Pinewood Elementary School

SPRING BREAK IS HERE!!🏖️☀️🌊 All Martin County School District-operated schools will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 17 to Friday, March 21, 2025. Classes will resume on Monday, March 24. We wish all of our families and employees a safe and relaxing break! #ALLINMartin👊

🥧 HAPPY PI DAY 🥧 March 14 (3/14) is all about celebrating π (pi) — the never-ending number that helps us measure circles and unlock the wonders of math! Did you know pi has been calculated to over 62 trillion digits? 🤯 Talk about a number that never quits! Across our schools today, students will embrace the fun of Pi Day with exciting activities, from memorizing digits of pi to hands-on math challenges.

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN🎙️ A new episode of 𝒜𝓁𝓁 ℐ𝓃 ℳ𝒶𝓇𝓉𝒾𝓃 drops March 15—and we’re going ALL IN on Open Enrollment! In this episode: 🎙️ Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tracey Miller explains what parents need to know—important dates, how to apply, and what it means if a school is near capacity. 🎙️ Stuart Middle School 8th grader Alexis Pankhurst and South Fork High School senior Ameera Mehan share why they chose a school outside their home zone and what their experience has been like. Tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! Catch up on past episodes below. ⬇️ 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU Make the best choice for your child’s future–choose the Martin County School District! Enrollment is open and applications submitted before March 31 receive priority! Learn more: https://bit.ly/43cf2tB #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Hello Pinewood Family, We have made a change to the date of our Walk-aThon. We are rescheduling it after Spring Break. Just wait until you see all of the fun you'll have as we reach our main goal. I can already feel the cool whip cream pie on my face! Ay Dios Mio! More information will come very soon. The money raised will be used to refurnish and reimagine our Media Center. The IXL March Madness challenge is on! Let's knock off our competitors by showing off how many lessons you can pass at proficiency. Remember to move on to the next lesson after you reach proficiency. Tuesday is our SAC Meeting at 5:30 pm. We are excited to share information about our new journey to becoming an AVID school and extremely excited to show off our class Science projects and winners of the District STEM Fair. All who attend will have a chance to vote for the Crowd Favorite award starting at 6:00 pm after the AVID presentation. Here are the events for this week: 3/11 - SAC Meeting 5:30 pm and Cub Scouts 6:00 pm 3/12 - Girl Scouts 5:00 pm 3/17-3/21 - Spring Break Have a fantastic week! Hola familia Pinewood, Hemos cambiado la fecha de nuestro Walk-aThon. Lo reprogramaremos después de las vacaciones de primavera. Esperen a ver toda la diversión que tendrán cuando alcancemos nuestro objetivo principal. ¡Ya puedo sentir la crema batida en mi cara! ¡Ay Dios mío! Pronto les daremos más información. El dinero recaudado se utilizará para renovar y reimaginar nuestro centro multimedia. ¡El desafío March Madness de IXL está en marcha! Derrotemos a nuestros competidores mostrando cuántas lecciones pueden aprobar en el nivel de competencia. Recuerden pasar a la siguiente lección después de alcanzar el nivel de competencia. El martes es nuestra reunión de SAC a las 5:30 p. m. Estamos emocionados de compartir información sobre nuestro nuevo jurado para convertirnos en una escuela AVID y estamos extremadamente emocionados de mostrar los proyectos de ciencia de nuestras clases y los ganadores de la Feria STEM del distrito. Todos los que asistan tendrán la oportunidad de votar por el premio Crowd Favorite a partir de las 6:00 p. m. después de la presentación de AVID. Estos son los eventos de esta semana: 11/3: reunión del SAC a las 5:30 p. m. y de los Cub Scouts a las 6:00 p. m. 12/3: Girl Scouts a las 5:00 p. m. 17/3-21/3: vacaciones de primavera ¡Que tengas una semana fantástica!

