🍎🎉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! 👏🎉
#ALLINMartin👊 #UnstoppableSince1925
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! 👏🎉
#ALLINMartin👊 #UnstoppableSince1925
🇺🇸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. ❤️🤍💙 ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸
#ALLINMartin👊 #HomeoftheFreeBecauseoftheBrave
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. ❤️🤍💙 ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸
#ALLINMartin👊 #HomeoftheFreeBecauseoftheBrave
📚✨ 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! 📖💫
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.
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. 🍂🕰
#ALLINMartin👊
#ALLINMartin👊
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! 🐾
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! 🐾
📸 Picture Retake Day is coming to PWE on November 14th!
If your child missed the original picture day or you’d like a retake, please be sure to register at www.focusedonforever.com/retakes by November 10th to ensure they’re on the list.
👉 Important: Retake proofs will only be delivered electronically, so registering your child is required for their photo to be taken and for you to receive the proof afterwards.
🍎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.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
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.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
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
#ALLINMartin👊 #UnstoppableSince1925
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
#ALLINMartin👊 #UnstoppableSince1925
📆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
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
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
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
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
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! 🐾
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! 🐾
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to PWE!
SAVE THE DATE! November 3rd-10th and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/pinewoodelementaryschool7 #ScholasticBookFairs
SAVE THE DATE! November 3rd-10th and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/pinewoodelementaryschool7 #ScholasticBookFairs
🍎REPORT CARDS🍎
First-quarter report cards have been posted! Student grades can be accessed by logging into the FOCUS Parent Portal and clicking the "Reports" tab and then "Grade Report" for elementary, or "Report Card" for secondary.
View your child's grades and attendance info: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
Need to set up your FOCUS account? Follow these instructions to claim your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
First-quarter report cards have been posted! Student grades can be accessed by logging into the FOCUS Parent Portal and clicking the "Reports" tab and then "Grade Report" for elementary, or "Report Card" for secondary.
View your child's grades and attendance info: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
Need to set up your FOCUS account? Follow these instructions to claim your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
The PWE AVID Ambassadors would like to present their community project: Annual Food Drive for families in our community.
The class with the most items collected will earn a pizza party. You can bring items to Heritage Night tomorrow as well.
Last day for collection is November 10th!
Thank you for supporting our AVID Ambassadors and our PWE families during the holidays.
Los Embajadores de PWE AVID desean presentar su proyecto comunitario: Colecta Anual de Alimentos para familias de nuestra comunidad.
La clase con más artículos recolectados ganará una fiesta de pizza. También puedes traer artículos a la Noche del Patrimonio mañana.
¡El último día para recoger es el 10 de noviembre!
Gracias por apoyar a nuestros Embajadores AVID y a nuestras familias PWE durante los días festivos.
The class with the most items collected will earn a pizza party. You can bring items to Heritage Night tomorrow as well.
Last day for collection is November 10th!
Thank you for supporting our AVID Ambassadors and our PWE families during the holidays.
Los Embajadores de PWE AVID desean presentar su proyecto comunitario: Colecta Anual de Alimentos para familias de nuestra comunidad.
La clase con más artículos recolectados ganará una fiesta de pizza. También puedes traer artículos a la Noche del Patrimonio mañana.
¡El último día para recoger es el 10 de noviembre!
Gracias por apoyar a nuestros Embajadores AVID y a nuestras familias PWE durante los días festivos.
⭐CELEBRATING GOOD CHARACTER⭐
It's Character Counts! Week, and in the Martin County School District, we are proud to recognize the importance of good character in shaping future leaders and building strong, respectful communities.
Grounded in the six pillars of Character—trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship—our students are learning that excellence isn’t just about achievement, but about integrity and heart. 💙
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #charactercountsweek
It's Character Counts! Week, and in the Martin County School District, we are proud to recognize the importance of good character in shaping future leaders and building strong, respectful communities.
Grounded in the six pillars of Character—trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship—our students are learning that excellence isn’t just about achievement, but about integrity and heart. 💙
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #charactercountsweek
UPDATE: The event at Indiantown Middle School has been canceled. Thank you for your understanding.
📲 DIGITAL DEFENSE 📲
Missed the first Digital Defense event? Don’t worry—there’s another opportunity to join the conversation!
The Martin County School District's Student Services Department and Visionary School of Arts are teaming up to help families navigate the digital world.
ℹ️ Behind the Screen: What Every Parent Needs to Know
📆 All Grade Levels: Oct. 23 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Indiantown Middle School
These free workshops are designed to give MCSD families tools and insights to help keep children safe and supported online. In this digital world, safety online is so important.
#ALLINMartin👊
🎉VOTE NOW!🎉
Join us in celebrating this week's TCPalm Teacher of the Week nominee, Ms. Dorie Laymon of The Pinewood Elementary! 💛🖤
Here's what her nominator said: "I will never be able to fully put into words the impact she has on my son’s life. She didn’t just teach him subjects from a book — she taught him to believe in himself. Her patience, encouragement, and belief in his potential helped him grow in confidence and made him a stellar student. When he walked in, he knew nothing, and now he is unstoppable. I can't thank her enough. Because of her, he loves school now; because of her, he wants to learn more."
➡️ Vote for her today and every day through Friday afternoon: bit.ly/46ZGNWI
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Join us in celebrating this week's TCPalm Teacher of the Week nominee, Ms. Dorie Laymon of The Pinewood Elementary! 💛🖤
Here's what her nominator said: "I will never be able to fully put into words the impact she has on my son’s life. She didn’t just teach him subjects from a book — she taught him to believe in himself. Her patience, encouragement, and belief in his potential helped him grow in confidence and made him a stellar student. When he walked in, he knew nothing, and now he is unstoppable. I can't thank her enough. Because of her, he loves school now; because of her, he wants to learn more."
➡️ Vote for her today and every day through Friday afternoon: bit.ly/46ZGNWI
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
