J.D. Parker Elementary School

💜PURPLE UP💜 April is the Month of the Military Child—a time to honor the resilience, strength, and sacrifice of students whose parents serve our country. While their parents are heroes in uniform, their children are heroes on the homefront. Join us in showing support—wear purple this Friday, April 11, to recognize military kids! (You can pair your purple with your Dress for Your Future outfit as part of MCSD Math Week.) #ALLINMartin👊 #FLPurpleUp25

➗➕MATH WEEK 2025✖️➖ Day two of #MCSDMathWeek is here and we are ready to knock it out of the park with our All-Star Mathletes! 🤩 Don't forget! Students AND teachers can participate in today's Daily Math Challenge and compete with others from across the District for prizes. All grade levels are invited to participate! View the Daily Math Challenge here: bit.ly/mcsdmathweek Watch a snapshot of the careers being showcased today: Orangetheory Fitness Stuart and Yellowstone Landscape: https://youtu.be/xaGJ2k3yS0A #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONFERENCE NIGHT🍎 Reminder: tomorrow night, April 8, is Conference Night for elementary school families. Please take this opportunity to meet with your child's teachers and discuss their progress for the year. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

➕✖️MATH WEEK 2025✖️➕ Get ready, Martin County School District– MCSD Math Week kicks off tomorrow! 🎉 All week long, students and staff will dive into daily math challenges, explore real-world careers that use math, and show their love for math with fun dress-up days. We’re starting strong for Monday: We Love BTC! Wear your beachy, tropical and colorful clothes and get ready to crunch some numbers! #MCSDMathWeek #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

➕✖️MATH WEEK 2025✖️➕ Are you ready to get your math on Martin County School District?! MCSD Math Week is back for a THIRD year! 🎉 Next week (April 7-11), we're bringing new daily math games, new career spotlight videos showcasing math in action, and fun dress-up days! Be there or be squared! #MCSDMathWeek #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🍎CHOOSE EXCELLENCE – ENROLL WITH MCSD🍎 Have you applied to enroll in our high-performing school district yet?? Today, March 31, is the final day to submit your application for PRIORITY consideration in the Martin County School District! Why MCSD? Top-tier academics, unique educational opportunities, and a community that goes #ALLINMartin👊 for students. Enrollment is open for ALL Florida residents. Once accepted, students can remain at their school through the highest grade level offered. Don’t wait—apply today in the FOCUS Parent Portal under "Fall Enrollment Application 2025" for priority consideration! ➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/43cf2tB Can't make today's deadline? No worries—the enrollment window will remain open! #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎MIDDLE SCHOOL PREVIEW🍎 Families of rising middle schoolers– come explore our amazing middle schools at Middle School Preview nights! Get a firsthand look at the unique opportunities our middle schools have to offer, from advanced academics to athletics, arts, and fun extracurriculars! 🦁 Murray Middle School: Thursday, April 3 @ 6 p.m. 🦈 Hidden Oaks Middle School: Tuesday, April 15 @ 5:30 p.m. 🐴 Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School: Wednesday, April 16 @ 5:30 p.m. ⚡️Indiantown Middle School: Wednesday, April 16 @ 5:30 p.m. 🐆 Stuart Middle School: Wednesday, April 30 @ 5 p.m. Take the next step with confidence! Meet our school leaders, ask questions, and see how our middle schools prepare students for a successful future. Can't meet in person? No worries! The Martin County School District is hosting a virtual Parent University on Tuesday, April 1, at 5:30 p.m. Link to join ➡️ https://bit.ly/MCSDmiddle #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🌱 FARM TO SCHOOL DAY🌱 This is no joke– on April 1, our Food & Nutrition Services Team is hosting Farm to School Day and serving up something special for our students! Cafeterias will feature fresh, locally grown Red Bliss Potatoes from Palm City! 🥔 A delicious way to support local farmers and enjoy fresh, nutritious meals in our schools! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎REPORT CARDS🍎 Third-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal! View your child's grades and attendance records: 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👊

