MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🍽️HANDS-ON LEARNING HAPPENS HERE🍽️ Martin County High School Culinary Academy students prepared lunch for the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce's annual LEADERship educational tour today. Under the direction of Chefs Southwick and Ferrer, Culinary students learn everything from dining room planning and place settings to food prep, cooking and serving. To learn more about the many Career & Technical Education (CTE) opportunities available throughout the District, please click here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/academy-information #ALLINMartin👊

🌟SHINING STARS🌟 The "stars" shone brightly during the 2021 MartinArts Awards ceremony, held Tuesday evening at the Lyric Theatre in downtown Stuart! Since 2003, the MartinArts Awards program, presented by the MartinArts Foundation, has been the premier celebration of the arts on the Treasure Coast. The program recognizes performance, visual and literary artistic excellence and those who help the arts flourish in our local community. Congratulations to this year's winners from the Martin County School District: 🎼 Conney Dahn, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teacher, Jensen Beach High School - Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award 🎨 Ashley Monks, Art teacher, Indiantown Middle School - Excellence in Arts Education Award 🎨 Christopher Carnes, South Fork High School - Student Visual Artist Award 🎭 Katie Vitale, Jensen Beach High School - Student Performing Theatre Artist Award 👀 more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/577588 #ALLINMartin👊

❤️KINDNESS COUNTS❤️ Please join our Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department in welcoming Ms. Wydeea Rogers, our new behavior technician, to Team MCSD! Ms. Rogers' shirt conveys it all - #KindnessMatters! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎INVESTMENT IN KNOWLEDGE🍎 Earlier this year, the Martin County School Board adopted K-12 instructional materials for English Language Arts (ELA) that are fully aligned to the Florida Department of Education's new B.E.S.T. standards. While school districts had the option of adopting only for grades K-2 this year, the School Board believed it was important to take the leap and invest in these materials for all grade levels. "We could have adopted kindergarten through second grade," said Courtney Beard, the District's K-5 ELA Specialist. "But we decided to go big and go K-12." Learn more via WPTV: https://youtu.be/kosjN-soeLc. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎INVESTING IN LITERACY🍎 Earlier this year, the Martin County School Board adopted new K-12 instructional materials for ELA that are fully aligned to the Florida Department of Education's new B.E.S.T. standards. The complete curriculum adoption was funded in part with proceeds generated by the half-mill property tax referendum that was approved by Martin County voters in 2018. WPTV's Stephanie Susskind recently visited Port Salerno Elementary School to take a look at how these new instructional materials are being launched throughout the District. Tune in tonight at 6 to learn more! #ALLINMartin👊

🛠️COMING FULL CIRCLE🛠️ "This week we are having our new scoreboard installed," Athletic Director Lauren Graff of Martin County High School shared. "It has been an extensive process and many companies were unwilling to take on the challenge. Arlington Electric Inc. took on this task with the help of Austin Buntz and Dylan Williams, members of South Fork High School's Class of 2020!" After receiving hands-on Career & Technical Education (CTE) experiences at South Fork, both graduates are now proudly working as electrical apprentices. These are moments that we love to share! To learn more about the many CTE opportunities available in the Martin County School District, please click here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/academy-information. #ALLINMartin👊

⚖REAL-WORLD LEARNING⚖ Warfield Elementary School second grader Sadie Schupp recently wrote an informational piece on the role of Mayor in the Village of Indiantown. Sadie's class has been learning about government during ELA using the District's new Benchmark curriculum. Her learning in this unit inspired Sadie’s writing about the role of mayor. Mayor Clarke was happy to visit campus and hear Sadie's story. #ALLINMartin👊

Congratulations to these Jensen Beach Elementary School fourth graders who earned their pins for the school’s Energy Bus Principal’s Leadership Academy. This is an elite program focused on student advocacy and leadership skills. 💙💛🚌🚌💙💛 #ALLINMartin👊

