🍿 Pop Open a Good Book! 🍿
Our September Reading Challenge is here! Set a class reading goal, read as many books as you can, and earn AR points all month long.
🏆 Classes that meet their goal by September 30 will earn a class reward chosen by their teacher, and the district's top reading classes will celebrate with a popcorn party sponsored by the Education Foundation of Martin County!
Every book counts! 📖
Our September Reading Challenge is here! Set a class reading goal, read as many books as you can, and earn AR points all month long.
🏆 Classes that meet their goal by September 30 will earn a class reward chosen by their teacher, and the district's top reading classes will celebrate with a popcorn party sponsored by the Education Foundation of Martin County!
Every book counts! 📖
🌟Celebrating Constitution Week
A big Wildcat thank you to Judge Waters and Judge Steele for their annual Constitution Week presentation to our 5th graders! 🐾💙💛
Our students enjoyed learning about the history of our great country and exploring the three branches of government. We are so grateful for our community partners who help bring learning to life for our Wildcats!
#ConstitutionWeek #ThatsHowWeWildcat
🇺🇸CELEBRATING CONSTITUTION WEEK🇺🇸
Constitution Week officially begins on September 17, but Martin County School District students are already getting a head start!
Further highlighting the importance of this annual observance, the Martin County School Board approved the 2026 Constitution Week Proclamation at Tuesday night's meeting, developed with Ms. Rae Scimeca and the Halpatiokee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
As we recognize the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, students across the District will spend the week learning about the document that continues to shape our nation and protect our freedoms.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #ConstitutionWeek
Constitution Week officially begins on September 17, but Martin County School District students are already getting a head start!
Further highlighting the importance of this annual observance, the Martin County School Board approved the 2026 Constitution Week Proclamation at Tuesday night's meeting, developed with Ms. Rae Scimeca and the Halpatiokee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
As we recognize the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, students across the District will spend the week learning about the document that continues to shape our nation and protect our freedoms.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #ConstitutionWeek
📚✨READ, DREAM & GO BIG✨📚
9/25 = 9-2-5! 💖🦋
The Martin County School Board has officially proclaimed September 25, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day throughout the Martin County School District! 💓📖
The day celebrates Dolly Parton’s remarkable contributions to children and literacy, along with the impact of programs like Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in helping young readers build a lifelong love of books.
We’re proud to celebrate alongside the Children’s Services Council of Martin County and The Library Foundation of Martin County as we encourage our school community to read, dream and grow together.
Here’s how to join us on Dolly Parton Day, a.k.a. 9/2-5:
📚Read for at least 30 minutes on September 25.
📖Get a library card and make your next great read easier to find.
💗Have a child age 5 or under? Sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to receive free books at home.
And, of course, dress the part! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hair. Or, dress in your favorite college team to represent the coat of many colors! 👢✨💕
#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD #DollyPartonDay
9/25 = 9-2-5! 💖🦋
The Martin County School Board has officially proclaimed September 25, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day throughout the Martin County School District! 💓📖
The day celebrates Dolly Parton’s remarkable contributions to children and literacy, along with the impact of programs like Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in helping young readers build a lifelong love of books.
We’re proud to celebrate alongside the Children’s Services Council of Martin County and The Library Foundation of Martin County as we encourage our school community to read, dream and grow together.
Here’s how to join us on Dolly Parton Day, a.k.a. 9/2-5:
📚Read for at least 30 minutes on September 25.
📖Get a library card and make your next great read easier to find.
💗Have a child age 5 or under? Sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to receive free books at home.
And, of course, dress the part! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hair. Or, dress in your favorite college team to represent the coat of many colors! 👢✨💕
#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD #DollyPartonDay
🐾Reminder!
Today is an Early Release Day!
Students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM.
🐾🎓 AVID Day at PCE! 🎓🐾
On September 18, show off your future by wearing your favorite college or career attire! Whether you’re dreaming of being a Gator, Knight, doctor, chef, engineer, or something else—let’s celebrate the possibilities! 💙💛
Your future looks PAWsome! 🐾✨
On September 18, show off your future by wearing your favorite college or career attire! Whether you’re dreaming of being a Gator, Knight, doctor, chef, engineer, or something else—let’s celebrate the possibilities! 💙💛
Your future looks PAWsome! 🐾✨
🌽 Our 5th graders have been busy learning all about corn during Unit 1: Cultivating Natural Resources!🌽
Students explored corn up close through a science dissection activity, discovering its different parts and learning how it grows. In ELA, they got creative by painting with corn and writing down all the amazing facts they learned throughout the unit. From scientists to artists to researchers, our students did it all! We loved seeing their excitement as they connected learning across subjects. Great job, 5th grade!
