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

๐ Happy Sunday, Panther Families! ๐
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!
๐ช PTA Coin Wars Continues!
Don't forget to bring in your spare change and help support our school through this fun competition!
๐ 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
๐ This Week at Pinewood
Monday, October 5
๐ Wear Blue for World Day of Bullying Prevention
Wednesday, October 7
๐ธ Fall Picture Day
๐ถ National Walk to School Day
๐ฅ School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting at 5:30 PM
๐ 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
๐พ Owens/Mansfield Unlock Your Panther Potential Classroom Engagement Event
โฐ 9:00-9:30 AM
๐ 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! ๐พ๐
๐ ยกFeliz domingo, Familias Panther! ๐
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.
๐ช 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!
๐ 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
๐ Esta Semana en Pinewood
Lunes, 5 de octubre
๐ Vรญstase de azul en reconocimiento al Dรญa Mundial de la Prevenciรณn del Acoso Escolar (Bullying)
Miรฉrcoles, 7 de octubre
๐ธ Dรญa de Fotos de Otoรฑo
๐ถ Dรญa Nacional de Caminar a la Escuela
๐ฅ Reuniรณn del Consejo Asesor Escolar (SAC) a las 5:30 p. m.
๐ 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
๐พ Evento de Participaciรณn Familiar en el Aula Unlock Your Panther Potential de las maestras Owens y Mansfield
โฐ 9:00 a. m. - 9:30 a. m.
๐ 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! ๐พ๐

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. Itโs 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

๐ธ๐ 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 childโs proofs.
School dress code is required.
We canโt wait to see our Panthers looking picture-perfect!


On Monday, October 5th, weโre recognizing World Day of Bullying Prevention!
Panthers, weโre 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.
Letโs fill Pinewood with BLUE and show that Panthers choose kindness!
#blueup #Worlddayofbullyingprevention #unityagainstbullying

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

๐๐ SSYRA SUPERSTAR! ๐๐
Way to go, Aurora in 5th grade!
Aurora has already read, tested on, and earned brag tags for 7 out of the 15 2026โ2027 SSYRA books!
Sheโs almost halfway through the entire list and showing some serious dedication to reading! We canโt wait to see which SSYRA book she tackles next!
Check out this yearโs SSYRA list and encourage your Panther to join the reading fun!
#PinewoodPanthers #SSYRA #ReadingSuperstar #PantherPride #LoveToRead

PANTHER FAMILIES, WE NEED YOUR VOTE!
Our very own Mr. Richard โRickโ Acosta, Pinewoodโs Science Lab teacher and 2026โ2027 Teacher of the Year, is in the running for Martin County Teacher of the Year!
If your child has ever come home excited to tell you about an experiment, a discovery, or something really cool they learned in Science Lab, chances are Mr. Acosta helped spark that excitement! He brings science to life for our Panthers in Kindergarten through 5th grade with hands-on, engaging experiences that encourage them to explore, ask questions, and LOVE learning.
Now itโs our turn to show him some Panther love!
โญ Vote for Richard Acosta โ Science Lab Teacher
โญ Only ONE vote per person will be counted.
โญ A valid email address is required.
โญ You can also share how Mr. Acosta has made a positive difference for your child, our school, or our community.
โญ Community Choice votes will be incorporated into the overall judging process.
โญ Voting is open through November 1!
๐ณ๏ธ CAST YOUR VOTE HERE: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
Letโs show everyone what we already know at THE Pinewood Elementary SchoolโMr. Acosta makes science pretty amazing!
Vote, share, and spread the word, Panthers!

