SeaWind Elementary School

✨🔬A NIGHT OF DISCOVERY🔬✨ Our STEM Fair Showcase was a night of science, innovation, and discovery! Hands-on learning, creativity, and exploration were on display as families explored student projects, and enjoyed music with delicious food truck fare and STEM activities from our amazing community partners. Earlier in the day, judges evaluated elementary projects, and today, it's time for our middle and high school students to take the stage! They'll present their work to judges, showcasing their knowledge and passion for STEM. Winners will be celebrated on February 19! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎉 CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY 🎉 For Black History Month this year, we're excited to celebrate in a big way! Join the Martin County School District for our first-ever district-wide Black History Month celebration, highlighting Black culture, student creativity, and the strength of our community. 📅 Saturday, February 22 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 📍 Boys & Girls Club of Greater Stuart: 551 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Stuart Featuring multiple student performances, innovative dish samples from Martin County High School’s culinary students, food for purchase from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County’s Fork in the Road food truck, and community connections, this is an event you don't want to miss! Join us in honoring the contributions of Black leaders who have shaped our community—not just this month or at this event, but every day! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📣📚 VPK ENROLLMENT IS OPEN 📚📣 Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten enrollment for the Martin County School District is now open for the 2025-2026 school year! VPK is an early learning program that provides developmentally appropriate instruction and activities to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond by building a solid foundation for school success. To be eligible, students must be four years of age on or before September 1, 2025, and reside within an eligible school attendance zone. Enrollment is limited! Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child a strong start for kindergarten and beyond. Enroll today: https://bit.ly/3DQ2ihS #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🔬STEM FAIR SHOWCASE🔬 Come explore the amazing world of science and engineering at the Martin County STEM Fair Open House, where students' innovation and academic excellence are on display! Event details: 📅 Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 ⏰ Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM | Event: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Indian Riverside Park - Dockside Pavilion, 1707 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach, FL Get ready for an evening filled with incredible STEM projects, delicious food from local food trucks, live music, an exciting scavenger hunt, and awesome prizes! This free event is open to the public, so bring your family and friends for a night of fun, discovery, and inspiration. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🚧📚UNDER CONSTRUCTION📚🚧 Students across the Martin County School District are building a love for reading and constructing the foundation for success as they Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! 📸 Citrus Grove Elementary School students rocked their spirit gear, enjoyed guest readers, and collaborated to explore story settings together. 📸 SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL students were in for a surprise with secret readers and had a wonderful day in the sun reading with friends. Stay tuned for more exciting ways our students are celebrating literacy! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #FLCelebratesLiteracy

📚CELEBRATE LITERACY WEEK📚 Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! is almost here! From January 27-31, schools across the Martin County School District will bring this year’s theme to life: “Building Literacy: Constructing the Foundation for Success.” From schoolwide read-aloud sessions and family literacy nights to transforming media centers and writing their own stories for others to read, our schools have something planned for every learner! 📖 The School Board approved a proclamation in partnership with Martin Reads, encouraging everyone to take action and support literacy in our community. Volunteer to read at your local school! New this year: 📕 Martin Reads is hosting a Celebrate Literacy Week Kick-Off event at 10th Street Recreation Center on January 25 (1-4:30 PM)! Children K-5 with a parent/guardian are invited to enjoy fun activities and hear inspiring stories. [Register here ➡️ https://www.martinreads.org/events/] Learn more about Celebrate Literacy Week: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1981578 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Reminder, families! All schools and District offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21. Join us in celebrating Dr. King’s legacy at the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration hosted by StuartLife - The City of Stuart, Florida. Watch for our incredible students and staff participating in the event! #ALLINMartin👊

🏁👟IT'S TRACK MEET TIME👟🏁 Get ready, get set, and mark your calendars! On February 1, Martin County School District elementary school students will showcase their athletic abilities in a variety of Track and Field events during the 41st Annual Russell Holloway Elementary Track Meet. Join us at South Fork High School to cheer on our students as they race toward the finish line. 👟🏁 All track meet information can be found here: https://bit.ly/40msM21 #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚 Celebrate Black History Month with an exciting opportunity to win scholarships or gift cards! The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite students of all grade levels to showcase their creativity and knowledge by participating in this year’s Black History Month contests. Essay contest winners will receive a two-year Florida College Plan scholarship, and art contest winners will receive a $100 gift card! Don’t miss out– the contest ends February 3! For details and how to enter, visit: floridablackhistory.com #ALLINMartin👊

