Pinewood Elementary School

🍎📚WELCOME BACK, STUDENTS🍎📚 🌟 The much-awaited day is finally here! 🎉 Let's kick-start this new journey with a new vision, pathway and possibility! 🕰️ Please remember to exercise patience and caution as our schools, staff and families navigate the challenges of a new school year. We are #MCSDBetterTogether! ❓ Need support? Connect with knowledgeable District staff here: https://martinschools.org/page/lets-talk We look forward to beginning our ascent to the top of Florida's educational accountability system this school year. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

Welcome back Pinewood Family, We are so excited to see you again. We have missed your smiles and hugs. Please read this in its entirety. Tomorrow is Meet the Teacher: 12-1:30 pm Kindergarten to 2nd grade 1:00-2:30 pm 3rd-5th grade Please visit the cafeteria to get your car tag for students who are car riders, meet and speak to the PTA, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, volunteer liaisons, cafeteria manager, extended day, and parent liaisons. In the office you can turn in any registrations and only students who will ride the school bus can get their student ID. These are very important first day/week reminders: 1. Label your child’s belongings (not supplies) such as lunchboxes, water bottles, jackets/sweaters. 2. Young students should know and be able to communicate their first and last name. 3. Students should be at school by 7:20 am and in their seats ready to learn by 7:30 am. 4. Breakfast is served from 7:00-7:30 am. 5. PWE staff and safety patrol will walk students to their arrival area in the morning. starting on day 1 of school. Bienvenidos de nuevo familia Pinewood, Estamos muy emocionados de verte de nuevo. Hemos echado de menos tus sonrisas y abrazos. Por favor lea esto por completo. Mañana es Conoce al Maestro. 12:00 a 1:30 p. m. De jardín de infantes a 2.° grado 1:00-2:30 p. m. 3° a 5° grado Visite la cafetería para obtener la etiqueta de su automóvil para los estudiantes que viajan en automóvil, conozca y hable con la PTA, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, enlaces de voluntarios, gerente de la cafetería, día extendido y enlaces de padres. En la oficina puede entregar cualquier registro y solo los estudiantes que viajarán en el autobús escolar pueden obtener su identificación de estudiante. Estos son recordatorios muy importantes para el primer día/semana: 1. Etiquete las pertenencias de su hijo (no los suministros) como loncheras, botellas de agua, chaquetas/jerseys. 2. Los jóvenes estudiantes deben saber y poder comunicar su nombre y apellido. 3. Los estudiantes deben estar en la escuela a las 7:20 am y en sus asientos listos para aprender a las 7:30 am. 4. El desayuno se sirve de 7:00 a 7:30 a. m. 5. El personal de PWE y la patrulla de seguridad acompañarán a los estudiantes a su área de llegada en la mañana. a partir del día 1 de clases.

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 The Pinewood Elementary twin sisters Grace and Victoria had an exciting summer adventure to Peru! "We had an amazing trip and visited many cities in Peru," proud mom Jodi shared. "The highlights of the trip for the girls were white water rafting on the Urubamba River, traveling on the train and visiting Machu Picchu and having a selfie contest with some llamas in Vicunas!" #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎BACK TO SCHOOL🍎 REMINDER: Meet the teacher and 6th and 9th-grade orientations will be held this Wednesday, August 9th, the day BEFORE the 23-24 school year starts! This is the perfect opportunity for families to get to know the amazing teachers guiding their students on their educational journey this year! 🌟📚 You can find specific times for your child's school on our comprehensive back-to-school webpage here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/reopening #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Sophie, a rising fifth-grader at The Pinewood Elementary, learned about freshwater lake ecosystems and water safety while enjoying lots of family fun at Lake Martin, Alabama! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 The Pinewood Elementary students Adelia, Logan and Sophia traveled all the way to Italia for their summer adventures! "They visited Rome, Florence, Sorrento, Capri, the Amalfi Coast, Pisa, Pompeii and Herculaneum," proud mom Krsytal shared. "The three siblings enjoyed immersing themselves in Italian cuisine, culture, and historic landmarks. They especially liked the Gelato. Lots of it!” #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

Families- are you looking forward to viewing your child’s teacher assignment/class schedule in the FOCUS Parent Portal next week?! Get a jump start NOW by completing all of your back-to-school forms in FOCUS! Reviewing/updating your family's emergency contact info and completing parental consent selections in FOCUS will eliminate the need for you to complete paper forms once your child begins school next week. Click here to sign in to FOCUS and get started: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ Have questions about accessing your FOCUS Parent Portal account? Click here for answers to FAQs: https://www.martinschools.org/page/online-registration

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Martin County High School student Landon and Ross, a Pinewood Elementary student, recently traveled to tour a little bit of American history! "{They went to} Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell, Boston for the Freedom Trail and Plymouth, Massachusetts to see Plymouth Rock. American history rocks," proud mom Judy shared. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎉WELCOME BACK!🎉 Welcome back, Teachers! This new academic year holds the promise of new visions, new pathways, and new possibilities. Together, we'll embark on a journey filled with endless opportunities to ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and empower the leaders of tomorrow. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to educating our students. #ALLINMartin #BetterTogether #PublicSchoolProud #BacktoSchool

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 The Pinewood Elementary 3rd-grader Harper had a busy summer full of fun, excitement and family time! She attended a dance convention, went to Universal Orlando Resort with her family, and then traveled to North Carolina to Great Wolf Lodge, SEA LIFE Aquarium and Discovery Place Science for a week of fun with her cousins. That's a jam-packed summer! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

📣DISTRICT OFFICES CLOSED📣 Attention MCSD families: All school and District offices will be closed the morning of Friday, August 4, while staff attends the Superintendent's Back-to-School Kickoff. Offices will reopen at 1 p.m., and any messages will be returned at this time. #ALLINMartin👊

The Education Foundation of Martin County invites you to Adopt-a-Class or Fund-a-Project for our school. Visit https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/272/pinewood for more information.

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 The Pinewood Elementary student Logan discovered the magic at Disney World for the first time during his summer adventure! “I had so much fun going to Disney for the very first time this summer and seeing all of my favorite characters and the fireworks show," Logan shared. "It was so cool!” #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

Hello Pinewood Families, Follow the link below for current information from our amazing PTA! https://www.canva.com/design/DAFpyEDPQXk/CQA_1cf4chfPaXs1XYIXBQ/view#1 Hola familias de Pinewood, ¡Siga el enlace a continuación para obtener información actualizada de nuestro increíble PTA! https://www.canva.com/design/DAFpyEDPQXk/CQA_1cf4chfPaXs1XYIXBQ/view#1

🎒TAX-FREE HOLIDAY🎒 It's time to get your back-to-school shopping on! Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts TODAY and goes through August 6th! Head to our website for a full list of what is tax-exempt: https://www.martinschools.org/page/summer-break-resources #ALLINMartin👊

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 The Pinewood Elementary students Ryland and Lola ventured to Orlando for their summer adventure! "We spent some quality time up in Orlando at our favorite place-Disney Springs," parent and teacher Chelsea Johns shared. "We love going up here to shop, feel the magic of Disney and have a little vacation, but still close to home!" #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍽️SCHOOL LUNCH INFO🍽️ The Martin County School District will cover the costs of meals for all students for the first two days of school (August 10th and 11th) for the schools NOT listed in the photos. After August 11, the regular price for breakfast for all students is $1.50. Lunch for grades K-5 is $1.85, and for grades 6-12 is $2.10. The District will cover the cost of meals for students who apply and qualify for reduced-price meals. All students attending the school sites participating in the Community Eligibility Provisions will receive free breakfasts and lunches with no income restrictions. Those schools are listed in the photos. For questions, please email the Food Nutrition and Services Department at askFNS@martinschools.org or call 772-223-2655. #ALLINMartin👊

🎒TAX-FREE HOLIDAY🎒 Didn't finish all of your back-to-school shopping during Prime Days? Not a problem! Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts on Monday, July 24th and goes through August 6th! Click the for a full list of what is tax-exempt: https://www.martinschools.org/page/summer-break-resources #ALLINMartin👊

🎒TAX-FREE HOLIDAY🎒 Didn't finish all of your back-to-school shopping during Prime Days? Not a problem! Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts on Monday, July 24th and goes through August 6th! Click the for a full list of what is tax-exempt: https://www.martinschools.org/page/summer-break-resources #ALLINMartin👊

🎒TAX-FREE HOLIDAY🎒 Didn't finish all of your back-to-school shopping during Prime Days? Not a problem! Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts on Monday, July 24th and goes through August 6th! Click the for a full list of what is tax-exempt: https://www.martinschools.org/page/summer-break-resources #ALLINMartin👊