Students explored corn up close through a science dissection activity, discovering its different parts and learning how it grows. In ELA, they got creative by painting with corn and writing down all the amazing facts they learned throughout the unit. From scientists to artists to researchers, our students did it all! We loved seeing their excitement as they connected learning across subjects. Great job, 5th grade!
🦎📚 Third grade has wrapped up our first reading unit all about animal adaptations! We explored nonfiction texts to learn how animals use adaptations like camouflage to survive. We practiced important nonfiction skills like identifying the central idea and key details, summarizing nonfiction texts, recognizing text structures, and comparing and contrasting how different animals adapt to survive.
We ended the unit with a hands-on camouflage challenge, helping our classroom chameleons hide from predators! 🦎🌿 Can you spot them?
🌟🐾 A HUGE Wildcat THANK YOU to our August Volunteer of the Month — Sherrie Savela! 🐾🌟
Sherrie kicked off the school year by going above and beyond, logging an incredible 54 volunteer hours in August! 👏🤯
If you’ve been around PCE, you’ve probably seen Sherrie helping wherever she’s needed — and especially keeping our kiddos smiling during lunch duty. You can spot her by her fairy hair, adding a little extra sparkle to our school ✨🧚♀️
One of our favorite things about Sherrie is that she’s not just a volunteer… she’s a Wildcat Grandma! 🐾❤️ There’s something extra special about grandparents who show up, pitch in, and make a difference in the school community.
Sherrie, thank you for sharing your time, your energy, your sparkle, and your heart with our students and staff. We are SO grateful for everything you do!
Please join us in giving our amazing August Volunteer of the Month a BIG round of applause! 🎉👏
Sherrie kicked off the school year by going above and beyond, logging an incredible 54 volunteer hours in August! 👏🤯
If you’ve been around PCE, you’ve probably seen Sherrie helping wherever she’s needed — and especially keeping our kiddos smiling during lunch duty. You can spot her by her fairy hair, adding a little extra sparkle to our school ✨🧚♀️
One of our favorite things about Sherrie is that she’s not just a volunteer… she’s a Wildcat Grandma! 🐾❤️ There’s something extra special about grandparents who show up, pitch in, and make a difference in the school community.
Sherrie, thank you for sharing your time, your energy, your sparkle, and your heart with our students and staff. We are SO grateful for everything you do!
Please join us in giving our amazing August Volunteer of the Month a BIG round of applause! 🎉👏
Building Thinking Classrooms in 2nd Grade! Our second graders have officially started Building Thinking Classrooms, and they jumped right in! We’ve been working together on both curricular and non-curricular thinking tasks that encourage students to problem-solve, collaborate, communicate, and most importantly THINK! 💭 Students worked in groups at vertical spaces, sharing ideas, trying different strategies, learning from one another, and persevering when the answer wasn’t immediately obvious. It has been so exciting to see them take risks and realize that sometimes the thinking and learning along the way is just as important as getting the answer! We can’t wait to continue building a classroom full of confident, curious thinkers!
📚⚔️ ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL! ⚔️📚
A huge congratulations to the rest of our PAW-some classes who reached the “All for One, One for All” 1 AR Point Challenge! 🐾💙
Mrs. Almy
Mrs. Carlson
Ms. Carman
Mrs. Ekuase
Mr. Farley
Mrs. Finn
Mrs. Gray
Ms. Hall
Ms. Halle
Mrs. Krivanek
Mrs. Madden
Mrs. Moore
Mrs. Naddy
Ms. Schwartz
Mrs. Stoneburner
Every student worked together to earn at least 1 AR point, proving that when we read together, we succeed together! 📖
A huge congratulations to the rest of our PAW-some classes who reached the “All for One, One for All” 1 AR Point Challenge! 🐾💙
Mrs. Almy
Mrs. Carlson
Ms. Carman
Mrs. Ekuase
Mr. Farley
Mrs. Finn
Mrs. Gray
Ms. Hall
Ms. Halle
Mrs. Krivanek
Mrs. Madden
Mrs. Moore
Mrs. Naddy
Ms. Schwartz
Mrs. Stoneburner
Every student worked together to earn at least 1 AR point, proving that when we read together, we succeed together! 📖
🌟 Character Counts at Palm City Elementary! 🌟
We celebrated two important character traits: Honesty & Trustworthiness! 💙
Our students are learning that having strong character means telling the truth, keeping promises, making responsible choices, and being someone others can count on. We are so proud to see these values in action throughout our school community! 🦅✨
Let’s keep making Character Count every day at Palm City Elementary! 💫
#CharacterCounts #Honesty #Trustworthiness #PalmCityElementary
We celebrated two important character traits: Honesty & Trustworthiness! 💙
Our students are learning that having strong character means telling the truth, keeping promises, making responsible choices, and being someone others can count on. We are so proud to see these values in action throughout our school community! 🦅✨
Let’s keep making Character Count every day at Palm City Elementary! 💫
#CharacterCounts #Honesty #Trustworthiness #PalmCityElementary
☀️📚 Learning Never Stops at PCE! 📚☀️
PCE’s Gifted Program celebrated our Summer Showcase, highlighting the incredible learning our students continued over the summer! 🌟
Throughout the summer, students in grades 2–5 explored their interests through a variety of activities, challenges, and creative projects. At our showcase, they came together to share their discoveries, celebrate one another’s work, and explore all the different ways learning can happen beyond the classroom.
