📣START SPREADING THE NEWS!📣 FAWE wins the ✨SPIRIT AWARD✨for the THIRD year in a row! 🗽🎪 Last night, FAWE rolled into the Education Foundation of Martin County 's Teacher of the Year celebration ready to have some fun (like we always do)! We delivered Rockette(ish) kicklines, overabundant enthusiasm, plenty of shenanigans, and maybe just a little more dancing than anyone asked for or expected. Our "Greatest Show" earned a standing ovation! If you know, you know we love to deliver a good show! 😂👏 And the STAR of our show? Our amazing 💙💚Ms. Harkins!💙💚 An educator who gives her students her whole heart, works tirelessly to help them succeed, and brings incredible knowledge and talent to everything she does. She has a gift for recognizing what her students need and goes above and beyond to be present and make sure they know how much she cares about them. We are so proud to celebrate a teacher who makes such a lasting difference! We were so thrilled she enjoyed the "love note" we wrote for her in the form of a customized table, 3 act performance and dance, and endless (only mildly obnoxious) cheering. Plus, getting ONE EPIC THREE-PEAT! 🏆🏆🏆 That was all for you, Ms. Harkins! 🥳🙌 Frank Sinatra said, "Start spreading the news," so consider this the official announcement: FAWE IS STILL THE ONE TO BEAT! Three-peat champions. Unmatched energy, joy, and spirit. And apparently, the judges agreed - we really ARE the greatest show! 💙💚🎪🥳 #FAWEProud #FAWEFamily #SpiritAward #Threepeat
about 4 hours ago, Mrs. Urbay
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Phone service has been restored and is back to normal operations. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked with our provider to resolve the issue.
#ALLINMartin

1 day ago, Martin County School District
MCSD Families: We are experiencing phone issues at multiple schools. While we work to restore services, please email the person you are trying to contact. We will provide an update once the issue has been resolved. We appreciate your patience during this time. #ALLINMartin👊🏻
1 day ago, Martin County School District
And now announcing our amazing Felix A. Williams Elementary School Employee of the Year... Kacie Lunsford! 🌟🎉 From the second she joined the Felix family, Kacie has brought nothing but great energy, creative skills, and pure love to our school. She truly is one of a kind, and we are so blessed to have her bringing light to every situation! ❤️🍏 Please help us celebrate this exciting honor and congratulate Kacie in the comments below! 👇✨ #FelixFamily #EmployeeOfTheYear #FAWPride #CelebrateSuccess #WeLoveOurStaff
3 days ago, ANNA HARKINS
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congrats Kacie!
🐔🎉 Tonight's the Night! Support Felix A. Williams Elementary at Chick-fil-A! 🎉🐔

Skip the cooking and join us for a delicious dinner while supporting our school! 🍟❤️

📅 Tonight 📍 Chick-fil-A ⏰2pm-8pm

A portion of the evening's sales will be donated back to Felix A. Williams Elementary School, helping support programs and opportunities for our students.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy your Chick-fil-A favorites while giving back to our Sailfish community!

Let's fill the restaurant with FAWE families and make this Giveback Night a huge success! 🌟

#FAWESailfish #GivebackNight #ChickfilA #SupportOurSchool #SailfishPride 💙🐟💛
3 days ago, Felix A. Williams Elementary
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🎨 Our 5th Grade Ceramics Club has officially wrapped up after six weeks of creativity and hands-on learning! Throughout the club, students explored working with clay, creating their own uniquely shaped plates, trays with raised walls, and even some sculptural pieces! It was so much fun watching their ideas come to life and seeing each student’s personality shine through their work. Students brought their creations home on Friday, and we are so proud of all they accomplished. A little reminder that our Square 1 Art Fundraiser is now open! Your support helps us purchase art materials and continue offering creative opportunities like Ceramics Club to our students at no cost. The fundraiser ends on 11/20 so don't delay! Thank you for supporting our young artists! ❤️🎨
3 days ago, Felix A. Williams Elementary
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🚨SCHOOLS REOPEN WEDNESDAY🚨

MCSD Families: Schools and District offices will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 4.

We know how important it is for our schools to be open for students and families when we can do so safely. We also recognize that some families are still dealing with flooding, difficult travel conditions and other impacts from the weather. If that is your family, we understand and want you to have the flexibility you need.

