Palm City Elementary School

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Every 5th grader at PCE was involved in our STEM Fair, either as a class, in groups, or individually! 🧪🔬 From hands-on experiments to innovative problem-solving, these young minds are diving deep into science, technology, engineering, and math. Stay tuned for a showcase of their incredible projects at our PCE STREAM Night on Wednesday, January 22 from 5-7pm!

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Month, Mrs. White! Way to go! #igniteSPIRITMCSD

PCE's K-Kids adopted a Palm City family for their holiday project. The K -Kids donated, wrapped and decorated the gifts for a family of five. You can just imagine the excitement in the art room as the students wrapped the many gifts at their December meeting! 🎁 #IgniteSpiritMCSD

🎉CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY🎉 The Martin County School District is thrilled to announce our first-ever district-wide Black History Month celebration! Join us as we celebrate Black culture, the creativity of our students, and the power of community. 📅 Saturday, February 22, 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. 📍 The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Stuart Club at 551 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Stuart Enjoy student performances from several different schools and get a taste of history through dish samples prepared by Martin County High School's Hospitality Management & Gastronomy students, inspired by chefs Bryant Terry and Jocelyn Jackson, two icons in culinary innovation and cultural storytelling. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County's Food Truck, Fork in the Road, will also have food for purchase. This is an event you don't want to miss! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📣📚 ENROLL YOUR CHILD IN VPK! 📚📣 The Martin County School District's Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs will begin accepting enrollment applications for the 2025-2026 school year on February 3, 2025, at 8 a.m.! VPK is an early learning program that provides developmentally appropriate instruction and activities to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond by building a solid foundation for school success. To be eligible, students must be four years of age on or before September 1, 2025, and reside within an eligible school attendance zone. Enrollment is limited! Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child a strong start for kindergarten and beyond. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3DQ2ihS #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎REPORT CARDS🍎 Second quarter report cards will be available in the FOCUS Parent Portal on Monday, January 13. View your child's grades and attendance records: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ If you do not currently have access to the FOCUS Parent Portal, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/ #ALLINMartin👊

The Education Foundation of Martin County is launching "A Winter's Tale: Read-A-Thon!" Throughout January, students will earn points by taking MCSDReads! AR tests. The team, school, grade level and classroom with the most points will earn a special reward for every student! We need #AllPAWSin to make this a success, so get your read on! #EFMC #IgniteSpiritMCSD

🚀 TAKE FLIGHT WITH US! 🚀 Get ready to blast off into Kindergarten! Families are invited to attend our Kindergarten Blast Off orientation event on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at all Martin County School District elementary schools. At the event, families will discover what makes their home-zoned school unique! They’ll also receive information about meal programs, Extended Day after-school care, enrollment support, and more! 📅 Save the dates: Registration for Kindergarten will take place during Kindergarten Blast Off orientation events. The VPK registration process opens February 3, 2025. Prepare for liftoff by finding your child’s future elementary school and learning more about the enrollment process here: https://bit.ly/4279FLJ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎PARENT WORKSHOP: ESE PREK to KINDERGARTEN🍎 Is your child moving from PreK to Kindergarten next year? This Exceptional Student Education Parent Workshop is designed just for you! Join us on January 15 at 4:30 p.m. in the Martin County School District Board Room for helpful insights and guidance. What will you learn? 🍎 Updates to your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) to reflect Kindergarten placement. 🍎 How to communicate and collaborate with your child's team. 🍎 The importance of school visits and familiarization. 🍎 Strategies to focus on skill development for your child’s unique needs. 🍎 Actionable tips to support your child during this exciting transition. This workshop will be led by ESE Program Specialists Beth Merritt and Jennifer Langlois. Please contact Jennifer Langlois at 772-219-1200 extension 30480 or langloj@martinschools.org to RSVP, or RSVP through the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/12EY5un8vDc/ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🌟WE NEED YOU!🌟 The Martin County School District is seeking volunteers to serve as judges for the 2025 STEM Fair! Help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators by evaluating their amazing projects and encouraging their passion for STEM. 📅 Judging Dates: ➡️Elementary STEM Fair: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 ––Morning Shift: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ––Afternoon Shift: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ➡️Middle & High School STEM Fair: Thursday, February 6, 2025 9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 📍 Location: Indian Riverside Park - Dockside Pavilion, Jensen Beach ☕ Breakfast provided for all judges! 💻 Register today: bit.ly/MCRSEFJudge Your support will make a lasting impact on our students and ignite their journey in STEM. Join us and make a difference! 🚀🔬 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

