Pinewood Elementary School

🌟WE NEED YOU!🌟 The Martin County School District is seeking volunteers to serve as judges for the 2025 STEM Fair! Help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators by evaluating their amazing projects and encouraging their passion for STEM. 📅 Judging Dates: ➡️Elementary STEM Fair: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 ––Morning Shift: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ––Afternoon Shift: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ➡️Middle & High School STEM Fair: Thursday, February 6, 2025 9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 📍 Location: Indian Riverside Park - Dockside Pavilion, Jensen Beach ☕ Breakfast provided for all judges! 💻 Register today: bit.ly/MCRSEFJudge Your support will make a lasting impact on our students and ignite their journey in STEM. Join us and make a difference! 🚀🔬 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Good Morning Pinewood Family, We've made some changes to the events for this week. Here are the changes: 1/7 - PTA Meeting 5:30 pm 1/7 - Cub Scouts 6:00pm 1/8 - Girl Scouts 5:30 pm 1/10 - Popcorn Friday Movie Night and PBIS Red Carpet has been moved to February. Coming next Monday, 1/13, is Class Picture Day! Thank you. Buenos días familia Pinewood, Hemos realizado algunos cambios en los eventos de esta semana. Aquí están los cambios: 1/7 - Reunión de la PTA 5:30 pm 1/7 - Cub Scouts 6:00 p.m. 1/8 - Niñas Exploradoras 5:30 pm 1/10 - Viernes de palomitas de maíz La Noche de Cine y la Alfombra Roja de PBIS se trasladaron a febrero. ¡El próximo lunes 13 de enero será el día de las fotografías de clase! Gracias.

👋 WELCOME BACK, MCSD FAMILY! 👋 We’re so excited to see our students and staff back for semester two! After a refreshing winter break, we’re ready to reignite our passion for learning, growth, and excellence. Let’s finish strong and make this half of the school year extraordinary! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎉 NEW YEAR, NEW OPPORTUNITIES 🎉 Start 2025 with a career that gives you more—like winter break off! The Martin County School District is hosting its Winter Job Fair on Thursday, January 9, from 4-6 p.m. in the School Board Room, located at 1939 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL. We’re hiring for key roles that make a difference every day, including: ❄️ Paraprofessionals (Exceptional Student Education & English Language Learners) ❄️ Teachers ❄️ Custodians ❄️ Transportation Staff Connect with school and District leaders, explore your options, and potentially leave with a conditional job offer the same day! Walk-ins welcome or save time and pre-register using the link: https://bit.ly/4gY70Iu Enjoy holidays and summers off, great benefits, and the chance to create meaningful connections while impacting the future of our students. Start your year by igniting your career with the Martin County School District! #ALLINMartin👊#PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Please sign up for our 2nd annual Education Foundation Book Bonanza. Flyers were sent home with your child. All attendees must register ahead of time. Follow the link or the QR code. https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/444/efmc-book-bonanza-family-literacy-events Regístrese para nuestra segunda bonanza anual de libros de la Fundación Educativa. Se enviaron folletos a casa con su hijo. Todos los asistentes deberán registrarse con antelación. Sigue el enlace o el código QR.

❄️ WINTER WISDOM ❄️ Winter break is almost over—make the most of it! Our Winter Wisdom page has everything students need to refresh their skills, prepare for the SAT/ACT, and even claim victory in the Holiday Hustle! From fun math and reading challenges to free college prep resources, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out—check it out now: https://bit.ly/3P2vAMx #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

Hello Pinewood Family, For the first time in years, we are having Career Day at Pinewood Elementary. We can't do this without you! If you or someone you know would like to come out and speak to our young students about your career path, please complete this form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTljuUPoxtkalqnOJgIIfNugNvJ6UpDvDw1bKkPS8Px38TVA/viewform. You may think they are too young, but our students crave inspiration and knowledge of what could be out there for them in the future. YOU can be that person that inspires our kids to become their best self in a career they may not have even considered. Ask your neighbors and friends, too. Career day will take place February 21st from 8-11 am. Mark your calendar, fill out the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTljuUPoxtkalqnOJgIIfNugNvJ6UpDvDw1bKkPS8Px38TVA/viewform and spread the word for other community members to come out. Thank you for being a champion for our students! KATELYN BATES 561-310-8749 KBates@JuniorAchievement.com

