Pinewood Elementary School

Pinewood Families,

What an incredible month it has been at Pinewood! I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for all of the handwritten notes and cards, snacks, beautiful flowers, supplies, and gift cards I received during Principal Appreciation Week. The kindness and generosity shown by our families were truly overwhelming, and I am so grateful to be part of such a wonderful Panther community.

We also had an amazing turnout for our Heritage Celebration last Thursday evening, and Chick-fil-A Night was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate and support Pinewood.

October has been packed with exciting events, and we still have more fun ahead! 🐾 Take a look at what’s happening at Pinewood this week:

🔵 Monday, October 19 – Wear BLUE for Trustworthiness
🟡 Tuesday, October 20 – Wear YELLOW for Respect
• MCSD School Board Meeting – 4:00 PM
🟠 Wednesday, October 21 – Wear ORANGE for Unity and Fairness
• Progress Reports Published
🔴 Thursday, October 22 – Wear RED for Kindness
🟢 Friday, October 23 – Wear GREEN for Responsibility
• Student of the Month – 8:00 AM
• Trunk or Treat – 5:15 PM
• PTA Bingo Night – 6:00 PM

We look forward to another wonderful week of learning, celebrating, and showing our Panther Pride! 🐾

Familias de Pinewood:

¡Qué mes tan increíble hemos tenido en Pinewood! Quiero expresarles mi más sincero agradecimiento por todas las notas y tarjetas escritas a mano, los bocadillos, las hermosas flores, los útiles y las tarjetas de regalo que recibí durante la Semana de Agradecimiento a los Directores. La amabilidad y generosidad de nuestras familias fueron realmente conmovedoras, y estoy muy agradecida de formar parte de esta maravillosa comunidad Panther.

También tuvimos una participación increíble en nuestra Celebración de la Herencia Cultural el jueves pasado por la noche, ¡y nuestra Noche de Chick-fil-A también fue todo un éxito! Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron para celebrar y apoyar a Pinewood.

¡Octubre ha estado lleno de eventos emocionantes y todavía nos queda mucho por disfrutar! 🐾 Vean lo que está sucediendo en Pinewood esta semana:

🔵 Lunes, 19 de octubre – Vístete de AZUL para representar la Confianza
🟡 Martes, 20 de octubre – Vístete de AMARILLO para representar el Respeto
• Reunión de la Junta Escolar de MCSD – 4:00 PM
🟠 Miércoles, 21 de octubre – Vístete de NARANJA para representar la Unidad y la Equidad
• Publicación de los informes de progreso
🔴 Jueves, 22 de octubre – Vístete de ROJO para representar la Amabilidad
🟢 Viernes, 23 de octubre – Vístete de VERDE para representar la Responsabilidad
• Estudiante del Mes – 8:00 AM
• Trunk or Treat – 5:15 PM
• Noche de Bingo de la PTA – 6:00 PM

¡Esperamos con entusiasmo otra maravillosa semana de aprendizaje, celebración y de demostrar nuestro orgullo Panther! 🐾

Mrs. Powell’s 3rd-grade class put their civics and government skills into action with a mock election!

Students registered to vote, received voter registration cards, and cast their ballots in the Great Cookie Election: Chips Ahoy or Oreo.

And the winner is… CHIPS AHOY!

Through this fun, hands-on activity, our future voters learned why voting is important, how citizens help make decisions, and how government gets its power from the people.

They’re discovering that every vote counts!

TRUNK OR TREAT CANDY DONATIONS NEEDED! Our 2nd Annual Staff Trunk or Treat is coming up, and we still need your help making it a SWEET success for our amazing Panthers! We are collecting individually wrapped candy donations to make sure we have plenty of treats for everyone to enjoy! Every donation makes a difference, and we appreciate your support! How can you help? Send in individually wrapped candy with your student or drop it off at the front office. 📅 Friday, October 23rd Trunk or Treat: 5:15–6:00 PM PTA Bingo: 6:00–7:30 PM Thank you for helping us make this a fun, festive, and spook-tacular event for our Pinewood Panthers!

Character Counts Week starts NEXT WEEK!

Panthers, get ready to show your character and make a difference!