We loved seeing their curiosity, creativity, and excitement as they shared what they learned. What a wonderful reminder that when you’re curious, learning never stops—even in the summer! 💡✨
PCE’s Gifted Program celebrated our Summer Showcase, highlighting the incredible learning our students continued over the summer! 🌟
Throughout the summer, students in grades 2–5 explored their interests through a variety of activities, challenges, and creative projects. At our showcase, they came together to share their discoveries, celebrate one another’s work, and explore all the different ways learning can happen beyond the classroom.
We loved seeing their curiosity, creativity, and excitement as they shared what they learned. What a wonderful reminder that when you’re curious, learning never stops—even in the summer! 💡✨
🧠🏆 Academic Games are back! 🏆🧠
Do you love Math, ELA, or Social Studies? Students in grades 3–8 can put their skills to the test in fun, exciting competitions! Choose from Equations, Linguistik, or Social Studies and compete for recognition and awards just like sports champions! 🥇
📅 Practices and games begin in September.
bit.ly/mcsdgames2026
Do you love Math, ELA, or Social Studies? Students in grades 3–8 can put their skills to the test in fun, exciting competitions! Choose from Equations, Linguistik, or Social Studies and compete for recognition and awards just like sports champions! 🥇
📅 Practices and games begin in September.
bit.ly/mcsdgames2026
📚✨READ, DREAM & GO BIG!✨📚
Just like Dolly.
On September 25, or 9/25 (like 9 'to' 5), we’re celebrating Dolly Parton Day and her biggest gift to children: a love of reading. ❤️📖
Here’s how to join us:
📚 Read for at least 30 minutes on September 25.
📖 Get a library card and make your next great read easier to find.
💗 Have a child age 5 or under? Sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to receive free books at home
And, of course, dress the part! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hair. 👢✨💕
Let’s go #ALLINMartin👊 to celebrate reading, big dreams and the joy of a good book! Get ready to share your pics of reading a book and doing it in style, just like Dolly.
#PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #ImaginationLibrary
📅LONG WEEKEND AHEAD!📅
Just a heads up—our first day off from school is coming up this weekend! Schools and District offices will be CLOSED Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
View the full 26-27 calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Just a heads up—our first day off from school is coming up this weekend! Schools and District offices will be CLOSED Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
View the full 26-27 calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
📣 Future Falcons Cheer Camp! 📣
Join from September 8–10 for 3 days of fun, friends & cheer! Campers will learn cheers, make memories, and show their Falcon spirit!
💰 $85 per camper | $15 sibling discount
📅 Register by September 2 at 5 PM!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!
Join from September 8–10 for 3 days of fun, friends & cheer! Campers will learn cheers, make memories, and show their Falcon spirit!
💰 $85 per camper | $15 sibling discount
📅 Register by September 2 at 5 PM!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!
A big THANK YOU to our amazing Safety Patrols! 💙💛 We appreciate their responsibility, kindness, and dedication to helping keep our Wildcats safe each day. 🐾⭐
Our first graders have been learning all about life cycles! Today, students worked in groups to retell the life cycle of a frog and discover how an oak tree has a life cycle, too. 🌱➡️🌳
Students collaborated to create life cycle posters and then proudly presented their work to their peers! We loved seeing them work together, share their thinking, and build confidence as presenters. 🗣️💚
So much learning, teamwork, and growing happening in 1st grade! 🍎✨
🎉 We had our first Spirit Day of the school year and it was PAWSome! We celebrated birthdays and the start of a brand new school year, learned about Hispanic Heritage Month, practiced some Spanish, and talked about what a habit is and how our habits help us grow.
We also learned about AVID goal setting and how our first schoolwide goal is to wear our lanyard everyday! 🎯
We wrapped up the day by turning in our PAWS Coins to celebrate our success in following our PAWS Commitments! We are so proud of the positive choices, hard work, and growth we are already seeing. 🐾💙 #AllPawsIn
