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Something BIG is coming.
Connect with your child's teacher(s) like never before through a two-way communication solution...all in ONE app.
Starting in January 2024, staying up-to-date with the district, schools, AND your student’s teachers, classes and clubs will be easier than ever.
Download the Martin County School District app in your preferred store now. 📲
Download for Android https://bit.ly/384NjgH
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3Dl3iWC
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫
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📝ACTIVELY LEARNING AND SHARING📝
During the Florida School Boards Association/Florida Association of District School Superintendents Joint Conference, Superintendent Maine presented at the conference alongside Port Salerno Elementary School Principal (and Principal of the Year) Lauren Gifford.
Principal Gifford and Superintendent Maine shared their experience using UChicago Impact's 5Essentials system and how it can be incorporated into a research-based curriculum to improve student outcomes.
Chief of Staff Jennifer DeShazo and Multimedia Journalist Kirstie Germaine were at the same conference, attending a public relations-related session hosted by Sunshine State School Public Relations Association.
It was a fantastic week of professional development for all!
#ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫
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The PSE Holiday shop is up and running! Our fantastic art teacher Mrs. Monks has done an amazing job getting everything perfect for the students! Great work! #PSEproud
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Mrs. Kinghorn's students are doing a fantastic job working on perspective! What great use of those teaming mats! Amazing job!
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Look at this amazing work going on in Mrs. Jackson's classroom! What a great way to learn about area and perimeter! Keep up the great work! #PSEproud
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📢SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK📢
In accordance with Florida's instructional materials adoption cycle, the Martin County School District is beginning the Science curriculum adoption process.
Students, parents/caregivers, employees and members of the community are encouraged to review materials that have been submitted by publishers and provide their feedback as part of the process.
Learn more and get involved by clicking this link: https://www.martinschools.org/.../instructional-resources...
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🚒LIFESAVING KNOWLEDGE🚒
Martin County School District elementary school students recently learned about community heroes and possible career paths.
What better way to discover the special equipment, education, and training required to be a firefighter or paramedic than from a Martin County first responder?! Thank you to Martin County Fire Rescue for showing our students the amazing work you do for the community!
We might have future firefighters and paramedics in the making after seeing these💫 real-life superheroes in action!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether
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🍂GIVING THANKS🍂
We wish all of our students, families and employees a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving Break!
We look forward to seeing students back on Monday, November 27. 🍂🦃🧡
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
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🎉🍎CELEBRATING SUBSTITUTES🍎🎉
Today, we celebrate the amazing people who step into classrooms with enthusiasm and adaptability!
To all the substitute teachers making a difference daily, thank you for your flexibility, resilience, and dedication to our students. The impact of our guest teachers is immeasurable, and their role in education is truly valued! 🍎📚
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫
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🔬📏ENGAGING IN STEM📏🔬
Fourth and fifth graders from Hobe Sound Elementary, J.D. Parker Elementary, Pinewood Elementary, Port Salerno Elementary, SeaWind Elementary, and Warfield Elementary are diving into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math at STEM Camp!
This 13-week program, made possible by the Intensive Afterschool and Weekend Activities Grant, enriches young minds beyond regular school hours. 📚✨
The next STEM Camp kicks off on February 5th. Reach out to your school for details! 🔬🤖📏
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
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🔬SCIENCE FUN FOR EVERYONE🔬
Looking for something fun to do to kick off Thanksgiving Break?
Dive into a sea of science fun at the 2023 Indian River Lagoon Science Festival this Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Fort Pierce!
It's FREE day of discovery that will be a blast for the whole family with dozens of hands-on, minds-on activities exploring the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). The Indian River Lagoon Science Festival aims to show the importance of science and highlight how fun it can be!
In addition to more than 70 hands-on educational STEAM exhibits, stage shows, raffles and food trucks, there will be free admission to the Smithsonian Exhibit at the St. Lucie County Aquarium and Regional History Center!
For more information, click here: https://irlsciencefest.org/
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🍎🎉CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION🎉🍎
ICYMI: In Martin County, our celebration of our exceptional educators is second to none!
Watch a recap of the unparalleled Education Foundation of Martin County's Teacher of the Year Awards Celebration, honoring phenomenal educational contributions by clicking this link: https://youtu.be/bzbZtytn90g
Thank you to the Education Foundation of Martin County and to all the sponsors who made this event unforgettable, and congratulations to each school's teacher of the year!
A big round of applause for South Fork High School's Kyle Gorton (23-24 High School Teacher of the Year), Treasure Coast Classical Academy's Joy Kastanias (23-24 Middle School Teacher of the Year), Crystal Lake Elementary School's Joshua Perry (23-24 Elementary School and Overall Teacher of the Year) and Bessey Creek Elementary School, the Spirit Award winner!
#ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫
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🇺🇸CELEBRATING HEROES🇺🇸
Happy Veterans Day to all who have served our country!
Join us in honoring the bravery of those who have fought to protect us all. We humbly thank all the heroic men and women who have served our great nation to preserve our freedoms.
#ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫
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Look at all this amazing work going on in Mrs. Monk's art room! Who knew PSE had such talented artists! Way to go PSE students and Mrs. Monks!
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PSE's Garden Club is growing strong! Look at these amazing radishes and corn! It's so great to see learning going on inside and outside the classroom! #PSEProud
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Look at the amazing work going on in Mrs. Bunch's room! Those Avid strategies are really working! Keep up the great work!
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PSE wants to give a HUGE shoutout to our amazing, fabulous, fantastic teacher of the year, Mrs. Queen! We cannot thank her enough for the hard work and dedication she puts into her job, and we cannot think of anyone more deserving! #PSEProud
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🍁THANKSGIVING BREAK UPDATE🍁
The Martin County School District would like to formally announce students and teachers will have Nov. 20-24 off for Thanksgiving Break.
As noted in the Instructional Calendar, Nov. 20 and 21 were designated as emergency makeup days to ensure our students would receive the instruction in the event the District had to close schools due to storms or other unforeseen emergencies.
The District has had no such situation creating a need to make up instructional time; therefore, those two days are included in Thanksgiving Break for students and teachers.
The Martin County School Board approved the 2023-2024 School Calendar during its meeting on Nov. 22, 2022. To view the calendar, click here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
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🍎COLLABORATION IN ACTION🍎
Last week, Port Salerno Elementary hosted a professional learning session for elementary, middle and high school administrators across the Martin County School District.
When schools come together, ideas flow like never before! Administrators across all levels can share innovative teaching methods, strategies, and resources that will benefit our students immensely. This is being #MCSDBetterTogether!
Thank you, Port Salerno Elementary School, for hosting this collaborative professional learning session!
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🕰️ Reminder, Martin County families: Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour tonight! 🕰️
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at 2 a.m.
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