🎉SCHOOL PRIDE BOOTH WINNERS🎉 The votes have been tallied and the Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show's School Pride Booth winners are... 🥇 The Pinewood Elementary – $1,000 🥈 Hobe Sound Elementary School – $750 🥉 Stuart Middle School – $500 Congratulations to our winners and to every school that participated! Your creativity, school spirit, and hard work made each display truly special. We’re so proud of our students, staff, and families for showcasing what makes their schools shine! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎨CELEBRATING CREATIVITY🎨 Congratulations to the talented winners of the 2024-2025 Kids Tag Art competition! Hundreds of our fifth graders put their creativity to work in the 7th Annual Kids Tag Art contest, sponsored by Martin County Tax Collector, Ruth Pietruszewski. Using both artistic and critical thinking skills, students designed unique tags that families and community members can purchase as license plates, key fobs, or bike plates. We're excited to celebrate these winners at the Annual Kids Tag Art Awards on April 2, 2025, in the Martin County School District Board Room! 🎨🏆 See the full list of winners and learn how to purchase designs here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2063521 We are so proud of every student who participated—your creativity inspires us all!👏 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🔎GET A CLUE!🔎 Clue into school breakfast with the Martin County School District! It's no mystery– a great school day starts with breakfast! A nutritious morning meal helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to crack the case on their learning. 🔎 Our schools serve up delicious breakfast options to fuel young detectives for a day of discovery. Check out the fun, themed menu and celebrate National School Breakfast Week with us! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Hello Pinewood Family, Our next SAC meeting will be on March 11th at 5:30 pm. All of the STEM projects from each of the classes will be in the Media Center to view and we will be introducing our new initiative for the 25-26 school year, AVID. Join us and stay informed of all the great things happening at The Pinewood. Hola familia Pinewood, Nuestra próxima reunión del SAC será el 11 de marzo a las 5:30 pm. Todos los proyectos STEM de cada una de las clases estarán en el Centro de Medios para verlos y presentaremos nuestra nueva iniciativa para el año escolar 25-26, AVID. Únase a nosotros y manténgase informado de todas las grandes cosas que suceden en The Pinewood.

✨CELEBRATING 35 YEARS✨ Willoughby Learning Center is celebrating BIG for its 35th anniversary! Join the Ducks for a special event as they honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to an exciting future. 📅 Saturday, March 1, 2025 ⏰ 12:00 - 2:00 PM 📍 5150 SE Willoughby Blvd, Stuart, FL 34997 Guests will enjoy entertainment, refreshments, and plenty of Mighty Duck spirit! Plus, you don’t want to miss the unveiling of two stunning murals designed and painted by a talented student artist—showcasing Willoughby’s legacy and school pride. 🎉🦆 #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #PublicSchoolPROUD

📚BOOKS OF THE MONTH📚 Looking for your student's next great read? The Florida Department of Education Commissioner's Books of the Month are here! Spend time reading, learning, and growing with these featured titles. February Books of the Month: 📕 PreK: "Celebrating Presidents’ Day: What Is a President?" by Kimberly Jordano and Trisha Callella-Jones 📗 K-2: "The Front Steps: A True Story About a Boy Who Loved to Read" by Alan C Duncan and Anna Welch 📘 3-5: "Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books" by Kay Winters 📙 6-8: "Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal" by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson 📕 9-12: “George Washington’s Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution" by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger Happy reading! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🍎PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD🍎 It’s Public Schools Week, and we’re proud to serve 16,500 students across 12 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools, special centers, preschool centers, and adult education campuses—empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators, and difference makers! Join us in celebrating the incredible students, educators, and staff who make the Martin County School District a place of excellence. Each day, we’ll highlight what makes public schools the heart of our community—starting with MCSD Monday: 100 Years of Excellence! Want to be part of our 100 Years of Excellence in Education celebration? Share your MCSD story here: https://bit.ly/4iNGDqs #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #PSW25 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🩺🛠️CELEBRATING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION🛠️🩺 Career & Technical Education (CTE) equips students with real-world skills for the future, and we’re celebrating in style! This week, students, teachers, and staff across the Martin County School District are invited to participate in themed dress-up days. Chef’s hat or hard hat? Scrubs or a suit? Dress for the career that inspires you and highlight the many paths CTE offers! 📸 Snap a photo and DM us—we can’t wait to see the creativity! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #PublicSchoolPROUD #GetThereFL

The Office of Innovation and Choice is pleased to share the week of February 24-28 as MCSD and CTE Dress Up Week. Which career would you choose? Look at the flyer attached for more detail. La Oficina de Innovación y Elección se complace en compartir la semana del 24 al 28 de febrero como Semana de disfraces de MCSD y CTE. ¿Qué carrera elegirías? Mire el folleto adjunto para obtener más detalles.