📚CONFERENCE NIGHTS📚 MCSD Families: Mark your calendars! 📅 Conference Nights for the elementary, middle, and high schools are April 8-10! Take this opportunity to meet with your child's teachers and discuss their progress for the year. Please watch for specific details coming from your child's school. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎CHOOSE EXCELLENCE – ENROLL WITH MCSD🍎 Why choose the Martin County School District? Our students say it best—unique educational opportunities, a supportive learning environment, and a commitment to success! Enrollment for our top-performing district is OPEN to ALL Florida residents for the 2025-2026 school year! Apply by March 31 for priority consideration. Don't just take our word for it—hear directly from students on the All In Martin Podcast! 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU ➡️ Apply today in the FOCUS Parent Portal under "Fall Enrollment Application 2025." Learn more: https://bit.ly/43cf2tB #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🌟🏃‍♀️TBT: TRACK MEET STARS🏃‍♂️🌟 On this #TBT, join us in reliving the energy, the competition, and the unforgettable moments from our 41st Annual Russell Holloway Track Meet! From lightning-fast sprints and soaring long jumps to powerful softball throws and spirited cheers, our elementary students brought their A-game. 🏆 Citrus Grove Elementary School may have achieved the title of Overall Team Champions for the 4th year in a row, but ALL our students who competed are winners in our book! Watch the video and read the full list of winners: https://bit.ly/42c5Mox #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎶MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS🎶 March is National Music in Our Schools Month, and we can't wait to celebrate our talented musicians and educators next week for our 49th Annual Music in Our Schools Concert! On March 27, students from every Martin County School District school will come together to share their incredible musical abilities in this highly anticipated event. This year’s theme, "United Through Music," highlights how music connects us all, creating harmony within our schools and community. ➡️ Please visit this link for important information about tickets, parking and seating: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2096478 We look forward to a night of musical excellence! 🎶 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

SPRING BREAK IS HERE!!🏖️☀️🌊 All Martin County School District-operated schools will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 17 to Friday, March 21, 2025. Classes will resume on Monday, March 24. We wish all of our families and employees a safe and relaxing break! #ALLINMartin👊

🥧 HAPPY PI DAY 🥧 March 14 (3/14) is all about celebrating π (pi) — the never-ending number that helps us measure circles and unlock the wonders of math! Did you know pi has been calculated to over 62 trillion digits? 🤯 Talk about a number that never quits! Across our schools today, students will embrace the fun of Pi Day with exciting activities, from memorizing digits of pi to hands-on math challenges.

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN🎙️ A new episode of 𝒜𝓁𝓁 ℐ𝓃 ℳ𝒶𝓇𝓉𝒾𝓃 drops March 15—and we’re going ALL IN on Open Enrollment! In this episode: 🎙️ Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tracey Miller explains what parents need to know—important dates, how to apply, and what it means if a school is near capacity. 🎙️ Stuart Middle School 8th grader Alexis Pankhurst and South Fork High School senior Ameera Mehan share why they chose a school outside their home zone and what their experience has been like. Tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! Catch up on past episodes below. ⬇️ 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU Make the best choice for your child’s future–choose the Martin County School District! Enrollment is open and applications submitted before March 31 receive priority! Learn more: https://bit.ly/43cf2tB #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎨CELEBRATING CREATIVITY🎨 Congratulations to the talented winners of the 2024-2025 Kids Tag Art competition! Hundreds of our fifth graders put their creativity to work in the 7th Annual Kids Tag Art contest, sponsored by Martin County Tax Collector, Ruth Pietruszewski. Using both artistic and critical thinking skills, students designed unique tags that families and community members can purchase as license plates, key fobs, or bike plates. We're excited to celebrate these winners at the Annual Kids Tag Art Awards on April 2, 2025, in the Martin County School District Board Room! 🎨🏆 See the full list of winners and learn how to purchase designs here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2063521 We are so proud of every student who participated—your creativity inspires us all!👏 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🔎GET A CLUE!🔎 Clue into school breakfast with the Martin County School District! It's no mystery– a great school day starts with breakfast! A nutritious morning meal helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to crack the case on their learning. 🔎 Our schools serve up delicious breakfast options to fuel young detectives for a day of discovery. Check out the fun, themed menu and celebrate National School Breakfast Week with us! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📚BOOKS OF THE MONTH📚 Looking for your student's next great read? The Florida Department of Education Commissioner's Books of the Month are here! Spend time reading, learning, and growing with these featured titles. February Books of the Month: 📕 PreK: "Celebrating Presidents’ Day: What Is a President?" by Kimberly Jordano and Trisha Callella-Jones 📗 K-2: "The Front Steps: A True Story About a Boy Who Loved to Read" by Alan C Duncan and Anna Welch 📘 3-5: "Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books" by Kay Winters 📙 6-8: "Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal" by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson 📕 9-12: “George Washington’s Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution" by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger Happy reading! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🍎PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD🍎 It’s Public Schools Week, and we’re proud to serve 16,500 students across 12 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools, special centers, preschool centers, and adult education campuses—empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators, and difference makers! Join us in celebrating the incredible students, educators, and staff who make the Martin County School District a place of excellence. Each day, we’ll highlight what makes public schools the heart of our community—starting with MCSD Monday: 100 Years of Excellence! Want to be part of our 100 Years of Excellence in Education celebration? Share your MCSD story here: https://bit.ly/4iNGDqs #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #PSW25 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