Please take a moment to review this month's Panther Connection to learn about all of the exciting events, important updates, and amazing things happening at Pinewood Elementary. We have a fun-filled month ahead with opportunities for learning, family engagement, and Panther pride. Be sure to mark your calendars and stay connected so you don't miss a thing!
๐๐ค Let's make it a fantastic October, Panthers! ๐ค๐
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ยกFeliz octubre, familias Panther! ๐๐พ
Por favor, revisen nuestra Conexiรณn Panther para conocer todas las cosas increรญbles que estรกn sucediendo en Pinewood este mes. ยกTenemos muchas oportunidades emocionantes para que nuestros estudiantes y familias aprendan, participen y crezcan juntos! ๐๐ค
ยกEsperamos compartir un maravilloso mes de octubre con todos ustedes! ๐โจ
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Due to the weather forecast, we are planning for a rainy day dismissal this afternoon. If there is lightning in the area and it is unsafe for students to be outside, our walkers and bikers will be held on campus until conditions improve.
We will continue loading car riders and buses as long as it is safe to do so. Please be patient as our staff works to ensure every student is dismissed safely and arrives at their designated location.
The safety of our students is always our top priority. Thank you for your understanding, patience, and support.
๐ค๐ Pinewood Elementary ๐พ
๐ง๏ธ Familias Panther,
Debido al pronรณstico del tiempo, estamos planeando un procedimiento de salida por lluvia esta tarde. Si hay relรกmpagos en el รกrea y no es seguro que los estudiantes estรฉn afuera, nuestros estudiantes que caminan o van en bicicleta a casa permanecerรกn en la escuela hasta que las condiciones mejoren.
Continuaremos la salida de los estudiantes que viajan en automรณvil y autobรบs siempre que sea seguro hacerlo. Les pedimos paciencia mientras nuestro personal trabaja para garantizar que cada estudiante sea enviado de manera segura a su lugar de salida asignado.
La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes es siempre nuestra mรกxima prioridad. Gracias por su comprensiรณn, paciencia y apoyo.
๐ค๐ Escuela Primaria Pinewood ๐พ

Running club with Coach Meder will be canceled this afternoon. Please email any changes to dismissal to pwedismissal@martinschools.org. Thank you!
Padres,
El club de correr con la Sra. Meder estarรก cancelado esta tarde. Por favor, envรญe por correo electrรณnico cualquier cambio en la salida de su estudiante a pwedismissal@martinschools.org.
ยกGracias!

Today, your child is bringing home a Book Buddy Lanyard letting you know about a safe and easy way for our school to raise funds for essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed.
The SchoolStore Program is 100% online so there is NO face-to-face selling, handling money, or delivering products. Your participation will take less than 12 minutes, and there are exciting prizes to make it fun for the students.
Here is all you need to do to participate:
1. Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000110865 to sign up.
2. Send form emails inviting family, friends and co-workers to support your child.
3. Return the Book Buddy Lanyard with the Student Prize Code to school for your child to get their fun participation prize.
Be sure to ask your child for the Book Buddy Lanyard tonight. Your participation will make a difference for our school and teachers!
Thanks,
Pinewood Elementary School
Hola, Padres de Familia:
Hoy su hijo(a) llevarรก a casa un gafete de Book Buddy para informarles sobre una manera fรกcil y segura de ayudar a nuestra escuela a recaudar fondos para recursos esenciales que nuestros estudiantes y maestros necesitan para tener รฉxito.
El programa SchoolStore es 100% en lรญnea, por lo que NO hay ventas en persona, manejo de dinero ni entrega de productos. Su participaciรณn tomarรก menos de 12 minutos y hay premios emocionantes para que la experiencia sea divertida para los estudiantes.
Esto es todo lo que necesita hacer para participar:
Visite Registro de SchoolStore para registrarse.
Envรญe los correos electrรณnicos del programa a familiares, amigos y compaรฑeros de trabajo invitรกndolos a apoyar a su hijo(a).
Devuelva el gafete Book Buddy con el Cรณdigo de Premio del Estudiante a la escuela para que su hijo(a) reciba su premio por participar.
Asegรบrese de pedirle a su hijo(a) el gafete Book Buddy esta noche. ยกSu participaciรณn marcarรก una gran diferencia para nuestra escuela y nuestros maestros!
Gracias,
Escuela Primaria Pinewood ๐พ

Some callers are experiencing intermittent issues when trying to reach District offices and school sites. At this time, the issue is affecting some incoming calls only, and outgoing calls remain operational.
While our Education Technology team works with the phone carriers to resolve this issue, families and community members can use the staff directory at martinschools.org to contact the appropriate employee or department via email or submit an inquiry through OnFlo.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore normal service. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
#ALLINMartin๐

Next week is packed with exciting opportunities for our students and families!
โ PTA Coin Wars kicks off on Monday!
โ Don't forget to RSVP for your child's Unlock Your Panther Potential event.
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Mark Your Calendars!
Monday, September 28
Snapology After School Club
Amore Art After School Club
Tuesday, September 29
Kindergarten Unlock Your Panther Potential (8:50-9:20 a.m.)
Wednesday, September 30
First Grade Unlock Your Panther Potential (7:50-8:20 a.m.)
Second Grade Unlock Your Panther Potential (8:50-9:20 a.m.)
Game Day After School Club
Friday, October 2
Fourth Grade Unlock Your Panther Potential (9:10-9:40 a.m.)
Little Vet After School Club
Thank you for your partnership and support. We can't wait to see our Panther families this week!
ยกFeliz sรกbado, Familias Panther!
ยกLa prรณxima semana estarรก llena de emocionantes oportunidades para nuestros estudiantes y familias!
โ ยกLa Guerra de Monedas (Coin Wars) de la PTA comienza el lunes!
โ No olviden confirmar su asistencia (RSVP) para el evento Desbloquea el Potencial Panther de su estudiante.
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๐ ยกMarquen sus calendarios!
Lunes, 28 de septiembre
Club despuรฉs de clases Snapology
Club despuรฉs de clases Amore Art
Martes, 29 de septiembre
Evento Desbloquea el Potencial Panther de Kindergarten (8:50 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.)
Miรฉrcoles, 30 de septiembre
Evento Desbloquea el Potencial Panther de Primer Grado (7:50 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.)
Evento Desbloquea el Potencial Panther de Segundo Grado (8:50 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.)
Club despuรฉs de clases Dรญa de Juegos (Game Day)
Viernes, 2 de octubre
Evento Desbloquea el Potencial Panther de Cuarto Grado (9:10 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.)
Club despuรฉs de clases Pequeรฑos Veterinarios (Little Vet)
ยกGracias por su colaboraciรณn y apoyo! Estamos ansiosos por ver a nuestras familias Panther esta semana y compartir estas experiencias de aprendizaje con ustedes. ๐๐พ

Attention, Panther Families!
Please be advised that Bus Route 2303 has changed to Bus Route 1909.
๐ Your childโs bus stop location will NOT change.
โฐ Pick-up and drop-off times will NOT change.
The only change is the bus route number from 2303 to 1909.
Please make note of the new route. Thank you!

Tomorrow is the BIG day!
On 9/2-5, weโre celebrating Dolly Parton Day and her biggest gift to children: a love of reading. โค๏ธ๐
Hereโs how to join us:
๐ Read for at least 30 minutes on September 25.
๐ Get a library card and make your next great read easier to find.
๐ Have a child age 5 or under? Sign up for Dolly Partonโs Imagination Library to receive free books at home
And, of course, dress the part! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hair, or even school colors (like Coat of Many Colors)! ๐ขโจ๐
Letโs go #ALLINMartin๐ to celebrate reading, big dreams and the joy of a good book! Get ready to share your pics of reading a book and doing it in style, just like Dolly.
#PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #ImaginationLibrary

Friday, September 25 (9/2-5), is Dolly Parton Day across the Martin County School District!
Pinewood is excited to join the celebration of Dolly Partonโs contributions to children and literacy and the importance of building a lifelong love of reading!
Donโt forget to dress for the occasion! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hairโor wear your favorite college team to represent a Coat of Many Colors!
And most importantly, make time to READ for at least 30 minutes tomorrow!
We canโt wait to see our Panthers celebrating Dolly Parton Day!
#PinewoodPanthers #DollyPartonDay #ReadDreamGoBig #MCSDReads #LoveOfReading

A huge THANK YOU to Pastor Jeremy Rader and Coastal Life Church for treating our Pinewood teachers and staff to delicious Donut NV today! What a sweet way to show your appreciation for our Panther family!
We are so grateful for community partners who support, encourage, and give back to our school. Your partnership with Pinewood is truly valued and appreciated!
#gocoastallife #coastallifechurch #donutnv




TODAY: Interested in learning more about the Martin County School District's Gifted Program? Come to the first Parent Workshop of the 26-27 school year!
Join us to learn how gifted services work in the District, what families can expect from gifted programs, and how we support gifted students' academic growth and success across our schools.
๐ September 23, 2026
โฐ 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
๐ School Board Room (1939 SE Federal Hwy)
Please contact Kelly Francke at franckk@martinschools.org to RSVP or RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3V6PNa5
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore


Join us at Pinewood Elementary for Unlock the World: A Heritage Celebration as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the many cultures that make our Pinewood community so special!
Come enjoy an evening of culture, community, food, music, activities, and traditions from around the world. Families are encouraged to wear cultural attire or colors that represent their heritage!
๐ October 15, 2026
โฐ 6:00โ7:30 PM


