MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🍎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👊

🍎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👊

🍎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👊

🌲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👊

🍎#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👊

👻🎃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👊

🎃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👊

#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👊

🍎#THANKANMCSDPRINCIPAL🍎 Teacher Heather Wagner is grateful for Murray Middle School Principal Amy Laws. "I've only been at MMS a short time, but have been extremely impressed with Mrs. Laws and assistant principals Mrs. DeJames and Mr. Orozco," Ms. Wagner shares. "I see them involved all over the school. They are in the halls, the cafeteria and the classrooms. The students know who they are and they love them. I also feel as if I am appreciated. When I need help, they are quick to help. The team of principals at MMS is amazing." #ALLINMartin👊

🎃👻TRICKS AND TREATS🎃👻 Shoutout to the Food & Nutrition Services team at Jensen Beach High School for bringing Halloween fun to the cafeteria this week! #ALLINMartin👊

🎉CELEBRATING AN OUTSTANDING LEADER🎉 Mr. Drew Connolly of South Fork High School is our 2021-2022 Assistant Principal of the Year! #ALLINMartin👊

🎉CELEBRATING AN OUTSTANDING LEADER🎉 Ms. Janice Mills of Spectrum Academy is our 2021-2022 Principal of the Year! #ALLINMartin👊