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 5:30โ7:30 PM! ๐๐
This FREE family event is open to Martin County families with children in Pre-K through 5th grade. Space is limited, and preโregistration is required, so register today! โก๏ธ 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 Countyโs Facebook page to see photos from last weekโs soldโout event!
#ALLINMartin๐ #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 yearโs theme: Leaving Legacies โ Your Voice. Your Planet. Your Legacy.
The top five films from elementary, middle, and high school will be showcased at the festivalโgiving students a chance to see their work on the big screen!
๐ Submissions due: March 25, 2026
๐ฌ Film screening: April 22, 2026 (Lyric Theatre, Downtown Stuart)
Learn more and submit at: https://ow.ly/g1rX50Y7QOT
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD

Across the Martin County School District, our school counselors amplify student success every dayโsupporting academic growth, guiding future plans, and helping students navigate lifeโs 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 #ALLINMartin๐ 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! โฌ๏ธ
#PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #NSCW26

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Science Fair on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in the cafeteria from 6:15โ7:15 PM!
Come explore the amazing science projects created by each class and celebrate our studentsโ hard work and creativity. During the event, every family member will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite project to determine our โCrowd Favorite.โ The class that receives the most votes will win a pizza party!
Event Schedule:
Voting: 6:15โ7:00 PM
Awards Presentation: 7:00โ7:15 PM
We hope youโll join us for a fun evening of learning, discovery, and school pride. Thank you for your continued supportโwe look forward to seeing you there!
Estimadas familias de Pinewood:
Nos complace invitarlos a nuestra prรณxima Feria de Ciencias el jueves 12 de febrero de 2026, en la cafeterรญa de 6:15 a 7:15 p. m.
Vengan a explorar los increรญbles 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 tendrรก la oportunidad de votar por su proyecto favorito para elegir al โFavorito del Pรบblico.โ ยกLa clase que reciba mรกs votos ganarรก una fiesta de pizza!
Horario del evento:
Votaciรณn: 6:15โ7:00 p. m.
Presentaciรณn de premios: 7:00โ7:15 p. m.
Esperamos que nos acompaรฑen para disfrutar de una tarde llena de aprendizaje, descubrimiento y orgullo escolar. Gracias por su continuo apoyo. ยกLos esperamos!

The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month!
As part of the celebration, we are proud to host the 2nd annual district-wide Black History Month Event, bringing together every school from across the District to showcase student artwork and performances, including singing, readings, and poetryโhighlighting both talent and history.
๐ Saturday, February 21
โฐ 9 a.m. โ 1 p.m.
๐ Stuart Middle School
More details coming soon. Save the date and stay tuned!
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #BlackHistoryMonth

Huge congratulations to our PWE Track Team and Coach Craft for giving it their allโeven in the rain! Your determination and teamwork make you champions in every way. Weโre also grateful to the families who braved the weather with us. Your support means everything to our young athletes.
This week, we proudly celebrate Mrs. Rivera during National School Counselor Week. The impact she has on our students and families is truly priceless.
A quick reminder: Principalโs Challenge Week 2 logs are due Monday! Parents, thank you for continuing to read with your child for 13 minutes each day and practicing 2 minutes of math. Every minute counts.
๐ This Week at Pinewood:
2/2 โ Rise and shine! Be at school by 7:30 AM
2/3 โ Cub Scouts at 6 PM
2/4 โ Girls Scouts at 5 PM & Kindergarten Kick-Off at 5:30 PM
2/5 โ Youโre almost thereโkeep pushing, Panthers!
2/6 โ Finish strong! Last day of the week to bring your best
๐พ Fifth Grade Animal Grams are on sale all week:
โข 1 for $3
โข 2 for $5
And donโt forget to mark your calendars for Science Night on 2/12 at 6 PM. Come explore, learn, and vote for the crowd favorite!
Letโs make it a great week, Panthers! ๐พ
ยกHola, familia Pinewood!
Muchas felicidades a nuestro equipo de atletismo de PWE y a la entrenadora Craft por su increรญble esfuerzo, incluso bajo el mal tiempo. Su dedicaciรณn y trabajo en equipo los convierten en verdaderos campeones. Tambiรฉn agradecemos a las familias que nos acompaรฑaron y se quedaron durante todo el evento. Su apoyo significa muchรญsimo para nuestros jรณvenes atletas.
Esta semana celebramos con orgullo a la Sra. Rivera durante la Semana de Reconocimiento a los Consejeros Escolares. El impacto que tiene en nuestros estudiantes y familias es verdaderamente invaluable.
Un recordatorio importante: Los registros de la Semana 2 del Desafรญo de la Directora se entregan el lunes. Padres, gracias por continuar leyendo con sus hijos 13 minutos al dรญa y practicando 2 minutos de matemรกticas. Cada minuto cuenta.
๐ Eventos de esta semana en Pinewood:
2/2 โ ยกArriba, Panthers! Lleguen a la escuela antes de las 7:30 a.m.
2/3 โ Cub Scouts a las 6 p.m.
2/4 โ Girls Scouts a las 5 p.m. y Kindergarten Kick-Off a las 5:30 p.m.
2/5 โ ยกYa casi lo logran, Panthers!
2/6 โ ยกรltimo dรญa de la semana para darlo todo!
๐พ El equipo de quinto grado estรก vendiendo Animal Grams durante toda la semana:
โข 1 por $3
โข 2 por $5
Y no olviden marcar sus calendarios para nuestra Noche de Ciencia el 12 de febrero a las 6 p.m. Vengan a explorar, aprender y votar por el favorito del pรบblico.
ยกQue sea una gran semana, Panthers! ๐พ

