๐๐ What an amazing Spirit Day at Palm City Elementary! Our Wildcats proudly celebrated Black History Month and kicked off the Kids Heart Challenge, all while strengthening our school family bond! โค๏ธ๐ช๐พ Great newsโbecause of their PAWSitive behavior, the students have earned a Glow Party scheduled for February 28th! Letโs keep the spirit alive, Wildcats! ๐๐
#BlackHistoryMonth
#KidsHeartChallenge
#igniteSPIRITMCSD
#ignitePAWSibilities
๐จJoin us on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 9am-12pm to celebrate Black History Month. The event will boast beautiful artwork from many of our Martin County schools and student performances. PCE student artwork will be displayed and our very own chorus is performing! We hope to see you there!๐ต
See the flyer linked below for more information. https://tinyurl.com/3h7bz6f4
๐๐ Shoutout to our incredible School Resource Officer, Dave Wilson! ๐ Your dedication to keeping us safe at Palm City Elementary doesnโt go unnoticed. From greeting us with a smile to making sure our campus is secure, you truly go above and beyond every day. Thank you for your unwavering support and for always being there for our students and staff. We appreciate you more than words can say! ๐
#SROday
#IgnitePAWSibilities
#igniteSPIRITMCSD
๐๏ธALL IN MARTIN๐๏ธ
Episode 3 is HERE! ๐๐ This month on ๐๐๐ โ๐ โณ๐ถ๐๐๐พ๐, weโre going ALL IN for Black History in Martin County, sharing stories and experiences that have shaped our community.
Tune in now to hear:
๐๏ธ Stuart Training School alumni Phillip Harvey and Godfrey Lee reflect on their education, the community, and the lasting impact of leaders like Dr. David L. Anderson, the Murray family, Dr. Jack White, and more.
๐๏ธ Dr. Chris Jones, Principal of Stuart Middle School, gives us a sneak peek into the Districtโs first-ever Black History Month Celebration, happening Feb. 22!
๐ง YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac
๐ง Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ
๐ง Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #BlackHistoryMonth #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ
๐บ๐ธSCHOOLS CLOSED MONDAY๐บ๐ธ
Just a friendly reminder, families โ all District-operated schools will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 18.
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable three-day weekend!
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin๐
Spring Portrait Day Is Coming!
Monday, February 24, 2025
See the flyer linked below for more information.
https://tinyurl.com/58wwz3f4
๐ A HUGE thank you to Fire Station 18 for joining us on STREAM Night and making our Egg Drop Challenge a blast! ๐๐ฅ Your support means the world to us, and we can't thank you enough for being such an important part of our community. The kids had an absolute blast working with you, and your presence made this event even more special! ๐๐ฅWe truly appreciate everything you do to keep us safe and bring smiles to our faces! ๐ #IgnitePAWSibilities #igniteMCSDspirit
Do you have a student who is Gifted and currently in grades 1st- 3rd?
If so, please join us for PCE's Gifted Open House where we will share how our full-time Gifted Program benefits your child that is Gifted. You will meet our teachers of the Gifted who teach grades 2nd- 5th and some of our Related Arts programs. Parents and students who have experienced our unique program will be here to share their experiences, too!
Seats are available (but limited) in grades 2nd- 4th through School Choice for both in and out of Martin County students starting March 1, 2025.
Use the link in the flyer to let us know you will attend or are interested in what PCE's Gifted Program has to offer!
https://tinyurl.com/5e3thz5v
Our 1st grade classes had an amazing time on the ESC field trip! ๐ฟ They learned all about manatees, sea turtles, and so many other incredible animals. ๐ข๐ฆฆ It was an exciting hands-on experience that brought the wonders of nature to life. ๐ #igniteSPIRITMCSD #ignitePAWSibilities
๐กFREE FAIR ADMISSION๐ก
The Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show is just around the corner, and weโre thrilled to share that students and staff can enjoy free admission on select days! ๐
๐ก February 17 from 2 - 5 p.m.: FREE admission for students with student ID
๐ก February 21 from open to close: FREE admission for MCSD staff with District ID
You don't want to miss the chance to vote for the best School Pride Booth! Voting is open for the duration of the fair (Feb. 14-22). The winner will be chosen on the last day: ๐ฅ - $1,000; ๐ฅ - $750; ๐ฅ - $500.
