Murray Middle School

🎉CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING LEADERS🎉

It's officially National Principals Month, and we couldn't be more excited to give a well-deserved shoutout to these school leaders!

Their vision and dedication fuel student success and support teachers in delivering exceptional learning experiences. With their leadership, our A-rated District continues to set the standard for excellence. Join us in celebrating each of our remarkable principals by leaving your message of gratitude in the comments!

🍎Melissa Eversdyke, Adult Education
🍎Elizabeth Atkinson, Bessey Creek Elementary School
🍎Rose Rynca, Citrus Grove Elementary School
🍎Brenda Watkins, Crystal Lake Elementary School
🍎Dana Pallaria, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
🍎Sarah Tuthill, Felix A. Williams Elementary
🍎Christopher Forte, Hidden Oaks Middle School
🍎Trisha Elliott, Hobe Sound Elementary School
🍎Melora Norman, Indiantown Middle School
🍎Greg Bottari, J.D. Parker Elementary School
🍎Cristina Smith, Jensen Beach Elementary School
🍎Lori Vogel, Jensen Beach High School
🍎Janice Cizek (Interim), Martin County High School
🍎Tiffany Roth, Murray Middle School
🍎Lauren Rabener, Palm City Elementary School
🍎Susanna Deutsch, The Pinewood Elementary
🍎David Shaffer, Port Salerno Elementary School
🍎 Gary Sparks, Riverbend Academy
🍎Jennifer Michels, SeaWind Elementary
🍎Jaime Thompson, South Fork High School
🍎Mercedes Thurston (Assistant Principal serving as Principal), Spectrum Academy
🍎Dr. Chris Jones, Stuart Middle School
🍎Adelle Sumner, Warfield Elementary School
🍎Deb Stull, Willoughby Learning Center
🍎Angie Gilbride, Martin County PreK Programs

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📆NO SCHOOL TOMORROW📆

Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday, October 2, is a non-school day.

View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

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🌊🐢💎EXPLORE A LOCAL GEM💎🐢🌊

Visit our one-of-a-kind Environmental Studies Center for its Open House on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.!

Come explore the gem of Martin County and enjoy:
💎 Creative art projects
💎 Delicious food & fun games
💎 Self-guided tours
💎 Meet-and-greet with Joey the Alligator
💎 Student Entrepreneur Fair featuring local creativity and businesses
💎 One last chance to say goodbye to Saylor the Sea Turtle before her release 🐢

Bring the whole family for a day of fun, learning, and exploration! See for yourself why this place truly is a gem. 💎🐢🌊

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📆NO SCHOOL NEXT THURSDAY📆

Mark your calendars (if you haven't already!): next Thursday, October 2, is a non-school day.

View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

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Who actually brought this trend back first? We think it was our Lions and their new mascot!

Welcome to the Den, Murray! We look forward to all the spirit you'll bring to Murray Middle School. 💙💛🦁🎉

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Tomorrow our Inaugural House Meetings will take place! Be sure to remind your #MMSLions to dress in their house colors. 🩵🖤💚❤️💜 Interested in learning more about the house system? Check out the information below! 🦁💙

🗓️NO SCHOOL TOMORROW🗓️

Friendly reminder, families: there is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, September 23.

View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

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It's a new week here in The Den! 🦁💙 🛑 - No School on Tuesday, September 23rd 🏐- Home Volleyball Game on Wednesday vs. HOMS @ 5:30 🏆- House Meetings on Thursday - be sure to wear your house color to represent! The SAC Meeting scheduled for Friday is being rescheduled to accommodate the date/time requests of our stakeholders. More information coming soon!

Future Bulldogs? Principal Roth sure hopes so! 🐾 On Friday, members of our band program participated in the Middle School Band Night event at South Fork High School. This event gave students the opportunity to interact with high school band members and to experience the thrill of playing in the stands at a high school football game! 🦁💙

🎉ACADEMIC GAMES ARE BACK🎉
It’s almost time for our 3rd–8th graders in the Martin County School District to showcase their skills in the Academic Games!

From math to language to social studies, these competitions challenge students to think critically, strategize, and display their unstoppable skills. Students can compete in the following games:
🟰Equations
🔤 LinguiSHTIK
🌎 Social Studies (Current Events, Presidents, and Norse Mythology)

Academic Games build the skills that prepare our students for the future while letting them represent their schools with pride...and they are also SUPER FUN!

➡️ Sign-ups are happening now! Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/488gTCc

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🗓️EARLY RELEASE DAY WEDNESDAY🗓️

Reminder: Our first early release day of the school year is tomorrow, September 10! Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.

View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

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The calendar is starting to get busy! Make sure you are staying in the know. 💻 - should be charged and brought daily 🪪 - ID's should be worn daily 💯- perfect attendance for September earns a ticket to an Ice Cream/Slushie Social 🏐 - First HOME game on Monday at 5:30

This Week in the Den 🦁💙 September is National Attendance Month! Any student with perfect attendance (no excused or unexcused absences) for the month of September will be invited to an Ice Cream/Slushie Social on Monday, October 6th. 🍨 🍎- PM1 Assessments begin on Thursday with Math 📓- PTSA Charleston Wrap Fundraiser continues through this week

Good evening, #MMSLion families! Tomorrow is the night! Please join us for Curriculum Night to meet each of your student's teachers and hear all about the things they will be learning this year! PTSA will kick off the night with a meeting at 4:45 in the Media Center followed by clubs and administration in the cafe at 5pm. Your partnership is important to us and we look forward to seeing you there! 🦁💙

📅LONG WEEKEND AHEAD!📅

Just a heads up—our first day off from school is already almost here! Schools and District offices will be CLOSED next Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

View the full 25-26 calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

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Good morning, #MMSLions! It's a new week and things are picking up! Volleyball practice will also begin this week after school. Wishing our Lady Lions a successful season on the court! 🏐 🦁💙

🌊 FREE SWIM LESSONS AVAILABLE 🌊

Fall may be around the corner, but you know the Florida heat (and swim season) is here for a while.

Did you know the Florida Department of Health is offering vouchers for free swim lessons to income-eligible Florida families with children up to age 4?

➡️ Apply online BY SEPTEMBER 1: watersmartfl.com

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#MMSLions, we are headed into week ✌🏼 Daily Reminders 🍎 🦁- students should bring their charged laptops daily 🪪- ID's need to be worn daily with no obstruction to their photos 🏐- tryouts will require an updated physical to participate 📊- SAC Meeting on Friday, 8/29 at 8am (come join us and engage in conversations about the school improvement plan)