❄️WINTER WISDOM❄️ SAT/ACT Prep, math activities, reading challenges, the Holiday Hustle... our Winter Wisdom page is your family's one-stop shop to keep boredom at bay and young minds sharp this holiday season! From fun learning activities to free college prep resources, we’ve got something for every student. Check it out and keep learning going all winter long: https://bit.ly/3P2vAMx #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

Head elf on duty! 🎅✨ Superintendent Michael Maine donned his elf suit from his elementary school principal days and joined The Pinewood Elementary's elves (Assistant Principal Patty Morris and Principal Susanna Deutsch) during morning carline. Leading with holiday cheer—just another day for our top elf! 🎄❄️ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📚🎄TIS' THE SEASON FOR READING🎄📚 Special guest readers brought holiday magic to The Pinewood Elementary! As the School of Communications, Pinewood fosters a love for reading and storytelling, inspiring young learners to share their own voices. This festive tradition combines the power of words with the joy of the season, helping students grow their communication skills as they listen to and engage with fun holiday stories. Did you know Pinewood Elementary is one of the 12 featured schools with a Specialty Pathway? Apply to be a Panther today! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3YUi6YV #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

⭐️CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES⭐️ This evening, the Martin County School District proudly celebrated 27 exceptional individuals whose dedication and contributions make a lasting impact on our schools and community! A special congratulations to Mr. Joshua Oviedo, an ELL (English Language Learner) paraprofessional at Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School and proud MCSD alum, who was named the District’s overall 2024-2025 School-Related Employee of the Year! Click the link below to view our list of fantastic site-level award winners Mr. Oviedo: https://bit.ly/3BJYu0K We couldn't ignite success for our students without these incredible employees! More photos and a video to come soon! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎SPECIALTY PATHWAYS SHOWCASE🍎 Want to learn more about the unique pathways available at our middle schools for your students? Stop by their Specialty Pathways Showcase! Hidden Oaks Middle School is hosting theirs tonight, starting at 5:30 p.m. Murray Middle School and Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School are hosting theirs on Thursday. Stay tuned for updates, as more showcase dates may be announced! Plan ahead– Jensen Beach High School is hosting a Specialty Pathways Showcase in January! ➡️ The application window for a Specialty Pathway through School Choice at one of 12 featured schools is now open! Apply now through the FOCUS Parent Portal. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YUi6YV #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

Thanksgiving Break has officially begun for our students, teachers, and school-based employees! 🦃🍁🍂 Wishing you all a joyful, restful, and safe holiday. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday, December 2. #ALLINMartin👊

🎨CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN ART🎨 Congratulations The Pinewood Elementary student Caleb Da Cunha and Stuart Middle School student Mason Planker for earning spots among the top 18 finalists in the 2024 Congressional Youth Art Contest for Florida’s District 21! This year, students from Pinewood Elementary, Warfield Elementary School, Murray Middle School and Stuart Middle School participated in the competition. Each student who submitted artwork will receive a special congressional recognition. 🇺🇸 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍂 SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 🍂 Reminder: the Martin County School District is hosting its Transition Fair tomorrow, November 20, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the MCSD Board Room. Families of students with disabilities in grades K-12 who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan can expect to learn more about additional education and career opportunities for their children. We hope to see you there! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Conference Night is November 14, 2024 by appointment. Please contact your child's teacher now. Thank you. La noche de la conferencia es el 14 de noviembre de 2024 con cita previa. Por favor comuníquese con el maestro de su hijo ahora. Gracias.

SAC Meeting 11/5/2024 at 5:30 pm

🗓️EARLY RELEASE & NO SCHOOL🗓️ Reminder– tomorrow, Thursday, October 31, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal. There’s no school for students on Friday, November 1. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊

Hot off the press! You can purchase the 2024-2025 yearbook now. Additional copies of the yearbook will not be available after the deadline. Don't miss out! www.focusedonforever.com/yearbooks Recién salido de la prensa! Puedes comprar el anuario 2024-2025 ahora. Copias adicionales del anuario no estarán disponibles después de la fecha límite. ¡No te lo pierdas! www.focusedonforever.com/yearbooks

Pinewood Elementary invites our local Veterans to our school to honor you for your service. Please see the attached flyer. A flyer also went home this week. Thank you. La Primaria Pinewood invita a nuestros Veteranos locales a nuestra escuela para honrarlo por su servicio. Consulte el folleto adjunto. Esta semana también llegó a casa un folleto. Gracias.