👋 WELCOME BACK, MCSD FAMILY! 👋 We’re so excited to see our students and staff back for semester two! After a refreshing winter break, we’re ready to reignite our passion for learning, growth, and excellence. Let’s finish strong and make this half of the school year extraordinary! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

We are so excited to share a wonderful opportunity for our third grade students in the new year!! Third Grade Students are raising money to fund a field trip to St. Augustine in March!! Not only will this enhance their reading curriculum and learning, but they will also be able to explore the "Nation's Oldest City"! Please consider sharing this fund-a-project on social media! Any donations will be greatly appreciated!! We are excited to be able to provide this amazing opportunity for our third graders! https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/education-funding/project-detail/pid/285/id/2853

🎉 NEW YEAR, NEW OPPORTUNITIES 🎉 Start 2025 with a career that gives you more—like winter break off! The Martin County School District is hosting its Winter Job Fair on Thursday, January 9, from 4-6 p.m. in the School Board Room, located at 1939 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL. We’re hiring for key roles that make a difference every day, including: ❄️ Paraprofessionals (Exceptional Student Education & English Language Learners) ❄️ Teachers ❄️ Custodians ❄️ Transportation Staff Connect with school and District leaders, explore your options, and potentially leave with a conditional job offer the same day! Walk-ins welcome or save time and pre-register using the link: https://bit.ly/4gY70Iu Enjoy holidays and summers off, great benefits, and the chance to create meaningful connections while impacting the future of our students. Start your year by igniting your career with the Martin County School District! #ALLINMartin👊#PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

❄️ WINTER WISDOM ❄️ Winter break is almost over—make the most of it! Our Winter Wisdom page has everything students need to refresh their skills, prepare for the SAT/ACT, and even claim victory in the Holiday Hustle! From fun math and reading challenges to free college prep resources, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out—check it out now: https://bit.ly/3P2vAMx #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

❄️WINTER WISDOM❄️ SAT/ACT Prep, math activities, reading challenges, the Holiday Hustle... our Winter Wisdom page is your family's one-stop shop to keep boredom at bay and young minds sharp this holiday season! From fun learning activities to free college prep resources, we’ve got something for every student. Check it out and keep learning going all winter long: https://bit.ly/3P2vAMx #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🌟 **Character Counts at Palm City Elementary!** 🌟 This December, we celebrated the incredible trait of **Mentorship**! 🎉 A huge shoutout to our amazing students who exemplified this quality by guiding, advising, and inspiring their peers. Your dedication to teaching and uplifting others is truly commendable! ❤️ Let’s keep shining and supporting one another in 2024! ✨ #CharacterCounts #igniteSPIRITMCSD #ignitePAWSibilities

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Smith! Way to go! #igniteSPIRITMCSD

Our 1st graders used their engineering skills as they designed and built road maps for our PBL on motion! Students used what they knew and learned about how things moved to test how different materials changed how their cars moved! Thank you to our parent volunteers for helping make our first PBL a success!

⭐️CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES⭐️ This evening, the Martin County School District proudly celebrated 27 exceptional individuals whose dedication and contributions make a lasting impact on our schools and community! A special congratulations to Mr. Joshua Oviedo, an ELL (English Language Learner) paraprofessional at Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School and proud MCSD alum, who was named the District’s overall 2024-2025 School-Related Employee of the Year! Click the link below to view our list of fantastic site-level award winners Mr. Oviedo: https://bit.ly/3BJYu0K We couldn't ignite success for our students without these incredible employees! More photos and a video to come soon! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

❤️🐾💚What an incredible December Spirit Day at Palm City Elementary! Wildcats united through our patriotic songs and celebrated birthdays! Our school celebrated our amazing students and community for raising an astounding $32,000 through the Turkey Trot! Finally, we played reindeer games, sang songs with our PCE Band & Chorus, and learned about Habit 3 - Put first things first! ❤️🐾💚 #igniteSPIRITMCSD #ignitePAWSibilities