Pinewood Elementary School

🎄🍪HOLIDAY SURPRISE🍪🎄

Did you know that tomorrow, December 4, is National Cookie Day?!

You know what that means...every student gets a FREE holiday cookie with their lunch purchase! 🎉

A little sweet treat to ring in the season and make their day even brighter! 🤩

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🎉CELEBRATING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE🎉

Join us in celebrating the incredible students who excelled in this year’s AGLOA LinguiSHTIK competition and will go on to represent the Martin County School District at the state competition in March!

Congratulations to:
Elementary Division–
⭐️Hely Shah, Palm City Elementary School
⭐️Sam Rijal, Palm City Elementary School
⭐️Moksh Patel, Palm City Elementary School
⭐️Miya Chen, The Pinewood Elementary
⭐️Gabriel Borges, Jensen Beach Elementary School

Middle School Division–
⭐️Sonia Chen, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
⭐️Camden Ziegler, Hidden Oaks Middle School

LinguiSHTIK pushes students to flex their language arts skills through strategic word-building and vocabulary challenges—and they delivered.

Up next: Social Studies! Students will test their knowledge in three exciting trivia events: Presidents, Current Events (2025), and this year’s theme, Norse Mythology. All competitions and practices are virtual, and it’s not too late to sign up!

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Hello Pinewood Family,
We hope you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving week with family and friends. As we return, we are jumping into a very important part of the quarter—Progress Monitoring 2 (PM2). Testing begins this Tuesday and continues over the next couple of weeks. Please review the attached calendar for your child’s specific PM2 dates.

Our students are still actively learning the standards, but we look forward to seeing growth from PM1 to PM2 in their scale scores. Please encourage your child to do their very best, apply the strategies they’ve learned, and stay positive throughout the process.

We are excited to welcome our Panthers back on campus and look forward to seeing their smiles and receiving some much-needed hugs.

Here is what’s happening this week:
• 12/2: PM2 ELA (Grades 3–5), Cub Scouts at 6pm
• 12/3: Girl Scouts at 5pm
• 12/4: PM2 Math (Grades 3–5)
• 12/5: PM2 ELA (Grade 1)

Tutoring will resume on Wednesday and Thursday from 2:10–3:10 pm, and all other after-school programs will also run as scheduled.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we help our Panthers grow!

Hola familia de Pinewood,
Esperamos que hayan disfrutado de una maravillosa semana de Acción de Gracias junto a sus familiares y amigos. Al regresar, comenzamos una parte muy importante del trimestre: el Monitoreo del Progreso 2 (PM2). Las evaluaciones comienzan este martes y continuarán durante las próximas semanas. Por favor, revisen el calendario adjunto para ver las fechas específicas de PM2 de su hijo(a).

Nuestros estudiantes aún están aprendiendo los estándares, pero esperamos ver crecimiento de PM1 a PM2 en sus puntajes. Les pedimos que animen a su hijo(a) a hacer su mejor esfuerzo, aplicar las estrategias que han aprendido y mantenerse positivos durante el proceso.

Estamos muy contentos de dar la bienvenida a nuestros Panthers nuevamente en el campus y esperamos ver sus sonrisas y recibir esos abrazos tan necesarios.

Aquí está lo que sucede esta semana:
• 12/2: PM2 Artes del Lenguaje en Inglés (Grados 3–5), Cub Scouts a las 6pm
• 12/3: Girl Scouts a las 5pm
• 12/4: PM2 Matemáticas (Grados 3–5)
• 12/5: PM2 Artes del Lenguaje en Inglés (Primer Grado)

Las tutorías regresarán el miércoles y jueves de 2:10–3:10 pm, y todos los demás programas después de la escuela también se llevarán a cabo según lo programado.

Gracias por su continuo apoyo y colaboración. ¡Juntos ayudamos a crecer a nuestros Panthers!

🦃🍁🍂HAPPY THANKSGIVING!🍂🍁🦃

Today, we’re grateful for our incredible students, dedicated educators, hardworking support staff, devoted families, and our entire community who make our A-rated District unstoppable. 🧡

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📚🥧 THANKSGIVING READING CHALLENGE🥧📚

It’s time to read toward a tasty prize—pie! 😋🥧

Our school is joining five others across the Martin County School District for the Turkey Trot Reading Race, a fun Thanksgiving break challenge designed to keep our readers engaged all week long.
From Saturday, November 22, through Sunday, November 30, students can earn Accelerated Reader (AR) points by reading at home and completing AR quizzes. At the end of the challenge, one class per grade level (K–5) across the six schools will be crowned the winner.