🍎UPCOMING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES🍎 The TGR Foundation (a Tiger Woods Charity) has announced its November engagement opportunities for families. Each workshop is free - visit http://tgrf.eventbrite.com to review topics and register for one or more sessions today! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎ON THE AGENDA 🍎 Today's School Board Workshop will begin at 3:00 p.m. View the agenda: https://bit.ly/3BAxGKB Watch live: https://youtu.be/DNMiF9hWkD0 #ALLINMartin👊

🎭 PRIDE & PREJUDICE🎭 This isn't your grandmother's Austen! Get your tickets for this must-see Jensen Beach High School show here: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/57952. #ALLINMartin👊

🌲SEASON'S GREETINGS🌲 Today is the last day to purchase your holiday decorations while also supporting Martin County High School's Tiger Regiment! Balsam Fir trees, wreaths, garland and centerpiece displays will help to make your holiday season bright. 🎅 Click here to stock up on holiday decorations: https://martincountyband.com/christmas-trees. #ALLINMartin👊

Just a couple of adorable smiles to kick off your Monday, courtesy of Warfield Elementary School. 🥰🥰 #ALLINMartin👊

🍎#THANKANMCSDPRINCIPAL🍎 Teacher Susi Turzanski-Wilbanks is grateful for Riverbend Academy Principal Gary Sparks. "Thank you, Mr. Sparks," she shares. "Words can not describe how much we appreciate you. Your compassion, dedication, and commitment to the well-being of our school community is indescribable. You have constantly taken on challenges - some unique and monumental - and found solutions by thinking outside the box. Equally important, you have continually shown gratitude and encouragement to all of us here at Riverbend. Your positive attitude and constant drive to move forward is inspiring. You have brought our Bobcat community to new heights by touching the lives of our children and staff on a team or by yourself. Additionally, you have been hugely instrumental as a hospital liaison to find better ways and solutions for our unusual circumstances. Riverbend is the only school in Martin County with this unique hospital-school environment. Many people have no knowledge of the countless hours of your involvement and dedication. These qualities are truly the mark of an altruistic leader. I want to publicly thank you for everything you do." #ALLINMartin👊

As seen at Starbucks in Stuart…catch your favorite Jensen Beach High School, Martin County High School and South Fork High School performers in “All Together Now!” next month. Get your 🎟 here: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/57746 #ALLINMartin👊

🎃TRICK OR TREAT🎃 Pre-K students did some trick-or-treating in the Food & Nutrition Services Department on Friday! Our youngest learners enjoyed showing off their costumes as they received healthy snacks and toys from the staff. #ALLINMartin👊

👻🎃GHOULISHLY GREAT FUN👻🎃 The Exceptional Services Education Department celebrated the fall season with a food and decorating contest! Superintendent John D. Millay and Julie Sessa, Director of Risk Management & Employee Benefits, served as judges of food and creativity on Friday afternoon. "The ideas, decorations and food were out of this world!" Dr. Millay exclaimed. "I'm proud of the ESE department for prioritizing collaboration and creativity as they serve our students and schools." Congratulations to the following winners: 🥉place - Valerie Hall, Program Specialist 🥈place - Patti Crooks, Program Specialist 🥇 place - Ruby Amsden, Program Specialist 👻Happy Halloween!🎃 #ALLINMartin👊

🍎#THANKANMCSDPRINCIPAL🍎 Parent Jamie Pirela is thankful for Stuart Middle School Principal Ebony Jarrett. "Ms. Jarrett, thank you for working so hard to create a positive environment for your students," she shares. "We recently moved here and I am so impressed with how well the school is run. My daughter is truly enjoying her experience. Congrats and bless you!" #ALLINMartin👊

#SQUADGHOULS👻 Willoughby Learning Center’s fall festival was a great success! #ALLINMartin👊

🎃SPOOKTACULAR STEM LESSONS🎃 J. D. Parker School of Math, Science and Technology closed out the month of October by celebrating Stem-o-ween! Related arts teachers put on a fun fall festival which included face painting, games and allowing students to cash in their rocket tickets for prizes and activities. Classes used pumpkins to investigate plants and their parts. Everyone dressed up in their best STEM outfits. Check out JDP’s very own replicas of women scientists from Hidden Figures! Amazing day, 🚀! #ALLINMartin👊