We had a fantastic time kicking off our celebration of the power of reading at Book Bonanza this past Thursday, sponsored by the Education Foundation of Martin County! ๐๐
Weโre excited to continue the fun with a full week of activities as we celebrate Literacy Week.
๐ The Principalโs Challenge continues!
13 minutes of reading
2 minutes of a math muscle builder each day
Please be sure to check your childโs book bag weekly for the yellow reading log.
๐โโ๏ธ Track Team Support
Help us cheer on our Pinewood Track Team on Saturday, January 31, at the track meet held at Martin County High School from 8:00 a.m.โ3:00 p.m.
๐จ Spirit Days & Events This Week
1/26 (Mon): Wear Red โ Spirit Day
1/27 (Tue): Wear White โ Spirit Day & Cub Scouts Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
1/28 (Wed): Wear Blue โ Spirit Day
1/29 (Thu): Wear Western Gear โ Spirit Day
1/30 (Fri): Wear Red, White & Blue โ Spirit Day & Student of the Month
1/31 (Sat): Track Meet at Martin County High School (8:00 a.m.โ3:00 p.m.)
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Letโs go Panthers! ๐พ
Hola familias de Pinewood,
ยกNos divertimos muchรญsimo dando inicio a la celebraciรณn del poder de la lectura en el Book Bonanza el jueves pasado, patrocinado por la Fundaciรณn Educativa del Condado de Martin! ๐๐
Estamos muy emocionados de continuar con una semana completa de actividades mientras celebramos la Semana de la Alfabetizaciรณn.
๐ ยกEl Reto de la Directora continรบa!
13 minutos de lectura
2 minutos de ejercicios mentales de matemรกticas cada dรญa
Por favor, revise semanalmente la hoja amarilla de registro de lectura en la mochila de su hijo/a.
๐โโ๏ธ Apoyo al Equipo de Atletismo
Acompรกรฑenos a animar a nuestro equipo de atletismo de Pinewood el sรกbado 31 de enero, en la competencia que se llevarรก a cabo en la Escuela Secundaria Martin County, de 8:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m.
๐จ Dรญas Temรกticos y Eventos de la Semana
1/26 (lunes): Vรญstase de rojo โ Dรญa del espรญritu escolar
1/27 (martes): Vรญstase de blanco โ Dรญa del espรญritu escolar y reuniรณn de Cub Scouts a las 6:00 p.m.
1/28 (miรฉrcoles): Vรญstase de azul โ Dรญa del espรญritu escolar
1/29 (jueves): Vรญstase con ropa del oeste โ Dรญa del espรญritu escolar
1/30 (viernes): Vรญstase de rojo, blanco y azul โ Dรญa del espรญritu escolar y Estudiante del Mes
1/31 (sรกbado): Competencia de atletismo en la Escuela Secundaria Martin County (8:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m.)
Gracias por su continuo apoyo y colaboraciรณn.
ยกVamos Panthers! ๐พ

Just TWO weeks to go! The MCSD Kindergarten Kick-Off is almost here, and weโre getting ready to roll out the red carpet for our newest learners.
๐ Wednesday, February 4
๐ 5:30 p.m.
๐ Your childโs future elementary school
Families will tour the school, meet school leaders, step inside a kindergarten classroom, and learn about meals, transportation, Extended Day, and more.
โก๏ธ Now enrolling! Registration for the 2026โ27 school year is OPEN for all grade levels. On-site enrollment assistance will be available during Kick-Off. ๐ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jn3N7K
The countdown is on to the first step in an A-rated journey, where bright futures take center stage. โจ
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

