๐Ÿ—“๏ธEARLY RELEASE DAY COMING SOON๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

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

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolProud
about 2 hours ago, Martin County School District
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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 6:00โ€“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! ๐Ÿ“… Thursday, October 15, 2026 โฐ 6:00โ€“7:30 PM Your passport to fun starts at Pinewood! We hope to see you there!
about 10 hours ago, Nicole Bowser
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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

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, October 13

PTA Meeting, 5:30 PM

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, October 14

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

๐Ÿ“… 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!

ยกFeliz sรกbado, familias Panther!

ยกGracias a todas las familias que han participado en nuestros eventos de participaciรณn en el aula Unlock Your Panther Potential y a nuestras familias de K-3 que nos acompaรฑaron en la Noche Familiar de UFLI! Agradecemos su continua colaboraciรณn y apoyo en la educaciรณn 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 Celebraciรณn de Herencia "Unlock the World". ยกEsperamos contar con su presencia en esta noche tan especial!

ยกNo olvide votar por el Sr. Acosta para Maestro del Aรฑo del Condado de Martin!

๐Ÿ”— Vote aquรญ:
https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote


Prรณximos Eventos

๐Ÿ“… Martes, 13 de octubre

Reuniรณn de la PTA, 5:30 p. m.

๐Ÿ“… Miรฉrcoles, 14 de octubre

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

๐Ÿ“… Jueves, 15 de octubre

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

ยกEsperamos con entusiasmo otra semana llena de aprendizaje, participaciรณn familiar y orgullo Panther!
1 day ago, Pinewood Elementary School
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๐ŸŽโœจCELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONโœจ๐ŸŽ

Weโ€™re continuing to celebrate our incredible Teachers of the Year! Today, weโ€™re shining the spotlight on Mr. Richard Acosta, representing The Pinewood Elementary! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿพ

We love hearing from parents about the difference our educators make! One parent shared how Mr. Acosta goes above and beyond to nurture studentsโ€™ 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!

๐Ÿ‘ 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

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolProud #MartinMeansMore
2 days ago, Martin County School District
Mr. Acosta, PWE's Teacher of the Year
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!

๐Ÿ“… When: Wednesdays, October 21, 2026 โ€“ April 14, 2027 (on full school days)
โฐ Time: 2:05โ€“3:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Where: Pinewood Elementary School
๐Ÿ“ž 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.
3 days ago, Nicole Bowser
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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. ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿพ

Durante todo el mes de octubre, animamos a nuestros Panther a vestir de color rosa todos los viernes en reconocimiento al Mes de Concientizaciรณn sobre el Cรกncer de Mama. Vestir de rosa sirve como un recordatorio visible de que apoyamos a quienes han sido afectados por el cรกncer de mama y ayuda a promover la concientizaciรณn, el apoyo y la esperanza dentro de nuestra comunidad. ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿพ
3 days ago, Pinewood Elementary School
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๐ŸŽช๐Ÿพ STEP RIGHT UP, PANTHERS! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽช

The Cafeteria Circus is coming to Pinewood Elementary for National School Lunch Week, October 12โ€“16!

Our cafeteria is serving up a whole week of BIG TOP favorites you wonโ€™t want to miss!

๐ŸŽช Monday: The Great โ€œBrunch 4 Lunchโ€ with Curly Carnival Fries
๐ŸŒฎ Tuesday: The Famous โ€œWalking Tacoโ€ with Romaine Cup, Salsa & Black Beans
๐Ÿ• Wednesday: Three-Ring โ€œPizza Sliceโ€
๐ŸŒ Thursday: Big Top โ€œBanana Split Parfaitโ€
๐Ÿง€ Friday: Trapeze โ€œMac Nโ€™ Cheeseโ€ with Breadstick


STEP RIGHT UP FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!

Our Panthers can join the fun and enter our National School Lunch Week contest!

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Eat school lunch at least 4 days during the week.
โœ๏ธ Complete your NSLW Activity Guide and turn it in to the cafeteria by Thursday, October 15. Early entries are welcome!
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Enter for a chance to win a FREE Snack Voucher!


3 lucky winners will be drawn during EACH lunch period on Friday!

Come one, come all! Join us under the Cafeteria Big Top for a week of delicious food, exciting prizes, and Panther fun!

3 days ago, Nicole Bowser
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๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸขESC OPEN HOUSE ๐ŸŠ๐ŸŒฟ

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.! ๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿข

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

And, of course, youโ€™ll want to say hello to some of the ESCโ€™s residents!
๐ŸŠ Joey the Alligator
๐Ÿ Casey the Red Rat Snake
๐Ÿข Oscar the Alligator Snapping Turtle

๐Ÿ“ 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! ๐Ÿ’Ž

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #ESCisThePlaceToBe #MartinMeansMore
4 days ago, Martin County School District
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A HUGE congratulations to Ms. Brouilletโ€™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 Countyโ€™s โ€œPop Open a Good Bookโ€ 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
4 days ago, Nicole Bowser
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Mrs. Cartwrightโ€™s 3rd grade class had a blast welcoming their families into the classroom today for their โ€œUnlock Your Panther Potentialโ€ 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 Charlotteโ€™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!
4 days ago, Nicole Bowser
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Trunk or Treat is coming soon, Panthers!

