MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🍽WILD ABOUT SCHOOL LUNCH🍽 #NSLW21 is in full effect throughout the Martin County School District! The Food & Nutrition Services team at Citrus Grove Elementary School is encouraging students to get excited about school meals this week. Watch the video: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18v2aO9myKQR4nsL6wlH3zAAkT-gnmSrItTOTk0ZPCN8/edit?usp=sharing #ALLINMartin👊

🍎#THANKANMCSDPRINCIPAL🍎 Parent Caroline Bennet is grateful for South Fork High School Principal Jay Blavatt. "Thank you for creating such a nice atmosphere at the school," she shares. "The students are happy and that makes them accepting of each other. Thank you for always being open and trying to improve the school, and for seeking feedback from others. I think that must be why the school has such a positive feel to it." Share a message of gratitude with your favorite MCSD principal in honor of #ThankAPrincipal month: https://bit.ly/ThankAnMCSDPrincipal. #ALLINMartin👊

🚒🚨FIRE SAFETY🚒🚨 Kindergarten classes at Port Salerno Elementary School were excited to meet firefighters from Martin County Fire Rescue as part of National Fire Prevention Week. Students enjoyed looking at the fire engine and learning about all of the ways these heroic first responders work to keep our community safe. #ALLINMartin👊

🍽WILD ABOUT SCHOOL LUNCH🍽 We are excited to kickoff #NSLW21! Our Food & Nutrition Services team at Felix A. Williams Elementary School got into character for students by dressing up according to this year's theme - wild about school lunch! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎HAVE YOU DOWNLOADED THE NEW APP YET?🍎 We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket. #ALLINMartin Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/384NjgH or iPhone: https://apple.co/3Dl3iWC.

🍎LEARNING NEVER STOPS🍎 J. D. Parker School of Math, Science and Technology teachers collaborate on a regular basis to ensure the best outcomes for their students. Last week, fifth-grade teachers worked on breaking down their upcoming learning unit. They started with the assessment and worked their way backwards, which helps them focus on what is critical for students to learn. "We expect excellence so we plan for excellence!" Principal Rathnaw shared. #ALLINMartin👊

🎓PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE🎓 High school families - Florida's State University System will host a virtual admissions tour for students and parents/caregivers on Wednesday, October 13, from 7-9 p.m. During this session, students and families will hear from deans and directors of admissions at FAMU, FAU, FGCU, FIU, Florida Poly, FSU, New College of Florida, UCF, UF, UNF, USF and UWF about their programs and processes. This is a great way to get a snapshot of all Florida universities at one time and in one place! Register here: https://fiu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZyqqLwRATDOMwejDueSxIw #ALLINMartin👊

🍎#THANKANMCSDPRINCIPAL🍎 Parent Melanie Smith is grateful for J. D. Parker School of Math, Science and Technology Principal Nicole Rathnaw. "Thank you, Dr. Rathnaw, for all you do for our school family," she shares. "You are a compassionate, kind person who loves our children with all of your heart and soul. We are truly blessed to have you in our lives." Share a message of gratitude with your favorite MCSD principal in honor of #ThankAPrincipal month: https://bit.ly/ThankAnMCSDPrincipal. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎#THANKANMCSDPRINCIPAL🍎 Kindergarten parent Leanne Weston is grateful for Felix A. Williams Elementary School Principal Debbie Riley. "Thank you for your leadership, commitment and hard work," she shares. "You set a great example for all your students and staff! We love Felix, our new school." Share a message of gratitude with your favorite MCSD principal in honor of #ThankAPrincipal month: https://bit.ly/ThankAnMCSDPrincipal. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎MAKING LEARNING FUN🍎 Pinewood Elementary School scholars enjoy learning by collaborating, asking questions and sharing what they know! #ALLINMartin👊

🌻MAKING CONNECTIONS, GROWING STRONG🌻 First-graders at Felix A. Williams Elementary School wrapped up their English Language Arts unit one Benchmark lessons on how plants and animals grow last week. They planted sunflowers to observe the life cycle of a plant. #ALLINMartin👊

🚗MONDAY MORNINGS WITH MILLAY🚗 Tune in to the WSTU 1450 AM Morning Show at 8:00 tomorrow! Superintendent John D. Millay will share the latest news and information from throughout the Martin County School District. #ALLINMartin👊

💉 Welcome to the Operating Room 💉 Character Trait Autopsies at 🏥JD Parker Hospital🏥 were a huge success! We are so proud of Mrs. JJ Addorisio’s little surgeons! 👩🏾‍⚕️ 👨🏿‍⚕️ 🧑‍⚕️ This activity concluded their three week unit. The surgeons reviewed two of four tested standards: Character traits and development and context clues. Nice job, 🚀 Rockets 🚀

🍎#THANKANMCSDPRINCIPAL🍎 Parent Loren Esposito is grateful for Palm City Elementary School Principal Robyn Monte. "Ms. Monte, thank you for going above and beyond for your students and staff every single day," she shares. "You are so committed to making PCE a safe, positive learning environment, and it shows! Every night my son says his favorite part of the day was going to school. You are the glue that holds everything together. I see you in carline helping kids get to the correct car. I see you at the SAC and PTA meetings. I see you helping the teachers to make sure they have everything they need. I see you taking the time to talk to your students and their parents. I see you and I thank you. There is so much that you do and you make it look effortless. You truly are the best principal in the world!" Share a message of gratitude with your favorite MCSD principal in honor of #ThankAPrincipal month: https://bit.ly/ThankAnMCSDPrincipal. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎LEARNING BY DOING🍎 Students in Ms. Foley's class at Hobe Sound Elementary School how to sort by characteristics this week. They read the story "The Button Box" and then sorted buttons by color. #ALLINMartin👊

🚨BE OUR PARTNER IN SAFETY🚨 The Martin County Sheriff's Office is in need of school crossing guards. If you're looking for a flexible work schedule and would like to contribute to the safety of our community, apply now by clicking the link below! Pay is $15.02/hr. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/martinsheriff/jobs/1977698/school-crossing-guard?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs #ALLINMartin👊

🍎MARTIN MINUTE WITH MILLAY🍎 Did you catch Superintendent John D. Millay's appearance on the WSTU Morning Show this week? Catch up on all of the latest District-related news and information by clicking the link below. Dr. Millay's segment begins at the 2:00:53 mark. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-yw355-10f6d11 #ALLINMartin👊

Parents - our FOCUS Parent Portal is the easiest way to keep up with your child's grades, attendance and statewide assessment scores. Claim your account today: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/ #ALLINMartin👊

🍎#THANKANMCSDPRINCIPAL🍎 Parent Debbie Wegner is grateful for Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School Principal Tim Aitken. "Tim, my kids are no longer in middle school, but here I am writing about you," she shares. "Your thoughtful leadership with your staff, your kindness and guidance for all students, and your support of our community is phenomenal - we are so blessed to have you in our school system. I only wish you could have 'leveled up' with my children! Thank you. Middle school can be such a scary place for kids and parents. You make the difference for them every single day." Share a message of gratitude with your favorite MCSD principal in honor of #ThankAPrincipal month: https://bit.ly/ThankAnMCSDPrincipal. #ALLINMartin👊

🤝CELEBRATING OUR SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY🤝 For the second consecutive year, Publix has generously donated funding for classroom supplies to Title I schools throughout the Martin County School District. Last month, representatives of Publix Charities delivered gift cards totaling $45,460 to our Purchasing & Warehousing team for distribution to campuses. We appreciate Publix for going #ALLINMartin👊 and making this generous investment in our students and schools!