Stuart Middle School

🍎INTERIM REPORTS🍎 📣Attention families: interim reports for grades 6-12 students will be available in the FOCUS Parent Portal on Monday, Sept. 18. Have an existing FOCUS Parent Portal account? Access your child's grades and attendance information here: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ Register for access to the FOCUS Parent Portal here: https://bit.ly/MCSDFocusAccess #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether

📚BOOK OF THE MONTH📚 Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. recently announced his picks for Commissioner’s Book of the Month for September! 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 September: 📙Pre-K: "Rin, Rin, Rin/Do, Re, Mi" by José-Luis Orozco 📕Grades K-2: "Amigo" by Carlos Zamora 📗Grades 3-5: "A Taste of the Mexican Market - El Gusto Del Mercado Mexicano" by Nancy María Grande Tabor 📘Grades 6-8: "Julieta and the Diamond Enigma" by Luisana Duarte Armendáriz 📙Grades 9-12: "The Last Train to Key West" by Chanel Cleeton #ALLINMartin👊

🏵️CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE🏵️ ¡Feliz mes de la herencia hispana! From September 15th to October 15th, we honor the rich and diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities that make our community so special. Families, don't forget! Martin County School District students have the opportunity to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month while also having a chance to win a college scholarship! Students can participate in the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida's 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month art, essay and educator contests. This year's theme is “Celebrating Florida’s Hispanic Heroes and their Contributions to Freedom.” Head to our website for more information: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1205626 All entries must be received by 5 p.m. (ET) on Monday, September 18, 2023. #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🇺🇸CELEBRATING CONSTITUTION WEEK🇺🇸 The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate #ConstitutionWeek next week! Constitution Week is observed annually from September 17 to September 23. This year, we are celebrating the 236th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution! On August 15, 2023, the Martin County School Board approved the 2023 Proclamation for Constitution Week, which was drafted in partnership with Ms. Portia B. Scott and the Halpatiokee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Click the link to learn more about the history of Constitution Week and some of the activities our students can look forward to participating in to celebrate the historic document: https://youtube.com/shorts/iUoaA5StcLc #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether

🇺🇸WE WILL NEVER FORGET 🇺🇸 The Martin County School District proudly joins our nation in honoring those who were wounded or perished at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, as well as the passengers and crews of flights 93, 77, 11 and 175. We honor the first responders in NYC and the Pentagon, including our own Chief of Security Francesco Frangella, as well as the citizens of our country who were called into action to bring goodness out of evil on September 11, 2001. We will never forget. #ALLINMartin👊 #NeverForget #PatriotDay🇺🇸

📚🌍 CELEBRATING LITERACY🌍📚 The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate International Literacy Day! This year's #LiteracyDay theme is "Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies." Literacy is the foundation of education, empowerment, and progress. It opens doors to opportunities, fosters understanding, and sparks creativity. Together, let's celebrate the power of words, knowledge, and the incredible gift of literacy that connects us all. Take the time to read with a child in your life and help inspire the love of reading! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether

🍎PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE🍎 Martin County Families, IRSC - Indian River State College's Open House is just around the corner! On Sept. 30th at the IRSC Campus in Fort Pierce, learn more about the college experience that is closer to home than you realize! Questions about FAFSA? Want to know more about the more than 100 programs that can lead to Bachelor's degrees, Associate degrees, technical certificates, and Career Training? Stop by the Open House at IRSC! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

"Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration." - Thomas Edison. Happy #LaborDay, Martin County! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether

🍎SCHOOLS CLOSED🍎 All District-operated schools will be closed on September 4 in observance of #LaborDay. View our complete instructional calendar for the 2023-2024 school year: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars We wish all of our Martin County families and employees a safe, relaxing Labor Day! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

Hurricane Idalia is rapidly approaching the west coast of Florida and is expected to bring powerful winds and storm surge as it approaches Category 3 strength. While Martin County is not currently operating under any storm-related watches or warnings, our area is expected to experience heavy rains and wind gusts from the storm. Any time severe weather has the potential to impact our area, the Martin County School District works closely with national, state, and county management officials, including the Martin County Emergency Operations Center, to determine how operations may be impacted. Our top priority is to ensure the safety of our students, employees, and families. We will continue to monitor the path of the storm and will provide updates as needed through our mass notification (callout/text) system, website and social media channels. We encourage families and employees to make necessary preparations that will help ensure their safety during severe weather conditions, such as reviewing emergency plans and stocking up on essential supplies. We encourage you to take advantage of the Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which began this past weekend. It lasts until Friday, September 8. We appreciate your patience, understanding and support as we continue to monitor local weather conditions.

