🌊🎭 Deep Dive in Learning: Where Inclusion Meets Innovation 🎨📚
The Environmental Studies Council is proud to present a Deep Dive in Learning focused on inclusion and arts-integrated education across the curriculum.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Janeen Mason, a true dynamo who brings Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) to life through her book Ocean Commotion: Caught in the Currents. Using reader’s theater and a giant world map, students step into history to recreate the true story of 28,000 rubber ducks that went overboard during a powerful storm on June 10, 1992.
Together, they explore big questions:
🦆 Where did the ducks go?
🌍 How did they get there?
⏱️ How long did it take?
🔍 Who discovered them?
💙 And why do these bathtub toys matter to us today?
📅 February 25
⏰ 5:00 PM
Janeen will be working alongside the Eco Team at JBE to deliver an amazing, engaging presentation that blends storytelling, movement, science, and imagination—showing how the arts can open doors for all learners.
✨ Don’t miss this inspiring journey across oceans, disciplines, and minds!
The Environmental Studies Council is proud to present a Deep Dive in Learning focused on inclusion and arts-integrated education across the curriculum.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Janeen Mason, a true dynamo who brings Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) to life through her book Ocean Commotion: Caught in the Currents. Using reader’s theater and a giant world map, students step into history to recreate the true story of 28,000 rubber ducks that went overboard during a powerful storm on June 10, 1992.
Together, they explore big questions:
🦆 Where did the ducks go?
🌍 How did they get there?
⏱️ How long did it take?
🔍 Who discovered them?
💙 And why do these bathtub toys matter to us today?
📅 February 25
⏰ 5:00 PM
Janeen will be working alongside the Eco Team at JBE to deliver an amazing, engaging presentation that blends storytelling, movement, science, and imagination—showing how the arts can open doors for all learners.
✨ Don’t miss this inspiring journey across oceans, disciplines, and minds!
🌊✨ Environmental Studies Council Presents: The Deep Diver 2026 Learning Series ✨🌊
We are thrilled to kick off our 2026 Learning Series with an incredible first presenter!
🎥 Tom Fitz — Emmy Award–winning wildlife cinematographer, producer, and director — will take us beneath the surface to explore the wonders of our natural world through his breathtaking storytelling and imagery.
📅 February 4, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Environmental Studies Center
Join us for an inspiring evening of learning, discovery, and deep dives into wildlife conservation and cinematography. This is one you won’t want to miss! 🌎🐬
👉 Mark your calendars and share with a friend!
We are thrilled to kick off our 2026 Learning Series with an incredible first presenter!
🎥 Tom Fitz — Emmy Award–winning wildlife cinematographer, producer, and director — will take us beneath the surface to explore the wonders of our natural world through his breathtaking storytelling and imagery.
📅 February 4, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Environmental Studies Center
Join us for an inspiring evening of learning, discovery, and deep dives into wildlife conservation and cinematography. This is one you won’t want to miss! 🌎🐬
👉 Mark your calendars and share with a friend!
WELCOME BACK, MCSD FAMILIES!👋👋
New semester, same A-rated standard. We're so excited to see our students and pick up right where we left off—focused, energized, and ready to keep the momentum going!
Let’s make this second half strong, successful, and unstoppable! 💪
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
New semester, same A-rated standard. We're so excited to see our students and pick up right where we left off—focused, energized, and ready to keep the momentum going!
Let’s make this second half strong, successful, and unstoppable! 💪
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
⏰❄️ ONE WEEK LEFT TO HUSTLE! ❄️⏰
Looking for some engaging activities for students to do during this last week of Winter Break? The MCSD IXL Holiday Hustle is still going strong—with just one week left to help schools climb the leaderboard!
Every ELA and Math skill mastered counts, whether students practice at their grade level, one below, or one above. There’s still time to make an impact before the challenge wraps up on January 4.
Who will be crowned the 2025 MCSD IXL Holiday Hustle Champion? 🏆
➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/48T5LrF
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Looking for some engaging activities for students to do during this last week of Winter Break? The MCSD IXL Holiday Hustle is still going strong—with just one week left to help schools climb the leaderboard!
Every ELA and Math skill mastered counts, whether students practice at their grade level, one below, or one above. There’s still time to make an impact before the challenge wraps up on January 4.
Who will be crowned the 2025 MCSD IXL Holiday Hustle Champion? 🏆
➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/48T5LrF
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
❄️ WINTER BREAK IS HERE! ❄️
Winter Break has arrived, and we’re wishing our students, employees, and families a restful, joy-filled break. May the days ahead bring time to slow down, recharge, and soak in the magic of the season—whether that means cozy moments, special traditions, or simply time together.
We can’t wait to welcome students and staff back in the new year as we continue a school year rooted in excellence. Classes resume January 5.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Winter Break has arrived, and we’re wishing our students, employees, and families a restful, joy-filled break. May the days ahead bring time to slow down, recharge, and soak in the magic of the season—whether that means cozy moments, special traditions, or simply time together.
