Last week, we welcomed Busch Wildlife Sanctuary for an engaging presentation on land animal adaptations. Students explored how Florida animals use camouflage, strength, speed, and other unique traits to survive in their habitats.
We also partnered with the Cox Science Center and Aquarium for an exciting Shark Tooth Lab, where students examined real shark teeth and learned how sharks’ adaptations as apex predators help them thrive in the ocean.
From forest floors to ocean depths, our Pinewood scientists are making real-world connections and bringing science to life!
Hello Pinewood Families,
As we close out the month, we are proud of the many great accomplishments our students and staff have achieved. Next week, we begin one of the most crucial times of the school year as we focus on learning the final standards before our end-of-year assessments in May. Can you believe we are only a couple of months away?
This is the time for us to stay focused, alert, determined, and most importantly, present at school every day. Daily attendance truly makes a difference in student success.
Of course, at Pinewood we believe in balancing hard work with fun! The month of March is filled with exciting events, beginning with the IXL Challenge, Read Across America, and our Annual Color Walk-a-thon.
Please be sure to read the Pawprint newsletters and review flyers sent home, via email, and on social media so you don’t miss any important details.
📌 Important Update:
The Principal’s Challenge logs will be temporarily suspended and will resume after the IXL Challenge is completed.
📅 Events for This Week:
Monday, 3/2
🎩 Wear your favorite hat
📣 PTA Meeting at 5:30 PM
Tuesday, 3/3
📝 PM 2.5 Math (Grades 3–5)
🦸 Wear a superhero t-shirt
Wednesday, 3/4
⏰ Early Release Day – Noon Dismissal
😎 Wear your brightest colors and/or sunglasses
Thursday, 3/5
📝 PM 2.5 ELA (Grades 3–5)
💬 Wear a shirt with a positive message
Friday, 3/6
🎓 Wear a college shirt
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to help our students finish the year strong!
Estimadas familias de Pinewood,
Al cerrar este mes, nos sentimos muy orgullosos de los muchos logros alcanzados por nuestros estudiantes y personal. La próxima semana comenzamos uno de los momentos más importantes del año escolar, ya que nos enfocamos en aprender los últimos estándares antes de las evaluaciones finales de fin de año en mayo. ¿Pueden creer que faltan solo un par de meses?
Este es el momento de mantenernos enfocados, atentos y determinados, y lo más importante, asistiendo a la escuela todos los días. La asistencia diaria marca una gran diferencia en el éxito de nuestros estudiantes.
Por supuesto, en Pinewood creemos en equilibrar el trabajo duro con la diversión. El mes de marzo estará lleno de eventos emocionantes, comenzando con el Desafío IXL, Read Across America y nuestra Caminata Anual de Colores (Color Walk-a-thon).
Por favor, asegúrense de leer los boletines Pawprint y revisar los volantes que se envían a casa, por correo electrónico y en nuestras redes sociales para conocer todos los detalles.
📌 Aviso Importante:
Los registros del Desafío de la Directora estarán suspendidos temporalmente y se reanudarán después de que finalice el Desafío IXL.
📅 Eventos de esta semana:
Lunes, 3/2
🎩 Usar su gorra o sombrero favorito
📣 Reunión de la PTA a las 5:30 p. m.
Martes, 3/3
📝 PM 2.5 Math (Grados 3–5)
🦸 Usar una camiseta de superhéroe
Miércoles, 3/4
⏰ Salida temprana – Salida a las 12:00 p. m.
😎 Usar colores brillantes y/o lentes de sol
Jueves, 3/5
📝 PM 2.5 ELA (Grados 3–5)
💬 Usar una camiseta con un mensaje positivo
Viernes, 3/6
🎓 Usar una camiseta universitaria
Gracias por su continuo apoyo y colaboración mientras trabajamos juntos para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a terminar el año con éxito.
Families: We have an early release day next Wednesday, March 4! Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
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We’re excited to celebrate Read Across America Week at Pinewood Elementary, March 2–6! Check out our themed dress-up days and special reading activities. We can’t wait to see our Panthers celebrating the joy of reading all week long!
Our Panthers had an incredible time during Career Day on Friday. We hope the experience inspired our students to begin thinking about their future careers or trades. It is never too early to start planning for the future!
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Junior Achievement of the Treasure Coast, as well as to all of our community partners and parents, for spending the day at Pinewood and inspiring our students. Your time and support truly made this event meaningful for our Panthers.
📌 Upcoming Events This Week:
• February 23 – No School
• February 24 – Cub Scouts Meeting, 6:00 PM
• February 27 – Student of the Month Celebration
Our March newsletter will be released very soon. Please be sure to review it, as there are many exciting events planned in March that you will not want to miss.
Thank you for your continued support with the Principal’s Challenge. This week, Mrs. Deutsch’s office was taken over by students who earned the special reward of having lunch with her—what a fun and memorable experience!
