There is some amazing art work happening in the art room. Big shout out to Mrs. Monks and all the students who did this amazing art work!
Look at this amazing pattern work going on in Mrs. D'Angelo-Williams' class! We've got some future musicians here at PSE!
🐝STELLAR SPELLERS SHINE🐝
The Martin County School District held the 58th Annual Lillian A. Dassori Elementary Spelling Bee last night at Martin County High School.
Three students from each of the elementary schools in the District participated in 10 rounds of competition, taking on challenging words such as "eclectic," "sudsy," and "anaconda."
Felix A. Williams Elementary 4th-grade student Rafael Pedrosa was named Spelling Bee Champion, acing the winning word "avocado."
Congratulations to all our stellar spellers and to the champion, Rafael!
#ALLINMartin👊
🏁TRACK MEET INFO🏁
We're ready to see our elementary school athletes bright and early tomorrow morning, January 20, at Jensen Beach High School for the Russell Holloway Track Meet!
See photos for the schedule of events.
Who's going to take home the trophies this year?! 🏆
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📚LEADING IN LITERACY📚
Martin County School District's Alcira Gonzalez is serving as a speaker at the Florida Literacy Association 59th Annual Conference today!
The conference is held for literacy educators across Florida, where they talk about the latest findings in reading education and learn tips to help students become stronger readers.
Ms. Gonzalez is a Prevention/Intervention Program Specialist at Port Salerno Elementary School, and we are very proud she's representing MCSD!
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🔔NEW START TIMES FOR THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR🔔
The Martin County School Board approved new school start times for the 2024-2025 School Year during its regular Board Meeting tonight.
Florida HB 733, passed in 2023, requires school districts to comply with new middle and high school start times beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.
To comply with the legislation, Martin County School District school start and end times have been adjusted for the 2024-2025 school year.
Because we are implementing the new times before the mandated year (2026-2027), the District will receive funds from the Florida Department of Education, which a portion of will be used to purchase a school bus tracking system for families. This system will allow verified parents and guardians to see when the bus will arrive at its stop in the mornings and afternoons, and if there are any delays along the route.
Read more about the new times, legislation and bus tracking system here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1413309
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📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚
The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida are encouraging students to participate in this year’s Black History Month contests!
Students from all grade levels are invited to attend. Contests will run through February 7th.
Essay contest winners will receive a two-year Florida College Plan scholarship!
For more info on how to enter, visit: floridablackhistory.com
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🚀TAKE FLIGHT WITH US! 🚀
On Tuesday, February 7, each Martin County School District elementary school will host a Kindergarten Blast Off orientation event for families!
Staff will provide families of rising kindergartners with information on school meal programs, Extended Day after-school care opportunities, completing their enrollment and more!
Kindergarten Blast Off starts at 5:30 p.m. at each school on February 7. We hope to see you there!
Find your child's future elementary school and learn more about enrollment here: https://bit.ly/48SyJWW
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Look at this amazing AVID career work going on in Mrs. Jackson's class! These students are ready for success! Keep up the great work!
PSE's STEM night was a huge success! There was so much great learning going on! Thank you to everyone who helped out and all the AMAZING PSE families that showed up! #PSEproud
TOWN HALL ON ALL THINGS EDUCATION 📣📚
The Martin County School District is hosting a series of town hall sessions designed to engage our local community in conversations about issues impacting education.
Sessions will be held in each area of our community. The first session will take place on Wednesday, January 17, at 6:00 p.m. at J.D. Parker Elementary School.
Before this first session, we encourage community members to fill out a survey on topics and questions they would like to see covered during the town hall. Click here for the survey: https://bit.ly/48I7dLI
This is a great opportunity to talk with fellow Martin County neighbors and MCSD leaders about legislation, safety, funding and all trends impacting our students’ educational experience. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/41JZZEK
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👋 WELCOME BACK👋
We’ve missed you! We hope all of our students, employees and families had a nice, relaxing Winter Break!
We are ready to make 2024 the best chapter yet in our learning journey together! 🍎📚
#ALLINMartin👊
📣SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK📣
The Martin County School District seeking your feedback about a potential year-round school pilot program.
What is year-round school? Year-round school does NOT mean students will be in the classroom for more days. Instead, the mandated 180 days of instruction are spread throughout the year, changing the duration and timeframes of breaks.
In May, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 891 into law, establishing a four-year pilot program for year-round schooling. To contemplate joining the program (which starts in the 2024-2025 school year), the District was required to apply by the Florida Department of Education.
The District has initially identified Warfield Elementary, Pinewood Elementary, Port Salerno Elementary, and Indiantown Middle as potential schools to participate in the pilot program.
Join the conversation! Share your insights or questions by heading to this link or participating during public comment at the Board Workshop on January 9, 2024: https://bit.ly/3S5PGqv
#ALLINMartin👊
❄️WINTER BREAK IS HERE❄️
On behalf of Superintendent Michael Maine and the Martin County School Board, we wish all of our students, employees and families a happy, safe and relaxing holiday season! Classes will resume on January 4, 2024. 🎄❄⛄🎅
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Due to the likelihood of inclement weather impacting our local area this afternoon into tomorrow, all OUTDOOR school/District activities planned for today and tomorrow have been cancelled. INDOOR activities may proceed as planned at the discretion of the hosting school/department. School buses will not run for any activities planned for Saturday, 12/16. Please continue to monitor our website - www.martinschools.org - and social media channels for the latest information.
📚BOOK OF THE MONTH📚
As Winter Break is approaching fast, the Florida Department of Education Commissioner’s Book of the Month picks for December have arrived just in time to keep students reading while they're out of the classroom!
Commissioner’s Book of the Month is a monthly reading challenge to promote literacy and reading engagement in K-12 schools.
Books of the Month for December:
📙Pre-K: "Crinkle Bells" by Jay Fleck
📕Grades K-2: "Jeremy’s Dreidel" by Ellie B. Gellman
📗Grades 3-5: "The Legend of the Christmas Tree" by Pat Matuszak and Rick Osborne
📘Grades 6-8: "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
📙Grades 9-12: "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
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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
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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!
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PSE wants to congratulate our AMAZING, FANTASTIC, principal Mrs. Gifford for winning Principal of the Year for the Martin County School District! She has worked tirelessly for the teachers and students of PSE, and we cannot think of anyone more deserving of the award. Congratulations Mrs. Gifford! #PSEproud
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