🍎CURRICULUM NIGHTS🍎 Reminder: Martin County School District high school and middle school sites will host Curriculum Night for families starting tomorrow, August 30! Get a glimpse of the timetable, routine and curriculum breakdown of what will be covered throughout the year, and learn about homework and organizational expectations. Curriculum nights are very informative! You can find specific times and dates for your child's school on our comprehensive back-to-school webpage here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/reopening #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎉🏆CELEBRATING CHAMPIONS🏆🎉 Did you know Stuart Middle School had a winning year last school year?! These Jaguars couldn't be stopped! 🐾🐆 These Jaguars have shown dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship from the classroom to the field! Students and teachers kept bringing home the trophies and awards...Middle School Teacher of the Year, CTE Middle School Teacher of the Year, District Basketball Champs for Boys and Girls, Volleyball Champs, District Middle School Spelling Bee Champ...the list goes on! Congratulations to the 22-23 Jaguars! Will they continue to reign? Volleyball matches are just around the corner. One thing we know for sure is the Jaguar spirit is on another level! 🎉🐾🐆 Watch a recap of their winning year: https://youtu.be/nnIrFTGlMq8 #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🌟ACHIEVING SUCCESS WITH AVID🌟 The Martin County School District's AVID program is growing! AVID stands for AVID stands for "Advancement Via Individual Determination. Murray Middle School is one of the schools implementing AVID, which is a program that focuses on preparing students for college and career success. It equips them with the academic, organizational, and critical thinking skills necessary for higher education or career readiness. AVID doesn't just focus on academics; it also helps students develop life skills such as communication, teamwork, and leadership, which are essential for success beyond the classroom. Murray Middle, Stuart Middle School and Warfield Elementary are in the planning phase of adding AVID to their schools. Next year, the program will be fully implemented! Check out these MMS students creating vision boards in their new AVID class! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

📚🧩LIBRARY OASIS🧩📚 Lunch has a whole new look this year at Stuart Middle School! After lunch, Stuart Middle's media center transforms into an oasis of fun and relaxation! Students are allowed to go to the media center to enjoy board games, coloring, arts and crafts, and more when they are finished with lunch. What a great idea that encourages collaboration and engagement in group activities, building stronger relationships. #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🚗TRAVELING THE MAINE ROAD🚗 Traveling the MAINE Road to the #1 spot by providing tailored, consistent and meaningful support to each of our schools! 🍎 Superintendent of Schools Michael Maine visited Spectrum Academy and Warfield Elementary School in the morning. In the afternoon, Mr. Maine caught up with Assistant Superintendent of Academics, Mr. Troy LaBarbara, at the Hobe Sound Early Learning Center. 🍎 Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services Lisa Estevez stopped by Jensen Beach Elementary School and Jensen Beach High School. 🍎 Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Julie Sessa visited Hidden Oaks Middle School, Stuart Middle School and ran into Mrs. Estevez at Jensen Beach High School. These site visits are beneficial for several reasons! District leaders are inspired by the creativity, innovation, and passion they witness in the classrooms. They also see first-hand how to provide the support needed to give our students the very best education.📚💫 #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether

🍎CURRICULUM NIGHTS🍎 Reminder: Martin County School District school sites will host Curriculum Night for families starting tomorrow, August 23! Get a glimpse of the timetable, routine and curriculum breakdown of what will be covered throughout the year, and learn about homework and organizational expectations. Curriculum nights are very informative! You can find specific times and dates for your child's school on our comprehensive back-to-school webpage here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/reopening #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🏵️CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE🏵️ Martin County School District students have the opportunity to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month while also having a chance to win a college scholarship! The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida recently announced the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month art, essay and educator contests. This year's theme is “Celebrating Florida’s Hispanic Heroes and their Contributions to Freedom.” Head to our website for more information: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1205626 All entries must be received by 5 p.m. (ET) on Monday, September 18, 2023. #ALLINMartin👊

🎉FIRST FULL WEEK🎉 📚It's the first official week back, MCSD! Put your thinking caps back on and make it a great week. Everyday is a chance to learn, grow and create new possibilities. Here's to a week full of learning, curiosity and achievement. #ALLINMartin #PublicSchoolProud

🍎📚WELCOME BACK, STUDENTS🍎📚 🌟 The much-awaited day is finally here! 🎉 Let's kick-start this new journey with a new vision, pathway and possibility! 🕰️ Please remember to exercise patience and caution as our schools, staff and families navigate the challenges of a new school year. We are #MCSDBetterTogether! ❓ Need support? Connect with knowledgeable District staff here: https://martinschools.org/page/lets-talk We look forward to beginning our ascent to the top of Florida's educational accountability system this school year. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Jensen Beach Elementary School student Max and his sister Brooke, a Stuart Middle School student, went to Washington, D.C., for their fun and educational summer adventure! "{They} were selected for the White House Tour in Washington D.C.," proud mom Stephanie shared. "We even got to see the President's motorcade entering the White House!" #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud