Pinewood Elementary School

🍎EARLY RELEASE & NO SCHOOL🍎 Reminder, Martin County families: we have Early Release on Friday, May 23, followed by no school on Monday, May 26! View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION: PANTHER EDITION🎓 Our Panthers are so grown! 🥹 These seniors returning to The Pinewood Elementary for the Grad Walk brought a morning full of joy, hope, and pride. Once a Panther, always a Panther... now it’s your turn to go out and change the world. We’re so proud of you. 🐾💛🖤 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #Classof2025

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN: GET READY FOR SUMMER!🎙️ The school year may be winding down, but the latest episode of All In Martin is heating up! ☀️😎 In Episode 6 of our monthly podcast, we sit down with three teachers—Mrs. Vanessa Molina-Council (MCSD 24-25 Teacher of the Year from Citrus Grove Elementary School), Mrs. Rachel Smith (Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School's 25-26 Teacher of the Year), and Mrs. Samantha Pankhurst (MCSD's 24-25 High School Teacher of the Year from Jensen Beach High School)—to reflect on this school year and share tips to help students stay sharp over the summer. PLUS: Superintendent Michael Maine joins us to share his end-of-year message for students, families, and staff across the Martin County School District. ➡️ New episode drops May 15 on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Catch up on previous episodes: 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Hello Pinewood Family, We want to thank all of you for the wonderful treats and love shared during teachers & staff appreciation week. We are grateful for your support. Our 3rd-5th grades have completed their FAST ELA and Math Assessments. I commend them for their great effort in staying focused and aiming to be their very best. This coming week begins testing for Kindergarten-2nd grade. Fifth grade will also take their FAST Science Assessment. All library books are due April 16th. Here are the events for this week: 5/12 - 1st grade ELA STAR/FAST 5/13 - 2nd grade ELA STAR/FAST and Cub Scouts 6pm 5/14 - 5th grade FAST Science Assessment and Chick-Fil-A SRO of The Year 7am-8pm 5/15 - Kindergarten ELA FAST/STAR 5/16 - 1st grade Math STAR/FAST Let's finish strong Panthers! Hola familia Pinewood: Queremos agradecerles a todos por los maravillosos obsequios y el cariño compartido durante la semana de agradecimiento a los maestros y al personal. Agradecemos su apoyo. Nuestros alumnos de 3.º a 5.º grado han completado sus evaluaciones FAST de ELA y matemáticas. Los felicito por su gran esfuerzo por mantenerse enfocados y aspirar a dar lo mejor de sí mismos. Esta semana comienzan las pruebas para kínder a 2.º grado. Quinto grado también realizará su evaluación FAST de ciencias. La fecha límite para entregar todos los libros de la biblioteca es el 16 de abril. Estos son los eventos de esta semana: 12/5 - 1.er grado ELA STAR/FAST 13/5 - 2.º grado ELA STAR/FAST y Cub Scouts 6 p. m. 14/5 - 5.º grado Evaluación FAST de ciencias y CHik-Fil-A SRO del año 7 a. m. a 8 p. m. 15/5 - Kínder ELA STAR/STAR 16/5 - 1.er grado Matemáticas STAR/FAST ¡Terminemos con fuerza, Panteras!

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📣HELP US HELP YOU!📣 We know you want the best possible education for your child, and so do we! Help us help you and our students by taking a few minutes (literally only a few minutes!!) to fill out Martin County School District’s annual Satisfaction & Engagement Survey. HURRY! The deadline is May 9! This is for MCSD families of all grade levels. Tell us what’s working, what could be better, and what makes your kiddo excited (or not-so-excited) to go to school. Your feedback helps shape real improvements in our schools—like attendance, academics, and overall student outcomes. It’s short. It’s important. It’s anonymous. Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/3Egq9Ib We sincerely thank our families for partnering with us on our mission to provide excellent education for all students. #ALLINMartin👊

Hello Pinewood Family, Our 3th-5th grade students gave it their all this past with during their ELA PM3 assessment. They will be gearing up again to take the Math PM3 this week. We will send out reminders. K-2nd grade will begin On May 12th-May 20th. We are 18 school days away from the end of a fantastic school year. There is much left to do and accomplish until then. Mother's Day Flowers are on sale until Wednesday, May 7th. Finally, we celebrate our AMAZING staff this week during Teacher/Staff Appreciation week. Each individual at The PWE brings an immeasurable amount of dedication and love that makes this school one in a million. Here are the events for this week: 5/6 - PTA Mtg. 5:30 pm and Cub Scouts 6:00 pm 5/7 - 3rd Grade Math FAST PM3 assessment and Girls Scouts 5:00 pm 5/9 - 4th & 5th grade Math FAST PM3 assessment Have a great week Panthers! Hola Familia Pinewood, Nuestros alumnos de 3.º a 5.º grado dieron lo mejor de sí esta semana en su evaluación PM3 de ELA. Esta semana se prepararán de nuevo para presentar la PM3 de Matemáticas. Enviaremos recordatorios. Los grados K-2 comenzarán del 12 al 20 de mayo. Estamos a 18 días de que termine un fantástico año escolar. Queda mucho por hacer y lograr hasta entonces. Las flores del Día de la Madre estarán a la venta hasta el miércoles 7 de mayo. Por último, celebramos a nuestro INCREÍBLE personal esta semana durante la Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros y al Personal. Cada persona en PWE aporta una dedicación y un amor inconmensurables que hacen de esta escuela algo único. Estos son los eventos de esta semana: 5/6 - Reunión de la PTA. 5:30 pm y Cub Scouts a las 6:00 pm 7/5 - Evaluación FAST PM3 de Matemáticas de 3.er grado y Girls Scouts a las5:00 pm 9/5 - Evaluación FAST PM3 de Matemáticas de 4.º y 5.º grado ¡Que tengan una excelente semana, Panteras!

Here are a few important dates and details to keep in mind: Last Day for Student Checkouts: May 9th. All Books Due: May 16th. New Event: Return Raffle Starting May 1st, students returning books between May 1st and May 16th will receive a raffle ticket for each book they return. Example: 1 book = 1 ticket, 3 books = 3 tickets. Students will write their names on the tickets and place them in the raffle basket. Raffle winners will be drawn on May 19th. Prizes TBD Please note: Tickets will only be issued for books returned between May 1st and May 16th. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us ensure the library is ready for the end of the school year!

📣WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!📣 Families of MCSD students in all grades: Take a few minutes to fill out Martin County School District’s annual Satisfaction & Engagement Survey! This important survey gathers feedback on five key indicators linked to better student outcomes, including attendance and academic growth. Your input will help shape school improvement goals across the District. The feedback received through these surveys is invaluable! MCSD is grateful to every stakeholder partnering with us on our mission to provide an excellent education for all students. Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/3Egq9Ib #ALLINMartin👊

⏰🍎TIME TO REGISTER⏰🍎 Registration for the summer Extended Day programs at the Martin County School District is OPEN! ☀️🎉 Extended Day summer programs are open to all students who will be enrolled in grades K-5 at a District-operated school next year. Programs will be held Monday - Friday beginning June 2 and running through July 25. Registration will be held online through FOCUS. View the activity calendars, learn more info and register online: https://www.martinschools.org/page/extended-day #ALLINMartin👊

🎓CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2025🎓 Our elementary schools are preparing to welcome back the Class of 2025 for a special tradition: Grad Walks! Seniors will walk the hallways of their former schools, dressed in their caps and gowns, inspiring the next generation and celebrating how far they’ve come. 🎓🎉 ➡️ Important details and dates for students, families, and staff: https://bit.ly/4jNsHgx #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

⛵️WHAT FLOATS YOUR BOAT?⛵️ Ready to build, race, and make a splash? The MCSD Elementary Cardboard Boat Race is back!! 🎉⛵️ The Elementary Cardboard Boat Race will be held on Saturday, May 17 at Sailfish Splash. Students and families: put your creativity and teamwork to the test– design boats out of cardboard to see who can float, race, and survive the splash zone. 🗓 Saturday, May 17 🕘 9:00–11:00 a.m. 📍 Sailfish Splash Guidelines & Info: ​https://bit.ly/440d2Fu Want to join the fun? Reach out to your school for more info on how to participate. We can’t wait to see the unique creations! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Hello Pinewood Family, Tuesday, April 22nd, is our monthly School Advisory Council meeting at 5:30 pm. The agenda provides the topics we will be discussing this month. Everyone is invited to the meeting. Please access the QR code if you will be needing child care and/or translation in Spanish. We look forward to seeing you there. Hola familia Pinewood: El martes 22 de abril es nuestra reunión mensual del Consejo Asesor Escolar a las 5:30 pm. La agenda incluye los temas que trataremos este mes. Todos están invitados a la reunión. Accedan al código QR si necesitan cuidado infantil o traducción al español. Esperamos verlos allí.

Parents, it's time to share your input. Help us become the #1 school and District by completing this survey. You are the most important part of the village. https://survey.5-essentials.org/martin/survey/parent Padres, es hora de compartir sus opiniones. Ayúdennos a convertirnos en la escuela y el distrito número 1 completando esta encuesta. Ustedes son lo más importante de la comunidad. https://survey.5-essentials.org/martin/survey/parent

📢MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD📢 The Martin County School District’s annual Satisfaction & Engagement Survey IS NOW OPEN for families of students in ALL grade levels. This important survey gathers feedback on five key indicators linked to better student outcomes, including attendance and academic growth. Your input will help shape school improvement goals across the District. The feedback received through these surveys is invaluable! MCSD is grateful to every stakeholder partnering with us on our mission to provide an excellent education for all students. Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/3Egq9Ib #ALLINMartin👊

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN🎙️ A new episode of 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑰𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏 is almost here! Episode 5 airs tomorrow, April 15—and we’re talking all about middle school! What's it really like having a student in middle school? Moms from across the District share their honest take: the transition from 5th to 6th grade, the support systems available and how their children are growing, thriving, and finding their place. All active in their local PTA, they also talk about why being involved makes a big difference. Tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! Links below. 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

➗➕MATH WEEK 2025✖️➖ It’s the grand finale of #MCSDMathWeek—and we’re going out in style by dressing for our future careers! Students and teachers: don’t forget to complete today’s final Daily Math Challenge! Show off your problem-solving skills and compete for awesome prizes ➡️ bit.ly/mcsdmathweek Today’s featured math-driven careers: 🛥️ Owners & Captain of Treasure Coast River Cruises 📊 CPA & Owner of Math & Music Studio 🎶 Music Director of Math & Music Studio Thank you to everyone who made our 3rd annual Math Week a success. Remember, math is everywhere! ✖️➖ Full video: https://youtu.be/Xe1lGloFq1w #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

➗➕MATH WEEK 2025✖️➖ Day 4 of #MCSDMathWeek = Pattern Power! From fabrics to engine parts, math and recognizing patterns play a big role in today’s featured careers: Interior Designer (IRSC - Chastain Campus) and Auto Mechanic (LCA_automotive). Don’t forget to complete today’s Daily Math Challenge for a chance to win prizes! ➡️ bit.ly/mcsdmathweek Full video: https://youtu.be/CoN-OqK0qqg #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

💜PURPLE UP💜 April is the Month of the Military Child—a time to honor the resilience, strength, and sacrifice of students whose parents serve our country. While their parents are heroes in uniform, their children are heroes on the homefront. Join us in showing support—wear purple this Friday, April 11, to recognize military kids! (You can pair your purple with your Dress for Your Future outfit as part of MCSD Math Week.) #ALLINMartin👊 #FLPurpleUp25

🧩AUTISM AWARENESS WORKSHOP🧩 Families, you're invited to the Martin County School District’s 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Parent Workshop—a meaningful evening focused on building connections, sharing experiences, and accessing helpful resources. Workshop info: 📅 Wednesday, April 16, from 4:30–6:00 p.m. 📍 MCSD Board Room Hosted by our Exceptional Student Education (ESE) team, this event is open to all families seeking to learn more and engage in thoughtful conversation and support. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/AutismWorkshop416, or email Christine Durst (durstc@martinschools.org) or Sara Piccirillo (piccirs@martinschools.org). #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