Stuart Middle School

🚦RE-ENGINEERING ALGEBRA🚦 Do you ever hear the questions, "why do I need to learn algebra?" or "how will algebra help me in the future?" Mr. Love answers those questions during his amazing math session, and the students are thoroughly interested in what he has to teach! Thank you, Education Foundation of Martin County and Mr. Love, for bringing this amazing educational opportunity to Martin County School District middle schools. Mr. Love has been to Murray Middle School, Indiantown Middle School and Hidden Oaks Middle School so far this week. He will head to Stuart Middle School tomorrow and Dr. David L. Anderson Middle on Friday. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDTheRippleEffect

The annual MATHCOUNTS Treasure Coast Regional Competition will be held Friday, February 3rd, at Indian River State College's Main Campus in Fort Pierce. Ms. Cillo is looking for 4 students who would be willing to stay here for practice Tue and/or Thursday 4-5PM for the next few weeks.

📣 YOUR CALLING IS CALLING! 📣 Are you or someone you know looking to begin 2023 with a new career? Join us for our Pop-up Job Fair on January 11 from 3-6 p.m. You'll have the opportunity to chat with our recruiters to discuss career opportunities and your goals/qualifications. On-the-spot offers of employment will be extended to qualified candidates! Learn more and RSVP: http://bit.ly/3Vzsxwx #ALLINMartin👊

❄YEAR IN REVIEW: WINTER BREAK COUNTDOWN❄ For the second consecutive year, Superintendent John D. Millay and the Martin County School District's (MCSD) Professional Development team hosted Back-to-School Convocation for all employees! Convocation Day is like a pep rally for employees. The event helps Team MCSD celebrate the start of each new school year, highlighting the "why" behind everything we do - the success of ALL students! WATCH: https://youtu.be/vfgIs1FCVpg #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDTheRippleEffect

🎄DELICIOUS HOLIDAY TREATS🎄 Rudolph the red nose... celery stick? Yep! Our Food and Nutrition Services staff are so creative! Check out the scrumptious food the team cooked up at Jensen Beach High School 🥕 Don't forget! Today, students get a free holiday cookie with any meal purchase! #ALLINMartin👊

🐻DANCING BEARS🐻 Don't you wish the Stuart Middle School Chorus could sing for you every day? We know we do! Here's another beautiful piece students sang for the Martin County School District Central Office staff yesterday. They said this was one of their favorites to sing! WATCH: https://youtu.be/RKTrvXxPO5U #ALLINMartin

🍎EDIBLE HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS🍎 Check out these festive food arrangements from our jolly Food & Nutrition Services Department! To spread some holiday cheer ahead of Winter Break, the FNS team created snowman salads and strawberry Santas for students to enjoy! Tomorrow, for a special gift, any meal purchase comes with a free holiday cookie 🍪🎄 #ALLINMartin👊

🐝CELEBRATING STELLAR SPELLERS🐝 Thirty-six spellers from all five of the District's middle schools participated in 16 rounds of competition, with the final two spellers competing in rounds 10 – 16! Contestants tackled the spelling of words such as "balderdash," "esoteric," gibbous,” “effusive,” and “resilience." The winning word was "commodious." Congratulations to the following winners: 🐝 Aiden Smart - First Place - Stuart Middle School 🐝 Nina Goyal - Second Place – Hidden Oaks Middle School 🐝 Ellise Kleabir - Third Place – Murray Middle School 🐝 Deven Chauhan - Fourth Place – Murray Middle School 🐝 Landin Kodare - Fifth Place - Murray Middle School Read more about the 5th Annual Martin County School District Middle School Spelling Bee: https://www.martinschools.org/article/938204 #ALLINMartin👊

🎉CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE🎉 Congratulations to Keegan Nunes, a Stuart Middle School student, for being named the first-ever Youth Entrepreneur of the Year at the Business Development Board of Martin County Business Awards! Each year, the Business Development Board of Martin County (BDBMC), with its economic and community partners, celebrates businesses and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Martin County’s economy and community. Keegan is a very bright and determined young entrepreneur making cold-process, small-batch artisan soap through her very own business, K Soap Shop! Congratulations, Keegan! #ALLINMartin👊

🗓ON THE CALENDAR🗓 Superintendent Millay has recommended modifications to our previously-announced emergency makeup days. There will be no school or work for students and employees on December 19 -20, 2022. Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/927297 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍂GIVING THANKS🍂 We wish all of our students, families and employees a safe and relaxing #Thanksgiving holiday! Classes will resume on Monday, November 28. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

MCSD Alert: MCSD’s “Speak Life End Bullying” campaign encourages students to awaken their empathy, ignite hope and be the change they wish to see in the world. Learn more about the program and hear students’ reactions by watching this short video: https://youtu.be/_ttYUyDQ7S0. #ALLINMartin

🍎HURRICANE MAKE-UP DAYS🍎 Due to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole, students enrolled in the Martin County School District have missed four (4) days of instruction this school year. In an effort to maximize instructional time and mitigate learning loss, the decision has been made to use two of the Hurricane Makeup Days that are included on the 2022-2023 instructional calendar. Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/915657 #ALLINMartin👊

🎉RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION 🎉 The Education Foundation of Martin County knows how to treat Martin County School District teachers like the incredible educators they are! The Teacher of the Year Awards Ceremony was filled with good food, great dancing and even better camaraderie among colleagues. Thank you to all the sponsors who made the night unforgettable, and congratulations to each school's teacher of the year! Watch the video: https://youtu.be/CpSkXOY7hfo #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDTheRippleEffect

Personal Hygiene Item Drive! November 28th – Dec 9th SMS PTSA Student Reps Club is collecting full size personal hygiene items to benefit families in need. Items needed: Shampoo, Conditioner, Lotions, Soap, Body Wash, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Deodorant, Feminine Hygiene Products

🥳CELEBRATING THE DREAM TEAM 🥳 We are so grateful for our outstanding paraprofessionals, clerical and specialist staff, Educational Technology team, Food & Nutrition Services employees, Transportation staff and Operations personnel! These caring and dedicated employees contribute to #MCSDTheRippleEffect by ensuring our students receive the services and support they need to be successful. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #ESPDay22

📢SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK📢 In accordance with Florida's instructional materials adoption cycle, the District is beginning the social studies 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: https://www.martinschools.org/article/910484 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

📣REMINDER FOR FAMILIES📣 Interim reports for students enrolled in grades 6-12 will be posted in the FOCUS Parent Portal on Monday, November 14. View your child's grades and attendance information in the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ Register to claim your FOCUS Parent Portal account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

"We remember those who were called upon to give all a person can give, and we remember those who were prepared to make that sacrifice if it were demanded of them in the line of duty, though it never was. Most of all, we remember the devotion and gallantry with which all of them ennobled their nation as they became champions of a noble cause." - Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States of America #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #VeteransDay

🍎DISTRICT TO REOPEN ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14🍎 Fortunately, our schools and facilities were spared the brunt of Hurricane Nicole. Our Facilities and Maintenance Departments are working to address minor repairs and clean up debris before reopening. The District will return to normal operations on Monday, November 14, 2022. #ALLINMartin👊