๐Ÿ“šโœจREAD, DREAM & GO BIGโœจ๐Ÿ“š

9/25 = 9-2-5! ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿฆ‹

The Martin County School Board has officially proclaimed September 25, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day throughout the Martin County School District! ๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ“–

The day celebrates Dolly Partonโ€™s remarkable contributions to children and literacy, along with the impact of programs like Dolly Partonโ€™s Imagination Library in helping young readers build a lifelong love of books.

Weโ€™re proud to celebrate alongside the Childrenโ€™s Services Council of Martin County and The Library Foundation of Martin County as we encourage our school community to read, dream and grow together.

Hereโ€™s how to join us on Dolly Parton Day, a.k.a. 9/2-5:
๐Ÿ“šRead for at least 30 minutes on September 25.
๐Ÿ“–Get a library card and make your next great read easier to find.
๐Ÿ’—Have a child age 5 or under? Sign up for Dolly Partonโ€™s Imagination Library to receive free books at home.

And, of course, dress the part! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hair. Or, dress in your favorite college team to represent the coat of many colors! ๐Ÿ‘ขโœจ๐Ÿ’•

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD #DollyPartonDay
about 1 hour ago, Martin County School District
Members of the Martin County School Board pose with officials from the District office, the Library Foundation of Martin County and the Children's Services Council of Martin County
Martin County School District graphic that features Dolly Parton holding a book and proclaiming 9/25 as Dolly Parton Day

Today is National School Backpack Awareness Day, a reminder that a properly fitted and packed backpack can make a big difference in a child's comfort, health, and readiness to learn.

As our Sailfish head to class each day, take a moment to check that backpacks are:
โœ”๏ธ Worn with both shoulder straps
โœ”๏ธ Adjusted to fit snugly against the back
โœ”๏ธ Packed with only what is needed for the day
โœ”๏ธ Free of unnecessary weight that can strain growing bodies

A backpack is more than a school supply. It's a daily tool that helps students stay organized, responsible, and prepared for success. By building healthy backpack habits now, we're helping our children learn and grow with confidence all year long.

Thank you, Sailfish families, for partnering with us to keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn every day! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

#FAWEProud #NationalSchoolBackpackAwarenessDay #GoSailfish #HealthyHabits #FutureReadySailfish #AllInMartin

about 7 hours ago, Felix A. Williams Elementary
national school backpack day
Did you knowโ€ฆ today is International Dot Day?! ๐ŸŸ  Inspired by the book "The Dot" by Peter Reynolds, Dot Day is all about creativity, courage, and making your mark! Today, we can all celebrate the idea that a simple dot can be the beginning of something BIG. โœจ From creating, imagining, and trying something new to reminding ourselves that everyone has something special to contribute, weโ€™re putting our own unique โ€œdotsโ€ on the world! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š So go ahead, FAWE familiesโ€ฆ make your mark! ๐ŸŽจ #InternationalDotDay #MakeYourMark #FAWEProud
about 21 hours ago, Mrs. Urbay
Dot day
dot gallery
๐Ÿ’ปโœจ Happy International IT Professionals Day! โœจ๐Ÿ’ป

Today, we want to give a huge THANK YOU to the amazing technology professionals who help keep Felix A. Williams Elementary connected, running, and learning every day!

From troubleshooting devices and solving unexpected tech issues to supporting our classrooms, media center, and school-wide programs, our tech team works behind the scenes to make so much possible. Their dedication helps our students and staff stay focused on what matters most: learning, creating, and growing.

We are grateful for your patience, expertise, and commitment to our Sailfish family. Thank you for all you do to keep us connected and moving forward!

๐Ÿ’™ Please join us in celebrating and thanking our incredible IT professionals today!
#InternationalITProfessionalsDay #ThankYouTechTeam #FAWESailfish #SailfishPride ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ‘
1 day ago, Felix A. Williams Elementary
happy international IT professionals day
We're already half way through September, FAWE Fam! Here's what is happening at FAWE this week.

#FAWEProud #MakingWaves
2 days ago, Felix A. Williams Elementary
week at a glance
๐ŸŒŠโ›ต HOW TO SAIL SUNDAY! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š Our final letter for "SAIL" is L - LEARN & LEAD BY EXAMPLE! At school, we encourage our Sailfish to stay curious, keep learning, persevere through challenges, and be positive leaders. At home, one of the best ways to encourage these qualities is simply to model them! Let your child see you learning, trying, growing, and leading with kindness. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š Working together, staff at our school and parents at home can set strong examples of what SAILing looks like. We can inspire our Sailfish to SAIL strong! โ›ต๏ธ๐ŸŒŠ
3 days ago, Mrs. Urbay
L learn and lead by example
๐Ÿ’™ Happy Grandparents Day! ๐Ÿ’™

Today, we celebrate the grandparents who fill our studentsโ€™ lives with love, wisdom, encouragement, and a whole lot of wonderful memories! From cheering at events to sharing stories, helping with homework, and offering the best hugs, grandparents make a lasting difference.

