The MCSD ESE Team invites you to join the Gifted Procedures Parent Workshop. Click the link to RSVP:https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8KFItq1r_0O3S_7n9LEelXK84U-1pi5GqVCtF7JAdC1UN0xXMDlMSThKN1AwNFRYNlNGMEc3OTFKNC4u&route=shorturl

๐ฉบ Happy National School Nurse Day!
Palm City Elementary is incredibly lucky to have Nurse Deanna keeping our students healthy, safe, and ๐ smiling every day! Your care, compassion, and dedication make a world of difference. Thank you for being the heart of our school!๐
We appreciate you, Nurse Deanna!
#TotallyPAWSome



๐ฃHELP US HELP YOU!๐ฃ
We know you want the best possible education for your child, and so do we! Help us help you and our students by taking a few minutes (literally only a few minutes!!) to fill out Martin County School Districtโs annual Satisfaction & Engagement Survey.
HURRY! The deadline is May 9! This is for MCSD families of all grade levels.
Tell us whatโs working, what could be better, and what makes your kiddo excited (or not-so-excited) to go to school. Your feedback helps shape real improvements in our schoolsโlike attendance, academics, and overall student outcomes.
Itโs short. Itโs important. Itโs anonymous. Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/3Egq9Ib
We sincerely thank our families for partnering with us on our mission to provide excellent education for all students.
#ALLINMartin๐


Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Lexi Gray, PCE's Teacher of the Year!



๐พWeโre proud to celebrate our students for demonstrating the Character Counts traits of Gratitude and Fairness. These Wildcats know how to say thank you ๐, show appreciation โค๏ธ, and always play by the rules โ๏ธ. Keep up the great work, Wildcatsโyour character shines bright! โจ
#CharacterCounts
#TotallyPAWSome






Acceleration in action! Our 5th grade Gifted students are going beyond the standard by collaborating to write real world math problems using one step equations โ one variable requiring multiplication and one requiring division. ๐ฌ๐งฎ These young mathematicians are not just solving problems โ theyโre creating them, showing how math applies to real life situations.








Did you forget something?
Yearbooks have been distributed, but the PTA purchased a small amount just in case. On May 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. a small amount of yearbooks will be for sale on the PTA Givebacks site for $40.00 each.๐
https://pcewildcats.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true
Sales are on a first come, first serve basis until inventory runs out.
๐ Happy National School Principals' Day! ๐
Today we proudly celebrate Mrs. Rabener, the heart and soul of Palm City Elementary! ๐ Her unwavering dedication, compassionate leadership, and tireless commitment to our students, staff, and families inspire us every single day! ๐
๐Join us in giving a HUGE thank you to Mrs. Rabener for all she does to make Palm City Elementary such a PAWSome place! ๐
#ThankYouMrsRabener
#TotallyPAWSome

๐ฟ โป๏ธ Our student-led Recycling Club is making a real impact! By promoting sustainable habits on campus, these young leaders are showing their commitment to protecting Floridaโs natural environment and precious habitats. Every recycled item is a step toward a cleaner, greener Everglades and beyond!๐โป๏ธ




๐CELEBRATING MATHLETES๐
The Martin County School District proudly hosted the 3rd Annual 5th Grade Math Olympics this past weekend, where students from all 12 elementary schools demonstrated outstanding math skills, focus, and teamwork.
Special congratulations to:
๐ฅFelix A. Williams Elementary
๐ฅPalm City Elementary
๐ฅJ.D. Parker Elementary
As the champions, FAWE will be presented with the Math Olympics Champion trophy and house it until next year's competition! ๐
We are incredibly proud of all the students who participated in this yearโs event and grateful for their coaches' guidance. Learn more about how this event is preparing our future mathletes for continued success: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2178307
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ










๐ฃWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!๐ฃ
Families of MCSD students in all grades: Take a few minutes to fill out Martin County School Districtโs annual Satisfaction & Engagement Survey!
This important survey gathers feedback on five key indicators linked to better student outcomes, including attendance and academic growth. Your input will help shape school improvement goals across the District.
The feedback received through these surveys is invaluable! MCSD is grateful to every stakeholder partnering with us on our mission to provide an excellent education for all students. Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/3Egq9Ib
#ALLINMartin๐


