Pinewood Elementary School

🗓️EARLY RELEASE DAY & NO SCHOOL🗓️ Friendly reminder, families - today, Wednesday, Oct. 2, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal. There is no school tomorrow, Thursday, October 3. Receive alerts like this via text message by texting START to 98900. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🗓️EARLY RELEASE DAY🗓️ Friendly reminder, families - Wednesday, October 2, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal. Please note, there’s no school for students on Thursday, October 3. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

Hello Pinewood Family, We have been donating every year to this very worthy cause whose idea sprouted from students at PWE many years ago. This organization has helped several of our own families. We feel it is crucial for students to understand the value of giving back to the community that is gives so much to them. We hope you can help us. Many of these baskets will go to our own families that are struggling during the holidays. If you know of someone who can benefit from a basket, please email our school counselor, Mrs. Rivers, at riverad@martinschools.org. Thank you Panthers! Hola familia Pinewood, Hemos estado donando todos los años a esta causa tan valiosa cuya idea surgió de los estudiantes de PWE hace muchos años. Esta organización ha ayudado a varias de nuestras propias familias. Creemos que es crucial que los estudiantes comprendan el valor de retribuir a la comunidad que tanto les brinda. Esperamos que puedas ayudarnos. Muchas de estas canastas se destinarán a nuestras propias familias que están pasando apuros durante las fiestas. Si conoce a alguien que pueda beneficiarse de una canasta, envíe un correo electrónico a nuestra consejera escolar, la Sra. Rivers, a riverad@martinschools.org. ¡Gracias Panteras!

🌀EYE ON THE STORM🌀 **Update 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26: Schools and offices in the Martin County School District will reopen and return to normal operations on Friday, Sept. 27. The District continues to carefully monitor local weather conditions alongside our partners at the Martin County Emergency Management Agency. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our families and employees as we navigated the uncertain weather conditions caused by Hurricane Helene. While we were forecasted to experience frequent high wind speeds, our District was fortunately spared from receiving severe damage. Our thoughts and prayers are with our fellow Floridians as Hurricane Helene continues to strengthen into an extremely powerful storm and head towards the West Coast. It is important for our students to return to class as attendance is essential for their success. We look forward to welcoming everyone back and providing the best education. #ALLINMartin👊

🌀 EYE ON THE STORM 🌀 🚨Update - 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25: The Martin County School District will close all MCSD-operated schools and District offices on Thursday, September 26, 2024, due to Hurricane Helene. The decision is based on the latest information from the National Weather Service and local emergency management officials. Wind speeds throughout the morning are projected to exceed limits for school bus operation, making it unsafe for transportation. MCSD continues to work closely with local emergency management officials to track the storm and will provide further information regarding District operations beyond Thursday as it becomes available. Families are urged to monitor the District's website at www.martinschools.org, social media channels, and the District's automated messaging system for updates. Families and employees wishing to receive text message notifications should text START to 98900. As a reminder, all after-school activities are also canceled. #ALLINMartin👊

🌀 EYE ON THE STORM 🌀 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐂𝐒𝐃 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬: For the safety of our students and staff, 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, including clubs, tutoring, and athletics, are canceled today and tomorrow. Extended Day will remain open today only. The MCSD College Fair has also been canceled and will be rescheduled. 🚨 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧. Please continue to monitor our website, social media, and direct notifications. If you’re not receiving text alerts, text START to 98900 to stay informed. For the latest storm advisories, visit hurricanes.gov. View the latest updates from MCSD here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1782227 #ALLINMartin👊

🌀EYE ON THE STORM🌀 The Martin County School District is working closely with the Martin County Emergency Management Agency to monitor what is currently known as tropical storm Helene for potential impacts to our area. We will provide updates as necessary on our website, all social media channels and via direct message notification to families and employees. Families, if you don't already receive text alerts from MCSD, text START to 98900. For more information or to access the latest advisories, please visit hurricanes.gov. View the latest updates from MCSD here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1782227 #ALLINMartin👊

🇺🇸CELEBRATE FREEDOM WEEK🇺🇸 Today marks the start of Celebrate Freedom Week in the Martin County School District! The Florida Legislature designated the last full week in September as "Celebrate Freedom Week" to highlight the significance of the Declaration of Independence. Students will explore the meaning of the Declaration of Independence, reflecting on the principles our nation was founded on, through engaging, age-appropriate lessons in social studies. Ask your child what they learned today! #ALLINMartin👊 #CelebrateFreedomWeek2024

Mark your calendar for a memorable flight around the world on PWE Airlines, October 10th at 6:00 pm.

Does your student need a ✨spark✨ of imagination for their STEM Fair project? 🔬 Join us for SPARK, (Scientific Problem-solving Academy of Research and Knowledge), where local scientists will help students with STEM Fair project ideas and share their work and knowledge of STEM-based careers. 📆 September 19, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at J.D. Parker Elementary School. Dinner and dessert provided! Register here: https://bit.ly/4d8vlsJ ALL MCSD students and families are welcome! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎CURRICULUM NIGHTS🍎 Reminder! Our elementary schools will host Curriculum Nights tonight and tomorrow August 21 and 22! This event is a great opportunity to discover more about what your child has been learning at school, as well as the different lessons they'll learn throughout the year. Click here to view specific details for your child's school: https://bit.ly/3SM0WJK #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎CURRICULUM NIGHTS🍎 Mark your calendars! Starting next week, our elementary, middle, and high schools will host Curriculum Nights. This is a great chance to meet your child’s teacher(s) and discover more about the exciting academic path planned for this year. Click here to view specific details for your child's school: https://bit.ly/3SM0WJK #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Hello Pinewood Family, Tomorrow is the first day of school! We are excited to see you again. This is our first official weekly Panther Weekend Update of this school year. We have some last minute, important reminders for parents and students: 1. Arrivals begins at 7:10 am this year. 2. Dismissal begins at 2:00 pm. 3. VPK students will be dropped off by the Front Office with their sibling/s starting at 7:10 am. They will be taken directly to class. 4. Arrival areas for Kinder & 4th grade is the Cafeteria. Fifth grade is under the covered play area. First, Second and Third graders will be sitting outside of their classroom. All students will be supervised by our staff. Students can eat breakfast in the cafeteria first and then go to their designated area. 5. Both gates will be open for arrival. Only Gate 2 will be open for Dismissal. 6. Breakfast is served between 7:10-7:40 am. Students must be in their classroom by 7:40 am to be on time to school. 7. Parents are not allowed on campus to drop their children off in the morning. We promise we will take care of our Panthers. The PTA will again host a BooHoo Breakfast at Starbucks on 5932 SE Federal Hwy for VPK and Kindergarten parents. We are going to have a PAWtastic year! Hola familia Pinewood, ¡Mañana es el primer día de clases! Estamos emocionados de verte de nuevo. Esta es nuestra primera actualización semanal del fin de semana de este año escolar. Tenemos algunos recordatorios importantes de último minuto para padres y estudiantes: 1. Este año las llegadas comienzan a las 7:10 am. 2. La salida comienza a las 2:00 pm. 3. Los estudiantes de VPK serán dejados en la oficina principal con sus hermanos a partir de las 7:10 am. Serán llevados directamente a clase. 4. Las áreas de llegada para Kinder y 4to grado es la Cafetería. El quinto grado está debajo del área de juegos cubierta. Los estudiantes de primero, segundo y tercer grado estarán sentados afuera de su salón de clases. Todos los estudiantes serán supervisados ​​por nuestro personal. Los estudiantes pueden desayunar primero en la cafetería y luego dirigirse a su área designada. 5. Ambas cercas estarán abiertas para la llegada. Sólo la cerca # 2 estará abierta para la salida. 6. El desayuno se sirve entre las 7:10 y las 7:40 a. m. Los estudiantes deben estar en su salón de clases a las 7:40 am para llegar a tiempo a la escuela. 7. Los padres no pueden entrar a la escuela para dejar a sus hijos en la mañana. Prometemos que cuidaremos de nuestras Panteras. La PTA nuevamente organizará un desayuno BooHoo en Starbucks en 5932 SE Federal Hwy para padres de VPK y Kindergarten. ¡Vamos a tener un año fantastico!

🚌 BUS TRACKING APP 🚌 Attention MCSD families! Bus tracking codes for the new MyReaXiumApp continue to be sent this afternoon. If you have been waiting on a code for your family, please be on the lookout for an email from do-not-reply@reaxium.com with the subject line, "You have been invited to the MyReaXiumApp!" and be sure to check your spam/junk folders if you are unable to locate it. If your child is a new bus rider this year, your MyReaXiumApp will begin to display real-time GPS information for your child once they have swiped their ID card onto the bus for the first time. #ALLINMartin👊 #BacktoSchool #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

💬LET'S TALK BACK TO SCHOOL💬 Need answers for all your back-to-school questions? Get them fast with "Let's Talk" on the Martin County School District website! Just find the "Let's Talk/Contact Us" tab on the side of our website (or "Contact Us" on the MCSD Florida app). Select your topic—whether it's transportation, course schedules, or FOCUS help—and get the answers you need quickly! 👉Or use this link here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/lets-talk #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL🍎 The countdown is on! We are so excited for the hallways and classrooms to be filled with laughter, learning and new possibilities. Watch this message from Superintendent Michael Maine to our families: https://youtu.be/gRIyuoUw1qw We look forward to igniting together and making this an incredible year for our students! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL INFO🍎 School starts in ONE WEEK!!! 🎉 We can't wait to welcome our students back for another fantastic year and ignite a brighter future together! Don't forget to check out the school calendar for important dates such as the first day of school, meet the teacher/orientation, curriculum nights, holiday breaks, and more. 🗓️ View the full calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #BacktoSchool

🍽️BACK-TO-SCHOOL MEALS INFO🍽️ Skip the cash and check! Make paying for breakfast or lunch easy and secure. The Martin County School District uses MySchoolBucks to make payment easy. Visit MySchoolBucks.com to create your FREE account and conveniently add funds online. 👉Regular price for breakfast for all students is $1.50. Lunch for grades K-5 is $1.85, and for grades 6-12 is $2.10. ℹ️The District will cover the cost of meals for students who apply and qualify for reduced-price meals. All students attending the school sites participating in the Community Eligibility Provisions will receive free breakfasts and lunches with no income restrictions. Those sites include: 🍎Willoughby Learning Center 🍎J.D. Parker Elementary School 🍎The Pinewood Elementary 🍎Port Salerno Elementary School 🍎Warfield Elementary School 🍎Indiantown Middle School 🍎Indiantown High School 🍎Spectrum Academy For more information, please contact the Food & Nutrition Services Department at 772-223-2655 ext. 58107 or email AskFNS@martinschools.org. #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #BacktoSchool

Hello Pinewood Family, We are so excited to begin the 2024-2025 school year with our wonderful families. Parents, you have some homework to do before the first day of school. Please complete the back to school forms online, through FOCUS. It is imperative that we have the most updated contact and emergency information as well as parental permissions for books, picture, yearbook, health screenings, etc. We need 100% compliance on this parents! If you need any assistance, please reach out to us. Here is the link to register a FOCUS account, for our new parents. GO PANTHERS! https://www.martinschools.org/page/focus-parent-portal-student-grades-and-attendance Hola familia Pinewood, Estamos muy emocionados de comenzar el año escolar 2024-2025 con nuestras maravillosas familias. Padres, tienen algunos deberes que hacer antes del primer día de clases. Complete los formularios de regreso a clases en línea, a través de FOCUS. Es imperativo que tengamos la información de contacto y de emergencia más actualizada, así como los permisos de los padres para libros, fotografías, anuarios, exámenes de salud, etc. ¡Necesitamos un 100% de cumplimiento con esto por parte de los padres! Si necesita ayuda, comuníquese con nosotros. Aquí está el enlace para registrar una cuenta FOCUS, para nuestros nuevos padres. ¡VAMOS PANTERAS! https://www.martinschools.org/page/focus-parent-portal-student-grades-and-attendance

🎉WELCOME BACK, TEACHERS!🎉 We're excited to kick off another incredible year with you! This year, let us ignite together to achieve new heights and inspire greatness. Your dedication and enthusiasm light the way for our students. Here’s to a fantastic year! ✨🍎 #ALLINMartin👊