๐ฟ๐ Our Fun Pasta Fundraiser is going strong! Thanks to your support, we have already raised $173 for J.D. Parker Green Club initiatives.
Order forms and QR codes for online ordering have been sent home, and there's still plenty of time to participate before the fundraiser ends on October 16th.
If you have any questions or need additional flyers, please contact Brittney Sapienza at sapienb@martinschool.org.
For paper orders, please make checks payable to J.D. Parker Elementary and include "Green Club" in the memo line.
Thank you for supporting our Green Club and helping our students grow, learn, and make a positive impact! ๐๐ฑ๐
Order forms and QR codes for online ordering have been sent home, and there's still plenty of time to participate before the fundraiser ends on October 16th.
If you have any questions or need additional flyers, please contact Brittney Sapienza at sapienb@martinschool.org.
For paper orders, please make checks payable to J.D. Parker Elementary and include "Green Club" in the memo line.
Thank you for supporting our Green Club and helping our students grow, learn, and make a positive impact! ๐๐ฑ๐

๐๐ REMINDER, ROCKET FAMILIES! ๐๐
Join us TONIGHT, October 8, starting at 5:00 PM for our STEAM & Hispanic Heritage Night! ๐
Come enjoy an evening filled with food, learning, creativity, and celebration as we celebrate the cultures and talents that make our Rocket family so special!
๐ Learning
๐ฌ STEAM Activities
๐ Hispanic Heritage Celebration
๐ฝ๏ธ Food & Fun
๐ค SAC Meeting at 5:00 PM
We canโt wait to see our Rocket families tonight! ๐๐๐
Mission: Launch Excellence!
Join us TONIGHT, October 8, starting at 5:00 PM for our STEAM & Hispanic Heritage Night! ๐
Come enjoy an evening filled with food, learning, creativity, and celebration as we celebrate the cultures and talents that make our Rocket family so special!
๐ Learning
๐ฌ STEAM Activities
๐ Hispanic Heritage Celebration
๐ฝ๏ธ Food & Fun
๐ค SAC Meeting at 5:00 PM
We canโt wait to see our Rocket families tonight! ๐๐๐
Mission: Launch Excellence!


๐๐ขESC OPEN HOUSE ๐๐ฟ
Want to explore one of the coolest places in the Martin County School District?
The Environmental Studies Center is opening its doors this Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! ๐๐ข
Come explore the coastal campus, meet community partners and learn more about the environmental education programs available for families and students.
And, of course, youโll want to say hello to some of the ESCโs residents!
๐ Joey the Alligator
๐ Casey the Red Rat Snake
๐ข Oscar the Alligator Snapping Turtle
๐ Environmental Studies Center
2900 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach
Come see what makes the ESC such a special part of our District and the gem of Martin County! ๐
#ALLINMartin๐ #ESCisThePlaceToBe #MartinMeansMore
Want to explore one of the coolest places in the Martin County School District?
The Environmental Studies Center is opening its doors this Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! ๐๐ข
Come explore the coastal campus, meet community partners and learn more about the environmental education programs available for families and students.
And, of course, youโll want to say hello to some of the ESCโs residents!
๐ Joey the Alligator
๐ Casey the Red Rat Snake
๐ข Oscar the Alligator Snapping Turtle
๐ Environmental Studies Center
2900 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach
Come see what makes the ESC such a special part of our District and the gem of Martin County! ๐
#ALLINMartin๐ #ESCisThePlaceToBe #MartinMeansMore

๐ ROCKETS, LETโS WEAR PINK! ๐
Join us for Wear Pink Fridays on October 9, 16, 23, and 30!
Staff and students are encouraged to wear pink each Friday as a visible reminder that our Rocket family cares, supports, and stands together with those affected by breast cancer. ๐
Letโs fill J.D. Parker with pink and show the power of our Rocket community!
Rockets Care. Rockets Support. Rockets Stand Together. ๐๐
Join us for Wear Pink Fridays on October 9, 16, 23, and 30!
Staff and students are encouraged to wear pink each Friday as a visible reminder that our Rocket family cares, supports, and stands together with those affected by breast cancer. ๐
Letโs fill J.D. Parker with pink and show the power of our Rocket community!
Rockets Care. Rockets Support. Rockets Stand Together. ๐๐