Thank you for being such an important part of our Sailfish family and for helping our students learn, grow, and shine. We are so grateful for you! ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ’™

#GrandparentsDay #SailfishPride #FAWEFamily #MakingWaves
3 days ago, Felix A. Williams Elementary
grandparents day image
Close Reading glasses make learning more fun! Second grade students are practicing their close reading skills using fun play glasses ๐Ÿ‘“ to ensure they donโ€™t miss a single word while tracking and learning to following along. Deepening literacy skills through simple, fun, and silly ideas for the win!
5 days ago, ANNA HARKINS
hard at work
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locked in!
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Tomorrow, September 11, our school community pauses to honor and remember. We look back to the innocent lives lost, the everyday heroes who selflessly stepped up, and care that brought our nation together. To help recognize this solemn day, please join us in wearing red, white, and blue tomorrow. โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™
6 days ago, ANNA HARKINS
9/11
๐ŸŒฝ Things got a little CORN-tentious in class! ๐Ÿ˜‚ Our gifted 5th grade class took on โœจThe Great Corn Debateโœจ carefully reading informational texts and using text evidence to build and defend their arguments about Three Sisters Planting, Two-Crop Rotation, and Four-Crop Rotation. ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒฑ Students werenโ€™t just picking a side, they were reading closely, evaluating evidence, thinking critically, and thoughtfully communicating their ideas. We love watching our Sailfish tackle reading and communication skills with confidence, curiosity, and some friendly debate! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š #MakingWaves #FAWEProud
7 days ago, Mrs. Urbay
debate
debate
debate
๐ŸŒŠโ›ต HOW TO SAIL SUNDAY! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š This week, weโ€™re focusing on I โ€” INCREDIBLY RESPONSIBLE! At school, we encourage our Sailfish to take ownership of their choices, stay organized, follow through, and do their part. At home, give your child opportunities to practice responsibility, make choices, and show that they can be counted on. โš“๏ธ Little choices today can lead to big success tomorrow! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š
10 days ago, Mrs. Urbay
I is for incredibly responsible
Welcome to the real world, kiddos! ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ’ฐ

Our 5th graders are taking on a big challenge this monthโ€”balancing a family budget! They're earning salaries, paying bills, buying groceries, and balancing their checkbooks.

The big question: Will they have money left at the end of the month for fun activities and a few luxuries? ๐Ÿ˜…

It's hands-on learning at its best as our students discover the importance of financial literacy and smart money management!

#FinancialLiteracy #5thGrade #RealWorldLearning #MathInAction
12 days ago, ANNA HARKINS
hmm.... lets see can we save enough?!
proud writing checks
calculating!
is my math right?
hard at work

๐Ÿ“šโœจREAD, DREAM & GO BIG!โœจ๐Ÿ“š

Just like Dolly.

On September 25, or 9/25 (like 9 'to' 5), weโ€™re celebrating Dolly Parton Day and her biggest gift to children: a love of reading. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ“–

Hereโ€™s how to join us:
๐Ÿ“š Read for at least 30 minutes on September 25.
๐Ÿ“– Get a library card and make your next great read easier to find.
๐Ÿ’— Have a child age 5 or under? Sign up for Dolly Partonโ€™s Imagination Library to receive free books at home

And, of course, dress the part! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hair. ๐Ÿ‘ขโœจ๐Ÿ’•

Letโ€™s go #ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š to celebrate reading, big dreams and the joy of a good book! Get ready to share your pics of reading a book and doing it in style, just like Dolly.

#PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #ImaginationLibrary

12 days ago, Martin County School District
Dolly Parton Day
๐Ÿ“ฃ Reminder for Odyssey of the Mind Students!

Students in grades 3-5 who returned a permission slip are invited to attend our Odyssey of the Mind Informational Meeting today, Friday, September 4, from 2:15-3:00 PM in the FAWE Media Center.

โœ… This meeting is for students only.

๐Ÿš— Parents may pick up their student in front of the school at 3:00 PM.

We can't wait to share more about this exciting opportunity for creative thinkers, problem solvers, and future innovators!
12 days ago, Felix A. Williams Elementary
OOTM
๐ŸŽ‰ What an amazing night filled with so much fun! ๐ŸŽ‰

A huge THANK YOU to all the families and staff who came out last night to support our Related Arts teams at Chuck E. Cheese! Your presence meant the world to our team, and seeing everyone come together to celebrate was truly special.

We're so grateful for this incredible community that continues to show up and support our students and staff. Thank you for making it such a memorable evening! ๐Ÿ™Œโค๏ธ

We are so lucky to have the BEST RA teachers who go above and beyond everyday!

#CommunityStrong #RelatedArts #ThankYou
13 days ago, ANNA HARKINS
Mr. Browning and RA team!
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๐Ÿ“…LONG WEEKEND AHEAD!๐Ÿ“…

Just a heads upโ€”our first day off from school is coming up this weekend! Schools and District offices will be CLOSED Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

View the full 26-27 calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolPROUD
14 days ago, Martin County School District
Calendar 26-27
Calendar 26-27
Labor Day
Friendly reminder ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š
14 days ago, Mrs. Urbay
pm1 math tomorrow
๐Ÿ‚ Our September Newsletter is here! Check out all the exciting happenings in our school!

#FAWESailfish #FAWEProud #MakingWaves
14 days ago, Felix A. Williams Elementary
newsletter
newsletter
newsletter
newsletter
Friendly reminder ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š
16 days ago, Mrs. Urbay
pm1 ELA tomorrow
Treasure Coast Basketball is coming to FAWE!!

Sign up today, and we'll see you on the courts.

#TreasureCoastBasketball #FAWEProud #MakingWaves
16 days ago, Felix A. Williams Elementary
basketball