Murray Middle School

#MMSLions, as we prepare for the new year ahead, please review the updated school and office hours. We are looking forward to Monday, August 12th!

Good morning, #MMSLions! Please note that the District has graciously offered to fund the required school supplies for the upcoming school year. If you are able to and feel inclined to purchase school supplies, it will certainly be appreciated! If not, no worries. It is our mission to ensure all Lions will have the tools needed to be successful here in the Den! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pqSzwqhkGhA-2w2ZNFqS6PjMpowmUE4IUv-eZVoD_B8/edit?usp=sharing

📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY📐 We only have a few more Math Review Mondays left before the start of the new school year! Need some help problem-solving? Elementary students can email the Martin County School District Coordinator of Math, Dr. Paige McMahon, at mcmahop@martinschools.org. Middle and high school students, try out the tutors at Paper (for free)! See below for one of this week's math problems. You can find all the math problems for each grade level here: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MathReviewMonday

STAY INFORMED📲 We’re less than ONE MONTH away from the start of the 24-25 school year! Get ready for the new school year by staying in the know! Text "START" to 98900 to receive alerts from your child’s school and our District. From important updates to event reminders, ensure you’re always in the loop. #ALLINMartin👊

📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY📐 It's time for another Math Review Monday to help keep those math skills sharp this summer! Students of all ages within the Martin County School District can participate. Need some help? Elementary students can email the Martin County School District Coordinator of Math, Dr. Paige McMahon, at mcmahop@martinschools.org. Middle and high school students, try out the tutors at Paper (for free)! See below for one of this week's math problems. You can find all the math problems for each grade level here: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MathReviewMonday

🍽NOURISHING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS🍽 Applications for free/reduced-price meals are now available online! Parents/guardians may submit an application using this link ➡️ https://www.myschoolapps.com/. Only one application per household is necessary. Free/reduced-priced meal applications provide so much more than just lunch. Students who qualify may be eligible for additional funding to support education, funding for technology and internet access, discounted testing fees, and discounted fees related to college applications. Questions? Please contact the Food & Nutrition Services Department at (772) 223-2655 or email AskFNS@martinschools.org. #ALLINMartin👊

🇺🇸HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS🇺🇸 REMINDER: All Martin County School District school sites, offices and programs, including Extended Day and Summer Food Service Program, will be closed tomorrow, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Extended Day will reopen on July 5th. Please note that only select Summer Food Service Program locations will also reopen on July 5th. To view the specific locations and schedules, click here: https://bit.ly/3VzZeeW We wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎CELEBRATING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE🍎 In April, more than 150 Martin County School District students were celebrated for earning a PERFECT score on one or more state assessments in the 2022-2023 school year. Fewer than 1% of students in Florida can say they earned this incredible achievement. Attaining perfection is just one part of a larger story of success, as our students have continued their pursuit of excellence--evident in the recent overall assessment results from the 2023-2024 school year! This progress reflects the dedication of our students, educators, and families. We are incredibly proud and excited to continue this journey toward excellence! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/OlUZ8dv1BPI #ALLINMartin👊

🍎STATE ASSESSMENT RESULTS RELEASED🍎 The Florida Department of Education released state assessment results for the 2023-2024 school year, and the Martin County School District excelled! Our students have demonstrated outstanding achievements across multiple subjects and grade levels, surpassing state averages and setting new benchmarks for excellence. Notable Achievements: 💫MCSD outperformed Palm Beach County in Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Science, Civics, and U.S. History. 💫MCSD outperformed St. Lucie Public Schools in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Science, Civics, and U.S. History. 💫MCSD outperformed Indian River County in Algebra, Civics, and Writing. We are proud to announce that MCSD ranks #1 on the Treasure Coast in both Algebra and Civics, and is performing above the state average in Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Writing, Science, and Civics. Congratulations to our amazing students, dedicated teachers, and supportive community! Our goal of becoming Florida's top-performing school system is within reach! Read more about the results here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1659779 #ALLINMartin👊

🇺🇸HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS🇺🇸 The Martin County School District Office and school sites will be closed to the public from July 1 - 5 in observance of Independence Day. Extended Day and our free Summer Meal Program will continue as scheduled throughout the week. Families will only be permitted to enter school campuses for activities related to these services. Both services will be closed on July 4th. Extended Day will be open on July 5th. To view the Summer Meal Program locations and schedule, click here: https://bit.ly/3VzZeeW We wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday week. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

📚BOOKS OF THE MONTH📚 Looking for more books to read this summer? Check out the Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr.'s picks for Commissioner’s Books of the Month! Books of the Month for June: 📙Pre-K: "What is America?" by Michelle Medlock Adams 📕Grades K-2: "The Star-Spangled Banner" by Peter Spier 📗Grades 3-5: "Proud to Be an American" by Lee Greenwood 📘Grades 6-8: "Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?" by Jean Fritz 📙Grades 9-12: “Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson" by Katherine Johnson #ALLINMartin👊

📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY📐 It's time for another Math Review Monday to help keep those math skills sharp this summer! Students of all ages within the Martin County School District can participate. Need some help? Elementary students can email the Martin County School District Coordinator of Math, Dr. Paige McMahon, at mcmahop@martinschools.org. Middle and high school students, try out the tutors at Paper (for free)! See below for one of this week's math problems. You can find all the math problems for each grade level here: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MathReviewMonday

📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY📐 Sharpen your math skills and complete this week’s set of Math Review Monday practice problems! Students of all ages within the Martin County School District can participate. Need some help? Elementary students can email the Martin County School District Coordinator of Math, Dr. Paige McMahon, at mcmahop@martinschools.org. Middle and high school students, try out the amazing tutors at Paper! See photo for one of the math problems for this week. You can find all the math problems here: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MathReviewMonday

Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that Murray Middle is home to the only TGR Learning Lab in Martin County School District? Last year, this program was offered on campus for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students using an artificial intelligence curriculum! Interested in your student participating in the TGR Learning Lab Program? Enroll at Murray Middle today! #MMSLions #RemodelingOurDen

🔔 Attention Martin County Residents 🔔 Looking for a middle school in which you and your child feel connected to? Look no further! Registration is currently open for Murray Middle! Come join us as we begin #RemodelingOurDen! 💛💙🦁

📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY📐 Sharpen your math skills this summer and complete this week’s set of Math Review Monday practice problems! Students of all ages within the Martin County School District can participate. Need some help? Elementary students can email the Martin County School District Coordinator of Math, Dr. Paige McMahon, at mcmahop@martinschools.org. Middle and high school students, try out the amazing tutors at Paper! A new set of questions will be posted here every Monday. You can find all the math problems here: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MathReviewMonday

GEAR UP FOR SUMMER SCHOOL 🍎☀️📚 Summer learning in the Martin County School District starts tomorrow, June 3! Bus routes, times and locations can be found at this link: https://www.martinschools.org/page/summer-break-resources We look forward to a summer full of educational growth! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍽NOURISHING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS🍽 No school? No problem! Our Food & Nutrition Services Department continues to offer free meals to ALL children aged 18 and under during the summer months with no income restrictions. Breakfasts and lunches are now being served at a few locations, but more sites will be available starting June 3. Our Summer Feeding Bus is back on the road this year! It will make stops at St. Lucie Mobile Village and Booker Park in Indiantown. Full list of locations and times: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1620864 #ALLINMartin👊

Earlier this week students from Murray attended Florida's History Day in Tallahassee. Special shout out to Kaleb Stone for winning the Holocaust Special Award for an outstanding website!

See you Friday morning for our next School Advisory Council meeting!