MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

💻DIGITAL LEADERS💻 Last week, Martin County School District's Digital Learning Team presented sessions at the Future of Education Technology Conference. Jenn Lubino presented a 2-hour workshop titled "My First 1:1 Classroom: Navigating Chromebooks in a Primary Classroom" and a Roundtable discussion, "We are Bringing Back Literacy In a Whole New Way!" Bobbie McDonald hosted a Mega-Mobile session titled "Digital Tools for Health Class." Fantastic job representing MCSD! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDTheRippleEffect

📚CELEBRATING LEADERS AND TRAILBLAZERS📚 Today, we celebrate our first of many local leaders in honor of #BlackHistoryMonth. Dr. David L. Anderson was an educational pioneer in Martin County, having served as a School Board Member and in various leadership roles at IRSC - Indian River State College for more than 30 years. In 2006, he was honored as the namesake of the Martin County School District's newest middle school - Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School. Dr. Anderson passed away on December 23, 2021, at the age of 80. Learn more about Dr. Anderson's legacy by clicking here: http://bit.ly/3WU9VHS #ALLINMartin

🎨CELEBRATING ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT🎨 Congratulations to Murray Middle School's Katalina Vazquez for being chosen to be a part of the Florida Council on Economic Education's 2023 Economic Calendar. Katalina's artwork depicts the economic term “incentives” and will be displayed as August! For more information on the Economic Calendar, visit fcee.org/economic-poster. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚 The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month! Throughout February, we will highlight the many contributions Black leaders and historical figures have made to our local community and worldwide. Stay tuned on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Click the link below to learn more about Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis' Black History Month student contests and educator awards. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. on February 7. http://www.floridablackhistory.com/index.html #ALLINMartin👊

🥧TASTEFUL CELEBRATION🥧 Who doesn't love a good pie? What about a pie to the face? Felix A. Williams Elementary Assistant Principal Justin Browning can answer that question! The 4th grade team at FAWE has raised over $5,000 for the Sailfish Sprint FUN RUN. So far, FAWE students have raised $20,000 altogether! The funds from the Fun Run go directly to FAWE and helps sponsor events like Sailfish Splash, Little Lady/Little Man dances, in-school field trips, author visits, Cox Science night, fourth grade frolic, and so much more! So, Mr. Browning got a pie in the face to celebrate the amazing achievement 🥧 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDTheRippleEffect

🎉FUN AT THE MCSD🎉 Our employees work hard to help educate ALL students for success. Hosting the 2nd Annual Fun at Work Day is just one way to celebrate and show appreciation for their dedication! The great staff in the Martin County School District's Human Resources Department hosted an awesome event with delicious food, rockin music, fun games, great prizes end even better company! A special thank goes to the vendors who helped to support this fantastic free event for all our District staff! Watch the fun event the HR Department put on: http://bit.ly/40fgc3O #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDTheRippleEffect

🍎WORKING TOGETHER🍎 Superintendent Dr. John D. Millay and Assistant Superintendent of Academics Dr. Tracey Miller (pictured), along with Deputy Superintendent Michael Maine, met this morning with the leadership of the Martin County Council of PTAs/PTSAs. The group meets monthly to discuss current events and initiatives, sharing input and ideas for continuous improvement. We appreciate our valued parents, employees and students who serve on PTAs/PTSAs for their commitment and support of our schools. #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDTheRippleEffect

💯 DAYS OF HARD WORK On day 101, we're looking ahead, staying positive and keeping the momentum going--striving for success! These centenarians at SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL dressed to impress yesterday and looked wise beyond their years. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDTheRippleEffect

💯 DAYS SMARTER Students have been leveling up, crushing goals, getting older and getting sharper for 100 days! Happy 100th day of school! Check out how students at Warfield Elementary School are celebrating 💯. Cuteness overload! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDTheRippleEffect

💯 DAYS SHARPER 100 days of awesome ⭐ 100 days of education 📚 100 days of growth 💪 Happy 100th day of school! Crystal Lake Elementary School students and teachers look unrecognizable after 100 days of school 😂 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDTheRippleEffect

🐢FUN AT THE ESC🐢 To celebrate Fun at Work Day, the incredible Environmental Studies Council Center staff enjoyed lunch from Chick-fil-A! We love seeing smiles at the one-of-a-kind ESC where it's always fun! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDTheRippleEffect

🐢GRANDPARENT'S DAY🐢 Grandparents, explore the gem of the Martin County School District-- the Environmental Studies Center--this Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9am to 12pm! It will be a day full of fun, learning and exploration with your family! Meet Joey the Alligator, Coral the Sea Turtle and much more! #ALLINMartin👊 #ESCIsThePlaceToBe

🍎SETTING THE STANDARDS🍎 Martin County School District Deputy Superintendent Michael Maine and Coordinator of Professional Development Heather Platt served as session hosts during this week's Florida Atlantic University Principal Preparation Initiative (UPPI) Convening in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Maine and Ms. Platt showed how they 'lead by example' and presented the Martin County School District's Aspiring Principals Leadership Development Program. We couldn't have had two better leaders represent the great professional development happening here in the District! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDTheRippleEffect

🍎ON-AIR WITH MILLAY🍎 ICYMI: Martin County School District Superintendent Dr. John D. Millay chatted with The KC Ingram Show host KC Ingram about the latest news in the District. Dr. Millay touched on various topics, including the upcoming Blast Off to Kindergarten orientation events, the newest hiring incentives and construction updates. Watch the full segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_Un30or-KQ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDTheRippleEffect

🎉Happy Last Friday of January🎉 To celebrate the special occasion, the Martin County School District Transportation Director Tom Hardin kicked off a new luncheon to show appreciation for his employees: Hot Dog Friday! Hot Dog Friday will be hosted every last Friday of the month in recognition of the outstanding job and hard work of all transportation staff. #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDTheRippleEffect

📚MAKING THEIR MARK📚 For Celebrate Literacy Week, Jensen Beach High School competed in a bookmark design contest around the theme of “Take a Deep Dive into Literacy--Splash Into New Worlds." Several students participated and created stunning masterpieces! The top four winners received a $20 Barnes & Noble gift card to help continue to foster their love of reading! Congratulations to Tatum, Gianna, Cameron and Tanner! We also have another student to congratulate...Jensen Beach High School's "Caught Reading" winner is Emily Agganis! The name of the game was "Caught Reading." Any student 'caught reading' by staff received a ticket for Celebrate Literacy Week. Emily won a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble. #ALLINMartin👊 #CLW2023 #FLCelebratesLiteracy

✈️Sit back, relax, and enjoy Fun at Work Day ✈️ Jensen Beach High School Cafeteria Manager Jessica Lam is celebrating #FunatWorkDay by taking a cue from airlines’ in-flight service programs and providing a la carte goodies to all Falcon team members! What a neat way to demonstrate appreciation to employees 🍪🥨 #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDTheRippleEffect

📚🌿NATURE'S INSPIRATIONS🌿📚 STEM class meets outside Nature with literacy Celebrate reading For Celebrate Literacy Week, Indiantown Middle School students in Ms. Cleary’s Research in STEM Careers classes went on a nature walk to get inspired for their Haiku poems! Check out what they came up with 👀 #ALLINMartin👊 #CLW2023 #FLCelebratesLiteracy

🐹FAVORITE CLASS PET🐹 At Hobe Sound Elementary School, students celebrated literacy week ALL MONTH LONG by diving deep into a beloved classic, "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney. Last night, families joined in on the fun for an evening all about Humphrey! Humphrey says, “you can learn a lot about life by observing another species.” The students had fun listening to the story, writing about the story, and interacting with the pet stuffed hamster provided to each classroom. Humphrey made lots of friends, had lots of adventures and added joy to Room 26 in the book and each of the classrooms at Hobe Sound! Students at Hobe Sound fell in love with Humphrey and with 12 books in the series, they have a lot more reading to do. Up next, "Friendship According to Humphrey!" #ALLINMartin👊 #CLW2023 #FLCelebratesLiteracy

🦈DIVING INTO READING🦈 Students at J.D. Parker Elementary and Jensen Beach Elementary School were diving deep into literacy week with Ms. Valerie Gaynor, the Coordinator of the Environmental Studies Council Center! Ms. Valerie shared her passion for diving and underwater photography and her inspiration behind them with students. She helps students splash into new worlds, specifically bringing the underwater world into focus! Students learned about all sorts of different career choices and dreaming BIG! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #CLW2023 #FLCelebratesLiteracy