October 19–23, we’ll celebrate a different character pillar each day by wearing a special color and showing what it means to be a Panther!

💙 Monday: Trustworthiness – Wear Blue!
💛 Tuesday: Respect – Wear Yellow!
🧡 Wednesday: Unity & Fairness – Wear Orange!
❤️ Thursday: Kindness – Wear Red!
💚 Friday: Responsibility – Wear Green!

Let’s fill our school with color while showing that our choices, words, and actions matter.

Remember, Panthers, different colors, same great message — CHARACTER COUNTS AT PWE!

NEXT FRIDAY: PINEWOOD’S ANNUAL BOOK-O-WEEN PARADE!

One of our favorite traditions is back!
Join us on Friday, October 30th, at 8:00 AM as our VPK and kindergarten students parade in their favorite book-character attire!

We can’t wait to see which beloved characters come to life this year!

Our 1st–5th grade Panthers can join the fun by wearing Halloween-themed attire! Think festive shirts, socks, headbands, and more!

Please remember: No costumes for 1st–5th grade students.

We’re looking forward to a morning filled with imagination, creativity, and a love of reading!

Panthers! Tomorrow is Chick-Fil-A Night for Pinewood. Stop by before joining us for Heritage Night!

🐾 Make Every Purchase Count!

Purchases count toward our PWE event across all Chick-fil-A sales channels, including:

🚗 Drive-Thru
📱 Mobile Orders (Mobile Thru, Dine-In, or Carryout)
🍽️ Traditional Dine-In or Carryout

How to Make Sure Your Purchase Counts:
Ordering in person? Simply mention PWE to the team member at checkout.
Ordering through the Chick-fil-A App? Enter the code “panthers” before checkout.

Thank you for supporting Pinewood Elementary! 🐾❤️ Every purchase helps support our Panthers!

¡Panteras! 🐾

¡Mañana es la Noche de Chick-fil-A de Pinewood! Pasen por Chick-fil-A antes de acompañarnos en nuestra Noche de la Herencia.


🐾 ¡Haz que cada compra cuente!


Las compras cuentan para nuestro evento de PWE a través de todas las opciones de compra de Chick-fil-A, incluyendo:



🚗 Drive-Thru
📱 Pedidos móviles (Mobile Thru, comer en el restaurante o para llevar)
🍽️ Pedidos en el restaurante o para llevar



Cómo asegurarse de que su compra cuente:

¿Ordena en persona? Simplemente mencione PWE al miembro del equipo al momento de pagar.

¿Ordena a través de la aplicación de Chick-fil-A? Ingrese el código “panthers” antes de completar su compra.



¡Gracias por apoyar a Pinewood Elementary! 🐾❤️ ¡Cada compra ayuda a apoyar a nuestros Panthers!

🗓️EARLY RELEASE DAY COMING SOON🗓️

We have an early release day this Wednesday, October 14. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.

View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

COMING UP THIS WEEK: UNLOCK THE WORLD! Get ready to take a trip around the globe without leaving Pinewood Elementary! Our Unlock the World: A Heritage Celebration is happening this Thursday, October 15, from 6:00–7:30 PM! Join us for an exciting evening celebrating the many cultures and traditions that make our world so special! Enjoy fun activities, delicious foods, music, and traditions from around the globe. Wear your cultural attire or colors that represent your heritage! Bring your family, invite your friends, and get ready for a night of discovery, connection, and celebration! 📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026 ⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM Your passport to fun starts at Pinewood! We hope to see you there!

Happy Saturday, Panther Families!

Thank you to all the families who have attended our Unlock Your Panther Potential classroom engagement events and to our K-3 families who joined us for UFLI Family Night. We appreciate your continued partnership and support in your child's education!

This week is National School Lunch Week, and we are excited to celebrate our diverse community during our "Unlock the World" Heritage Celebration. We hope you will join us for this special evening!

Don't forget to cast your vote for Mr. Acosta for Martin County Teacher of the Year!
https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote

Upcoming Events

📅 Tuesday, October 13

PTA Meeting, 5:30 PM

📅 Wednesday, October 14

Nisa/Pizzi Unlock Your Panther Potential Event, 7:45 AM
Early Release Day, student dismissal at 12:00 PM

📅 Thursday, October 15

Chick-fil-A Spirit Night, 2:00 PM-8:00 PM
Unlock the World Heritage Celebration, 6:00 PM

We look forward to another exciting week of learning, family engagement, and Panther pride!

