Felix A. Williams Elementary School

✨ Multiplication & Division Rockstars!✨ Our 3rd graders are diving into multiplication and division, and they’re learning that becoming a math whiz is a journey! 🧠✏️ Students start with hands-on materials to build understanding, move to pencil-and-paper strategies to show their thinking, and eventually work toward mental math and memorization to build fluency and confidence. From concrete models to “I know it in my head!” moments, our Sailfish are building their math skills one strategy at a time! 🐟💙💚 #FAWEProud

📚💙 Reading Buddies are back in action! 💙📚 Our 4th and 1st grade reading buddies from Ms. Root and Mrs. Kujawa's classes teamed up to tackle their Back-to-School Reading Challenge goals, and we LOVED seeing them cheer each other on along the way! 🐟📖 From sharing favorite books to encouraging one another to keep reading, these Sailfish are proving that reading is even better when we do it together! 💙 Way to go, readers! Keep turning those pages and reaching those goals! 📚✨ #FAWESailfish #MakingWaves

💙 Sailfish Families, let's make dinner easy tonight!

Stop by Chick-fil-A Jensen Beach from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM for our Give Back Night. Enjoy your favorite Chick-fil-A meal while supporting Felix A. Williams Elementary.

Every bite helps our school shine! ✨

See you there, Sailfish! 🐟

#FAWEProud #MakingWaves

🌊⛵ Time to SAIL 💙💚 At FAWE, we use "SAIL" as a simple acronym to encourage positive behavior. We ask that our students be... 💚 S - Safe ⚓ A - Always Respectful 🌟 I - Incredibly Responsible 🌊 L - Learn & Lead by Example When families use the same language at home that students hear at school, it creates stronger partnerships and gives our kids clear, consistent reminders about what it means to be a Sailfish. Those little conversations at home can make a very BIG difference at school! Over the next few weeks, we are going to break down our SAIL acronym so you can have quick, meaningful chats with your children and apply the acronym at home as well. This week, let's look at "S - SAFE" ⚓️ At school, we remind our Sailfish to make safe choices and look out for themselves and others. At home, a quick reminder to stop, think, and choose to be safe can help reinforce the same message. Have a chat with your child and discuss how they can be safe at home and at school. Together, we can help our Sailfish SAIL even further! 💙💚

⚠️ PARENT SAFETY ALERT: SQUISHY TOYS ⚠️

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning families about fake and counterfeit squishy toys that may pose safety risks to children.

As a precaution, the Martin County School District will not provide squishy toys as classroom incentives, PBIS rewards or sensory items.

Families are encouraged to be aware of the squishy toys their children use and to follow CPSC guidance for identifying potentially unsafe products. 🔗 Learn more here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2026/Consumer-Safety-Alert-CPSC-Warns-Consumers-About-Fake-and-Counterfeit-Squishy-Toys-Reiterates-Warning-About-Serious-Burn-Hazards

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

A brand new week is here, and we have lots of learning, fun, and opportunities to connect ahead! Be sure to check out this week's At a Glance so you don't miss any of the fun!

Thank you for partnering with us as we help our students learn, grow, and sail each day. We can't wait to see all of the amazing things our Sailfish accomplish this week!

💙💚 Go Sailfish!

#FAWESailfish #MakingWaves #FAWEFamily

🚨PHONE SYSTEM UPDATE🚨

Callers attempting to reach a District school or department may occasionally be routed to a different location.

Calls are being received; however, if you reach a site other than the one you intended to contact, please press 0 to reach the front office and request a transfer to the correct school or department.

While we work with our service provider to resolve the issue, families and community members may also use the staff directory on their school's website to contact employees or departments via email, or submit an inquiry through Onflo.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore normal service. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

#ALLINMartin👊

📚✨ Curriculum Night is almost here, Sailfish families! We can’t wait to welcome you to FAWE and share what an amazing year we have planned for our students! 💙💚 Join us Wednesday, August 19, or Thursday, August 20, for an opportunity to learn more about your child’s grade-level curriculum, expectations, and all the ways we’ll work together to make this a fantastic school year! 🐟📖 Check out the schedule below and mark your calendars! We’ll see you there! 💙

🧠✨ STEAM-ing up some serious thinking! 🚀💙💚 Our upper elementary classrooms have been putting their brains, teamwork, and perseverance to the test with some seriously awesome and fun STEAM challenges! 🛠️🧪📚 From the Marshmallow Challenge and Things in Common Notecards Challenge to Saving Fred the Worm, Helping Harry, and even LEGO Wind Car Races… our Sailfish are learning that sometimes the best solutions come after a few “Well… that didn’t work!” moments. 😂 These challenges aren’t just about building and problem-solving—they’re about collaboration, creative thinking, perseverance, grit, and learning how to keep going when the first (or second… or third 😅) idea doesn’t quite work out. At FAWE, we’re not just building things… we’re building critical thinkers, epic teammates, and hardworking problem-solvers! 💙💚🐟 #FAWEProud #STEAMatFAWE #ThinkCreateCollaborate #GritAndGrowth

