๐ช๐พ STEP RIGHT UP, PANTHERS! ๐พ๐ช
The Cafeteria Circus is coming to Pinewood Elementary for National School Lunch Week, October 12โ16!
Our cafeteria is serving up a whole week of BIG TOP favorites you wonโt want to miss!
๐ช Monday: The Great โBrunch 4 Lunchโ with Curly Carnival Fries
๐ฎ Tuesday: The Famous โWalking Tacoโ with Romaine Cup, Salsa & Black Beans
๐ Wednesday: Three-Ring โPizza Sliceโ
๐ Thursday: Big Top โBanana Split Parfaitโ
๐ง Friday: Trapeze โMac 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!
๐ฝ๏ธ Eat school lunch at least 4 days during the week.
โ๏ธ Complete your NSLW Activity Guide and turn it in to the cafeteria by Thursday, October 15. Early entries are welcome!
๐๏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!


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.! ๐๐ข
Come explore the coastal campus, meet community partners and learn more about the environmental education programs available for families and students.
And, of course, youโll want to say hello to some of the ESCโs residents!
๐ Joey the Alligator
๐ Casey the Red Rat Snake
๐ข Oscar the Alligator Snapping Turtle
๐ 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! ๐
#ALLINMartin๐ #ESCisThePlaceToBe #MartinMeansMore

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 Countyโs โPop 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
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 Charlotteโs 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!








Weโre getting ready for our 2nd Annual Staff Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 23rd from 5:15โ6:00 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 rememberโthe fun continues with PTA Bingo from 6:00โ7:30 PM!
Thank you for helping make Trunk or Treat a sweet and spook-tacular night for our Panthers!

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.๐๐พ
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. ๐๐พ
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.

Our principals, Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Carroll, wore blue in recognition of World Day of Bullying Prevention!
Together, weโre showing that kindness, respect, and inclusion are always in style at Pinewood.
Panthers choose kindness!
#WorldDayOfBullyingPrevention #BlueUp #PinewoodPanthers #ChooseKindness
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