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ
๐ T-MINUS 1 DAY UNTIL BLAST-OFF ๐
Tomorrow is the big night for our rising kindergartners!!
Stop by your child's future school for our Kindergarten Blast Off orientation event, where families can meet the leadership team, tour a kindergarten classroom, and discover what makes our schools so special!
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Kindergarten Blast Off
๐ February 11 | 5:30 p.m.
๐ All MCSD elementary schools
๐ Find your childโs future school and learn more about enrollment: https://bit.ly/3WcJX4U
๐ฅEnglish version of the video: https://youtu.be/VMjwpp6sJWs
๐ฅ Spanish version of the video: https://youtu.be/2xFam7cMbuU
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ
๐ฆทFebruary is Dental Health Month!๐ฆท Thank you to Stuart Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Luis Matos and Ms. Sara and Ms. Anay for coming to teach our kindergarten classes all about the importance of brushing, flossing and making healthy food choices to keep our teeth nice and clean. Students loved practicing their brushing and flossing skills on Pinkie the dinosaur, and playing a playing a super fun game to get rid of all the sugar bugs!!
๐๐ฅIGNITING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH๐ฅ๐
While school is out for students... learning is in for teachers and staff!
The Martin County School District's annual Professional Learning Day is a dedicated time to sharpen skills, explore new strategies, and elevate education for students across Martin County!
With hundreds of sessions to choose from, an inspiring keynote speaker (Brian Mendler), a refueling station with food trucks, fun pit stops with relaxation in mind, and a Passport to Student Careers to propel our students' future, our educators are IGNITING new ideas and strategies that will make a lasting impact in the classroom!
Today is about going all gas, no breaks for growth, innovation, and student success! ๐๏ธ๐จ
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ
๐ฃ๐ฃIMPORTANT REMINDER!๐ฃ๐ฃ Kindergarten registration officially opens TOMORROW, Monday, February 10th. Scan the QR code below to create a Focus Parent Portal and register your child for the 2025-2026 school year.
๐Be sure to come visit this Tuesday at 5:30 for our Blast Off Event!๐
๐ Celebrating Black History Month! ๐
Our wildcats have been diving deep into history, research, and creativity as they explored the incredible contributions of Black leaders, inventors, artists, and changemakers. Our hallways have come alive with knowledge and pride!
This month, and every month, we honor and celebrate the legacy of Black history. #BlackHistoryMonth #igniteMCSDspirit
Huge congratulations to our amazing Palm City Elementary STEM. Fair participants who moved on to the district level! We celebrated their PAWSome work at the Martin County School District STEM Fair Open House.๐
Our kindergarten Wildcats had an amazing day observing nature in our very own Wildcat Wildlife Garden! These curious scientists used scientific tools to discover the beauty of nature up close. ๐๐ผ #IgnitePAWSibilities #igniteMCSDspirit
Ms. Michelsโ class participated in a fun and interactive experiment to explore the physical property of magnetism. The students had the opportunity to observe how magnets interact with various materials, learning how magnetic forces can attract or repel certain objects.
๐ NO SCHOOL MONDAY ๐
Students have the day off on Monday, February 10, but our teachers and staff will be igniting their professional growth! ๐ฅโจ
Through collaboration and learning, theyโll explore new strategies to enhance student success. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, February 11, refreshed and ready to learn!
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ
SNEAK PEEK INTO THE FUTURE๐๐คฟ๐ฉบ
Palm City Elementary School students got a firsthand look at the careers that keep our community thriving! From professional divers and golf superintendents to healthcare heroes and emergency responders, Career Day offered hands-on experiences that brought future opportunities to life.
As we celebrate #CTEMonth, weโre proud to ignite curiosity and inspire the next generation of professionals right here in our community! Many thanks to the guest speakers who shared their careers with our Wildcats.
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ
