT RACE! 🛶💦 We’re so excited to announce that the MCSD Cardboard Boat Race is happening on Saturday, May 17 from 9–11 AM at Sailfish Splash Park Pool! 🎉 This event is open to 3rd–5th grade students only, and it's going to be an unforgettable mix of creativity, engineering, and fun! Students will team up with an adult to design and race a cardboard-and-duct-tape boat across the pool. 🧠🎨🚣‍♂️ 📌 FULL guidelines available here: tinyurl.com/MCSDCardboard 📬 Be on the lookout! An email with the official sign-up form will go out TOMORROW (Tuesday, 4/23) at 6:00 PM. Don’t miss it! Let’s get ready to float, paddle, and cheer each other on! 🌊

⛵️WHAT FLOATS YOUR BOAT?⛵️ Ready to build, race, and make a splash? The MCSD Elementary Cardboard Boat Race is back!! 🎉⛵️ The Elementary Cardboard Boat Race will be held on Saturday, May 17 at Sailfish Splash. Students and families: put your creativity and teamwork to the test– design boats out of cardboard to see who can float, race, and survive the splash zone. 🗓 Saturday, May 17 🕘 9:00–11:00 a.m. 📍 Sailfish Splash Guidelines & Info: ​https://bit.ly/440d2Fu Want to join the fun? Reach out to your school for more info on how to participate. We can’t wait to see the unique creations! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Parker! #igniteSPIRITMCSD #ignitePAWSibilities

🎉CELEBRATING ACADEMIC SUCCESS🎉 The board room was full Tuesday night as Superintendent Michael Maine and our School Board honored the amazing achievements of our Odyssey of the Mind teams who advanced to State after an incredible showing at the Palms Regional Competition! Superintendent Maine was also surprised with the prestigious Omer Award, recognizing his leadership and support for Odyssey of the Mind across our District. Out of 8 counties, Martin County leads the way in championing this powerful academic program! Odyssey of the Mind teaches students essential life skills like collaboration, budgeting, time management, public speaking, and creative thinking. It’s where future leaders are made! Congratulations again to the following teams that went to States: 🏆 Jensen Beach Elementary School 🏆 Citrus Grove Elementary School 🏆 Indiantown Middle School 🏆 Warfield Elementary School 🏆 Palm City Elementary School - placed 4th at the state competition! 🏆 Hobe Sound Elementary School Read how each school placed at the Regional Competition here: https://bit.ly/4hUr7bw #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📢MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD📢 The Martin County School District’s annual Satisfaction & Engagement Survey IS NOW OPEN for families of students in ALL grade levels. This important survey gathers feedback on five key indicators linked to better student outcomes, including attendance and academic growth. Your input will help shape school improvement goals across the District. The feedback received through these surveys is invaluable! MCSD is grateful to every stakeholder partnering with us on our mission to provide an excellent education for all students. Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/3Egq9Ib #ALLINMartin👊

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Morris! #igniteSPIRITMCSD #ignitePAWSibilities

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN🎙️ A new episode of 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑰𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏 is almost here! Episode 5 airs tomorrow, April 15—and we’re talking all about middle school! What's it really like having a student in middle school? Moms from across the District share their honest take: the transition from 5th to 6th grade, the support systems available and how their children are growing, thriving, and finding their place. All active in their local PTA, they also talk about why being involved makes a big difference. Tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! Links below. 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Hyre! #igniteSPIRITMCSD #ignitePAWSibilities

💙🧩The MCSD ESE Team invites you to join in making connections and building community at the 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Parent Workshop. See flyer for details. 🧩💙

➗➕MATH WEEK 2025✖️➖ It’s the grand finale of #MCSDMathWeek—and we’re going out in style by dressing for our future careers! Students and teachers: don’t forget to complete today’s final Daily Math Challenge! Show off your problem-solving skills and compete for awesome prizes ➡️ bit.ly/mcsdmathweek Today’s featured math-driven careers: 🛥️ Owners & Captain of Treasure Coast River Cruises 📊 CPA & Owner of Math & Music Studio 🎶 Music Director of Math & Music Studio Thank you to everyone who made our 3rd annual Math Week a success. Remember, math is everywhere! ✖️➖ Full video: https://youtu.be/Xe1lGloFq1w #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

➗➕MATH WEEK 2025✖️➖ Day 4 of #MCSDMathWeek = Pattern Power! From fabrics to engine parts, math and recognizing patterns play a big role in today’s featured careers: Interior Designer (IRSC - Chastain Campus) and Auto Mechanic (LCA_automotive). Don’t forget to complete today’s Daily Math Challenge for a chance to win prizes! ➡️ bit.ly/mcsdmathweek Full video: https://youtu.be/CoN-OqK0qqg #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

💜PURPLE UP💜 April is the Month of the Military Child—a time to honor the resilience, strength, and sacrifice of students whose parents serve our country. While their parents are heroes in uniform, their children are heroes on the homefront. Join us in showing support—wear purple this Friday, April 11, to recognize military kids! (You can pair your purple with your Dress for Your Future outfit as part of MCSD Math Week.) #ALLINMartin👊 #FLPurpleUp25

🧩AUTISM AWARENESS WORKSHOP🧩 Families, you're invited to the Martin County School District’s 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Parent Workshop—a meaningful evening focused on building connections, sharing experiences, and accessing helpful resources. Workshop info: 📅 Wednesday, April 16, from 4:30–6:00 p.m. 📍 MCSD Board Room Hosted by our Exceptional Student Education (ESE) team, this event is open to all families seeking to learn more and engage in thoughtful conversation and support. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/AutismWorkshop416, or email Christine Durst (durstc@martinschools.org) or Sara Piccirillo (piccirs@martinschools.org). #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

➗➕MATH WEEK 2025✖️➖ It's Equivalent Day for #MCSDMathWeek! We're excited to see all the matching outfits across the District. Students and teachers—don’t miss today’s Daily Math Challenge. Compete for prizes and show off your problem-solving skills! ➡️ bit.ly/mcsdmathweek Today's math-related career in the spotlight: TV Producer, where numbers meet storytelling! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Two of our incredible VPK friends in Ms. Basiliere's class just accomplished a monumental milestone: 1,000 Books before Kindergarten!! Let's celebrate this amazing achievement and inspire more young minds to dive into the enchanting universe of stories!

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Month, Ms. Jones! #igniteSPIRITMCSD #ignitePAWSibilities

Can you hear the beat? Our band and chorus are gearing up for their Spring Concert and would love for their music to be heard. Please consider donating to this cause so we can purchase extra microphones and speakers to make these performances even more amazing! https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/education-funding/project-detail/pid/285/id/2870#FriendShare