Martin County High School is hosting its first-ever Family Literacy Night during Celebrate Literacy Week 2026: Read, White and BlueโCelebrating 250 Chapters of America...and you're invited! ๐๐๐บ๐ธ
๐ Thursday, January 29
โฐ 5:30โ7 p.m.
๐MCHS Library Media Center
Families of all ages are invited to enjoy storytelling, interactive literacy activities, GALE resources, a pop-up history museum, and Sunshine State Young Reader book displays, all designed to strengthen reading at home and at school.
Come read, learn, and celebrate literacy together! ๐
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

We are excited to share that The Principalโs Challenge daily practice will be going home starting Tuesday, January 20th. This schoolwide initiative (Kโ5) is designed to build studentsโ fluency in both reading and math.
๐ Reading: 13 minutes of reading with or to your child
โ Math: 2 minutes to complete 5โ10 basic math problems
These 15 minutes a day make a powerful difference, and we appreciate everyoneโs commitment to supporting learning at home!
We are also looking forward to our Book Bonanza on Thursday, January 22nd. With 200 people registered, itโs sure to be a fantastic night of fun and literacy.
Events This Week
๐ 1/19 โ No School; Join us at the MLK Parade at 10:30 AM
๐พ 1/20 โ Cub Scouts, 6:00 PM
๐ 1/21 โ ChickโfilโA Night, 2:00โ8:00 PM
๐ 1/22 โ Book Bonanza Night, 5:30 PM
๐ 1/23 โ 100th Day of School!
Thank you, Pinewood families, for your continued partnership. Together, we make great things happen!
Hola Familia Pinewood,
Nos complace compartir que la prรกctica diaria del Desafรญo de la Directora se enviarรก a casa a partir del martes, 20 de enero. Esta iniciativa escolar (Kโ5) estรก diseรฑada para fortalecer la fluidez de los estudiantes en lectura y matemรกticas.
๐ Lectura: 13 minutos leyendo con su hijo o a su hijo
โ Matemรกticas: 2 minutos para completar de 5 a 10 problemas matemรกticos bรกsicos
Estos 15 minutos al dรญa hacen una gran diferencia. ยกAgradecemos el compromiso de todas nuestras familias para apoyar el aprendizaje en casa!
Tambiรฉn esperamos con entusiasmo nuestra Book Bonanza el jueves, 22 de enero. Con 200 personas registradas, serรก una noche fantรกstica llena de diversiรณn y lectura.
Eventos de esta semana
๐ 19/1 โ No hay clases; Acompรกรฑenos en el Desfile de MLK a las 10:30 a.m.
๐พ 20/1 โ Cub Scouts, 6:00 p.m.
๐ 21/1 โ Noche de ChickโfilโA, 2:00โ8:00 p.m.
๐ 22/1 โ Book Bonanza, 5:30 p.m.
๐ 23/1 โ ยก100ยบ Dรญa de Escuela!
Gracias, familias de Pinewood, por su constante apoyo. ยกJuntos logramos grandes cosas!

Second-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal.
View your child's grades and attendance info: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
If you don't have access to FOCUS, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.
The Martin County School District is honored to join the StuartLife - The City of Stuart, Florida, in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at this yearโs MLK Parade and Celebration. Look for our students and staff representing our District throughout the event!
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

Weโre excited to announce our most loved event of the year โ Career Day! ๐
Weโre looking for community members who want to inspire our young students and help them imagine their future careers. Share your story and make a difference!
๐ Date: February 20, 2026
๐ Time: 7:30 AM โ 10:30 AM
๐ Location: Pinewood Elementary
Presenters will lead engaging 20-minute sessions with 4โ5 classrooms of eager learners.
โ Sign up here: https://forms.gle/meL3UwPgrcmuDWk76
Help us spread the word to anyone who might want to participate. Our students are thrilled and canโt wait to meet you!
Thank you for supporting our future leaders!