Winning classes will celebrate with a pie party and enjoy some serious bragging rights. 🏆🤩💪

Have your student stop by the media center and stock up on good reads for break. Let's read, race, and trot to the top! 📖🥧

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🍁THANKSGIVING BREAK REMINDER🍁

Good news, Martin County families: Thanksgiving Break is almost here, and yes… students and teachers still have the entire week off (Nov. 24–28)! 🙌

Since we didn’t need to use any emergency makeup days this year, the full week remains wide open for rest, gratitude, and perhaps a piece of pie or two. 🥧🦃✨

View this year’s instructional calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

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🍎🎉CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS🎉🍎

Tonight is the big night, Martin County!!

Who will be named the Martin County School District 2025-2026 Elementary, Middle, High School, and Overall Teacher of the Year?! 🏆 And which school will bring the most energy and take home the coveted Spirit Award?!

The Education Foundation of Martin County Teacher of the Year Awards Celebrations will begin at 4:30 p.m. View all of our outstanding nominees here: https://bit.ly/3BWsJ4l

Cheer on our incredible educators in the comments below! 👏🎉

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🇺🇸HONORING HEROES🇺🇸

On this Veterans Day, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of the men and women who have served our great nation. Your bravery protects our freedoms and inspires generations. Today, we stand grateful—now and always. ❤️🤍💙 ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

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📚✨ Last Call for the PWE Book Fair! ✨📚
Thank you to everyone who’s already stocked up on amazing reads! 🙌 But guess what… there are still lots of books waiting for you!
Don’t miss your chance to grab your next adventure—swing by on the final day and see what treasures you can find! 📖💫

📸 Need to sign up for Picture Retakes?
Visit www.focusedonforever.com/retakes to register your child to be photographed! You must sign up online for retakes by Monday, November 10th or your child will not be photographed.
💬 Have questions?
Email schools@focusedonforever.com or call/text 772-283-6807 for assistance.

Enjoy the November edition of PWE's Pawprint Newsletter.

It’s time to #FallBack! Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before heading to bed tonight. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at 2 a.m. 🍂🕰

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Hello Pinewood Family,

Our campus was glowing with storybook magic this week! It was such a joy to see our VPK and Kindergarten students turn into their favorite book characters for Book-o-Ween. The Book Fairy was especially delighted to see so many little readers showing off their love for stories.

And the excitement continues. Our Book Fair will run from 11/3 to 11/7! Sharing books with children is one of the most powerful things we can do. Reading to them, reading with them, or even listening as they read builds vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and opens the door to curious, thoughtful conversations. Books really are tiny ticket-stubs to big worlds.

Thank you to everyone supporting our Thanksgiving Food Drive. Our AVID Ambassadors are working hard to collect donations and prepare baskets for families in need. Every item and every act of kindness makes a difference.

Here’s what’s happening this week at Pinewood:
• 11/4: Cub Scouts at 6 pm
• 11/5: Parent Conference Night (by appointment) & Book Fair Family Night
• 11/6: Thank you to the Rotary Club for donating dictionaries to all of our third graders!

Coming soon:
• 11/11: No school / Veteran’s Day

Have a terrific week, Panthers! 🐾

Hola Familia Pinewood,

¡Nuestro campus brilló con magia de libros esta semana! Fue un gran alegría ver a nuestros estudiantes de VPK y Kindergarten convertirse en sus personajes favoritos para Book-o-Ween. La Hada de los Libros estuvo encantada de ver a tantos pequeños lectores mostrando su amor por las historias.

Y la emoción continúa. ¡Nuestra Feria del Libro será del 3/11 al 7/11! Compartir libros con los niños es una de las cosas más poderosas que podemos hacer. Leerles, leer con ellos o escuchar mientras leen desarrolla vocabulario, fluidez, comprensión y abre la puerta a conversaciones curiosas y significativas. Los libros son boletos pequeños hacia mundos enormes.

Gracias a todos los que están apoyando nuestra Colecta de Alimentos para el Día de Acción de Gracias. Nuestros Embajadores AVID están trabajando arduamente para recolectar donaciones y preparar canastas para las familias que las necesitan. Cada artículo y cada acto de bondad marcan la diferencia.

Aquí están los eventos de esta semana en Pinewood:
• 4/11: Reunión de Cub Scouts a las 6 pm
• 5/11: Noche de Conferencias para Padres (con cita) y Noche Familiar de la Feria del Libro
• 6/11: Gracias al Club Rotario por donar diccionarios para todos nuestros estudiantes de tercer grado

Próximamente:
• 11/11: No hay clases / Día de los Veteranos

¡Que tengan una semana fantástica, Panteras! 🐾

🍎ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONFERENCE NIGHT🍎

Elementary families–save the date! Conference Night at our elementary schools is next Wednesday, November 5. This is a great opportunity to meet with your student's teacher and discuss their progress for the year.

Please watch for specific details coming from your child's school.

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The Scholastic Book Fair’s giving program is open to businesses, organizations, alumni, and the entire community! Anyone can support students in our school who need help buying books. Learn more at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/pinewoodelementaryschool7 . #ScholasticBookFairs

🍂 SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 🍂

Families are invited to join the Martin County School District at this year’s Transition Fair!

This event is designed for families of students with varying exceptionalities in grades K–12 who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. Explore additional resources from community agencies that offer extra support to help students thrive in school and prepare for life, education, and employment beyond graduation.

📅 November 3
🕟 4:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 MCSD School Board Rooms 2 & 3

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📆EARLY RELEASE DAY COMING SOON📆

Families: We have an early release day this Friday, October 31! Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.

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

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Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/pinewoodelementaryschool7 . #ScholasticBookFairs
Genere la eWallet de la Feria del Libro para que su nino o nina pueda comprar sin usar efectivo, sin preocupaciones y de manera independiente! Es facil de configurar y otras personas pueden enviar fondos con facilidad! Comience aqui: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/pinewoodelementaryschool7 . #ScholasticBookFairs

Hello Pinewood Family,
We had such a fantastic Heritage Night! I am so grateful to our amazing staff for helping students research and create their Continent and Country boards and for organizing the poetry readings. It truly took a village to set up the cafeteria with the displays and snacks, but it was a joy to share such a meaningful evening with all of you.

A special thank you to the parents who prepared tables and brought snacks to share — you made the night even more special!

Looking ahead:
📚 Book Fair: November 3–7. Please remember to return permission slips so your child can participate.
👩‍🏫 Conference Night: November 5 (all classes except 3rd Grade – Mr. Hannig and Kindergarten – Ms. Ketzlick; these will be rescheduled). If you haven’t heard from your teacher yet, please reach out to schedule an appointment.

This Week’s Events:
10/27: Red Ribbon Week – Wear Red!
10/31: Early Release Day (12:00 PM dismissal) and Book-o-Ween!

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Have a terrific week, Panthers! 🐾

Hola Familia Pinewood,
¡Tuvimos una fantástica Noche de Herencia! Estoy muy agradecida con nuestro increíble personal por ayudar a los estudiantes a investigar y crear sus carteles sobre los continentes y países, así como por organizar las lecturas de poesía. Realmente tomó todo un equipo preparar la cafetería con las exhibiciones y los refrigerios, pero fue un verdadero placer compartir esta noche tan especial con todos ustedes.

Un agradecimiento especial a los padres que prepararon mesas y trajeron refrigerios para compartir — ¡hicieron que la noche fuera aún más especial!

Próximos eventos:
📚 Feria del Libro: del 3 al 7 de noviembre. Por favor recuerden devolver los permisos para que su hijo/a pueda participar.
👩‍🏫 Noche de Conferencias: 5 de noviembre (todas las clases excepto 3.º grado – Sr. Hannig y Kindergarten – Sra. Ketzlick; estas se reprogramarán para otra fecha). Si aún no ha recibido comunicación de su maestro/a, por favor envíele un correo electrónico para programar una cita.

Eventos de esta semana:
27 de octubre: Semana del Listón Rojo – ¡Vístete de rojo!
31 de octubre: Día de salida temprana (12:00 p.m.) y Book-o-Ween

Gracias por su continuo apoyo y colaboración. ¡Que tengan una excelente semana, Panteras! 🐾