Hobe Sound Elementary School

The Martin County School District held its oath of office ceremony for Superintendent Michael Maine this afternoon. Superintendent Maine’s family joined school district staff for the occasion, allowing many of the employees in attendance the opportunity to meet and greet while enjoying delicious refreshments provided by our Food & Nutrition Services team. The Martin County School Board named Mr. Maine the Martin County School District’s Superintendent of Schools in April 2023, approving a four-year initial employment contract as part of the measure. #ALLINMartin👊

Home of the free because of the brave 🇺🇲 The Martin County School District is proud to honor the brave men and women throughout history who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our liberty and freedoms. May we never forget that freedom isn't free. #MemorialDay #ALLINMartin👊

☀️SUMMER STARTS NOW☀️ Happy Summer, Families! Fourth-quarter report cards for elementary students will be posted today, May 26. Report cards for middle and high school students will be posted on Monday, June 12. View your child's grades and attendance records in the FOCUS Parent Portal: 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👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍽NOURISHING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS🍽 Can you believe summer is just around the corner?! During the Summer Break, the Martin County School District will continue to nourish all students for success! Our Food & Nutrition Services Department will continue to offer free meals to children aged 18 and under during the summer months with no income restrictions. Breakfasts and lunches will be served starting May 30 at specific locations. Full list of locations and times: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1125714 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION: EAGLE EDITION🎓 Hobe Sound Elementary School students lined their hallways as the South Fork High School seniors who came before them walked through, dressed in their graduation attire. It's a special tradition that seniors, elementary students and teachers look forward to. The seniors see how far they've come. The teachers see their former students all grown up and ready to take on the world as adults. The younger students see their future. Such special memories are created here in the Martin County School District! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎LEAVING A LEGACY🍎 On Tuesday evening, Superintendent Michael Maine and the Martin County School Board celebrated the career of Jensen Beach Elementary School's Heather Lafary. Ms. Lafary has educated Martin County School District students for 35 incredible years, starting as a teenager at Hobe Sound Elementary School as an Extended Day Counselor! Ms. Lafary is known for her caring nature and positive attitude. She can also remember every child's name and their family member! Ms. Lafary has most recently been the Computer Lab Assistant at JBE, and Principal Radcliff says her good vibes and kindness will sorely be missed. Thank you for being so dedicated to MCSD over the years. We hope your retirement is filled with lots of adventure, Ms. Lafary! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

💚MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS💚 Mental health is just as important as physical health. The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and contribute to the efforts that fight stigma, provide support, and enhance our knowledge about mental illness. Students, employees and families are encouraged to show support by wearing green tomorrow, Tuesday, May 16, in honor of our districtwide Mental Health Awareness Day. #ALLINMartin👊

💐CELEBRATING MOTHERS💐 Happy Mother's Day to all of our moms and mom-like figures! Thank you for all you do for your students, schools, community and families. #ALLINMartin👊

📚BOOK OF THE MONTH📚 Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. just announced his picks for Commissioner’s Book of the Month for May! Commissioner’s Book of the Month is a monthly reading challenge to promote literacy and reading engagement in K-12 schools. Books of the Month for May: 📙Pre-K: "I See Summer" by Charles Ghigna 📕Grades K-2: "The Little Butterfly That Could" by Ross Burach 📗Grades 3-5: "Charlie & Frog" by Karen Kane 📘Grades 6-8: "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank 📙Grades 9-12: "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhhà Lai #ALLINMartin👊

🩺CELEBRATING NURSING STAFF🩺 In honor of #NationalSchoolNurseDay, we are celebrating Hobe Sound Elementary School's Nurse Kimberly Eddy! "Kim is the definition of a team player. She is kind, hard-working and has great attention to detail," the MCSD Health Services Team shared. "Kim is approachable and makes the students feel comfortable when they enter the clinic." Thank you, Kim, for being a part of our nursing team here at the Martin County School District! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎CELEBRATING TEACHERS🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Without our amazing teachers, the Martin County School District couldn't educate ALL of our students for success. Thank you, teachers, for everything you do each and every day to help our students achieve their dreams. "Every day, you come to school with a passion for teaching and a desire to help our students reach their full potential," said Mr. Michael Maine, Superintendent of Schools. "You inspire them to learn, to grow, and to achieve their dreams. You provide them with the tools they need to succeed, both academically and personally. You create a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive and be their best selves." We appreciate you! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🦋🐣LEARNING ABOUT LIFE🐣🦋 Martin County School District students are being immersed in science by studying life and nature! Over at Citrus Grove Elementary School, kindergartners observed the hatchling stage of chicks in class. Students at Hobe Sound Elementary School learned about butterfly migration and their homes after releasing a couple of butterflies into their garden. Science lessons can be so adorable and beautiful! #ALLINMartin👊

🎉CELEBRATING PRINCIPALS🎉 Administrator. Leader. Teacher. Friend. Substitute. Difference maker. These are just a few adjectives to describe a school principal. We know our school principals wear many hats. We know that no matter which hat they must wear at any given point of the day, they are determined to help every student and teacher succeed. On this School Principals' Day, we can't thank ours enough. Thank you for everything you all do for our students and our community ❤️ #ALLINMartin👊

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🍎LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY🍎 On Tuesday evening, Superintendent Dr. John D. Millay and the Martin County School Board celebrated the career of Sharon Jovanovich. Ms. Jovanovich taught for many MCSD schools over her 32-year career. Certified in elementary education for grades 1-6, K-12 reading and ESOL-endorsed, she began her career at Port Salerno Elementary School, where she taught first and third grades for five years. She then moved to SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL for three years before briefly leaving the District. She returned to Martin County and J.D. Parker Elementary School, where she taught for 11 years before transferring to Hobe Sound Elementary School. Ms. Jovanovich spent the last 13 years at HSE, where Principal Dr. Dianne Memmer-Novak tearfully congratulated her for being an amazing teacher, creating genuine relationships and cultivating a unique classroom community. Congratulations on your retirement, Ms. Jovanovich! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

✖️➕➖MATH WEEK FESTIVITIES✖️➕➖ That's a wrap to a wonderful first MCSD Math Week! Today's theme was "Math Can Take You Places!" You can see our students and staff nailed the tacky tourist look! We had a total of 4,728 Daily Math Challenge Kahoots completed during Math Week 2023 😎🤩 Prize patrol will be out at schools next week, delivering prizes to our grade-level champions! 📸 Citrus Grove Elementary School 📸 Hidden Oaks Middle School 📸 District Math Coaches Denise Harrison and Nicole Golden with Deputy Superintendent Michael Maine #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDMathWeek

💜PURPLE UP💜 April is the Month of the Military Child. While their soldier parent is the hero on the battlefront, Guard kids are the heroes on the homefront! There are more than 1.6 million military children who face many challenges and unique experiences as a result of their parents' service. Show support of Military kids and wear something purple today (can be paired with Tacky Tourist Friday for MCSD Math Week)! #ALLINMartin👊 #FLPurpleUp23

✖️➕➖MATH WEEK FESTIVITIES✖️➕➖ Break out your fanny packs and Hawaiian shirts! Math can undoubtedly take you places, so we invite you to wear your best tacky tourist attire for our final day of Math Week! Don't forget to test your Financial Literacy knowledge for your grade in tomorrow's Daily Math Challenge. An incredible 1,130 MCSD students competed in yesterday's grade-level challenges! You, too, can crush the challenge by scanning the QR code on this flyer or by visiting https://bit.ly/mcsdmathweek. Good luck! #MCSDMathWeek #ALLINMartin👊

✖️➕➖MATH WEEK FESTIVITIES✖️➕➖ Ahoy, mateys! Thursday is "Pi-rate Day" and scallywags abound! More than 900 MCSD students participated in yesterday's Daily Math Challenge and more than 1,100 participated today! Shiver me timbers! Don't forget, you can compete for prizes by scanning the QR code on this flyer or by visiting https://bit.ly/mcsdmathweek. Good luck! #MCSDMathWeek #ALLINMartin👊

✖️➕➖MATH WEEK FESTIVITIES✖️➕➖ Why was the equal sign so humble? Wednesday's #MCSDMathWeek theme is "Equivalent Day," so dress the same as someone else! Don't forget to try out the Daily Math Challenge for your grade level to test your knowledge of Algebraic Reasoning. You can access these challenges by scanning the QR code on this flyer or by visiting https://bit.ly/mcsdmathweek. The winner of each grade level's daily Kahoot will receive a special prize! Good luck! #ALLINMartin👊