MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🍎#THANKANMCSDPRINCIPAL🍎 Ms. Lisa Estevez, Executive Director of Exceptional Student Education (ESE), is thankful for Jensen Beach High School Principal Lori Vogel. "Ms. Vogel, I appreciate the opportunity to work with such an open-minded, understanding and caring person," she shares. "Every decision you make is in the best interest of your students. You are communicative and are so easy to work with! Your students, families and staff are fortunate to have you as their leader." Share a message of gratitude with your favorite MCSD principal in honor of #ThankAPrincipal month: https://bit.ly/ThankAnMCSDPrincipal. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎#HOCO2021🍎 Who's going to the South Fork High School Homecoming Parade tonight? The festivities will kick off at 6pm! ⬇️See how the Bulldogs are gearing up for "Once Upon a Homecoming" this week.⬇️ https://martincountyfl.sites.thrillshare.com/o/sfhs/page/homecoming-week-2021-2022

🍎DISTRICT UPDATE🍎 Superintendent John D. Millay appeared as a guest on KC Ingram's weekly radio show this week. Dr. Millay discussed the District's response to COVID-19, hiring and retention challenges that have been exacerbated as a result of the pandemic, and frequently asked questions he has received from parents and members of the community about the curriculum that is taught throughout the Martin County School District. Please click the link below to watch - this is one interview you don't want to miss! https://youtu.be/oQGkiSQXDsU #ALLINMartin👊

🧡#UNITYDAY2021🧡 Citrus Grove Elementary School students and staff participated in National Unity Day by wearing the color orange to demonstrate kindness, acceptance and inclusion. ⛅️That beautiful Martin County sunrise just emphasizes the message, don't you think?! ⛅️ #ALLINMartin👊

🎓RECOGNIZING SCHOLASTIC PRIDE🎓 Spectrum Academy students were recognized for their commitment to the school's PRIDE (Performance, Respect, Independence, Determination and Excellence) expectations yesterday. The Stuart Police Department and our own Food & Nutrition Services Department provided an excellent cookout lunch. "I encourage all of our students to keep up the hard work and commitment to success," Principal Janice Mills shared. "Thank you to all who made this an amazing day for students and staff!" #ALLINMartin👊

🍎CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE🍎 Port Salerno Elementary School held its Hispanic Heritage & Literacy Night last evening, allowing students and their families to participate in a variety of workshops and learning experiences centered on music, art, literacy and more! PSE students and families represent many different countries, including Belize, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Venezuela. Families enjoyed celebrating their unique cultures and heritages with themed learning stations and arts/crafts. Thank you to 4C's Club, Caring Children/Clothing Children for supporting this event and providing clothing and books to families. #ALLINMartin👊

🧡CELEBRATING UNITY🧡 Schools throughout the Martin County School District are wearing orange today in celebration of #UnityDay2021! Students and staff are wearing orange to send a visible message of kindness, acceptance and inclusion. Mr. Michael Maine, Executive Director of Principals & Professional Standards, snapped these photos of Bessey Creek Elementary School's Unity Day celebration. Students enjoyed celebrating one another and the differences that make them all unique. #ALLINMartin👊

💟PINK OUT💟 #RISE and shine, Martin County! Jensen Beach High School's faculty and staff are celebrating #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth by wearing pink. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎#THANKANMCSDPRINCIPAL🍎 Parent Caroline Belding is thankful for Martin County High School Principal Al Fabrizio. "Thank you for all you do," she shares. "We know these have been a couple of challenging years. We appreciate your communication and creating an environment that is/was as normal as possible. I feel this environment helped to minimize anxiety and depression among the students. Thank you again!" Share a message of gratitude with your favorite MCSD principal in honor of #ThankAPrincipal month: https://bit.ly/ThankAnMCSDPrincipal. #ALLINMartin👊

