MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🍎MARTIN MINUTES WITH MILLAY🍎 Superintendent John D. Millay will join The KC Ingram Show live tomorrow to discuss all things MCSD! Listen by tuning to WSTU 1450 AM or watch the livestream by clicking the link below. https://www.facebook.com/theKCIngramShow #ALLINMartin👊

🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎 Today's School Board meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. View the agenda - https://bit.ly/3Ke8gYL Watch the livestream - https://youtu.be/ruvQ-Ywee78 #ALLINMartin👊

🕊️I HAVE A DREAM🕊️ As is their annual tradition, Felix A. Williams Elementary School students shared their hopes and dreams for the future in honor of #MLKDay. Out of the mouths of babes...inspiration happens here. #ALLINMartin👊

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” -Martin Luther King, Jr. The dream lives on. #MLKJrDay #ALLINMartin👊

A beautiful celebration of life was held yesterday for Dr. David L. Anderson, an educational and civic trailblazer in our community. Dr. Anderson touched countless lives as a teacher, School Board Member, mentor, civic leader and friend. Always in our hearts…🕯❤️ https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2022/01/15/longest-serving-florida-school-board-member-honored-martin-county/6514871001/

🍎MARTIN MINUTES WITH MILLAY🍎 Psst! Did you catch Superintendent John D. Millay's segment on the WSTU 1450 AM Morning Show this week? Catch up on the latest MCSD news and information by clicking the link below! Dr. Millay will also be joining WSTU's KC Ingram live on Wednesday, January 19, at 10:00 a.m. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-gs785-1175d88 #ALLINMartin👊

HONORING THE PAST In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Palm City resident and Holocaust survivor Louis Schneider will share his powerful story of perseverance and hope with the Martin County community. Mr. Schneider will speak at Jensen Beach High School at 6:00 p.m. on January 27, 2022. While there is no charge to attend, those interested in attending must RSVP to reserve seats. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Click here to learn more or reserve your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holocaust-remembrance-day-tickets-243082886457 #ALLINMartin👊

📲STAYING CONNECTED📲 Did you receive the latest edition of Martin Moments, our e-newsletter, in your inbox this week? Click the link below to catch up on the latest news and information from around MCSD! https://conta.cc/3I6c8ZY #ALLINMartin👊

🌱🍊GROWING HEALTHY & STRONG🌱🍊 Students in Ms. Love's class at Warfield Elementary School have been enjoying healthy snacks provided by the District's Office of Food & Nutrition Services! The Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Program, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has allowed the District to engage students in expanding their taste palates by providing them with access to healthy fruits and veggies. This week, Ms. Love's students practiced their language skills by describing the snack they enjoyed. They described oranges as juicy, sweet, sticky, round, healthy and delicious! #ALLINMartin👊

🚀EXPLORING THEIR FUTURES🚀 The District hosted its first "Explore My Future" Career & Technical Education (CTE) event for eighth-graders at Hidden Oaks Middle School yesterday! Click to learn more about this unique experience for students: https://youtu.be/K0Z2vWGR1U0. Events are scheduled for Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School, Indiantown Middle School, Murray Middle School and Stuart Middle School in the coming weeks. #ALLINMartin👊

🚍 LIFECHANGERS WANTED🚍 Interested in a career that provides a flexible schedule with the opportunity to make a difference in children's lives? Come join our team - we have a seat for you! Visit bit.ly/MCSDCareers to view current employment opportunities, or call (772) 219-1200 ext. 30100 to chat with a recruiter today! #ALLINMartin👊

👮‍♀️👮CELEBRATING THOSE WHO KEEP US SAFE👮‍♀️👮 The students and staff of Spectrum Academy were proud to celebrate Martin County Sheriff's Office School Resource Officer Clarens Loppe in honor of #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay! "Deputy Loppe is a well-respected and integral member of our Spectrum family," Principal Janice Mills shared. "We couldn't pass up an opportunity to let him know how much we appreciate him, and what better what to do that than with donuts?!" 🍩🍩 #ALLINMartin👊

🍩 👕 DONUTS & NEW DUDS🍩👕 Our outstanding Transportation team received their new uniforms this morning! They’ll be looking extra sharp as they safely transport our students to and from school. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎VPK OPEN ENROLLMENT🍎 🔊Spread the word! The Martin County School District will begin accepting applications for its 2022-2023 Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Programs (VPK) on February 7, 2022. Students must be four (4) years of age on or before September 1, 2022, to enroll for next school year. Please click here to learn more and prepare for registration: https://www.martinschools.org/article/621324 #ALLINMartin👊

Just a reminder, families - There will be no school for students on Friday, January 14 (Teacher Work Day) and Monday, January 17 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day). Classes will resume Tuesday, January 18. #ALLINMartin👊

📚LITERACY HAPPENS HERE📚 Jensen Beach Elementary students who read at least 50 books this year had the opportunity to choose a title from the school's book vending machine! We appreciate the Education Foundation of Martin County for installing these literacy-based incentives in our schools. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎ON THE AGENDA 🍎 Today's School Board Workshop will begin at 4:00 p.m. The School Board is expected to hear Superintendent John D. Millay's recommendations for the Class of 2022 graduation schedule as well as a presentation on how approved school boundary changes will be communicated to families. Please click here to view the meeting agenda - https://bit.ly/3G4jpIT Please click here to view the livestream: https://youtu.be/H-f_bt2Gu04 #ALLINMartin👊

🍎LEARNING IN ACTION 🍎 Superintendent John D. Millay enjoyed his learning walk at Hobe Sound Elementary School today. “There were so many smiles!” he exclaimed. “The teachers and students were all very engaged in what they were learning. I am so proud of the great instruction we have taking place throughout the District.” 🤝Relationships happen here…🤝 #ALLINMartin👊

🍎ELEMENTARY STUDENT SCORE REPORTS🍎 Parents of elementary students - your child's iReady (mathematics) student score report is now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal. To learn how to access your child's score report in FOCUS, please click here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/accessing-student-score-reports To learn more about the iReady platform and how to understand your child's score report, please click here: http://www.i-ready.com/FamilyCenter #ALLINMartin👊

🍎 VPK OPEN ENROLLMENT: 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR🍎 The Martin County School District's Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program (VPK) will begin accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year on February 7, 2022. The program is available at select District-operated schools with limited enrollment. The open enrollment will take place in two phases beginning on February 7, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. Please click here to learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/621324 #ALLINMartin👊