Felix A. Williams Elementary School

🍎REPORT CARDS🍎 Third-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal! View your child's grades and attendance records: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ If you do not currently have access to the FOCUS Parent Portal, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/ #ALLINMartin👊

📚CONFERENCE NIGHTS📚 MCSD Families: Mark your calendars! 📅 Conference Nights for the elementary, middle, and high schools are April 8-10! Take this opportunity to meet with your child's teachers and discuss their progress for the year. Please watch for specific details coming from your child's school. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎CHOOSE EXCELLENCE – ENROLL WITH MCSD🍎 Why choose the Martin County School District? Our students say it best—unique educational opportunities, a supportive learning environment, and a commitment to success! Enrollment for our top-performing district is OPEN to ALL Florida residents for the 2025-2026 school year! Apply by March 31 for priority consideration. Don't just take our word for it—hear directly from students on the All In Martin Podcast! 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU ➡️ Apply today in the FOCUS Parent Portal under "Fall Enrollment Application 2025." Learn more: https://bit.ly/43cf2tB #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🌟🏃‍♀️TBT: TRACK MEET STARS🏃‍♂️🌟 On this #TBT, join us in reliving the energy, the competition, and the unforgettable moments from our 41st Annual Russell Holloway Track Meet! From lightning-fast sprints and soaring long jumps to powerful softball throws and spirited cheers, our elementary students brought their A-game. 🏆 Citrus Grove Elementary School may have achieved the title of Overall Team Champions for the 4th year in a row, but ALL our students who competed are winners in our book! Watch the video and read the full list of winners: https://bit.ly/42c5Mox #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎶MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS🎶 March is National Music in Our Schools Month, and we can't wait to celebrate our talented musicians and educators next week for our 49th Annual Music in Our Schools Concert! On March 27, students from every Martin County School District school will come together to share their incredible musical abilities in this highly anticipated event. This year’s theme, "United Through Music," highlights how music connects us all, creating harmony within our schools and community. ➡️ Please visit this link for important information about tickets, parking and seating: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2096478 We look forward to a night of musical excellence! 🎶 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🏀ELITE 8: MCSD MARCH MADNESS🏀 Spring Break is here, but the learning never stops! Our MCSD March Madness IXL Challenge is heading into the Elite Eight. Which schools will keep up the momentum?! 🎉 Congrats to our Elite Eight schools: Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School, Hobe Sound Elementary School, Citrus Grove Elementary School, SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL, The Pinewood Elementary, Port Salerno Elementary School, Palm City Elementary School, and Felix A. Williams Elementary! Students from the sixteen schools who competed in the Sweet Sixteen brought a total of 82,485 skills in Math, Language Arts, or Science to proficiency (SmartScore of 80+) in just one week! Spring Break is the perfect time to keep the skills sharp and the points rolling in. Every mastered skill brings your school one step closer to the championship trophy! 🏆 Who will advance to the Final Four? #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

SPRING BREAK IS HERE!!🏖️☀️🌊 All Martin County School District-operated schools will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 17 to Friday, March 21, 2025. Classes will resume on Monday, March 24. We wish all of our families and employees a safe and relaxing break! #ALLINMartin👊

🥧 HAPPY PI DAY 🥧 March 14 (3/14) is all about celebrating π (pi) — the never-ending number that helps us measure circles and unlock the wonders of math! Did you know pi has been calculated to over 62 trillion digits? 🤯 Talk about a number that never quits! Across our schools today, students will embrace the fun of Pi Day with exciting activities, from memorizing digits of pi to hands-on math challenges.