¡Feliz sábado, familias Panther!

¡Gracias a todas las familias que han participado en nuestros eventos de participación en el aula Unlock Your Panther Potential y a nuestras familias de K-3 que nos acompañaron en la Noche Familiar de UFLI! Agradecemos su continua colaboración y apoyo en la educación de sus hijos.

Esta semana celebramos la Semana Nacional del Almuerzo Escolar, y estamos muy emocionados de celebrar la diversidad de nuestra comunidad durante nuestra Celebración de Herencia "Unlock the World". ¡Esperamos contar con su presencia en esta noche tan especial!

¡No olvide votar por el Sr. Acosta para Maestro del Año del Condado de Martin!

🔗 Vote aquí:
https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote


Próximos Eventos

📅 Martes, 13 de octubre

Reunión de la PTA, 5:30 p. m.

📅 Miércoles, 14 de octubre

Evento Unlock Your Panther Potential de Nisa/Pizzi, 7:45 a. m.
Día de salida temprana; los estudiantes saldrán a las 12:00 p. m.

📅 Jueves, 15 de octubre

Noche de espíritu escolar en Chick-fil-A, de 2:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m.
Celebración de Herencia Unlock the World, 6:00 p. m.

¡Esperamos con entusiasmo otra semana llena de aprendizaje, participación familiar y orgullo Panther!

🍎✨CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION✨🍎

We’re continuing to celebrate our incredible Teachers of the Year! Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Mr. Richard Acosta, representing The Pinewood Elementary! 💛🖤🐾

We love hearing from parents about the difference our educators make! One parent shared how Mr. Acosta goes above and beyond to nurture students’ curiosity through his passion for science, cheer on students at extracurricular activities and give his time to support the school community. His impact reaches well beyond the classroom!

👏 Help us celebrate Mr. Acosta and all our Teachers of the Year by casting your vote through the Education Foundation of Martin County: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MartinMeansMore

Good News Club is coming to Pinewood Elementary!

Good News Club is a FREE weekly after-school program where students can enjoy Bible stories, songs, games, and activities in a fun and welcoming environment!

📅 When: Wednesdays, October 21, 2026 – April 14, 2027 (on full school days)
⏰ Time: 2:05–3:30 PM
📍 Where: Pinewood Elementary School
📞 Questions? Contact Judy Friend at 772-215-5351.

Space is limited! Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting https://cefpalmbeach.org/gnc.

Good News Club is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pinewood Elementary School or the Martin County School District.

Throughout October, our Panthers are encouraged to wear pink every Friday in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Wearing pink serves as a visible reminder that we stand alongside those affected by breast cancer and helps promote awareness, support, and hope within our community. 💗🐾

Durante todo el mes de octubre, animamos a nuestros Panther a vestir de color rosa todos los viernes en reconocimiento al Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama. Vestir de rosa sirve como un recordatorio visible de que apoyamos a quienes han sido afectados por el cáncer de mama y ayuda a promover la concientización, el apoyo y la esperanza dentro de nuestra comunidad. 💗🐾

🌊🐢ESC OPEN HOUSE 🐊🌿

Want to explore one of the coolest places in the Martin County School District?

The Environmental Studies Center is opening its doors this Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! 💎🐢

Come explore the coastal campus, meet community partners and learn more about the environmental education programs available for families and students.

And, of course, you’ll want to say hello to some of the ESC’s residents!
🐊 Joey the Alligator
🐍 Casey the Red Rat Snake
🐢 Oscar the Alligator Snapping Turtle

📍 Environmental Studies Center
2900 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach

Come see what makes the ESC such a special part of our District and the gem of Martin County! 💎

#ALLINMartin👊 #ESCisThePlaceToBe #MartinMeansMore

A HUGE congratulations to Ms. Brouillet’s 5th grade class for earning an incredible 228.3 Accelerated Reader points during the month of September!

Their outstanding reading efforts earned them recognition as one of the top-reading classrooms in the Martin County School District during the Education Foundation of Martin County’s “Pop Open a Good Book” September Reading Challenge!

