๐HONORING OUR HISTORY๐
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
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๐ขGRANDPARENT'S DAY๐ข
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!
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๐ON-AIR WITH MILLAY๐
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
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๐BLAST OFF TO KINDERGARTEN๐
The countdown to kindergarten is on in the Martin County School District!
T-7 days until our kindergarten orientation events, where families with rising kindergartners learn everything they need to be prepared for August!
During the events, families will tour their child's zoned elementary school, meet the principal and leadership team, visit a kindergarten classroom, learn how to prepare their child for success in kindergarten and enroll their child in our high-performing school district.
Not to mention, families will leave with a sweet goody bag!
Come take flight with us on Feb. 2, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Watch video: https://youtu.be/UCLzMCxOhMk

๐SWIMMING INTO LITERACY WEEK๐
Martin County School District students embark on many adventures this week as they dive deep into Celebrate Literacy Week!
Students at Citrus Grove Elementary School swim upstream today and wear pink for Salmon Monday! They are having so much fun diving into the world of reading as buddies and with flashlights ๐๐๐
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๐CELEBRATING LITERACY๐ Join the Martin County School District as we dive into fostering a love for reading during "Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!" This year's theme, determined by the Florida Department of Education, is "Take a Deep Dive Into Literacy, Splash Into New Worlds!" CGE classrooms have scheduled daily activities designed to help students build their literacy skills while enjoying reading. Check out how to add to the fun at home, and earn a certificate from the Media Center, by clicking here: https://www.martinschools.org/o/cges/page/literacy-week #Diamondbacksdiveintoliteracy
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๐CELEBRATING LITERACY๐
Join the Martin County School District as we dive into fostering a love for reading during "Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!"
This year's theme, as designated by the Florida Department of Education, is "Take a Deep Dive Into Literacy, Splash Into New Worlds!"
Schools have scheduled many daily activities designed to help students build their literacy skills while cultivating a love for reading.
Check out the fun our students have in store for the entire week, starting tomorrow: https://www.martinschools.org/article/968696
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๐ICYMI: STELLAR SPELLERS SHINE๐
The Martin County School District recently held the 57th Annual Lillian A. Dassori Elementary Spelling Bee at Jensen Beach High School.
Students from all twelve of the District's elementary schools participated in seven rounds of competition, tackling tough words such as '"aardvark," "anathema," and "celestial."
The winner of the Bee, Olivia Priddy from SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL, nailed the winning word, "eschew."
Watch a recap of the s-p-e-c-t-a-c-u-l-a-r event!
https://youtu.be/PXhOmcDcF74
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Reminder, families! All schools and District offices will be closed Monday, January 16, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 17.
Participate in local #MLKDay service activities: https://americorps.gov/join/find-volunteer-opportunity#/
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๐จLAW ENFORCEMENT ALERT FOR FAMILIES๐จ
The Martin County Sheriff's Office is actively enforcing laws about the operation of unregistered golf carts in our community, particularly near school campuses. Golf carts are only permitted on roads with a maximum 35 mph speed limit, and thatโs only if they are titled, registered, insured and have all the appropriate safety measures to make them street legal. Please be mindful of these regulations, as deputies will issue citations for violations.
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๐ฎOH. WHAT. WONDER! ๐ฎ
The expressions on these Citrus Grove Elementary School students' faces say it all - there's no place in the world quite like our Environmental Studies Center! ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐ก๐ฆ๐๐ฆ
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๐ฃ YOUR CALLING IS CALLING! ๐ฃ
Are you or someone you know looking to begin 2023 with a new career? Join us for our Pop-up Job Fair on January 11 from 3-6 p.m. You'll have the opportunity to chat with our recruiters to discuss career opportunities and your goals/qualifications. On-the-spot offers of employment will be extended to qualified candidates!
Learn more and RSVP: http://bit.ly/3Vzsxwx
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Winter Fun Night is coming soon!
This evening event gives kids a fun-filled evening at school while parents have a night out! Students will have s'mores, pizza, crafts, and a movie under the stars. Registration is limited to the first 250 students and advanced registration is required. Proceeds from this event benefit CGE PE and Green School programs. Forms went home with students this week, and replacement copies can be printed here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2252/cges/2674758/Winter_Fun_Night_Flyer_2023.pdf

โYEAR IN REVIEW: WINTER BREAK COUNTDOWNโ
For the second consecutive year, Superintendent John D. Millay and the Martin County School District's (MCSD) Professional Development team hosted Back-to-School Convocation for all employees!
Convocation Day is like a pep rally for employees. The event helps Team MCSD celebrate the start of each new school year, highlighting the "why" behind everything we do - the success of ALL students!
WATCH: https://youtu.be/vfgIs1FCVpg
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โYEAR IN REVIEW: WINTER BREAK COUNTDOWNโ
In February, each Martin County School District-operated elementary school hosted a kindergarten orientation event for families.
We spoke with staff and families at Palm City Elementary School and Pinewood Elementary school as they geared up to take flight in the 2022-2023 school year.
Click link to watch: https://youtu.be/ujb9mOjPEzU
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๐DELICIOUS HOLIDAY TREATS๐
Rudolph the red nose... celery stick? Yep!
Our Food and Nutrition Services staff are so creative! Check out the scrumptious food the team cooked up at Jensen Beach High School ๐ฅ
Don't forget! Today, students get a free holiday cookie with any meal purchase!
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๐EDIBLE HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS๐
Check out these festive food arrangements from our jolly Food & Nutrition Services Department!
To spread some holiday cheer ahead of Winter Break, the FNS team created snowman salads and strawberry Santas for students to enjoy! Tomorrow, for a special gift, any meal purchase comes with a free holiday cookie ๐ช๐
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๐ALWAYS LISTENING, ALWAYS IMPROVING๐
Martin County School District leaders constantly strive to improve the school district to ensure we educate all students for success.
Superintendent Dr. John D. Millay recently visited Citrus Grove Elementary School to meet staff and listen to their ideas on how we can continuously improve. Teamwork helps ensure we reach our goals!
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๐PARADING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS๐
This past weekend was a beautiful whirlwind of holiday parades in Martin County!
If you watched any of the parades in Stuart, Hobe Sound or Indiantown, you couldn't miss our Martin County School District students!
Congratulations to the following winners:
Stuart Christmas Parade
โญJudges Choice Award-- Citrus Grove Elementary School
โญBest Illumination (Small Floats)-- Jensen Beach Elementary School PTA
โญBest Theme (Large Floats)-- Bessey Creek Elementary School
โญMarching Bands-- Martin County High School
โญMarching Bands-- Hidden Oaks Middle School
โญPeople's Choice Award-- Citrus Grove Elementary School
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade:
โญ Best Marching Band-- South Fork High School
We are so proud of every school, student, family and staff participating in local parades!




๐ON THE CALENDAR๐
Superintendent Millay has recommended modifications to our previously-announced emergency makeup days. There will be no school or work for students and employees on December 19 -20, 2022.
Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/927297
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