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN🎙️ A new episode of 𝒜𝓁𝓁 ℐ𝓃 ℳ𝒶𝓇𝓉𝒾𝓃 drops March 15—and we’re going ALL IN on Open Enrollment! In this episode: 🎙️ Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tracey Miller explains what parents need to know—important dates, how to apply, and what it means if a school is near capacity. 🎙️ Stuart Middle School 8th grader Alexis Pankhurst and South Fork High School senior Ameera Mehan share why they chose a school outside their home zone and what their experience has been like. Tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! Catch up on past episodes below. ⬇️ 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU Make the best choice for your child’s future–choose the Martin County School District! Enrollment is open and applications submitted before March 31 receive priority! Learn more: https://bit.ly/43cf2tB #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎨CELEBRATING CREATIVITY🎨 Congratulations to the talented winners of the 2024-2025 Kids Tag Art competition! Hundreds of our fifth graders put their creativity to work in the 7th Annual Kids Tag Art contest, sponsored by Martin County Tax Collector, Ruth Pietruszewski. Using both artistic and critical thinking skills, students designed unique tags that families and community members can purchase as license plates, key fobs, or bike plates. We're excited to celebrate these winners at the Annual Kids Tag Art Awards on April 2, 2025, in the Martin County School District Board Room! 🎨🏆 See the full list of winners and learn how to purchase designs here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2063521 We are so proud of every student who participated—your creativity inspires us all!👏 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🔎GET A CLUE!🔎 Clue into school breakfast with the Martin County School District! It's no mystery– a great school day starts with breakfast! A nutritious morning meal helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to crack the case on their learning. 🔎 Our schools serve up delicious breakfast options to fuel young detectives for a day of discovery. Check out the fun, themed menu and celebrate National School Breakfast Week with us! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📚BOOKS OF THE MONTH📚 Looking for your student's next great read? The Florida Department of Education Commissioner's Books of the Month are here! Spend time reading, learning, and growing with these featured titles. February Books of the Month: 📕 PreK: "Celebrating Presidents’ Day: What Is a President?" by Kimberly Jordano and Trisha Callella-Jones 📗 K-2: "The Front Steps: A True Story About a Boy Who Loved to Read" by Alan C Duncan and Anna Welch 📘 3-5: "Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books" by Kay Winters 📙 6-8: "Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal" by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson 📕 9-12: “George Washington’s Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution" by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger Happy reading! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🍎PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD🍎 It’s Public Schools Week, and we’re proud to serve 16,500 students across 12 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools, special centers, preschool centers, and adult education campuses—empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators, and difference makers! Join us in celebrating the incredible students, educators, and staff who make the Martin County School District a place of excellence. Each day, we’ll highlight what makes public schools the heart of our community—starting with MCSD Monday: 100 Years of Excellence! Want to be part of our 100 Years of Excellence in Education celebration? Share your MCSD story here: https://bit.ly/4iNGDqs #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #PSW25 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🩺🛠️CELEBRATING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION🛠️🩺 Career & Technical Education (CTE) equips students with real-world skills for the future, and we’re celebrating in style! This week, students, teachers, and staff across the Martin County School District are invited to participate in themed dress-up days. Chef’s hat or hard hat? Scrubs or a suit? Dress for the career that inspires you and highlight the many paths CTE offers! 📸 Snap a photo and DM us—we can’t wait to see the creativity! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #PublicSchoolPROUD #GetThereFL

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN🎙️ Episode 3 is HERE! 🎉🎉 This month on 𝒜𝓁𝓁 ℐ𝓃 ℳ𝒶𝓇𝓉𝒾𝓃, we’re going ALL IN for Black History in Martin County, sharing stories and experiences that have shaped our community. Tune in now to hear: 🎙️ Stuart Training School alumni Phillip Harvey and Godfrey Lee reflect on their education, the community, and the lasting impact of leaders like Dr. David L. Anderson, the Murray family, Dr. Jack White, and more. 🎙️ Dr. Chris Jones, Principal of Stuart Middle School, gives us a sneak peek into the District’s first-ever Black History Month Celebration, happening Feb. 22! 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #BlackHistoryMonth #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🇺🇸SCHOOLS CLOSED MONDAY🇺🇸 Just a friendly reminder, families – all District-operated schools will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 18. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable three-day weekend! View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊

🎡FREE FAIR ADMISSION🎡 The Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to share that students and staff can enjoy free admission on select days! 🎉 🎡 February 17 from 2 - 5 p.m.: FREE admission for students with student ID 🎡 February 21 from open to close: FREE admission for MCSD staff with District ID You don't want to miss the chance to vote for the best School Pride Booth! Voting is open for the duration of the fair (Feb. 14-22). The winner will be chosen on the last day: 🥇 - $1,000; 🥈 - $750; 🥉 - $500. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🚀 T-MINUS 1 DAY UNTIL BLAST-OFF 🚀 Tomorrow is the big night for our rising kindergartners!! Stop by your child's future school for our Kindergarten Blast Off orientation event, where families can meet the leadership team, tour a kindergarten classroom, and discover what makes our schools so special! 📅 Kindergarten Blast Off 🗓 February 11 | 5:30 p.m. 📍 All MCSD elementary schools 🔗 Find your child’s future school and learn more about enrollment: https://bit.ly/3WcJX4U 🎥English version of the video: https://youtu.be/VMjwpp6sJWs 🎥 Spanish version of the video: https://youtu.be/2xFam7cMbuU #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎🔥IGNITING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH🔥🍎 While school is out for students... learning is in for teachers and staff! The Martin County School District's annual Professional Learning Day is a dedicated time to sharpen skills, explore new strategies, and elevate education for students across Martin County! With hundreds of sessions to choose from, an inspiring keynote speaker (Brian Mendler), a refueling station with food trucks, fun pit stops with relaxation in mind, and a Passport to Student Careers to propel our students' future, our educators are IGNITING new ideas and strategies that will make a lasting impact in the classroom! Today is about going all gas, no breaks for growth, innovation, and student success! 🏎️💨 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎 NO SCHOOL MONDAY 🍎 Students have the day off on Monday, February 10, but our teachers and staff will be igniting their professional growth! 🔥✨ Through collaboration and learning, they’ll explore new strategies to enhance student success. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, February 11, refreshed and ready to learn! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