📚🍴A Book Tasting for Our 5th Grade Readers!🍴📚 Mrs. Anderson (aka Chef Anderson) served up the perfect recipe for a fantastic start to 5th grade: BOOKS! 👩‍🍳📖✨ Her students enjoyed a delicious book tasting, sampling new titles and discovering their next reading adventures. There were plenty of books to browse, stories to savor, and new favorites to find! 💙💚 Looks like these Sailfish are ready to read their way through 5th grade! 🐟📚❤️ #FAWEProud #BookTasting #MakingWaves

Another exciting week is ahead at FAWE! Check out what's coming up!

💙 #FAWESailfish #MakingWaves

📚✨ CURRICULUM NIGHTS ARE THIS WEEK! ✨📚

Sailfish families, we can’t wait to welcome you to Curriculum Night! 💙💚

This is a great opportunity to learn more about what students will be learning this year and get important information about classroom routines, expectations, and ways you can support your child’s success at home. 📖✏️

Be sure to check your messages for specific times for each grade level.

We’re excited to partner with our FAWE families as we make waves in learning all year long! 🌊🐟

✨ ONE WORD. BIG GOALS. ✨ Mrs. Torounian’s 4th graders are kicking off the school year with a little self-reflection, a little creativity, and A LOT of good vibes! 💙💚 After reading "One Word for Kids," each student picked one special word to guide them through the school year. Words like brave, patient, strong, positive, thankful, and blessed are now more than just words… they’re wearable reminders! 👏 The students turned their words into friendship bracelets to keep their goals, hopes, and wishes close by all year long. 📚✨ Sometimes a little bracelet is all you need to remind yourself: “Yep. I’ve got this.” 💪🐟 We can’t wait to watch these Sailfish LIVE their one words all year long! 💙💚

Raise your hand if you're ready for the first day 🙌 We can't wait to see our Sailfish make a splash at FAWE 💙💚

💙🐟 Welcome back, FAWE Families! 🐟💙

We are so excited to welcome our Sailfish back for another amazing school year! 🎉

📚 Meet the Teacher is TODAY! Be sure to check the schedule below and make plans to stop by, meet your child's teacher, visit the classroom, and get ready for a year full of learning, growth, and Sailfish pride.

This is a wonderful opportunity to:
✨ Meet your teacher
✨ Drop off school supplies
✨ Connect with classmates and families
✨ Start the school year feeling confident and excited

We can't wait to see our halls filled with smiling faces and hear all about your summer adventures. Let's make the 2026-2027 school year the best one yet!

💙 Go Sailfish!

#FAWESailfish #MakingWaves

🍎⏰ TODAY'S BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHECKLIST ⏰🍎

Before you go looking for teacher assignments and course schedules this afternoon... 👀

✅ Log into FOCUS Parent Portal.
✅ Complete ALL required Back-to-School Forms. (They'll pop up automatically—and some families may have more than two!)
✅ Then come back later to view your student's teacher assignment or course schedule.

Skip Step 2, and Step 3 won't be nearly as exciting. 😉

Get started: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

Today was all about learning, collaborating, and preparing for an incredible year ahead! 💙📚🐟 Our FAWE staff spent the day growing together through professional learning, sharing ideas, and strengthening the skills that will help every student succeed. From meaningful conversations to hands-on learning, the excitement for the new school year is building! We can’t wait to welcome our Sailfish back and put all of this learning into action. It’s going to be a fantastic year filled with curiosity, growth, and unforgettable moments. #FAWESailfish #MakingWaves

📚✨MORE CHOICE. MORE POSSIBILITIES.✨📚

In the Martin County School District, we know one size doesn't fit all. That's why Martin County Flexible Education gives families more ways to access the premier, A-rated education we're proud to provide.

Whether it's taking courses in person at an MCSD school or learning online through Martin County Virtual School, students can choose the pathway that best supports their goals—with the same dedicated MCSD teachers guiding the way.

Because Martin Means More means providing more opportunities, more flexibility, and more ways for every student to succeed.

Learn more about Martin County Flexible Education: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4yBPRy4

#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD

Our staff came back this week full of energy and excitement for a new year and quickly got to work in their classrooms. Mrs. Pryor and Mrs. Urbay took a detour and brought a beautiful piece of artwork to life in our front office. A true labor of love and gorgeous celebration of our successes as a FAWE family. We will use this as a reminder of our FOUR YEARS as an A school as we ride the wave into another amazing year. Thank you, Mrs. Pryor and Mrs. Urbay!! 💚💙💚💙 #FAWEFamily #MakingWaves #FAWEProud