MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🤸‍♀️OUTSTANDING ATHLETE🤸‍♀️ We are excited to announce that student Colley Casey has been selected to participate in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games! This year's Games will be held June 5- 12 in Orlando. Colley will compete as a gymnast at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex. Congratulations, Colley - we can't wait to cheer you on! #ALLINMartin👊

🎓CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE🎓 Fifty outstanding high school seniors from the Martin County School District have been nominated for the 2022 Pathfinder Awards! The Pathfinders of Palm Beach/Martin County Scholarship Fund Awards are presented each year to 54 of the best and brightest seniors in Martin and Palm Beach counties who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in academic, vocational and athletic categories. One of the largest and most comprehensive high school scholarship programs in the state, the Pathfinder Awards program grants nominees the honor of competing against their peers for more than $170,000 in college scholarships. Click to view this year's list of nominees from Jensen Beach High School, Martin County High School and South Fork High School: https://www.martinschools.org/article/613017 #ALLINMartin👊

🐸FEELING FROGGY🐸 Students in Ms. Love’s class at Warfield Elementary School relocated a tree frog that was hanging out on the playground equipment today. Daily encounters with nature happen here in your Martin County public schools! 🐸🌴 #ALLINMartin👊

🎨ART IN THE CAPITOL🎨 ICYMI - Eden Harris, an eighth-grade student at Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School, was named the winner of the Martin County School District's 2021 Art in the Capitol contest. Her award-winning piece will hang in the Florida Capitol during the 2022 legislative session. 🎉Congratulations, Eden! 🎉 View all of this year's outstanding entries: https://bit.ly/3zl8LuM #ALLINMartin👊

We are #ALLINMartin👊 and ready for a fantastic second semester of learning!

🎆...and 2021 is a wrap!🎆 🎇Happy New Year, Martin County!🎇 We are so excited to begin 2022 by going #ALLINMartin👊 in support of student achievement. Let's come together as a community to make this year the best yet for Martin County children!

⛄WINTER WISDOM⛄ Winter Break is almost over! To ease your way back into the school mindset, check out a virtual tour of the National Archives in Washington, D.C - https://www.archives.gov/. For other Social Studies resources click here - https://www.martinschools.org/page/winter-wisdom.

⛄WINTER WISDOM⛄ We hope you enjoyed your holiday! Today brush up on your math skills by checking out the Math section at https://www.martinschools.org/page/winter-wisdom. Click on the grade-appropriate lesson to freshen up your skills!

May peace, love, and unity bring a happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate! #ALLINMartin👊

🌲Merry Christmas, Martin County! 🌲 May the spirit of the season fill your homes and hearts with warmth and love. #ALLINMartin👊

🎶🎤You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout I'm telling you why... 🎅Santa Claus is coming to town!🎅 Whose children are beyond excited and still awake? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

⛄WINTER WISDOM⛄ For today's Winter Wisdom, the Curriculum and Instruction team have recommended going to our local libraries. Take a break from the screens and check out some books. For more resources to stay engaged click here - https://www.martinschools.org/page/winter-wisdom.

📚THE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE📚 As they do each year, members of the Stuart Rotary Club presented every Martin County third-grader with a personal dictionary. The dictionaries are cherished by our students and help to ensure they continue to grow their vocabularies. #ALLINMartin

⛄Winter Wonderland⛄ The Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department held its Winter Wonderland holiday celebration on Friday, December 17. Staff decorated their work areas according to favorite themes and brought in delicious food for sampling. Superintendent John D. Millay and School Board Member Marsha Powers (District 2) joined District leaders in judging the creative decorations and exquisite treats! “Even though we are awarding prizes for first through third place, you are all winners in my book,” Dr. Millay shared. “Everyone’s ideas were simply outstanding. I am so proud of the teamwork and creativity!” Congratulations to the following winners: Third Place (tie) – Christmas Story – Valerie Hall, Program Specialist and Hanukkah – Sara Kraft, Program Specialist Second Place - Whoville and The Grinch – ESE Behavior Team First Place – Home for the Holidays – Diane Brazeau, Secretary #ALLINMartin

🌲SEASON'S GREETINGS FROM SUPERINTENDENT MILLAY🌲 Dr. John D. Millay wishes all students, employees and families a safe, relaxing and joyous holiday season. Watch his holiday greeting: https://youtu.be/bqBvEnqXz6U #ALLINMartin👊

⛄Fight the Winter Break boredom⛄ Check out the resources that the Curriculum and Instruction Team have compiled to keep your child engaged throughout the holiday season - https://www.martinschools.org/page/winter-wisdom. Today, visit the Florida Oceanographic Center!

🎓CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE🎓 Fifty outstanding MCSD seniors have been nominated for the Palm Beach Post's 2022 Pathfinder Awards! 👀 nominees from Jensen Beach High School, Martin County High School and South Fork High School: https://www.martinschools.org/article/613017 #ALLINMartin👊

🎉CELEBRATING AN OUTSTANDING LEADER🎉 SeaWind Elementary School Principal Jeff Umbaugh was presented with the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce's Hero Educator of the Year Award on Friday! Mr. Umbaugh is a well-respected, veteran educator who is committed to the success of his students, faculty and staff. We appreciate the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce for recognizing Mr. Umbaugh's exemplary leadership! #ALLINMartin👊

🚚 DELECTABLE LITERARY EXPERIENCE🚚 Hidden Oaks Middle School held its annual Literacy Food Truck event on Wednesday. The project requires students develop a food truck based on a book they've read. Parents are then invited to come to campus and "sample" students' creations! #ProjectBasedLearningHappensHere📚 #ALLINMartin👊

🌲🍎EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS🍎🌲 Hold on to your heartstrings, Martin County! This powerful story of what it means to go #ALLINMartin👊 for students is one you'll want to read the whole way through. When one educator unexpectedly had to take time off during the second semester, two Martin County School District Adult Education teachers quickly volunteered to fill in. They agreed to cover their colleague's night courses, which they dutifully completed after their daytime classes each week. While this was more than enough, the pair decided to take their commitment a step further than anyone could have imagined. "As we approach the holidays, many reflect on peace, joy and holiday customs," said Melissa Eversdyke, Coordinator of Adult Education. "While teaching our tremendous students about American customs and traditions within the curriculum of math and language, the teachers decided to implement some project-based learning." English is not the first language for many of our adult learners. Eight of the 14 students enrolled in this class are having their first holiday in the United States away from their families and friends. To practice their skills and enhance the curriculum, the teachers decided to have students participate in a no-bake ornament recipe, which required them to discuss shapes, measure geometric angles and enjoy holiday decorating. The students now have a "tradition" of their own and an experience in learning they'll never forget! At the conclusion of the activity, one student proudly exclaimed, "¡Nuestros corazones están llenos de orgullo y alegría hoy!" (Our hearts are filled with pride and joy today).