Weโ€™re getting ready for our 2nd Annual Staff Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 23rd from 5:15โ€“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 rememberโ€”the fun continues with PTA Bingo from 6:00โ€“7:30 PM!

Thank you for helping make Trunk or Treat a sweet and spook-tacular night for our Panthers!
5 days ago, Nicole Bowser
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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.๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿพ

Familias de Pinewood,

Si su hijo(a) tiene un saldo pendiente en su cuenta de comidas de la cafeterรญa, es posible que reciba un correo electrรณnico similar al que se muestra a continuaciรณn por parte del Departamento de Servicios de Alimentaciรณn y Nutriciรณn 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, comunรญquese con la escuela. Estaremos encantados de ayudarle. ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿพ

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 ร  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 Alimentaciรณn y Nutriciรณn del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Martin.

Nos comunicamos con usted para informarle que la cuenta de cafeterรญa de su hijo(a) tiene un saldo pendiente. Para evitar cualquier interrupciรณn en los privilegios de la cuenta de comidas, le solicitamos que realice el pago en la cafeterรญa de la escuela o agregue fondos a travรฉs de MySchoolBucks.com HOY MISMO. Si el saldo permanece sin pagarse, su hijo(a) no podrรก comprar artรญculos a la carta y se le proporcionarรก 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 aprobaciรณn de una solicitud no elimina ni perdona ningรบn cargo existente en la cuenta de comidas de su hijo(a). Las solicitudes estรกn disponibles en el sitio web de Servicios de Alimentaciรณn y Nutriciรณn del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Martin, o puede solicitar una copia impresa al gerente de la cafeterรญa de su escuela.

Gracias por su pronta atenciรณn a este asunto.

5 days ago, Pinewood Elementary School
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Thumbs Up for Kindness!

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

Together, weโ€™re showing that kindness, respect, and inclusion are always in style at Pinewood.

Panthers choose kindness!

#WorldDayOfBullyingPrevention #BlueUp #PinewoodPanthers #ChooseKindness
6 days ago, Nicole Bowser
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This month our SAC meeting will be on Wednesday, October 7th. The meeting will start at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria and will be followed by our UFLI Family Night. This is for our K-2 and select 3rd grade students and parents.

Our SAC agenda can be viewed here:
https://mcsdfl.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/PWE/IQB0F7ui7SLrTJwa3OymFRPmAfQ2P4SbWZoZplUU1PacF6k?e=gxaKnX

Este mes, nuestra reuniรณn del SAC serรก el miรฉrcoles 7 de octubre. La reuniรณn comenzarรก a las 5:30 p. m. en la cafeterรญa y serรก seguida por nuestra Noche Familiar de UFLI.

Este evento estรก dirigido a los estudiantes y padres de Kindergarten a 2.ยบ grado, asรญ como a algunos estudiantes seleccionados de 3.ยบ grado y sus familias. ยกEsperamos contar con su participaciรณn!

Nuestra agenda del SAC puede verse aquรญ:
https://mcsdfl.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/PWE/IQB0F7ui7SLrTJwa3OymFRPmAfQ2P4SbWZoZplUU1PacF6k?e=gxaKnX
6 days ago, Pinewood Elementary School
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๐ŸŒŸ Happy Sunday, Panther Families! ๐ŸŒŸ

We hope you received and had a chance to review our October Panther Connection newsletter. Here are a few important reminders about what's happening this week at Pinewood!

๐Ÿช™ PTA Coin Wars Continues!
Don't forget to bring in your spare change and help support our school through this fun competition!

๐Ÿ† Vote for Mr. Acosta for Teacher of the Year!
Show your support by casting your vote here:
https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote

๐Ÿ“… This Week at Pinewood

Monday, October 5
๐Ÿ’™ Wear Blue for World Day of Bullying Prevention

Wednesday, October 7
๐Ÿ“ธ Fall Picture Day
๐Ÿšถ National Walk to School Day
๐Ÿ‘ฅ School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting at 5:30 PM
๐Ÿ“š UFLI Family Night for Kindergarten-Grade 3 Families following the SAC meeting

If you plan to attend UFLI Family Night, please complete the RSVP form:
Pinewood Family UFLI Night K-3 Students and Families โ€“ Fill out form

Friday, October 9
๐Ÿพ Owens/Mansfield Unlock Your Panther Potential Classroom Engagement Event
โฐ 9:00-9:30 AM

๐Ÿ“ End of Quarter 1

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to another great week of learning and growing together!

