Dr. David L. Anderson Middle

🍳🏰THE QUEST FOR SCHOOL BREAKFAST🏰🍳

The adventure begins March 2–6 as the Martin County School District celebrates National School Breakfast Week!

From Royal Banana Split Parfaits to Hero’s Egg, Bacon & Cheese Bagels, our cafeterias are serving up legendary breakfasts that help students power up for a great day of learning.

A good breakfast can boost energy, focus, and success throughout the school day. The quest begins Monday in every MCSD cafe! Stay tuned for photos and daily highlights we’ll share all week long. 🛡️🐉🥞

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🏀📚MARCH MADNESS—MCSD STYLE📚🏀 March is here… and the brackets are officially live! The MCSD March Madness IXL Challenge tips off today, with schools going head-to-head in a friendly competition to bring the most ELA and Math skills to proficiency. Each round resets the scoreboard, giving every school a fresh shot to advance. A little competition, a lot of learning, and academic excellence leading the way. Game on, Martin County! 💪🙌🏆 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

🎓FRESHMEN PREVIEW AT SOUTH FORK HIGH🎓

Tonight, families of rising freshmen are invited to experience all that South Fork High School has to offer!
Freshmen Preview Night is a chance to explore academic programs like International Baccalaureate (IB), career and technical programs, clubs, athletics, and the many opportunities that help students find their path and prepare for what comes next.

📆 Thursday, February 26
🕠 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 South Fork High School Athletic Complex

All families are welcome—no matter your zip code. If you’re still exploring high school options, this is a great place to start. Enrollment is open ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E

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🗓️EARLY RELEASE DAY COMING SOON🗓️

Families: We have an early release day next Wednesday, March 4! Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.

View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

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💫What have our CTE Career Exploration classes been up to?💫 Students explored the maintenance/operations career pathways by learning some household repairs such as how to replace a bathroom faucet, unclog a sink and repair a leaky faucet. Additionally, students explored and prepared delicious and nutritious chocolate banana smoothies where they learned the importance of consuming a well balanced diet and paying attention to the nutrition labels and how that plays a role in their daily diet. #CTEMartin #EducationFoundationofMartinCounty

🎉VOTE NOW!🎉

Join us in celebrating this week's TCPalm Teacher of the Week nominee, Ms. Janine Malavasi from Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School! 💜🐴

Ms. Malavasi is a dedicated educator who inspires her gifted students every day. Her nominator shared that she makes learning creative, engaging, and fun, leaving a lasting impact on her students.

➡️ Vote today and every day through Friday afternoon: bit.ly/3MnHzGX

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We are so proud of our AMS Chorus, under the direction of Ms. Dean, for their powerful performance of “Free At Last” at the Black History Month Celebration at SMS. Their voices honored history, celebrated culture, and reminded us of the strength found in unity. Congratulations to our talented students and thank you to Ms. Dean. Also a special thank you to Dr. Caswell at MMS for supporting AMS students and our community. 💜

🍎NO SCHOOL MONDAY🍎

Reminder: Students will not have classes on Monday, February 23, as our teachers and staff take part in a professional learning day focused on collaboration, growth, and enhancing instructional strategies to support student success.

Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 24!

View the full instructional calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

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📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚

The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month with our 2nd Annual District-Wide Black History Month Event!

Join us as schools from across the District come together to showcase student artwork and live performances, including singing, readings, and poetry—highlighting both talent and history in a meaningful celebration of culture and community.

🗓 Saturday, February 21
🚪 Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
⏰ Program begins at 9:00 a.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School

We’re excited to welcome Georgia Boy & Ethel’s Famous Wings this year, with food available for purchase during the event. 🍗

It's an event you don't want to miss!

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AMS Spelling Stars! We are incredibly proud of our own Allan Polatcan, crowned Champion of the 60th Lillian A. Dassori Annual Spelling Bee, and Logan Olson-Ferraro, who earned an impressive 3rd place finish! Your hard work, confidence, and dedication truly shined. AMS excellence on full display! We are so proud of you both. Thank you Mr. Poole for supporting and leading our Stallions.

✨SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOLARLY SPELLERS✨ Tonight, it was our middle school students’ turn to take the stage and show off their spelling skills at the 60th Lillian A. Dassori Annual Spelling Bee! Excellence was on display as they tackled tough words with focus and confidence. Huge congratulations to our top 3 spellers: 🏆 Champion: Allan Polatcan, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School with the winning word: lacrosse 🥈 Nicholas Thielges, Hidden Oaks Middle School 🥉 Logan Olson-Ferraro, AMS We are proud of all our scholars who represented their schools so well and continue to reflect the excellence of our A-rated School District! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #unstoppablesince1925

✨SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOLARLY SPELLERS✨ Tonight, it was our middle school students’ turn to take the stage and show off their spelling skills at the 60th Lillian A. Dassori Annual Spelling Bee! Excellence was on display as they tackled tough words with focus and confidence. Huge congratulations to our top 3 spellers: 🏆 Champion: Allan Polatcan, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School with the winning word: lacrosse 🥈 Nicholas Thielges, Hidden Oaks Middle School 🥉 Logan Olson-Ferraro, AMS We are proud of all our scholars who represented their schools so well and continue to reflect the excellence of our A-rated School District! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #unstoppablesince1925

🎡DISCOUNTED FAIR ADMISSION🎡

The Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show is just around the corner! On February 16—a no-school day—it's Education Day, and MCSD students and staff receive $5 admission. 🎉

Make sure to bring your student/staff ID. While you're there, make sure to check out the Environmental Studies Center and Hobe Sound Elementary School's booths!

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🍎MONITORING PROGRESS🍎

Third-quarter interim reports for students in grades 6–12 are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal. This report reflects a snapshot of students' mid-quarter progress at the time it was issued. Interim reports can be found under the Reports tab.

Grades continue to be updated and may change. Parents can always reference the Grades tab in FOCUS for the most up-to-date information provided. https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/

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🍎CELEBRATING CTE MONTH🍎

This Career and Technical Education Month, we’re proud to showcase the dozens of CTE programs offered across our high schools, where students learn from industry experts, gain hands-on experience, and have the opportunity to earn industry certifications before graduating.

Our CTE programs help students explore interests and plan for what’s next—college, the workforce, or both. Families can explore our CTE guidebook to see what’s offered this year and get an idea of programs their student may want to pursue next year: https://bit.ly/4krL3o7

This is where futures take shape! Enroll in the A-rated Martin County School District today: https://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E

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Stallion Pride on full display today! We honored our amazing staff for being valuable contributors to student success through strong teamwork, meaningful student engagement, and a shared commitment to safety and excellence. Thank you for living our mission!

🇺🇸SCHOOLS CLOSED NEXT MONDAY🇺🇸

Friendly reminder, families – all District-operated schools will be closed next Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents' Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17.

View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

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This week, we celebrate the heart of our school our three incredible School Guidance Counselors, Mrs. Allen, Ms. Admore, and Ms. Reid. Every day, they champion students academically, socially, and emotionally. They listen when students need a safe space, guide them through challenges, advocate for what’s best, and help them see their own potential even when they can’t yet see it themselves. We are so grateful for the passion, compassion, and purpose you bring to our campus. Because of you, our mission isn’t just words, it’s lived out every single day. 💜

🇺🇸CELEBRATING 250 YEARS🇺🇸

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite students to take part in the America250FL Art & Essay Contests.

Winners will receive a Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Plans.

🗓️ Entries due by March 16
🔗 Learn more: https://america250floridacontest.com/

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