Thank you for all you do to support Pinewood Elementary and our Panthers.
¡Hola familia de Pinewood!
Nuestros Panthers tuvieron una experiencia maravillosa durante el Día de las Carreras el viernes. Esperamos que esta actividad haya inspirado a nuestros estudiantes a comenzar a pensar en sus futuras carreras u oficios. ¡Nunca es demasiado temprano para empezar a planificar el futuro!
Queremos expresar un sincero agradecimiento a Junior Achievement of the Treasure Coast, así como a todos nuestros socios comunitarios y padres, por dedicar su tiempo para inspirar a nuestros estudiantes. Su apoyo hizo que este evento fuera verdaderamente significativo para nuestros Panthers.
📌 Eventos de esta semana:
23 de febrero – No hay clases
24 de febrero – Reunión de Cub Scouts, 6:00 p. m.
27 de febrero – Celebración del Estudiante del Mes
Nuestro boletín de marzo será enviado muy pronto. Por favor, tómense el tiempo para revisarlo, ya que habrá muchos eventos emocionantes en marzo que no querrán perderse.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo con el Reto de la Directora. Esta semana, la oficina de la Sra. Deutsch fue tomada por estudiantes que ganaron la recompensa especial de almorzar con ella—¡una experiencia divertida e inolvidable!
Gracias por todo lo que hacen para apoyar a Pinewood Elementary y a nuestros Panthers.
Reminder: Students will not have classes on Monday, February 23, as our teachers and staff take part in a professional learning day focused on collaboration, growth, and enhancing instructional strategies to support student success.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 24!
View the full instructional calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
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You’re invited to participate in a fun community event that supports a great cause! Children’s Emergency Resources, Inc. is hosting a Charity Cornhole Tournament, and all proceeds will benefit children in our community.
📍 Location:
Martin County Fairgrounds
2616 SE Dixie Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994
📅 Date: Saturday, February 28
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
👥 Who Can Participate:
Anyone interested is welcome! This is an amateur tournament, and teams consist of 2 players.
💲 Cost: $50 per team of two
🏆 Prizes:
• 1st Place – $500
• 2nd Place – $250
• 3rd Place – $100
🎉 Event Highlights:
Food. raffles, games, and more!
(Please note: no coolers allowed.)
📝 Registration Deadline: February 19
🔗 Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrKIhQbz3Pon1zY79A1VqrNTv8B6P5gW-jSmZUptmGtIYTaA/viewform
We hope you’ll consider joining in for a day of fun while supporting an important cause. Thank you for helping make a difference in our community!
Last week was filled with so many Panther successes, and we couldn’t be prouder!
We are excited to share that six class science fair projects and one individual student project will be heading to the District Science Fair. It was truly a bucket-filling experience to listen to our students confidently explain their learning during Thursday’s Science Fair—what an incredible showcase of curiosity, teamwork, and pride!
A huge thank you to our families for supporting the 5th grade team and helping them sell out of their Valentine’s Animal Grams. Your partnership makes experiences like these possible.
📅 Upcoming Events
2/16 – No School (Presidents’ Day)
2/17 – Chick-fil-A Night (2:00–8:00 PM) & Cub Scouts (6:00 PM)
2/18 – 2nd Grade Tutoring Begins (by invitation) & Girl Scouts (5:00 PM)
2/20 – Career Day at PWE!
2/23 – No School
Thank you for your continued support and for celebrating our students alongside us.
Have a terrific weekend, Panthers! 🐾
¡Hola, Familia Pinewood!
La semana pasada estuvo llena de grandes logros Panther, ¡y no podríamos estar más orgullosos!
Nos complace compartir que seis proyectos de ciencias por clase y un proyecto individual avanzarán a la Feria de Ciencias del Distrito. Fue verdaderamente una experiencia que llenó el corazón escuchar a nuestros estudiantes explicar con tanta confianza su aprendizaje durante la Feria de Ciencias del jueves. ¡Qué increíble demostración de curiosidad, trabajo en equipo y orgullo!
Queremos agradecer enormemente a nuestras familias por apoyar al equipo de 5.º grado y ayudarles a vender todos sus Animal Grams de San Valentín. Su colaboración hace posibles experiencias como estas.
📅 Próximos Eventos
2/16 – No hay clases (Día de los Presidentes)
2/17 – Noche de Chick-fil-A (2:00–8:00 p. m.) y Cub Scouts (6:00 p. m.)
2/18 – Comienzan las tutorías de 2.º grado (solo por invitación) y Girl Scouts (5:00 p. m.)
2/20 – ¡Día de las Carreras en PWE!
2/23 – No hay clases
Gracias por su continuo apoyo y por celebrar a nuestros estudiantes junto a nosotros.