To celebrate their achievement, the class was rewarded with a Popcorn Party in a Box!

We are so proud of these Panthers for turning pages, reaching goals, and showing just how much fun reading can be!

A special thank you to the Education Foundation of Martin County for encouraging our students to develop a love of reading!

#EFMC

Mrs. Cartwright’s 3rd grade class had a blast welcoming their families into the classroom today for their “Unlock Your Panther Potential” Family Engagement Event!

Students and their families came together for meaningful learning experiences, giving families a firsthand look at what happens in the classroom while strengthening connections that inspire growth and success!

The class recently wrapped up a novel study of Charlotte’s Web, bringing the story to life by creating dioramas showcasing their favorite scenes from the book.

What a wonderful opportunity to celebrate learning, creativity, and the special connection between home and school!

Trunk or Treat is coming soon, Panthers!

We’re getting ready for our 2nd Annual Staff Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 23rd from 5:15–6:00 PM, and we could still use your help filling our candy buckets!

Please consider sending in individually wrapped candy or a monetary donation to help us provide plenty of treats for our students.

Donations can be sent in with your student or dropped off at the front office.

And remember—the fun continues with PTA Bingo from 6:00–7:30 PM!

Thank you for helping make Trunk or Treat a sweet and spook-tacular night for our Panthers!

Pinewood Families,

If your child has an unpaid cafeteria meal balance, you may receive an email similar to the one below from the Martin County School District Food & Nutrition Services Department.

If you have any questions regarding your child's meal account balance or need assistance, please contact the school. We are happy to help.💛🐾

Familias de Pinewood,

Si su hijo(a) tiene un saldo pendiente en su cuenta de comidas de la cafetería, es posible que reciba un correo electrónico similar al que se muestra a continuación por parte del Departamento de Servicios de Alimentación y Nutrición del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Martin.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el saldo de la cuenta de comidas de su hijo(a) o necesita ayuda, comuníquese con la escuela. Estaremos encantados de ayudarle. 💛🐾

Hello, this is Martin County School District Food & Nutrition Services.

We are contacting you to let you know that your child's cafeteria account has an unpaid balance. To prevent any interruption of meal account privileges, please submit payment to the school cafeteria or add funds through MySchoolBucks.com -TODAY. If the balance remains unpaid, your child will not be able to purchase à la carte items and will be given an alternate reimbursable lunch at the cost of $1.85 and $1.50 for breakfast.

If your family needs assistance with the cost of school meals, we encourage you to complete a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application. Please note that approval of an application does not eliminate or forgive any existing meal charges on your child's account. Applications are available on the Martin County School District Food & Nutrition Services website, or you may request a paper copy from your school's cafeteria manager.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Hola, le habla el Departamento de Servicios de Alimentación y Nutrición del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Martin.

Nos comunicamos con usted para informarle que la cuenta de cafetería de su hijo(a) tiene un saldo pendiente. Para evitar cualquier interrupción en los privilegios de la cuenta de comidas, le solicitamos que realice el pago en la cafetería de la escuela o agregue fondos a través de MySchoolBucks.com HOY MISMO. Si el saldo permanece sin pagarse, su hijo(a) no podrá comprar artículos a la carta y se le proporcionará un almuerzo alternativo reembolsable con un costo de $1.85 y un desayuno con un costo de $1.50.

Si su familia necesita ayuda con el costo de las comidas escolares, le recomendamos completar una Solicitud para Comidas Gratuitas o a Precio Reducido. Tenga en cuenta que la aprobación de una solicitud no elimina ni perdona ningún cargo existente en la cuenta de comidas de su hijo(a). Las solicitudes están disponibles en el sitio web de Servicios de Alimentación y Nutrición del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Martin, o puede solicitar una copia impresa al gerente de la cafetería de su escuela.

Gracias por su pronta atención a este asunto.

Thumbs Up for Kindness!

Our principals, Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Carroll, wore blue in recognition of World Day of Bullying Prevention!

Together, we’re showing that kindness, respect, and inclusion are always in style at Pinewood.

Panthers choose kindness!

#WorldDayOfBullyingPrevention #BlueUp #PinewoodPanthers #ChooseKindness