Pinewood Elementary School

Hello Pinewood Family, For the first time in years, we are having Career Day at Pinewood Elementary. We can't do this without you! If you or someone you know would like to come out and speak to our young students about your career path, please complete this form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTljuUPoxtkalqnOJgIIfNugNvJ6UpDvDw1bKkPS8Px38TVA/viewform. You may think they are too young, but our students crave inspiration and knowledge of what could be out there for them in the future. YOU can be that person that inspires our kids to become their best self in a career they may not have even considered. Ask your neighbors and friends, too. Career day will take place February 21st from 8-11 am. Mark your calendar, fill out the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTljuUPoxtkalqnOJgIIfNugNvJ6UpDvDw1bKkPS8Px38TVA/viewform and spread the word for other community members to come out. Thank you for being a champion for our students! KATELYN BATES 561-310-8749 KBates@JuniorAchievement.com

❄️WINTER WISDOM❄️ SAT/ACT Prep, math activities, reading challenges, the Holiday Hustle... our Winter Wisdom page is your family's one-stop shop to keep boredom at bay and young minds sharp this holiday season! From fun learning activities to free college prep resources, we’ve got something for every student. Check it out and keep learning going all winter long: https://bit.ly/3P2vAMx #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

Head elf on duty! 🎅✨ Superintendent Michael Maine donned his elf suit from his elementary school principal days and joined The Pinewood Elementary's elves (Assistant Principal Patty Morris and Principal Susanna Deutsch) during morning carline. Leading with holiday cheer—just another day for our top elf! 🎄❄️ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📚🎄TIS' THE SEASON FOR READING🎄📚 Special guest readers brought holiday magic to The Pinewood Elementary! As the School of Communications, Pinewood fosters a love for reading and storytelling, inspiring young learners to share their own voices. This festive tradition combines the power of words with the joy of the season, helping students grow their communication skills as they listen to and engage with fun holiday stories. Did you know Pinewood Elementary is one of the 12 featured schools with a Specialty Pathway? Apply to be a Panther today! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3YUi6YV #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

⭐️CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES⭐️ This evening, the Martin County School District proudly celebrated 27 exceptional individuals whose dedication and contributions make a lasting impact on our schools and community! A special congratulations to Mr. Joshua Oviedo, an ELL (English Language Learner) paraprofessional at Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School and proud MCSD alum, who was named the District’s overall 2024-2025 School-Related Employee of the Year! Click the link below to view our list of fantastic site-level award winners Mr. Oviedo: https://bit.ly/3BJYu0K We couldn't ignite success for our students without these incredible employees! More photos and a video to come soon! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎SPECIALTY PATHWAYS SHOWCASE🍎 Want to learn more about the unique pathways available at our middle schools for your students? Stop by their Specialty Pathways Showcase! Hidden Oaks Middle School is hosting theirs tonight, starting at 5:30 p.m. Murray Middle School and Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School are hosting theirs on Thursday. Stay tuned for updates, as more showcase dates may be announced! Plan ahead– Jensen Beach High School is hosting a Specialty Pathways Showcase in January! ➡️ The application window for a Specialty Pathway through School Choice at one of 12 featured schools is now open! Apply now through the FOCUS Parent Portal. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YUi6YV #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

Thanksgiving Break has officially begun for our students, teachers, and school-based employees! 🦃🍁🍂 Wishing you all a joyful, restful, and safe holiday. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday, December 2. #ALLINMartin👊

🎨CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN ART🎨 Congratulations The Pinewood Elementary student Caleb Da Cunha and Stuart Middle School student Mason Planker for earning spots among the top 18 finalists in the 2024 Congressional Youth Art Contest for Florida’s District 21! This year, students from Pinewood Elementary, Warfield Elementary School, Murray Middle School and Stuart Middle School participated in the competition. Each student who submitted artwork will receive a special congressional recognition. 🇺🇸 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍂 SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 🍂 Reminder: the Martin County School District is hosting its Transition Fair tomorrow, November 20, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the MCSD Board Room. Families of students with disabilities in grades K-12 who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan can expect to learn more about additional education and career opportunities for their children. We hope to see you there! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Conference Night is November 14, 2024 by appointment. Please contact your child's teacher now. Thank you. La noche de la conferencia es el 14 de noviembre de 2024 con cita previa. Por favor comuníquese con el maestro de su hijo ahora. Gracias.

