FAWE Families- Reminder: FAWE Family Fun Day at Sailfish Splash sponsored by the Amazing FAWE PTA will be held on Saturday, September 11th from 11am-2pm. This event is FREE to all FAWE families. Please be sure to return the RSVP section of the flier that was previously sent home or access from the link provided. https://5il.co/xm19
FAWE Volunteers- We are excited to welcome back our volunteers to campus. We could not SAIL without you! The FAWE PTA Volunteer Coordinator will be hosting the Volunteer Orientation Training tomorrow, Tuesday, August 31st at 9am in the Cafe to go over the ways in which our volunteers can help our school community. Upon arrival to campus, please have your driver's license ready to be scanned into the Raptor visitors system to receive your badge to be on campus.
FAWE Families & Staff- The official FAWE Facebook page has launched! We encourage our FAWE families and staff to follow us on Facebook as we promote all of the amazing ways in which our students, staff, and families SAIL throughout the year. Search for Felix A. Williams Elementary (don't forget the period after the letter A) and like our new page to begin following us today. We hope you enjoy the picture of the Welcome Back Autograph Bulletin Board that is on display in the PE Area to promote unity among staff and students to be #FAWEPROUD!
FAWE Volunteers- Date Correction updated message: We are excited to welcome back our volunteers to campus. We could not SAIL without you! The FAWE PTA Volunteer Coordinator will be hosting the Volunteer Orientation Training on August 31st at 9am in the Cafe to go over the ways in which our volunteers can help our school community. Upon arrival to campus, please have your driver's license ready to be scanned into the Raptor visitors system to receive your badge to be on campus.
FAWE Volunteers- We are excited to welcome back our volunteers to campus. We could not SAIL without you! The FAWE PTA Volunteer Coordinator will be hosting the Volunteer Orientation Training on August 30th at 9am in the Cafe to go over the ways in which our volunteers can help our school community. Upon arrival to campus, please have your driver's license ready to be scanned into the Raptor visitors system to receive your badge to be on campus.
🩺HEALTH UPDATE 🩺
The Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH Martin) is currently hosting voluntary Pfizer vaccination clinics throughout the community. DOH Martin encourages interested individuals aged 12 and up to get vaccinated if this recommendation is in alignment with guidance received from their health care provider. Students aged 12-17 must have a parent/legal guardian present with them to receive a vaccination. Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/513522
DOH Martin is also offering free COVID-19 testing for individuals aged 6 months and older. Learn more and make an appointment: https://curative.com/sites/31397
To get answers to your frequently asked questions about academics, health protocols and more, please click here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/frequently-asked-questions-covid
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FAWE Gr. 5 Students and Parents- Safety Patrol Applications were available for pick up from your teacher today in class. For those interested in applying, please return your application to your teacher by Wednesday, Aug. 25th. We will be selecting 30 students to be Safety Patrols for this school year. Students will need to be on campus by 7am either by car or bus and be able to stay on campus until 2:15pm each day to be picked up either by a parent in carline or then go to extended day.
FAWE Families- FAWE Family Fun Day at Sailfish Splash sponsored by the Amazing FAWE PTA will be held on Saturday, September 11th from 11am-2pm. This event is FREE to all FAWE families. Please check your child's backpack this evening for the flier to return the RSVP section.
https://5il.co/xm19
Dream of making an impact on the future generation? Interested in making a difference in the lives of students while maintaining a flexible schedule? We're currently hiring substitute teachers! Click here to learn more and apply for a position today:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1318589/Process_for_Becoming_a_Substitute_Teacher.pdf
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Have questions about how to navigate or interpret data displayed on our COVID-19 dashboard? Please click here to watch a short informational video:
https://youtu.be/Bl2KRDpxtv8
If you have additional questions after viewing the video, please email MCSDReopening@martinschools.org for assistance.
To learn more about upcoming voluntary vaccination events in our community, please click here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/513522
Children aged 12-17 must have a parent or legal guardian present with them to obtain a vaccine.
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FAWE Families- Looking for a fun and easy way to provide a birthday treat to celebrate your child's special day with their class? Birthday Celebration Treats are available for order through the FAWE Cafe via the order form https://5il.co/xega that can be sent into your child's teacher to be turned into the Cafe Manager. Birthday treats will be served during the designated lunch time to the class.
Our beautiful newly painted FAWE campus is proudly SAILING into the new year!
🍎MARTIN MINUTE WITH MILLAY🍎
Superintendent John D. Millay and Ms. Elizabeth Rumie, ESE Secretary, have an important message for families about report cards and FOCUS Parent Portal accounts!
If your child attended school in the Martin County School District last year, they will be bringing home a copy of their final report for the 2020-2021 school year no later than tomorrow afternoon. They will also bring home a copy of instructions for parents/caregivers to access their FOCUS Parent Portal accounts. These accounts allow families to easily keep up with their child's grades, attendance and more!
If you need assistance with claiming your FOCUS Parent Portal account, please call (772) 219-1200 ext. 30610 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on August 20, 23 and 24. Staff will be available to assist in English and Spanish.
Watch Dr. Millay's message here: https://youtu.be/W0q2V-ctFmc
We are #ALLINMartin👊 and ready to help all students achieve their #MCSDPotential🌟 this school year!
🔊VACCINATION EVENTS🔊
While vaccinations are voluntary for students and staff, the Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH Martin) encourages individuals aged 12 and up to consider obtaining their COVID-19 vaccine if this recommendation is in alignment with guidance from their health care provider.
Vaccination events will take place throughout Martin County in the coming days. Students aged 12-17 must have a parent/legal caregiver present with them to receive a vaccination.
Please contact DOH Martin at (772) 221-4000 with questions.
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🍎CURRICULUM NIGHTS🍎
Our elementary schools will host Curriculum Nights for families on August 18 and 19. View specific details for your child's school:
https://www.martinschools.org/page/reopening#curriculumnights
If you or your child are experiencing symptoms of illness, awaiting COVID-19 test results, have tested positive for COVID-19, or are currently quarantined, please do not attend Curriculum Night in person. Please contact your child's school- staff will make arrangements for you to receive the same information that will be presented during these events.
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FAWE Curriculum Nights- parents will report directly to their child's classroom for the teacher presentation.
Wed. 8/18:
5:00-5:30: VPK & PreK
5:30-6:30: Gr. K & Gr. 2
6:30-7:30: Gr. 1
Thurs. 8/19:
5:30-6:30: Gr. Gr. 3 & Gr. 4
6:30-7:30: Gr. 5
FAWE School Advisory Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 24th at 6pm in the Media Center. We welcome parents & community members to join SAC to partner together for school improvement to support student success.
🍎SPRING ASSESSMENT SCORE REPORTS NOW AVAILABLE🍎
Parents - Score reports for the Spring 2021 state assessments are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal. Score reports are available for the following subject areas: FSA English Language Arts (ELA), FSA Math, Science Grades 5 & 8, Algebra EOC, Geometry EOC, Civics EOC, Biology EOC and U.S. History (EOC).
Please review the attached images to learn how you can access your child's reports.
🍎📚 WELCOME BACK! 🍎📚
It's the #FirstDayofSchool, Martin County! We are so excited to welcome all of our students back to our classrooms.
🛑🚍Please exercise caution on our roadways while allowing extra time to reach your destination - school buses are transporting our most precious cargo. Many students will also be walking, biking or waiting at bus stops throughout the community.
❓Have questions about #BacktoSchool? Visit our website at https://www.martinschools.org/page/reopening.
We are #ALLINMartin👊 and ready to help ALL students achieve their #MCSDPotential🌟!