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN🎙️ Episode 3 is HERE! 🎉🎉 This month on 𝒜𝓁𝓁 ℐ𝓃 ℳ𝒶𝓇𝓉𝒾𝓃, we’re going ALL IN for Black History in Martin County, sharing stories and experiences that have shaped our community. Tune in now to hear: 🎙️ Stuart Training School alumni Phillip Harvey and Godfrey Lee reflect on their education, the community, and the lasting impact of leaders like Dr. David L. Anderson, the Murray family, Dr. Jack White, and more. 🎙️ Dr. Chris Jones, Principal of Stuart Middle School, gives us a sneak peek into the District’s first-ever Black History Month Celebration, happening Feb. 22! 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #BlackHistoryMonth #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🇺🇸SCHOOLS CLOSED MONDAY🇺🇸 Just a friendly reminder, families – all District-operated schools will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 18. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable three-day weekend! View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊

🎡FREE FAIR ADMISSION🎡 The Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to share that students and staff can enjoy free admission on select days! 🎉 🎡 February 17 from 2 - 5 p.m.: FREE admission for students with student ID 🎡 February 21 from open to close: FREE admission for MCSD staff with District ID You don't want to miss the chance to vote for the best School Pride Booth! Voting is open for the duration of the fair (Feb. 14-22). The winner will be chosen on the last day: 🥇 - $1,000; 🥈 - $750; 🥉 - $500. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🐝UN-BEE-LIEVABLE SPELLERS🐝 Our students brought their A-game to the 59th Annual Lillian A. Dassori Elementary Spelling Bee! Congratulations again to our champion, Kahlan Hufnagel of J.D. Parker Elementary School, who sealed her victory with the word unison! Congratulations also go to Logan Ferraro of The Pinewood Elementary for earning 3rd place and Nicolas Gillett of Hobe Sound Elementary School for earning 2nd place. Shoutout to all our participants for showcasing their talent, as well as to School Board Chair Amy Pritchett for serving as enunciator, and to our distinguished judges! 🎥 Watch as these incredible spellers take on challenging words with confidence: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1997120 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🚀 T-MINUS 1 DAY UNTIL BLAST-OFF 🚀 Tomorrow is the big night for our rising kindergartners!! Stop by your child's future school for our Kindergarten Blast Off orientation event, where families can meet the leadership team, tour a kindergarten classroom, and discover what makes our schools so special! 📅 Kindergarten Blast Off 🗓 February 11 | 5:30 p.m. 📍 All MCSD elementary schools 🔗 Find your child’s future school and learn more about enrollment: https://bit.ly/3WcJX4U 🎥English version of the video: https://youtu.be/VMjwpp6sJWs 🎥 Spanish version of the video: https://youtu.be/2xFam7cMbuU #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎🔥IGNITING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH🔥🍎 While school is out for students... learning is in for teachers and staff! The Martin County School District's annual Professional Learning Day is a dedicated time to sharpen skills, explore new strategies, and elevate education for students across Martin County! With hundreds of sessions to choose from, an inspiring keynote speaker (Brian Mendler), a refueling station with food trucks, fun pit stops with relaxation in mind, and a Passport to Student Careers to propel our students' future, our educators are IGNITING new ideas and strategies that will make a lasting impact in the classroom! Today is about going all gas, no breaks for growth, innovation, and student success! 🏎️💨 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎 NO SCHOOL MONDAY 🍎 Students have the day off on Monday, February 10, but our teachers and staff will be igniting their professional growth! 🔥✨ Through collaboration and learning, they’ll explore new strategies to enhance student success. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, February 11, refreshed and ready to learn! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