We are sliding into a new week in the Den!
Fall Picture Day is on the schedule for Monday, 9/23 and will take place in the students history courses. Remember, you must give photo consent in order for your child to be in the yearbook.

๐MONITORING PROGRESS๐
Interim reports for grades 6-12 students are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal!
Have an existing FOCUS Parent Portal account? Access your child's grades and attendance information here: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
Register for access to the FOCUS Parent Portal here: https://bit.ly/MCSDFocusAccess
#ALLINMartin๐ #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ

This week we are wrapping up the first half of Quarter 1! Can you believe it? We thank our teachers, staff, students, and families for a wonderful opening of the school year. The best is still to come!
See you around campus, Lions!

Does your student need a โจsparkโจ of imagination for their STEM Fair project? ๐ฌ
Join us for SPARK, (Scientific Problem-solving Academy of Research and Knowledge), where local scientists will help students with STEM Fair project ideas and share their work and knowledge of STEM-based careers.
๐ September 19, 5:00 โ 7:00 p.m. at J.D. Parker Elementary School. Dinner and dessert provided! Register here: https://bit.ly/4d8vlsJ
ALL MCSD students and families are welcome!
#ALLINMartin๐

Murray Middle is currently in search of additional parents and community members to join our SAC Committee!
Do you have an interest in having your voice heard as we work together to improve our school? This is the place for you! ๐ฆ๐
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17L7DS2WnC-ISjB9bZ60vFwjNdP4omtkB/view?usp=sharing

This Week in the Den! Our Lady Lions kickoff their volleyball season with a home game on Monday, September 9th. Come on out and support our team!

๐บ๐ธ9/11 MEMORIAL BRIDGE WALK๐บ๐ธ
Join us in honoring the brave first responders and remembering the lives lost on 9/11 by walking alongside our courageous Martin County Fire Rescue and Martin County Sheriff's Office during the 9/11 Memorial Bridge Walk.
Superintendent Michael Maine encourages families, as well as middle and high school students, to take part in this meaningful tribute. Students who attend will receive an excused tardy with a special wristband from the Martin County Police Athletic League.
Opening ceremony starts at 8:30 a.m. at Jock Leighton Park.
Letโs unite to pay tribute to the heroes of 9/11.
Watch a video with Superintendent Michael Maine, MCFR and Martin County PAL here: https://youtu.be/NC6ooECQMo0
#ALLINMartin๐ #NeverForget

๐ฃ Attention Lions ๐ฃ
Interested in designing our inaugural Honor Roll decal? Please submit your original designs with your name on the back by Friday, September 13th to the Front Office.
Have questions? Stop by the front office or see Mrs. Roth.

๐ATTENTION SPORTS FANS๐
MCSD Families: To ensure a safe environment at our sporting events, all middle school students must be accompanied by an adult. Middle school students who attempt to gain entry to a sporting event without an adult will be denied and their parent will be required to come pick them up.
โน๏ธ Additionally, all student attendees, regardless of age/school, must present a valid school ID to gain entry to events. Remember, students can enjoy discounted ticket prices with their school ID!
Thank you for your support of our high schools' athletics and for helping us maintain a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone!
#ALLINMartin๐

That's a wrap for Curriculum Nights for the 24-25 school year! ๐
Our middle schools were filled with students and families excited to explore the rigorous curriculum and diverse clubs their schools have to offer.
Thank you to all our families who attended their student's curriculum night for this school year. Your involvement makes all the difference in their educational journey! Together, we will ignite greatness! ๐ฅ
๐ธ Stuart Middle School, Murray Middle School, Hidden Oaks Middle School
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #MCSDIgniteTogether๐ฅ