¡Que tengan un fin de semana maravilloso, Panthers! 🐾
The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month with our 2nd Annual District-Wide Black History Month Event!
Join us as schools from across the District come together to showcase student artwork and live performances, including singing, readings, and poetry—highlighting both talent and history in a meaningful celebration of culture and community.
🗓 Saturday, February 21
🚪 Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
⏰ Program begins at 9:00 a.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School
We’re excited to welcome Georgia Boy & Ethel’s Famous Wings this year, with food available for purchase during the event. 🍗
It's an event you don't want to miss!
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¡Ya viene…! Marca tu calendario para una noche sin cocinar el 2/17 y saca a la familia a Chick-fil-A. ¡No, en serio… prográmalo ahora mismo!
The Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show is just around the corner! On February 16—a no-school day—it's Education Day, and MCSD students and staff receive $5 admission. 🎉
Make sure to bring your student/staff ID. While you're there, make sure to check out the Environmental Studies Center and Hobe Sound Elementary School's booths!
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Friendly reminder, families – all District-operated schools will be closed next Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents' Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite students to take part in the America250FL Art & Essay Contests.
Winners will receive a Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Plans.
🗓️ Entries due by March 16
🔗 Learn more: https://america250floridacontest.com/
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This week, our 3rd & 5th grade students had the exciting opportunity to experience the Everglades Edudome, an immersive, mobile education program by Friends of the Everglades. Through a 360-degree, in-the-round film developed in partnership with Odyssey Earth, students explored the “River of Grass” alongside Miccosukee activist Betty Osceola, park rangers, and local guides.
This powerful experience helped students learn about the importance of the Everglades and the environmental challenges it faces. All while being fully engaged in an interactive and unforgettable way. We’re grateful for this incredible learning opportunity that brings real-world science and conservation to life!
MCSD Elementary Families: You are invited to the Education Foundation of Martin County Book Bonanza at J.D. Parker Elementary School on Thursday, February 5, from 5:30–7:30 PM! 🎉📚
This FREE family event is open to Martin County families with children in Pre-K through 5th grade. Space is limited, and pre‑registration is required, so register today! ➡️ https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/.../efmc-book...
Enjoy literacy activities, giveaways, a free barbecue dinner, and the chance to enroll in the New Worlds Reading program.
Curious what Book Bonanza is all about? Visit the Education Foundation of Martin County’s Facebook page to see photos from last week’s sold‑out event!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
Submissions are now open for Inwater Research Group's Youth-Driven Cinema Film Festival! Martin County students are invited to get creative and bring their ideas to life through short films inspired by this year’s theme: Leaving Legacies – Your Voice. Your Planet. Your Legacy.
The top five films from elementary, middle, and high school will be showcased at the festival—giving students a chance to see their work on the big screen!
🗓 Submissions due: March 25, 2026
🎬 Film screening: April 22, 2026 (Lyric Theatre, Downtown Stuart)
Learn more and submit at: https://ow.ly/g1rX50Y7QOT
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Across the Martin County School District, our school counselors amplify student success every day—supporting academic growth, guiding future plans, and helping students navigate life’s challenges with care and compassion.
They are unstoppable champions for students. Their guidance, dedication, and commitment to excellence help shape confident learners, strong schools, and an A-rated District where students can truly thrive!
During National School Counseling Week, we proudly recognize our incredible counselors for going #ALLINMartin👊 for students and making a lasting difference across our schools.
Help us celebrate! Drop a note of thanks or a shout-out to a school counselor in the comments below! ⬇️
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We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Science Fair on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in the cafeteria from 6:15–7:15 PM!
Come explore the amazing science projects created by each class and celebrate our students’ hard work and creativity. During the event, every family member will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite project to determine our “Crowd Favorite.” The class that receives the most votes will win a pizza party!
Event Schedule:
Voting: 6:15–7:00 PM
Awards Presentation: 7:00–7:15 PM
We hope you’ll join us for a fun evening of learning, discovery, and school pride. Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to seeing you there!
Estimadas familias de Pinewood:
Nos complace invitarlos a nuestra próxima Feria de Ciencias el jueves 12 de febrero de 2026, en la cafetería de 6:15 a 7:15 p. m.
Vengan a explorar los increíbles proyectos de ciencias creados por cada clase y a celebrar el esfuerzo y la creatividad de nuestros estudiantes. Durante el evento, cada miembro de la familia tendrá la oportunidad de votar por su proyecto favorito para elegir al “Favorito del Público.” ¡La clase que reciba más votos ganará una fiesta de pizza!
Horario del evento:
Votación: 6:15–7:00 p. m.
Presentación de premios: 7:00–7:15 p. m.
Esperamos que nos acompañen para disfrutar de una tarde llena de aprendizaje, descubrimiento y orgullo escolar. Gracias por su continuo apoyo. ¡Los esperamos!