Hello Pinewood Family,
Our first week back from Winter Break was very productive! During our walkthroughs, we observed students collaborating and authentically engaged in their learning.
We hope you can join us at the MLK Parade on January 19th at 10:30 AM, across from Stuart Middle School.
Our next SAC Meeting is January 15th at 5:30 PM, where I will share our most current student performance data and goals.
Donโt miss out on our Book Bonanza Night on January 22nd! This is a must-sign-up event and is limited to only 200 participants. Enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner and many fun activities.
Register now: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/444/efmc-book-bonanza-family-literacy-events
Upcoming Events:
1/12 โ Class Pictures
1/13 โ Cub Scouts, 6:00 PM
1/15 โ SAC Meeting, 5:30 PM
We look forward to seeing you at these exciting events!
Hola Familia Pinewood,
ยกNuestra primera semana despuรฉs de las vacaciones de invierno fue muy productiva! Durante nuestros recorridos, observamos a los estudiantes colaborando y participando autรฉnticamente en su aprendizaje.
Esperamos que puedan acompaรฑarnos en el Desfile de MLK el 19 de enero a las 10:30 AM, frente a la escuela Stuart Middle.
Nuestra prรณxima reuniรณn del SAC serรก el 15 de enero a las 5:30 PM, donde compartirรฉ los datos mรกs recientes sobre el rendimiento estudiantil y nuestras metas.
ยกNo se pierdan nuestra Noche de Book Bonanza el 22 de enero! Este es un evento con inscripciรณn obligatoria y estรก limitado a solo 200 participantes. Disfruten de una deliciosa cena BBQ y muchas actividades divertidas.
Regรญstrese ahora: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/444/efmc-book-bonanza-family-literacy-events
Prรณximos eventos:
12/1 โ Fotos de Clase
13/1 โ Cub Scouts, 6:00 PM
15/1 โ Reuniรณn del SAC, 5:30 PM
ยกEsperamos verlos en estos emocionantes eventos!






Weโre excited to roll out the red carpet for our Kindergarten Kick-Offโa special evening designed to welcome and inform families as they prepare for the start of kindergarten.
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Pinewood Elementary (5200 SE Willoughby Blvd.)
This event is perfect for current Pinewood families and neighbors with children entering kindergarten. Please help us spread the wordโshare this invitation with friends, neighbors, and anyone with an incoming kindergartner.
We look forward to welcoming you and answering your questions.
Estimadas familias de Pinewood y familias con futuros estudiantes de kindergarten:
ยกEstamos emocionados de darles la bienvenida a nuestro Kindergarten Kick-Off, una noche especial diseรฑada para recibir e informar a las familias mientras se preparan para el inicio del kindergarten!
Fecha: Miรฉrcoles, 4 de febrero de 2026
Hora: 5:30 PM
Lugar: Pinewood Elementary (5200 SE Willoughby Blvd.)
Este evento es perfecto para familias actuales de Pinewood y vecinos con niรฑos que ingresarรกn a kindergarten. Ayรบdenos a correr la voz: comparta esta invitaciรณn con amigos, vecinos y cualquier persona con un futuro estudiante de kindergarten.
Esperamos darle la bienvenida y responder a todas sus preguntas.

PWE students have been busy creating original artwork at school, and their masterpieces can be turned into custom keepsakes for families to cherish and share! ๐
๐๏ธ Order information will be coming home soonโbe sure to check those backpacks!
๐ Sneak peek: www.originalworks.com/parents
Thank you for supporting creativity at our school!


Acompรกรฑanos en nuestra Reuniรณn del Consejo Escolar el 15 de enero a las 5:30 p. m. en el Centro de Medios. Todos estรกn invitados a asistir. Por favor, consulte la agenda adjunta.

We are rolling out the red carpet for our newest learners at Kindergarten Kick-Off! ๐ Families are invited to join us on Wednesday, February 4, at 5:30 p.m., right here at The Pinewood Elementary.
During the event, families will tour our campus, meet our leadership team, visit a kindergarten classroom, and learn about meals, transportation, Extended Day after-school care, and more.
โก๏ธ Now enrolling! Registration for the 2026โ27 school year is OPEN for all grade levels, with on-site enrollment assistance available during Kindergarten Kick-Off. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jn3N7K
Begin the journey at The Pinewood Elementary, where bright futures take center stage. We canโt wait to welcome our Panthers. Enroll today! โจ๐
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

Weโre excited to partner with Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast to host Career Day at Pinewood Elementary on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Weโre inviting parents/guardians and community members to share their career stories with our students in engaging 20โminute sessions that rotate through 4โ5 classrooms. No formal presentation requiredโjust your journey, what you do, and why it matters.
How to participate
Sign up: Please scan the QR code on the flyer (attached) to register.
If you prefer a direct link, reply and weโll send it right away.
Spread the word: If you know a neighbor, local business owner, first responder, tradesperson, or professional who would enjoy inspiring young learners, please forward this email or share the flyer with them.
What to talk about (optional prompts)
What your job involves dayโtoโday
Tools/technology you use (safe to show or demo)
Skills and education/training paths that helped you succeed
How your work makes a difference in our community
A quick Q&A with students
Logistics
Please plan to arrive a few minutes early for checkโin.
Weโll provide classroom support and keep sessions on schedule.
Thank you for helping our students imagine their future possibilities!