Have a wonderful week, Panthers! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™

๐ŸŒŸ ยกFeliz domingo, Familias Panther! ๐ŸŒŸ

Esperamos que hayan recibido y tenido la oportunidad de revisar nuestro boletรญn Panther Connection de octubre. Aquรญ les compartimos algunos recordatorios importantes sobre lo que estarรก sucediendo esta semana en Pinewood.

๐Ÿช™ ยกLa Guerra de las Monedas de la PTA continรบa!
ยกNo olviden enviar sus monedas sueltas para ayudar a apoyar a nuestra escuela a travรฉs de esta divertida competencia!

๐Ÿ† ยกVote por el Sr. Acosta para Maestro del Aรฑo!
Muestre su apoyo emitiendo su voto aquรญ:
https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote

๐Ÿ“… Esta Semana en Pinewood

Lunes, 5 de octubre
๐Ÿ’™ Vรญstase de azul en reconocimiento al Dรญa Mundial de la Prevenciรณn del Acoso Escolar (Bullying)

Miรฉrcoles, 7 de octubre
๐Ÿ“ธ Dรญa de Fotos de Otoรฑo
๐Ÿšถ Dรญa Nacional de Caminar a la Escuela
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Reuniรณn del Consejo Asesor Escolar (SAC) a las 5:30 p. m.
๐Ÿ“š Noche Familiar de UFLI para familias de Kindergarten a 3.er grado, inmediatamente despuรฉs de la reuniรณn del SAC

Si planea asistir a la Noche Familiar de UFLI, complete el formulario de confirmaciรณn de asistencia (RSVP):
Pinewood Family UFLI Night K-3 Students and Families โ€“ Fill out form

Viernes, 9 de octubre
๐Ÿพ Evento de Participaciรณn Familiar en el Aula Unlock Your Panther Potential de las maestras Owens y Mansfield
โฐ 9:00 a. m. - 9:30 a. m.

๐Ÿ“ Fin del Primer Trimestre

ยกGracias por su continuo apoyo y colaboraciรณn! Esperamos tener otra excelente semana de aprendizaje y crecimiento juntos.

ยกQue tengan una maravillosa semana, Panthers! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™
7 days ago, Pinewood Elementary School
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Walk, Bike & Roll to School!

This Wednesday, October 7th, Pinewood is joining schools across the country in celebrating National Walk & Roll to School Day!

Skip the car when you can and walk, bike, or roll your way to school. Itโ€™s a fun way to get moving, enjoy the outdoors, and start the school day on an active note!

Learn more about National Walk & Roll to School Day: https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/

#PinewoodPanthers #WalkRollToSchoolDay #WalkBikeRoll #PWE #HealthyHabits

7 days ago, Nicole Bowser
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๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ‚ Fall Picture Day is coming to Pinewood!

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 7th!

Students will be photographed on both sets, and no pre-payment is required.

Digital proofs will be sent via text/email. Be sure to follow the directions on the flyer to opt in so you can receive your childโ€™s proofs.

School dress code is required.

We canโ€™t wait to see our Panthers looking picture-perfect!

8 days ago, Nicole Bowser
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๐Ÿ’™ Stand Up Against Bullying! ๐Ÿ’™

On Monday, October 5th, weโ€™re recognizing World Day of Bullying Prevention!

Panthers, weโ€™re asking everyone to wear BLUE as we stand together in solidarity against bullying and show that kindness and respect belong at Pinewood.

Remember, we can all make a difference by including others, choosing kind words, and speaking up when someone needs help.

Letโ€™s fill Pinewood with BLUE and show that Panthers choose kindness!

#blueup #Worlddayofbullyingprevention #unityagainstbullying
8 days ago, Nicole Bowser
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๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿพ Happy National Principals Month! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’›

October is National Principals Month, and we are proud to celebrate our amazing principal, Mrs. Amy Porter!

Thank you, Mrs. Porter, for your leadership, dedication, and the care you show our Pinewood Panthers each and every day.

From supporting our students and staff to helping make Pinewood a place where everyone can learn, grow, and succeed. We appreciate all that you do!

Help us show Mrs. Porter some Panther love this month!

#NationalPrincipalsMonth #PinewoodPanthers #PantherPride #ThankAPrincipal
9 days ago, Nicole Bowser
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๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒŸ SSYRA SUPERSTAR! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ“š

Way to go, Aurora in 5th grade!

Aurora has already read, tested on, and earned brag tags for 7 out of the 15 2026โ€“2027 SSYRA books!

Sheโ€™s almost halfway through the entire list and showing some serious dedication to reading! We canโ€™t wait to see which SSYRA book she tackles next!

Check out this yearโ€™s SSYRA list and encourage your Panther to join the reading fun!

#PinewoodPanthers #SSYRA #ReadingSuperstar #PantherPride #LoveToRead

9 days ago, Nicole Bowser
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