Here’s what to know for tomorrow:
-Attendance: If weather-related conditions prevent your child from attending school or cause them to arrive late, the absence or tardy will be excused with parent/guardian notification to the school. We also encourage employees to let their supervisors know as soon as possible regarding their ability to report to work.
-Transportation: Families using District buses should expect delays. If you are able to safely transport your child to and from school, we encourage you to do so.
-After-School: Extended Day will operate as scheduled. All outdoor after-school activities remain canceled. Indoor activities may resume at the discretion of individual schools and coaches, with any cancellations communicated directly to families. Activity buses will not operate, so families of students participating in indoor activities should plan accordingly for transportation.
-Makeup Day: At this time, no decision has been made regarding a makeup day. We will provide as much advance notice as possible once a decision has been reached.

As we prepare to welcome our students back, our thoughts remain with the families and employees who are still dealing with significant impacts from this weather. Please make the decision that is safest for your family based on the conditions where you live and travel.

The safety and well-being of our students, staff and families remain our priority.

#ALLINMartin👊
4 days ago, Martin County School District
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📚🍩 Read, Snack, Repeat! 🌮 Reading got a seriously FUN makeover in 4th grade! Our students celebrated DEAR Day (Drop Everything and Read) with a restaurant-inspired twist! Their amazing teachers transformed classrooms into Taco Bell, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Chick-fil-A, bringing the fun of a restaurant experience right into the school day. From “Taco ’bout a Good Book” to “Donut Stop Reading,” every classroom had its own delicious theme! Students spent the morning enjoying books, munching on snacks, and taking AR tests in their themed spaces. It's just one more way our FAWE teachers go above and beyond to make learning fun, engaging, and relatable for their students! 🍩💙💚🐟
4 days ago, Mrs. Urbay
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🚨WEATHER UPDATE🚨

MCSD Families: As our community continues to navigate the impacts of the recent weather, the Martin County School District is closely monitoring conditions in Martin County and surrounding areas as we plan for Wednesday.

At noon today, school and District leadership teams will meet to review conditions across the region, assess our campuses and determine what is needed to support school operations tomorrow.

We know families and employees are making plans, and we will share an update on Wednesday’s school operations as soon as possible following today’s assessment.

We are especially mindful of our families and employees who are dealing with severe impacts from this weather. We hope you and your loved ones continue to stay safe. The safety and well-being of our students, staff and families remain our priority as we look ahead to tomorrow.

#ALLINMartin👊
4 days ago, Martin County School District
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🚨WEATHER UPDATE: SCHOOLS CLOSED TUESDAY🚨

Due to the ongoing impacts of severe weather across Martin County and surrounding communities, all Martin County School District-operated schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. This includes all after-school activities.

In making this decision, the District considered conditions throughout the region, including significant flooding and difficult travel conditions in communities where many of our employees and families live. As conditions progressed throughout the day, we received reports of employees and families navigating floodwaters to get home, leaving vehicles behind and waiting for a ride because of impassable roadways, and making alternate arrangements for overnight accommodations because they can’t safely stay in their own homes.

Those impacts matter as we consider the safety of our employees traveling to and from our campuses and our ability to have the staff and resources in place to support students throughout the day.

The decision follows Governor Ron DeSantis’ declaration of a state of emergency for Martin County and surrounding counties.

Our thoughts are with our families and employees experiencing the impacts of the severe weather, both within Martin County and in surrounding communities. We encourage everyone to use caution and prioritize their safety as conditions continue to affect our region.

Continue to follow the District's social media and website for any updates.

#ALLINMartin👊

5 days ago, Martin County School District
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Post updated: Update 11/2: Schools are open today. We understand that conditions vary throughout the county. Families should make the decision they feel is safest based on the conditions where they are. Please be cautious when traveling and take it slow.

We recognize delays are inevitable, especially as we urge families to take it safe and slow when arriving. Tardies will be excused with parent/guardian notification.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.
5 days ago, Martin County School District
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🌟 FAWE Week at a Glance 🌟

Another exciting week is ahead at Felix A. Williams Elementary! Our Sailfish students will be diving into learning, building friendships, and making great memories together.

📚 Keep up the strong work in the classroom, remember to read each night, and check your teacher's communication for any upcoming assignments and events.

🏃‍♂️🐟 This Friday is our PTA's BIGGEST fundraiser of the year - the Sailfish Sprint! 🐟🏃‍♀️

Our students are ready to run, have fun, and help support programs and opportunities that benefit every Sailfish. Thank you to all of our families, sponsors, and community members who have already contributed. Every donation helps make a difference for our school!

🎉 Let's show our Sailfish spirit all week long as we count down to the Sprint!