💖CUTENESS OVERLOAD💖 Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) students at Palm City Elementary School had the opportunity to celebrated the culmination of their "Under Construction" curriculum unit in a very special way this morning! Donning hard hats and using their safest eyes, ears and walking feet, students were able to meet the jobsite foreman, peek through the windows of their new school building, ask questions and see real construction equipment in action! The construction of the new Palm City and Jensen Beach elementary schools is being funded by the half-cent sales tax referendum that was generously approved by Martin County voters in 2018. We appreciate Paul Jacquin & Sons Construction and our Facilities Department for embracing our youngest students' vast curiosity and fostering their developing inquiry skills. What may have seemed like a few minutes of a visit resulted in memories that will last a lifetime! #ALLINMartin👊

🤝LIVING UNITED🤝 Representatives of United Way of Martin County helped us kick off our annual employee giving campaign during this afternoon's School Board meeting. Each year, United Way of Martin County uses the generous charitable donations made by MCSD employees to fund a variety of programs here in our local community. We are proud to go #ALLINMartin👊 and #LiveUnited! To learn more about United Way of Martin County's work in our community, please click here: https://bit.ly/3pi9Lgd.

🍎EARLY RELEASE DAY🍎 Just a reminder, families - tomorrow, October 20, is an early release day for students. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal. View our school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars. #ALLINMartin👊

Our first ESE Parent Workshop of the 2021-2022 school year will be held Thursday, October 21, from 6-7:30 pm. The session will provide parents/caregivers with information, resources and required activities to support students with disabilities as they transition from elementary through high school. Parents/caregivers may attend the session in person at the School District Office, located at 1939 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL, 34994 or via Zoom by using this link: https://martinschools-org.zoom.us/j/81616073227 Please contact ESE Coordinator Jeff Bolbach with questions - 772-219-1200 ext. 30476 or bolbacj@martinschools.org. We hope to see you on Thursday! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎#THANKANMCSDPRINCIPAL🍎 Parent Andrea Morrison is thankful for Citrus Grove Elementary School Principal Todd Morrow. "Thank you, Mr. Morrow, for looking after our son like he was your own," she shares. "Through all of his struggles, you have always cared and looked out for him. We deeply appreciate your partnership and leadership. We feel safe each day he is in your hands." Share a message of gratitude with your favorite MCSD principal in honor of #ThankAPrincipal month: https://bit.ly/ThankAnMCSDPrincipal. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎 Today's School Board meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. View the meeting agenda - https://bit.ly/3FFZNLt Watch live - https://youtu.be/Q9G412xUk-4 #ALLINMartin👊

🍎MARTIN MINUTE WITH MILLAY🍎 Did you catch Superintendent John D. Millay's segment on the WSTU Morning Show yesterday? Listen to what you missed by clicking the link below beginning at the 2:01:40 mark: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-p9av5-1108fe8 #ALLINMartin👊

🍎MARTIN MINUTE WITH MILLAY🍎 Superintendent John D. Millay met with Jensen Beach High School teacher Conney Dahn and her students at the School District Office today. Ms. Dahn, an ESE educator who was the Florida Department of Education's Teacher of the Year in 2007, is passionate about ensuring her students have employment opportunities after graduation. The students enjoyed hearing Dr. Millay speak about the many opportunities the District has available to get them ready for future employment. #ALLINMartin👊

Happy Monday AND Happy #HOCO2021 Week, South Fork High School! #ALLINMartin👊

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🍎#THANKANMCSDPRINCIPAL🍎 Paraprofessional Nancy Carroll is grateful for Riverbend Academy Principal Gary Sparks. "We are continually impressed with Principal Sparks' ability to unite our campus community," Ms. Carroll shares. "He has fostered a sense of support and appreciation that allows us as educators to improve our practice daily. His long hours and hard work make such a difference to ensure the learning and growth of both students and staff. We are forever grateful for all he does." Share a message of gratitude with your favorite MCSD principal in honor of #ThankAPrincipal month: https://bit.ly/ThankAnMCSDPrincipal. #ALLINMartin👊