Crystal Lake Elementary School

🍎EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS🍎 Families - please click the link below to read an important message about staffing challenges we are experiencing throughout the District. Your patience and support are very much appreciated, and we thank you for partnering with us for your child's education. https://www.martinschools.org/article/562039 #ALLINMartin👊

🍽️WILD ABOUT SCHOOL LUNCH🍽️ Our Food & Nutrition Services team at Crystal Lake Elementary School has enjoyed getting in on the #NSLW21 fun! Our dedicated Food & Nutrition Services professionals work tirelessly to make sure all Martin County children are nourished for success with tasty, healthy meal options. #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.

🍎#THANKANMCSDPRINCIPAL🍎 Ms. Lisa Estevez, Executive Director of Exceptional Student Education, is thankful for Principal Brenda Watkins of Crystal Lake Elementary School. "Ms. Watkins, it is always a pleasure working with you," Ms. Estevez shares. "You are calm, poised and always professional. You continuously collaborate during the most challenging times with grace and compassion. Your staff and students are so fortunate to have you as their leader!" Share a message of gratitude with your favorite MCSD principal in honor of #ThankAPrincipal month: https://bit.ly/ThankAnMCSDPrincipal. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS🍎 The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate #WorldTeachersDay! This year's theme is "Teachers at the Heart of Education Recovery." Please join us in celebrating our outstanding Martin County educators for their commitment to educating all students for success! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎INDIVIDUAL SCORE REPORTS FOR SPRING 2021 ASSESSMENTS🍎 The Martin County School District has received students' individual score reports for Spring 2021 statewide assessments from the Florida Department of Education. Schools have sorted the reports - students' individual records will be sent home with them no later than tomorrow, October 4. If your child took any of the following assessments last spring, please be on the lookout for the appropriate personal score report(s) in their belongings: 🍎English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics or Science Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) 🍎Biology, U.S. History, Civics or Geometry End-of-Course Exam (EOC) If your child took one or more FSAs or EOCs last school year and you have not received their individual score report(s) by tomorrow evening, please contact their school for assistance. As the score reports are distributed to school districts in hard copy format from the Florida Department of Education, they will not be available for viewing in the FOCUS Parent Portal. A celebration for students who earned a perfect score on one or more of their statewide assessments is being planned for later in the fall. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎OBSERVING LEARNING🍎 Superintendent John D. Millay kicked off the month of October by visiting Crystal Lake Elementary School yesterday. He observed students engaged in hands-on learning and practicing their skills via the iReady platform. "I was able to observe lots of great instruction as well as many opportunities for student collaboration," Dr. Millay shared. "Going outside to watch students participate in recess was great - a little time to unwind is always fun!" #ALLINMartin👊

🍎HONORING OUTSTANDING SCHOOL LEADERS🍎 Each October, school districts throughout the country celebrate #NationalPrincipalsMonth in recognition of the essential role that principals play in educating all students for success. Please join us in recognizing our #MCSDMagnificent school leaders by leaving a message of gratitude here: https://bit.ly/ThankAnMCSDPrincipal. #ALLINMartin👊

🤞REMINDER FOR FAMILIES🤞 Student ID badges are an essential component of our safety plan and many other on-campus functions. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS🍎 Students' individual score reports for Spring 2021 assessments have been received from the Florida Department of Education. Schools will sort these reports and send students' records home with them no later than 10/4/21. Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/544426 #ALLINMartin👊

🩺STUDENT QUARANTINE PROTOCOL UPDATE🩺 In accordance with new student quarantine protocols released by Florida Department of Health (DOH) today, the Martin County School District has updated its parent/caregiver notification processes. Please click here to learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/542636 #ALLINMartin👊

🎉CELERBATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH🎉 Ms. DiGrazia's choral students at Crystal Lake Elementary School kicked off #HispanicHeritageMonth by performing "La Bamba", the hit song of the late Ritchie Valens. "We are learning about the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture and achievements of the United States," Ms. DiGrazia shared. Press ▶️ and enjoy: https://youtu.be/POKpS01NYVs #ALLINMartin👊

🩺VOLUNTARY VACCINATION EVENTS🩺 The Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH Martin) is currently hosting its second round of voluntary community vaccination clinics. 1st and 2nd doses of the #Pfizervaccine are being offered to interested individuals aged 12+. More: https://bit.ly/3Ab5sWL. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SCHOOLS CLOSED🍎 Reminder, families - all District-operated schools will be closed Thursday, September 16, in observance of #YomKippur. #ALLINMartin👊

💡SPOTLIGHT ON #MCSDPotential🌟💡 Ms. Catherine Stringer of Crystal Lake Elementary School helps students achieve their #MCSDPotential🌟 by spreading positivity. "Ms. Stringer is an amazingly kind and talented teacher!" parent Christy Calas shares. Thank you for going #ALLINMartin👊 for your kindergartners, Ms. Stringer! Know a student or employee who is achieving or helping others achieve their #MCSDPotential? Nominate them for recognition by clicking here: bit.ly/MCSDPotential

🍎SCHOOLS CLOSED🍎 Just a reminder, families - all District-operated schools will be closed September 6 & 7 in observance of #LaborDay and #RoshHashanah. View our complete instructional calendar for the 2021-2022 school year: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊

🩺VOLUNTARY VACCINE AND TESTING OPPORTUNITIES🩺 The Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Martin County is currently offering FREE PCR testing for COVID-19. Learn more and schedule an appt: https://curative.com/sites/31397 Find other PCR/Rapid testing sites in Martin County: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/testing-sites/ DOH Martin's vaccine opportunities are listed in the attached photo. To view other vaccine opportunities in our community, please click here: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/ DOH Martin encourages individuals aged 12 and older to consider obtaining their COVID-19 vaccine if this recommendation is in alignment with guidance from their health care provider. Have questions? Contact DOH Martin at (772) 221-4000 option 9.

🩺HEALTH UPDATE 🩺 The Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH Martin) is currently hosting voluntary Pfizer vaccination clinics throughout the community. DOH Martin encourages interested individuals aged 12 and up to get vaccinated if this recommendation is in alignment with guidance received from their health care provider. Students aged 12-17 must have a parent/legal guardian present with them to receive a vaccination. Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/513522 DOH Martin is also offering free COVID-19 testing for individuals aged 6 months and older. Learn more and make an appointment: https://curative.com/sites/31397 To get answers to your frequently asked questions about academics, health protocols and more, please click here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/frequently-asked-questions-covid #ALLINMartin👊

Dream of making an impact on the future generation? Interested in making a difference in the lives of students while maintaining a flexible schedule? We're currently hiring substitute teachers! Click here to learn more and apply for a position today: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1318589/Process_for_Becoming_a_Substitute_Teacher.pdf #ALLINMartin👊

Have questions about how to navigate or interpret data displayed on our COVID-19 dashboard? Please click here to watch a short informational video: https://youtu.be/Bl2KRDpxtv8 If you have additional questions after viewing the video, please email MCSDReopening@martinschools.org for assistance.