๐CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2025๐
Our elementary schools are preparing to welcome back the Class of 2025 for a special tradition: Grad Walks! Seniors will walk the hallways of their former schools, dressed in their caps and gowns, inspiring the next generation and celebrating how far theyโve come. ๐๐
โก๏ธ Important details and dates for students, families, and staff: https://bit.ly/4jNsHgx
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ

โฐ๐TIME TO REGISTERโฐ๐
Registration for the summer Extended Day programs at the Martin County School District is OPEN! โ๏ธ๐
Extended Day summer programs are open to all students who will be enrolled in grades K-5 at a District-operated school next year. Programs will be held Monday - Friday beginning June 2 and running through July 25. Registration will be held online through FOCUS.
View the activity calendars, learn more info and register online: https://www.martinschools.org/page/extended-day
#ALLINMartin๐


Weโre all smiles thinking back on the amazing time we had celebrating Earth Day at Palm City Elementary! ๐
Our VPK & Kindergarten students went on a colorful scavenger hunt and created beautiful suncatchers ๐ธ, 1st and 2nd graders explored what plants need to grow and made fun bracelets ๐ฑ, and our 3rdโ5th graders connected with nature through thoughtful observations and haiku writing โ๏ธ.
A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Friedrichs and our wonderful Master Gardener Volunteers for helping every student get into the garden and experience hands-on outdoor learning. What a beautiful way to celebrate our planet! ๐










๐๐พ Exciting news from the MCSD Math Olympics! Our Palm City Elementary Wildcats shone brightly, securing an incredible **2nd place overall**! ๐ A special shout-out to our students for their outstanding performance in the cipher round, where they took **1st place**! ๐ฅ๐ก
Way to go, Wildcats! Your hard work and dedication truly paid off! ๐โจ Huge thanks to Coach Stoneburner for your amazing guidance! ๐๐
#MathROCKS
#PAWSomePCE










Our students are exploring the human bodyโuncovering how the digestive, circulatory, and nervous systems work together to keep us going. From brain signals to heartbeats to how we process food, theyโre discovering just how incredible science can be! ๐ง โค๏ธ๐ซ









Our amazing K-Kids teamed up with our VPK students for a heartwarming and hands-on activity in our Wildcat Wildlife Garden! ๐ป These young leaders are showing that serving the school community can be fun and meaningful. ๐ฑ



๐๐๐๐ณ Today during Earth Day our VPK classes went out and did a Earth Day cleanup on the playground and pick up all the garbage and then we had a little friend Murphy the marsh rabbit stop by at the playground!!๐๐๐๐ณ









๐จ COMING SOON: MCSD CARDBOARD BOAT RACE! ๐ถ๐ฆ Weโre so excited to announce that the MCSD Cardboard Boat Race is happening on Saturday, May 17 from 9โ11 AM at Sailfish Splash Park Pool! ๐ This event is open to 3rdโ5th grade students only, and it's going to be an unforgettable mix of creativity, engineering, and fun! Students will team up with an adult to design and race a cardboard-and-duct-tape boat across the pool. ๐ง ๐จ๐ฃโโ๏ธ ๐ FULL guidelines available here: tinyurl.com/MCSDCardboard ๐ฌ Be on the lookout! An email with the official sign-up form will go out TODAY (Wednesday, 4/23) at 6:00 PM. Donโt miss it! Letโs get ready to float, paddle, and cheer each other on! ๐

๐๐Happy Earth Day from PCE!๐๐
โจWe had an amazing celebration today with our Earth Day Candidates, eco-inspired songs, and lots of green spirit!
The highlight? The crowning of our 2025 Earth Day President โ congratulations to River the Rough Green Snake for slithering into the top spot! ๐
๐พ๐Thanks to everyone who helped make today a beautiful reminder to love and protect our planet. Letโs keep the Earth Day energy going all year long!