We can’t wait to welcome students and staff back in the new year as we continue a school year rooted in excellence. Classes resume January 5.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🎄🍪HOLIDAY SURPRISE🍪🎄
Did you know that tomorrow, December 4, is National Cookie Day?!
You know what that means...every student gets a FREE holiday cookie with their lunch purchase! 🎉
A little sweet treat to ring in the season and make their day even brighter! 🤩
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Did you know that tomorrow, December 4, is National Cookie Day?!
You know what that means...every student gets a FREE holiday cookie with their lunch purchase! 🎉
A little sweet treat to ring in the season and make their day even brighter! 🤩
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
🦃🍁🍂HAPPY THANKSGIVING!🍂🍁🦃
Today, we’re grateful for our incredible students, dedicated educators, hardworking support staff, devoted families, and our entire community who make our A-rated District unstoppable. 🧡
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Today, we’re grateful for our incredible students, dedicated educators, hardworking support staff, devoted families, and our entire community who make our A-rated District unstoppable. 🧡
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Our students had an amazing time digging for worms 🪱, getting their hands in the dirt, and discovering how these tiny creatures play a BIG role in our environment! 🌎💚
They explored food chains, learned how every organism matters, and had tons of fun along the way! 🐦🌿🔍
Smiles, curiosity, and lots of “WOW!” moments filled the day — we love seeing our students learn by doing! 😄📚💫
#ESCLearning #HandsOnScience #esctheplacetobe
🌿✨ Exploring the ESC! ✨🌿
Our students had a great day walking through the mangroves, learning about food webs and food chains, and discovering how important these habitats are. They even met Casey the snake and got up close with this amazing creature! 🐍💚
Hands-on learning at its best! 🌊🌿
Our students had a great day walking through the mangroves, learning about food webs and food chains, and discovering how important these habitats are. They even met Casey the snake and got up close with this amazing creature! 🐍💚
Hands-on learning at its best! 🌊🌿
🐢 Have you seen our Turtle Track Newsletter? 🌿✨
Stay connected with everything happening at the Environmental Studies Council! Our Turtle Track Newsletter is your window into the amazing work happening behind the scenes — from hands-on student experiences to exciting community partnerships and upcoming events that make a real impact.
Whether you’re curious about new initiatives, want to support local environmental education, or just love staying in the loop, the Turtle Track has something for everyone!
https://escmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Winter-2025-Turtle-Tracks.pdf
📬 Check it out and learn more about how the Council is making a difference — together with our partners and supporters.
💚 Explore. Engage. Support.
Let’s keep protecting and celebrating our local environment, one “track” at a time! 🐢🌎✨
Stay connected with everything happening at the Environmental Studies Council! Our Turtle Track Newsletter is your window into the amazing work happening behind the scenes — from hands-on student experiences to exciting community partnerships and upcoming events that make a real impact.
Whether you’re curious about new initiatives, want to support local environmental education, or just love staying in the loop, the Turtle Track has something for everyone!
https://escmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Winter-2025-Turtle-Tracks.pdf
📬 Check it out and learn more about how the Council is making a difference — together with our partners and supporters.
💚 Explore. Engage. Support.
Let’s keep protecting and celebrating our local environment, one “track” at a time! 🐢🌎✨
🌿💚 Save the Date for Grandparents’ & VIP Day! 💚🌿
The Environmental Studies Council is excited to welcome ALL of our VIPs — because everyone is special to us! ✨
Join us on March 28, 2026 from 9 AM–12 PM for a morning filled with learning, laughter, and unforgettable experiences:
🐾 Critter Encounters
🎨 Special Pre-K Programming
🛍️ Student Entrepreneurs Showcase
🌎 Hands-on Activities & More!
Bring your favorite VIP — a grandparent, family member, mentor, or friend — and enjoy a beautiful day of discovery together. 🌞💐
We can’t wait to see you there! 🥰🙌
The Environmental Studies Council is excited to welcome ALL of our VIPs — because everyone is special to us! ✨
Join us on March 28, 2026 from 9 AM–12 PM for a morning filled with learning, laughter, and unforgettable experiences:
🐾 Critter Encounters
🎨 Special Pre-K Programming
🛍️ Student Entrepreneurs Showcase
🌎 Hands-on Activities & More!
Bring your favorite VIP — a grandparent, family member, mentor, or friend — and enjoy a beautiful day of discovery together. 🌞💐
We can’t wait to see you there! 🥰🙌
🍁THANKSGIVING BREAK REMINDER🍁
Good news, Martin County families: Thanksgiving Break is almost here, and yes… students and teachers still have the entire week off (Nov. 24–28)! 🙌
Since we didn’t need to use any emergency makeup days this year, the full week remains wide open for rest, gratitude, and perhaps a piece of pie or two. 🥧🦃✨
View this year’s instructional calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Good news, Martin County families: Thanksgiving Break is almost here, and yes… students and teachers still have the entire week off (Nov. 24–28)! 🙌
Since we didn’t need to use any emergency makeup days this year, the full week remains wide open for rest, gratitude, and perhaps a piece of pie or two. 🥧🦃✨
View this year’s instructional calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
🍎🎉CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS🎉🍎
Tonight is the big night, Martin County!!