📅 Coming Up This Week:

✅ Daily learning and growth in every classroom
✅ Sailfish Sprint excitement and fundraising activities
✅ Friday: Sailfish Sprint Event

Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and school community. Let's make it a fantastic week at FAWE!

💙💛 #FAWESailfish #SailfishSprint #SailfishStrong #MakingWaves

5 days ago, Felix A. Williams Elementary
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🚨WEATHER UPDATE🚨

MCSD Families: With significant rainfall impacting parts of our county, we are closely monitoring conditions ahead of the school day tomorrow.

Families should plan for the possibility of traffic and transportation delays. Please allow extra time for the morning commute and, most importantly, be safe and do not rush. If weather conditions cause your student to arrive late tomorrow morning, the tardy will be excused with parent/guardian notification.

We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates as new information becomes available. Please monitor the District’s website and social media channels for the latest information.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to keep our students, families and staff safe.

#ALLINMartin👊

6 days ago, Martin County School District
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Things got a little spooky in 5th grade science! 🧪👻 Students had a SPOOK-tacular time exploring and examining chemical reactions during a frightfully fun science lab! From bubbling curiosity to magical moments of discovery, these scientists were brewing up some serious learning! 🧙‍♀️🔬 We love seeing our Sailfish learning, experimenting, and having a frighteningly good time! 💙💚 #FAWEProud #SpooktacularScience
8 days ago, Mrs. Urbay
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💙💚 Celebrating Our Noteworthy Principal, Mrs. Tuthill! 💚💙

The walls outside Mrs. Tuthill’s office were filled with a little extra love as FAWE staff and students shared sweet notes, heartfelt compliments, shoutouts, and hand-drawn pictures to show just how much we love having her as our principal!

💌✏️💌 Share your own little note to celebrate Mrs. Tuthill in the comments below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Principal Tuthill leads with the perfect balance of kindness, grace, and strength. She creates a school community where people feel valued, supported, and encouraged to be their very best. The impact she makes reaches far beyond her office walls, and we are so grateful for the care and leadership she brings to FAWE each day.

Mrs. Tuthill, you are truly a gift to our school community, and we hope these little reminders of appreciation bring you as much joy as you bring to all of us! Thank you for being noteworthy in every way! Happy Principal Appreciation Month from your FAWE Family 🐟💙💚


#FAWEFamily #FAWEProud #NoteworthyPrincipal

9 days ago, Mrs. Urbay
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🎨Our Felix A. Williams Art Fundraiser is NOW OPEN! 🎨

Our students have been hard at work creating beautiful artwork, and now families can purchase personalized keepsakes and gifts featuring their child’s very own masterpiece!

🛍️Ready to shop? Visit
https://shop.square1art.com/myart to find your child’s artwork, or use the QR code or Art Access Code on the flyer coming home tomorrow with your student.

🎁Every student will receive a flyer with FREE stickers featuring their artwork! Orders will arrive by the holidays, making these keepsakes perfect gifts for family and friends.

🖼️Stop by the covered play area tonight at conference night to see a selection of 3-6 artworks from each class’s Square 1 Art projects, along with creations from our talented 5th grade ceramics club!

❤️ Every purchase helps support our Felix A. Williams art room, providing materials and opportunities for our young artists to create!

Thank you for supporting our students and our art program! 🎨
9 days ago, Felix A. Williams Elementary
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🚔🚒🚑 Happy National First Responder Day! 💙 Today, we’re giving a BIG shout-out to our amazing School Resource Deputies who help keep FAWE safe every day! We’re also sending a wave of gratitude to all the first responders in our community and our FAWE parents who serve in these important roles. 🌊 Thank you for your courage, dedication, and all you do to keep our community safe! We appreciate you more than you know! 💙💚 #FAWEFamily #FAWEProud #NationalFirstResponderDay
10 days ago, Mrs. Urbay
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🎃 FAWE is so excited to celebrate Halloween this Friday, 10/31! We can’t wait for a fun-filled day with our school community. 👻🧡
11 days ago, ANNA HARKINS
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🍎CONFERENCE NIGHTS🍎

Martin County School District families, Conference Nights are HERE!

High School: Tuesday, October 27
Middle School: Wednesday, October 28
Elementary School: Thursday, October 29

Conference Nights are a great way to check in with your child’s teacher, see how things are going in the classroom and talk about ways to keep your child on track for the rest of the school year.

High school families, we will see you tonight!

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
11 days ago, Martin County School District
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Please help us welcome Mrs. Opal!
12 days ago, ANNA HARKINS
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