SAC Meeting 11/5/2024 at 5:30 pm

🗓️EARLY RELEASE & NO SCHOOL🗓️ Reminder– tomorrow, Thursday, October 31, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal. There’s no school for students on Friday, November 1. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊

Hot off the press! You can purchase the 2024-2025 yearbook now. Additional copies of the yearbook will not be available after the deadline. Don't miss out! www.focusedonforever.com/yearbooks Recién salido de la prensa! Puedes comprar el anuario 2024-2025 ahora. Copias adicionales del anuario no estarán disponibles después de la fecha límite. ¡No te lo pierdas! www.focusedonforever.com/yearbooks

Pinewood Elementary invites our local Veterans to our school to honor you for your service. Please see the attached flyer. A flyer also went home this week. Thank you. La Primaria Pinewood invita a nuestros Veteranos locales a nuestra escuela para honrarlo por su servicio. Consulte el folleto adjunto. Esta semana también llegó a casa un folleto. Gracias.

Dear Families, The school district sent out information on Monday to the community about a FREE program called Varsity Tutors. Parents can sign their child up for a variety of courses to remediate or enrich their learning. Options are not simply core subject areas but extend to coding, drawing, and more. To sign up, parents log into their child’s ClassLink using their 4300# and password, then click on the Varsity Tutors app. In the app, parents can review available courses, click on an option, then the dates and times will be displayed. Clicking on the “Enroll” button is all that they need to do to enroll their student in a class. Queridas familias, El distrito escolar envió información el lunes a la comunidad sobre un programa GRATUITO llamado Varsity Tutors. Los padres pueden inscribir a sus hijos en una variedad de cursos para remediar o enriquecer su aprendizaje. Las opciones no son simplemente áreas temáticas básicas, sino que se extienden a la codificación, el dibujo y más. Para registrarse, los padres inician sesión en ClassLink de sus hijos usando su número 4300 y contraseña, luego hacen clic en la aplicación Varsity Tutors. En la aplicación, los padres pueden revisar los cursos disponibles, hacer clic en una opción y luego se mostrarán las fechas y horas. Hacer clic en el botón "Inscribir" es todo lo que necesitan hacer para inscribir a su estudiante en una clase.

Join us starting October 18th as we celebrate the characteristics of resiliency. Únase a nosotros a partir del 18 de octubre para celebrar las características de la resiliencia.

📆MAKEUP DAY INFORMATION📆 Martin County School District students will NOT be required to make up the days missed due to the recent hurricanes. Fortunately, after a thorough review of the District’s instructional calendar, students will still meet state requirements and complete the academic year without the need to use make-up days at this time. We are committed to supporting the community with ongoing recovery efforts, including through the Education Foundation of Martin County’s relief fund for employees and families, providing free meals for students, and offering credit for last week’s Extended Day services. Link to relief fund: https://bit.ly/3BIZm5K We are humbled by the resilience and cooperation of our incredible community. Thank you for partnering with us in your child's education. We are #MCSDBetterTogether and #MartinStrong! 💙

🧡UNITED AGAINST BULLYING🧡 Wear and share orange with us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16, for Unity Day during National Bullying Prevention Month! Unity Day unites students, parents, educators, and community members across the nation to spread the message that we stand together against bullying. Stay tuned for photos of students and staff wearing orange and standing united! 🧡 #ALLINMartin👊 #UnityEveryDay

🌀REOPENING UPDATE🌀 **Update 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10: Schools and offices in the Martin County School District will resume operations on Monday, October 14. The majority of our campuses were fortunately spared from receiving severe damage and have been cleared for a safe return to classes. Safety remains our highest priority, and we are committed to providing a secure learning environment as repairs continue across the District. Our thoughts and prayers are with our families and neighbors as we all continue to rebuild from Hurricane Milton, and we stand ready to support our students, families, and staff in any way possible. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, offering a sense of normalcy through the power of education. #ALLINMartin👊

🌀EYE ON THE STORM🌀 ** Update 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 8: Following this evening's briefing with Martin County Emergency Management officials, the decision has been made to open four schools as shelters beginning at noon tomorrow, October 9, with the exception of the special needs shelter, which opens at 7 a.m. The shelters will remain open until Hurricane Milton has moved away from our area, at which time staff will begin restoring campuses to pre-storm conditions. As this will take us into Friday, all MCSD-operated schools will remain closed through the end of the current week. We plan to resume classes and normal operations on Monday, October 14.  The following schools will be used as shelters: -Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School--opens at 7 a.m., Oct. 9 (special needs population - residents should register here: https://www.martin.fl.us/SpecialNeeds). This shelter includes limited medical oversight and is designed for residents with electricity-dependent needs such as oxygen. -Willoughby Learning Center (residents and pets) -Port Salerno Elementary School (general population) -Warfield Elementary School (general population) Families and employees are encouraged to stay informed by visiting our website, www.martinschools.org, and social media channels for the latest updates. Notifications will also be sent via the District's automated system. Families/employees who are not currently receiving text notifications should text START to 98900 to opt in. We encourage all families to continue monitoring hurricanes.gov and to register for local emergency alerts by visiting https://www.martin.fl.us/AlertMartin. Please stay safe and vigilant. #ALLINMartin👊 #HurricaneMilton