Who will be named the Martin County School District 2025-2026 Elementary, Middle, High School, and Overall Teacher of the Year?! 🏆 And which school will bring the most energy and take home the coveted Spirit Award?!
The Education Foundation of Martin County Teacher of the Year Awards Celebrations will begin at 4:30 p.m. View all of our outstanding nominees here: https://bit.ly/3BWsJ4l
Cheer on our incredible educators in the comments below! 👏🎉
#ALLINMartin👊 #UnstoppableSince1925
Tonight is the big night, Martin County!!
Who will be named the Martin County School District 2025-2026 Elementary, Middle, High School, and Overall Teacher of the Year?! 🏆 And which school will bring the most energy and take home the coveted Spirit Award?!
The Education Foundation of Martin County Teacher of the Year Awards Celebrations will begin at 4:30 p.m. View all of our outstanding nominees here: https://bit.ly/3BWsJ4l
Cheer on our incredible educators in the comments below! 👏🎉
#ALLINMartin👊 #UnstoppableSince1925
🇺🇸HONORING HEROES🇺🇸
On this Veterans Day, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of the men and women who have served our great nation. Your bravery protects our freedoms and inspires generations. Today, we stand grateful—now and always. ❤️🤍💙 ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸
#ALLINMartin👊 #HomeoftheFreeBecauseoftheBrave
On this Veterans Day, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of the men and women who have served our great nation. Your bravery protects our freedoms and inspires generations. Today, we stand grateful—now and always. ❤️🤍💙 ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸
#ALLINMartin👊 #HomeoftheFreeBecauseoftheBrave
It’s time to #FallBack! Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before heading to bed tonight. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at 2 a.m. 🍂🕰
#ALLINMartin👊
#ALLINMartin👊
📆EARLY RELEASE DAY COMING SOON📆
Families: We have an early release day this Friday, October 31! Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
Families: We have an early release day this Friday, October 31! Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
⭐CELEBRATING GOOD CHARACTER⭐
It's Character Counts! Week, and in the Martin County School District, we are proud to recognize the importance of good character in shaping future leaders and building strong, respectful communities.
Grounded in the six pillars of Character—trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship—our students are learning that excellence isn’t just about achievement, but about integrity and heart. 💙
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #charactercountsweek
It's Character Counts! Week, and in the Martin County School District, we are proud to recognize the importance of good character in shaping future leaders and building strong, respectful communities.
Grounded in the six pillars of Character—trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship—our students are learning that excellence isn’t just about achievement, but about integrity and heart. 💙
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #charactercountsweek
UPDATE: The event at Indiantown Middle School has been canceled. Thank you for your understanding.
📲 DIGITAL DEFENSE 📲
Missed the first Digital Defense event? Don’t worry—there’s another opportunity to join the conversation!
The Martin County School District's Student Services Department and Visionary School of Arts are teaming up to help families navigate the digital world.
ℹ️ Behind the Screen: What Every Parent Needs to Know
📆 All Grade Levels: Oct. 23 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Indiantown Middle School
These free workshops are designed to give MCSD families tools and insights to help keep children safe and supported online. In this digital world, safety online is so important.
#ALLINMartin👊
🌊🐢💎EXPLORE A LOCAL GEM💎🐢🌊
Visit our one-of-a-kind Environmental Studies Center for its Open House on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.!
Come explore the gem of Martin County and enjoy:
💎 Creative art projects
💎 Delicious food & fun games
💎 Self-guided tours
💎 Meet-and-greet with Joey the Alligator
💎 Student Entrepreneur Fair featuring local creativity and businesses
💎 One last chance to say goodbye to Saylor the Sea Turtle before her release 🐢
Bring the whole family for a day of fun, learning, and exploration! See for yourself why this place truly is a gem. 💎🐢🌊
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Visit our one-of-a-kind Environmental Studies Center for its Open House on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.!
Come explore the gem of Martin County and enjoy:
💎 Creative art projects
💎 Delicious food & fun games
💎 Self-guided tours
💎 Meet-and-greet with Joey the Alligator
💎 Student Entrepreneur Fair featuring local creativity and businesses
💎 One last chance to say goodbye to Saylor the Sea Turtle before her release 🐢
Bring the whole family for a day of fun, learning, and exploration! See for yourself why this place truly is a gem. 💎🐢🌊
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
🎀BREAST CANCER AWARENESS🎀
On Wednesdays, we wear pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💞
Students, staff, and families—join us in showing support and spreading awareness by wearing pink each Wednesday throughout October. Together, we honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and stand with those currently facing breast cancer. Let’s fill our schools with love, hope, and a sea of pink this month. 💗
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #unstoppablesince1925 #MCSDCares #PinkInMartin
On Wednesdays, we wear pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💞
Students, staff, and families—join us in showing support and spreading awareness by wearing pink each Wednesday throughout October. Together, we honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and stand with those currently facing breast cancer. Let’s fill our schools with love, hope, and a sea of pink this month. 💗
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #unstoppablesince1925 #MCSDCares #PinkInMartin