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN🎙️ Episode 2 is here! 🎉 Watch or listen to the latest episode of the Martin County School District's podcast, All In Martin, now available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! In this second episode, Chief of Safety and Security Frank Frangella explains the key differences between lockdowns and lockouts on school campuses, and Bessey Creek Elementary School Principal Stacy Schmit highlights the upcoming Kindergarten Blast Off orientation event happening February 11 at 5:30 p.m. at all elementary schools! Tune in today to stay connected and informed about all things MCSD! 🎥 YouTube: https://bit.ly/40D4P8c 🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42h1oFo 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4alpwIN #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📚READ-A-THON COMPETITION📚 The competition is heating up in the Education Foundation of Martin County's A Winter's Tale: Read-A-Thon! Elementary students across the Martin County School District are diving into books, taking #MCSDReads AR tests, and racking up points for their teams: 🦉 Hoot Squad (J.D. Parker Elementary School, Warfield Elementary School, Port Salerno Elementary School, and The Pinewood Elementary) 🦊 Clever Crew (Bessey Creek Elementary School, Citrus Grove Elementary School, Jensen Beach Elementary School, and Palm City Elementary School) 🐻 Grizzly Group (Hobe Sound Elementary School, Felix A. Williams Elementary, SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL, and Crystal Lake Elementary School) Prizes await the top teams and schools, and as of last Friday, the Clever Crew 🦊 is in the lead! Follow the Education Foundation of Martin County on Facebook for updates every Friday, and keep cheering on your team as the points climb! Let's get our reading on! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🔬LEADERS IN SCIENCE🔬 SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL, budding leaders and scientists put their knowledge of potential and kinetic energy into action in an exciting, hands-on science experiment! With the guidance of Mr. Fourquet, the school's science teacher, students explored real-world applications of these important concepts. As the Leadership Academy, SeaWind grows leaders and lifelong learners! This is one of the 12 featured schools accepting applications through Specialty Pathways. The application window closes soon–secure your seat today ➡️ https://bit.ly/3YUi6YV #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎉CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY🎉 The Martin County School District is thrilled to announce our first-ever district-wide Black History Month celebration! Join us as we celebrate Black culture, the creativity of our students, and the power of community. 📅 Saturday, February 22, 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. 📍 The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Stuart Club at 551 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Stuart Enjoy student performances from several different schools and get a taste of history through dish samples prepared by Martin County High School's Hospitality Management & Gastronomy students, inspired by chefs Bryant Terry and Jocelyn Jackson, two icons in culinary innovation and cultural storytelling. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County's Food Truck, Fork in the Road, will also have food for purchase. This is an event you don't want to miss! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📣📚 ENROLL YOUR CHILD IN VPK! 📚📣 The Martin County School District's Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs will begin accepting enrollment applications for the 2025-2026 school year on February 3, 2025, at 8 a.m.! VPK is an early learning program that provides developmentally appropriate instruction and activities to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond by building a solid foundation for school success. To be eligible, students must be four years of age on or before September 1, 2025, and reside within an eligible school attendance zone. Enrollment is limited! Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child a strong start for kindergarten and beyond. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3DQ2ihS #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎REPORT CARDS🍎 Second quarter report cards will be available in the FOCUS Parent Portal on Monday, January 13. View your child's grades and attendance records: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ If you do not currently have access to the FOCUS Parent Portal, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/ #ALLINMartin👊

🚀 TAKE FLIGHT WITH US! 🚀 Get ready to blast off into Kindergarten! Families are invited to attend our Kindergarten Blast Off orientation event on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at all Martin County School District elementary schools. At the event, families will discover what makes their home-zoned school unique! They’ll also receive information about meal programs, Extended Day after-school care, enrollment support, and more! 📅 Save the dates: Registration for Kindergarten will take place during Kindergarten Blast Off orientation events. The VPK registration process opens February 3, 2025. Prepare for liftoff by finding your child’s future elementary school and learning more about the enrollment process here: https://bit.ly/4279FLJ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎PARENT WORKSHOP: ESE PREK to KINDERGARTEN🍎 Is your child moving from PreK to Kindergarten next year? This Exceptional Student Education Parent Workshop is designed just for you! Join us on January 15 at 4:30 p.m. in the Martin County School District Board Room for helpful insights and guidance. What will you learn? 🍎 Updates to your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) to reflect Kindergarten placement. 🍎 How to communicate and collaborate with your child's team. 🍎 The importance of school visits and familiarization. 🍎 Strategies to focus on skill development for your child’s unique needs. 🍎 Actionable tips to support your child during this exciting transition. This workshop will be led by ESE Program Specialists Beth Merritt and Jennifer Langlois. Please contact Jennifer Langlois at 772-219-1200 extension 30480 or langloj@martinschools.org to RSVP, or RSVP through the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/12EY5un8vDc/ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🌟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🔥

👋 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🔥