Mrs. Bradfordโs 4th grade class participated in a gallery walk around the classroom today. This helps stimulate prior knowledge as the students made questions or predictions about the image that relates to their new Unit 3 ELA unit of study โGovernment in Actionโ.




๐ The Rockets are going BLUE! ๐
Today, our J.D. Parker Rockets proudly wore blue to recognize World Day of Bullying Prevention.
Weโre standing together to spread kindness, choose respect, include others, and remind every Rocket that there is no room for bullying in our school community. ๐







In case you missed the Sunday Call! Also, be sure to wear blue tomorrow in support of Bullying Prevention Month ๐


๐โจ Happy National Custodian Day! โจ๐
Today, we celebrate the incredible custodial team at J.D. Parker Elementary! ๐๐
Our custodians work tirelessly behind the scenes each day to keep our school clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for our Rockets to SOAR! Their hard work, dedication, and care make a difference in our school community every single day.
As a small token of our appreciation, we were excited to provide lunch for our amazing custodial team today! ๐โค๏ธ
Thank you for everything you do for our students, staff, and school family. We appreciate you more than you know! ๐
๐ Mission: Launch Excellence โ and that mission wouldnโt be possible without you! ๐๐

๐๐ October is Principal Appreciation Month! ๐๐
We are absolutely thrilled to have Ms. Norwood leading our Rockets! Her heart for students, dedication to our staff, and commitment to making J.D. Parker a place where everyone can launch, grow, and reach new heights make her someone truly worth celebrating. ๐
All month long, weโll be showing our appreciation for the incredible leader she is and celebrating the impact she makes each and every day.
Join us in giving Ms. Norwood a HUGE J.D. Parker Rocket shoutout! ๐๐๐
Happy Principal Appreciation Month, Ms. Norwood! We are so grateful for you! ๐ซถโจ

๐๐ Support J.D. Parker's Green Club with our Fun Pasta Fundraiser, happening now! Order forms and QR codes for online ordering have been sent home. Stock up on fun, delicious pasta while supporting exciting Green Club projects and activities. Fundraiser ends October 16th. Happy shopping! ๐ฟ
Participants - Register to Sell Here: https://funpastafundraising.com/signup/ACNG

๐ฑ๐ฌ Growing Young Scientists! ๐ฌ๐ฑ
Our kindergarten scholars in Ms. Vitiโs class are getting hands-on with science! They planted their own beans and are excited to observe, wonder, and discover what happens as their plants grow. ๐ซ๐ฟ
Learning comes to life when our Rockets can dig in, get curious, and learn by doing! ๐๐๐









๐จNOTICE ABOUT DISTRICT PHONES๐จ
Some callers are experiencing intermittent issues when trying to reach District offices and school sites. At this time, the issue is affecting some incoming calls only, and outgoing calls remain operational.
While our Education Technology team works with the phone carriers to resolve this issue, families and community members can use the staff directory at martinschools.org to contact the appropriate employee or department 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.
#ALLINMartin๐
Some callers are experiencing intermittent issues when trying to reach District offices and school sites. At this time, the issue is affecting some incoming calls only, and outgoing calls remain operational.
While our Education Technology team works with the phone carriers to resolve this issue, families and community members can use the staff directory at martinschools.org to contact the appropriate employee or department 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.
#ALLINMartin๐

In case you missed the Sunday call!

๐โจREAD, DREAM & GO BIG!โจ๐
Tomorrow is the BIG day!
On 9/2-5, weโre celebrating Dolly Parton Day and her biggest gift to children: a love of reading. โค๏ธ๐
Hereโs how to join us:
๐ Read for at least 30 minutes on September 25.
๐ Get a library card and make your next great read easier to find.
๐ Have a child age 5 or under? Sign up for Dolly Partonโs Imagination Library to receive free books at home
And, of course, dress the part! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hair, or even school colors (like Coat of Many Colors)! ๐ขโจ๐
Letโs go #ALLINMartin๐ 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
Tomorrow is the BIG day!
On 9/2-5, weโre celebrating Dolly Parton Day and her biggest gift to children: a love of reading. โค๏ธ๐
Hereโs how to join us:
๐ Read for at least 30 minutes on September 25.
๐ Get a library card and make your next great read easier to find.
๐ Have a child age 5 or under? Sign up for Dolly Partonโs Imagination Library to receive free books at home
And, of course, dress the part! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hair, or even school colors (like Coat of Many Colors)! ๐ขโจ๐
Letโs go #ALLINMartin๐ 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

Join us tomorrow!

๐PARENT WORKSHOP TODAY: GIFTED PROGRAM๐
TODAY: Interested in learning more about the Martin County School District's Gifted Program? Come to the first Parent Workshop of the 26-27 school year!
Join us to learn how gifted services work in the District, what families can expect from gifted programs, and how we support gifted students' academic growth and success across our schools.
๐ September 23, 2026
โฐ 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
๐ School Board Room (1939 SE Federal Hwy)
Please contact Kelly Francke at franckk@martinschools.org to RSVP or RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3V6PNa5
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
TODAY: Interested in learning more about the Martin County School District's Gifted Program? Come to the first Parent Workshop of the 26-27 school year!
Join us to learn how gifted services work in the District, what families can expect from gifted programs, and how we support gifted students' academic growth and success across our schools.
๐ September 23, 2026
โฐ 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
๐ School Board Room (1939 SE Federal Hwy)
Please contact Kelly Francke at franckk@martinschools.org to RSVP or RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3V6PNa5
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore


J.D. Parker 5th grade surgeons displayed what they learned during their human body unit by correctly identifying, locating, and explaining the function of these vital organs in the human body.




๐ BLAZE PIZZA GIVEBACK NIGHT ๐
๐ J.D. Parker Families, donโt forgetโTONIGHT!
๐
Tuesday, September 22
โฐ 5:00โ8:00 PM
๐ Blaze Pizza in Stuart
Blaze will give 25% back to J.D. Parker PTO from in-store and online purchases during the event! ๐
Grab dinner, bring the family, and help support our Rockets! ๐๐๐
The flyer is attached with all the details. We hope to see you there! ๐

๐ A Rocket Proud Morning! ๐
Ms. Norwood was honored to represent J.D. Parker Elementary School of STEAM & Aerospace at the Martin County School Districtโs State of the District Breakfast this morning!
A special thank you to Superintendent Michael Maine for pioneering meaningful work to strengthen the connections between our schools, students, and community partners. These partnerships open doors for our students and help connect learning in the classroom to real-world opportunities.
Ms. Norwood was also excited to have Mr. Andrew McBean, Airport Director, join her as her guest. His support and enthusiasm for J.D. Parkerโs aerospace and aviation focus sparked exciting conversations about how we can continue expanding opportunities and authentic experiences for our Rockets. โ๏ธ๐
We are excited about what the future holds as we build partnerships that inspire our students to dream big, explore new possibilities, and see themselves in the careers of tomorrow.
The future is taking off at J.D. Parker! ๐๐
Mission: Launch Excellence




๐๐ AVID Day at J.D. Parker Elementary! ๐๐
Our Rockets are dreaming BIG and showing off their college spirit! ๐๐ Today, students and staff celebrated AVID Day by wearing college shirts and representing the possibilities that await them beyond the classroom.
From elementary school to college and beyond, weโre helping our Rockets dream it, believe it, and achieve it! ๐โจ








