J.D. Parker Elementary School

🍎SPECIALTY PATHWAYS SHOWCASE🍎 Want to learn more about the unique pathways available at our middle schools for your students? Stop by their Specialty Pathways Showcase! Hidden Oaks Middle School is hosting theirs tonight, starting at 5:30 p.m. Murray Middle School and Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School are hosting theirs on Thursday. Stay tuned for updates, as more showcase dates may be announced! Plan ahead– Jensen Beach High School is hosting a Specialty Pathways Showcase in January! ➡️ The application window for a Specialty Pathway through School Choice at one of 12 featured schools is now open! Apply now through the FOCUS Parent Portal. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YUi6YV #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

Thanksgiving Break has officially begun for our students, teachers, and school-based employees! 🦃🍁🍂 Wishing you all a joyful, restful, and safe holiday. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday, December 2. #ALLINMartin👊

🍂 SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 🍂 Reminder: the Martin County School District is hosting its Transition Fair tomorrow, November 20, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the MCSD Board Room. Families of students with disabilities in grades K-12 who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan can expect to learn more about additional education and career opportunities for their children. We hope to see you there! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

⚡️POWER OF COMMUNITY⚡️ When we say the Martin County School District is a family... this is what we mean! 🫶 Thanks to the generosity of the Bessey Creek PTA, J.D. Parker Elementary students had a blast exploring the wonders of science with Hagerman the Wizard! The Martin County Council PTA/ PTSA is growing its Sister School program, where our schools’ PTAs support unique experiences at other campuses. Their mission is to make every child’s potential a reality and help educate ALL students for success! When we #ignitetogether, we spark meaningful opportunities that inspire and empower every student! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🧺BASKETS OF HOPE🧺 Our students, staff, and families continue to inspire us with their generosity and compassion. 🧡 This time of year, many of our schools collect baskets filled with items to make Thanksgiving meals and donate them to Elev8hope Compassion in Action. This year, Felix A. Williams Elementary families donated 130 Thanksgiving Baskets! Shoutout to J.D. Parker Elementary School and Jensen Beach Elementary School for their efforts in the Thanksgiving Basket drive. 🦃🧺 We can’t wait to celebrate the champions of our high school basket drive—stay tuned! We’re so proud to be part of a community that spreads kindness during the season of giving. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogtherMCSD🔥

Please join us! We need your voice, and your support, to make J.D. Parker Elementary the #1 school in Martin County. #jdprockets #igniteSPIRITMCSD

🗓️EARLY RELEASE & NO SCHOOL🗓️ Reminder– tomorrow, Thursday, October 31, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal. There’s no school for students on Friday, November 1. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊

Hello J.D. Parker Parents, Just a quick reminder that students are required to wear their lanyard and ID while on campus each day. If a student forgets their lanyard twice, a $5.00 replacement fee will be charged. You can send the $5.00 in cash, or it can be added to your account in Focus. Please note that any outstanding balances at the end of the year may affect participation in end-of-year trips and activities. Thank you for your support in helping keep our campus safe and organized! _______ Hola padres de J.D. Parker: Solo un breve recordatorio de que los estudiantes deben usar su cordón e identificación mientras estén en el campus todos los días. Si un estudiante olvida su cordón dos veces, se le cobrará una tarifa de reemplazo de $5.00. Puede enviar los $5.00 en efectivo o agregarlos a su cuenta en Focus. Tenga en cuenta que cualquier saldo pendiente al final del año puede afectar la participación en viajes y actividades de fin de año. ¡Gracias por su apoyo para ayudar a mantener nuestro campus seguro y organizado!

Congratulations to the winners of the Pumpkin Decorating contest! #igniteSPIRITMCSD

Check out our J.D. Parker Family Blast Newsletter for November! https://secure.smore.com/n/c1q26

Tonight is the Spooktacular at the Park! Please come join us for some SPOOKY fun!!

📆MAKEUP DAY INFORMATION📆 Martin County School District students will NOT be required to make up the days missed due to the recent hurricanes. Fortunately, after a thorough review of the District’s instructional calendar, students will still meet state requirements and complete the academic year without the need to use make-up days at this time. We are committed to supporting the community with ongoing recovery efforts, including through the Education Foundation of Martin County’s relief fund for employees and families, providing free meals for students, and offering credit for last week’s Extended Day services. Link to relief fund: https://bit.ly/3BIZm5K We are humbled by the resilience and cooperation of our incredible community. Thank you for partnering with us in your child's education. We are #MCSDBetterTogether and #MartinStrong! 💙

Join us in celebrating Character Counts! Week, October 21st - October 25th.

"DONUT" Ghost Us! Show up on time, every day in October and you will receive a special treat from the PBIS team. #jdprockets #attendancematters

The much anticipated "Pumpkin Decorating Contest"! A $5.00 donation to PBIS to participate per category. Sign up sheet coming soon!

🧡UNITED AGAINST BULLYING🧡 Wear and share orange with us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16, for Unity Day during National Bullying Prevention Month! Unity Day unites students, parents, educators, and community members across the nation to spread the message that we stand together against bullying. Stay tuned for photos of students and staff wearing orange and standing united! 🧡 #ALLINMartin👊 #UnityEveryDay

🌀REOPENING UPDATE🌀 **Update 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10: Schools and offices in the Martin County School District will resume operations on Monday, October 14. The majority of our campuses were fortunately spared from receiving severe damage and have been cleared for a safe return to classes. Safety remains our highest priority, and we are committed to providing a secure learning environment as repairs continue across the District. Our thoughts and prayers are with our families and neighbors as we all continue to rebuild from Hurricane Milton, and we stand ready to support our students, families, and staff in any way possible. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, offering a sense of normalcy through the power of education. #ALLINMartin👊

🌀EYE ON THE STORM🌀 ** Update 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 8: Following this evening's briefing with Martin County Emergency Management officials, the decision has been made to open four schools as shelters beginning at noon tomorrow, October 9, with the exception of the special needs shelter, which opens at 7 a.m. The shelters will remain open until Hurricane Milton has moved away from our area, at which time staff will begin restoring campuses to pre-storm conditions. As this will take us into Friday, all MCSD-operated schools will remain closed through the end of the current week. We plan to resume classes and normal operations on Monday, October 14.  The following schools will be used as shelters: -Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School--opens at 7 a.m., Oct. 9 (special needs population - residents should register here: https://www.martin.fl.us/SpecialNeeds). This shelter includes limited medical oversight and is designed for residents with electricity-dependent needs such as oxygen. -Willoughby Learning Center (residents and pets) -Port Salerno Elementary School (general population) -Warfield Elementary School (general population) Families and employees are encouraged to stay informed by visiting our website, www.martinschools.org, and social media channels for the latest updates. Notifications will also be sent via the District's automated system. Families/employees who are not currently receiving text notifications should text START to 98900 to opt in. We encourage all families to continue monitoring hurricanes.gov and to register for local emergency alerts by visiting https://www.martin.fl.us/AlertMartin. Please stay safe and vigilant. #ALLINMartin👊 #HurricaneMilton

Join us in wearing ORANGE on Friday, October 11th !

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to Hurricane Milton, we are postponing Hispanic Heritage Night. A new date and time will be announced soon! District updates will be communicated later today. Stay safe!