Good morning, Lions!
Please note that there will be NO after school tutoring today due to Curriculum Night. The PTSA is having a general meeting @ 5pm in the Media Center and then your administrative team will kickoff Curriculum Night in the cafe @ 5:15. Students are welcome to join their families and assist them with movement from class to class. Please be sure to attend the admin. session & visit all of the activity tables in the cafe. See you this evening!
๐ฃ Attention All Stakeholders ๐ฃ
Our very first SAC Meeting of the 2024-2025 School Year is coming up on Friday, August 30th at 8:15 in the Media Center! We welcome all students, staff, families, community members, and businesses.
Please join us as we share the story of where we are and the goals we have for this year! See you soon. ๐๐ฆ

๐CURRICULUM NIGHTS๐
Mark your calendars! Starting next week, our elementary, middle, and high schools will host Curriculum Nights.
This is a great chance to meet your childโs teacher(s) and discover more about the exciting academic path planned for this year.
Click here to view specific details for your child's school: https://bit.ly/3SM0WJK
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ

Murray Lions, in need of a Sports Physicals for the upcoming season? South Florida Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is offering physicals tonight (August 15th) from 5-7pm at 1050 SE Monterey Road, Suite 400 in Stuart. The cost is $20 in cash or check and ALL funds go directly to our athletic department! Thank you for supporting our school.

Murray Lions, are you first day ready? We are SO excited to welcome you back to the Den!

๐ BUS TRACKING APP ๐
Attention MCSD families! Bus tracking codes for the new MyReaXiumApp continue to be sent this afternoon. If you have been waiting on a code for your family, please be on the lookout for an email from do-not-reply@reaxium.com with the subject line, "You have been invited to the MyReaXiumApp!" and be sure to check your spam/junk folders if you are unable to locate it.
If your child is a new bus rider this year, your MyReaXiumApp will begin to display real-time GPS information for your child once they have swiped their ID card onto the bus for the first time.
#ALLINMartin๐ #BacktoSchool #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ

๐ฌLET'S TALK BACK TO SCHOOL๐ฌ
Need answers for all your back-to-school questions? Get them fast with "Let's Talk" on the Martin County School District website!
Just find the "Let's Talk/Contact Us" tab on the side of our website (or "Contact Us" on the MCSD Florida app). Select your topicโwhether it's transportation, course schedules, or FOCUS helpโand get the answers you need quickly!
๐Or use this link here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/lets-talk
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud

๐BACK-TO-SCHOOL๐
The countdown is on!
We are so excited for the hallways and classrooms to be filled with laughter, learning and new possibilities. Watch this message from Superintendent Michael Maine to our families: https://youtu.be/gRIyuoUw1qw
We look forward to igniting together and making this an incredible year for our students!
#ALLINMartin๐ #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ

๐BACK-TO-SCHOOL INFO๐
School starts in ONE WEEK!!! ๐ We can't wait to welcome our students back for another fantastic year and ignite a brighter future together!
Don't forget to check out the school calendar for important dates such as the first day of school, meet the teacher/orientation, curriculum nights, holiday breaks, and more. ๐๏ธ
View the full calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin๐ #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ #BacktoSchool

๐ฝ๏ธBACK-TO-SCHOOL MEALS INFO๐ฝ๏ธ
Skip the cash and check! Make paying for breakfast or lunch easy and secure. The Martin County School District uses MySchoolBucks to make payment easy. Visit MySchoolBucks.com to create your FREE account and conveniently add funds online.
๐Regular price for breakfast for all students is $1.50. Lunch for grades K-5 is $1.85, and for grades 6-12 is $2.10.
โน๏ธThe District will cover the cost of meals for students who apply and qualify for reduced-price meals. All students attending the school sites participating in the Community Eligibility Provisions will receive free breakfasts and lunches with no income restrictions. Those sites include:
๐Willoughby Learning Center
๐J.D. Parker Elementary School
๐The Pinewood Elementary
๐Port Salerno Elementary School
๐Warfield Elementary School
๐Indiantown Middle School
๐Indiantown High School
๐Spectrum Academy
For more information, please contact the Food & Nutrition Services Department at 772-223-2655 ext. 58107 or email AskFNS@martinschools.org.
#ALLINMartin๐ #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ #BacktoSchool


