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💡EMPOWERING STEM EDUCATORS💡
Thank you, @insidefpl and @educationfoundationmc, for the valuable professional development for our elementary STEM educators!
The Education Foundation of Martin County provided District teachers with a STEM-based learning opportunity that will benefit both their professional development and the education of students across our twelve elementary schools! The Foundation was able to do so through the FPL EmPOWERing STEM Educators Grant!
#ALLINMartin👊
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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.
#ALLINMartin👊
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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
#ALLINMartin👊
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Hello Pinewood Families,
This year we are using Successmaker to help students with mathematics practice. You can also access Successmaker at home. We encourage students to use it as often as they can. Please see the parent letter attached for more information.
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Blast Off To Kindergarten! Please help us spread the word. We are inviting all of our incoming Kindergarteners tomorrow, February 2nd at 5:30 pm. We want to get to know you and welcome you. Feel free to share the video link below.
https://youtu.be/UCLzMCxOhMk
¡Despegue hacia kindergarten! Por favor, ayúdenos a difundir la palabra. Estamos invitando a todos nuestros estudiantes de kindergarten entrantes manana, 2 de febrero a las 5:30 pm. Queremos conocerte y darte la bienvenida. Siéntase libre de compartir el enlace del video a continuación.
https://youtu.be/UCLzMCxOhMk
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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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Hello Pinewood Family,
We had a fabulous time with you this past week as we celebrated literacy. Huge THANK YOU to the students, teachers, staff, and parents who participated and made Splash Around The World a success! If you were not able to attend, we missed you but will send home a treasure of books for you to read at home. Every single student should have received a bookbag with books to read at home by the end of this week (Thank you Title I).
Here are the events for this week:
2/1 - Girls Scouts 5:00pm
2/2 - Blast Off To Kindergarten- 5:30 pm
Hola familia Pinewood,
Tuvimos un tiempo fabuloso con ustedes la semana pasada mientras celebrábamos la alfabetización. ¡Muchas GRACIAS a los estudiantes, maestros, personal y padres que participaron e hicieron de Splash Around The World un éxito! Si no pudo asistir, lo extrañamos, pero le enviaremos a casa un tesoro de libros para que los lea en casa. Cada estudiante debería haber recibido una mochila con libros para leer en casa al final de esta semana (Gracias Título I).
Estos son los eventos de esta semana:
2/1 - Niñas exploradoras 5:00 p. m.
2/2 - Despegue hacia el jardín de infantes - 5:30 p. m.
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Blast Off To Kindergarten! Please help us spread the word. We are inviting all of our incoming Kindergarteners this coming week. We want to get to know you and welcome you. Feel free to share the video link below.
https://youtu.be/UCLzMCxOhMk
¡Despegue hacia kindergarten! Por favor, ayúdenos a difundir la palabra. Estamos invitando a todos nuestros estudiantes de kindergarten entrantes esta próxima semana. Queremos conocerte y darte la bienvenida. Siéntase libre de compartir el enlace del video a continuación.
https://youtu.be/UCLzMCxOhMk
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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
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDTheRippleEffect
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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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Hello Pinewood Families,
Reminder: Today, Tuesday, January 24th is the last day of tutoring for this round. New students will be selected, based on data, for the next round beginning February 6th. Permission slips will be sent home next week.
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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
#ALLINMartin👊 #FLCelebratesLiteracy
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Necesitamos A Nuestros Padres para El Consejo Asesor Escolar (SAC)
El Consejo Asesor Escolar (SAC) es responsable de desarrollar, implementar y monitorear las metas del Plan de Mejoramiento Escolar. La membresía de SAC debe reflejar la composición de nuestra comunidad escolar para garantizar que todos los grupos estén representados. Si más de un padre está interesado, se realizará una votación en la próxima reunión programada de la PTA.
Los miembros de SAC participan en una reunión mensual en la escuela a las 5:30 pm. Las fechas tentativas para este año son 24/2, 21/3, 18/4, 9/5.
Favor de llenar este formulario febrero 1, 2023.
Porfavor aplicar aqui: https://forms.gle/oMDKLiFoHa3sq4d27
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Parents Needed for School Advisory Council (SAC)
The School Advisory Council (SAC) is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the goals of the School Improvement Plan. The SAC membership must reflect the composition of our school community to ensure all groups are represented. If more than one parent is interested, a vote will take place at the next scheduled PTA Meeting.
Members of SAC participate in a monthly meeting at the school at 5:30 pm. The tentative dates for the remainder of this year are 2/24, 3/21, 4/18, 5/9 (If Needed).
Please use this link to apply: https://forms.gle/9cmYc43g6TAe14Fy5
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Happy Sunday PWE Family,
Here are the events for this week, January 23-27.
Literacy Week! Every day there is a different activity during the school day for our students.
1/25 - Performing Panthers 2:00 pm
1/26 - Splash Around The World Family Night 6-7:30 pm
1/27 - Student Of The Month 7:45 am
We are so excited for the family night this week. Hope you are ready to "travel" with us. Our absences and late arrivals have been decreasing. Thank you for continuing to make attendance at school a priority. Every minute counts! Have a fabulous week.
Feliz domingo Familia PWE,
Estos son los eventos de esta semana, del 23 al 27 de enero.
¡Semana de la Alfabetización! cada día hay una actividad diferente durante la jornada escolar para nuestros alumnos.
25/1 - Actuando Panteras 2:00 pm
26/1 - Noche familiar Splash Around The World 6-7:30 pm
27/1 - Estudiante del mes 7:45 am
Estamos muy emocionados por la noche familiar de esta semana. Espero que estés listo para "viajar" con nosotros. Nuestras ausencias y llegadas tarde han ido disminuyendo. Gracias por continuar haciendo de la asistencia a la escuela una prioridad. ¡Cada minuto cuenta! Que tengas una semana fabulosa.
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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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Hello Pinewood family,
These are the events for the week of January 16, 2023:
1/16-no school
1/18-Girl Scouts 5pm
1/19-PTA meeting 5:30 pm
Coming soon: 1/26-Splash Around the World Family Night
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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#/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
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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.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud