Port Salerno Elementary School

Families: Summer is an ideal time to develop water safety skills. Please click the link for a list of community resources available - http://bit.ly/444U7HM.

🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAVINGS🍎

Good news, Martin County families: Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday now runs all month long! From August 1–31, 2025, save on essential school items like supplies, clothing, and even computers.

Plus, we've made back-to-school shopping even easier with TeacherLists! Get everything on your student's supply list with just a few clicks.

Literally: just click, shop, and done. See what’s tax-exempt and start your shopping here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2294823

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🇺🇸HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS🇺🇸

All Martin County School District school sites, offices and programs, including Extended Day and Summer Food Service Program, will be closed Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

Extended Day will reopen on July 7th. Please note that not all Summer Food Service Program locations will reopen on July 7th. To view the specific locations and schedules, click here: https://bit.ly/3VzZeeW

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📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY📐 It's week 5️⃣ of Math Review Monday! Refresh your math skills and get a head start on your next grade level with these weekly problems. Stay extra sharp by completing two IXL challenges! Check out one of this week's 1st grade challenges below: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MathReviewMonday

🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL READY🍎 Back-to-school shopping is now easier than EVER! The Martin County School District is excited to roll out TeacherLists—a new tool that makes finding your student’s classroom supply list quick, easy, and stress-free. Literally: just click, shop, and done. Here’s how it works: 🍎 Visit the School Supply Lists page on our website 🍎 Find your child’s school 🍎 Shop the full list directly from your favorite stores like Target, Amazon, and Walmart With TeacherLists, you can save time and help your students start the school year with everything they need! ➡️ Start shopping today: https://bit.ly/4k3bZc3 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🌟CELEBRATING NEW LEADERSHIP🌟 During tonight’s meeting, the Martin County School Board approved the appointment of Mrs. Lauren Gifford as the new Executive Director of School Leadership and Improvement and Mr. David Shaffer as the new Principal of Port Salerno Elementary School! As Principal of Port Salerno Elementary, Mrs. Gifford led the school’s remarkable climb from a D to a B in just two years. She championed the school’s AVID implementation and fostered a culture of academic growth and high expectations. In her new role, she will support school leaders across the District in driving continued success. Mr. Shaffer has served as Assistant Principal at Port Salerno since 2017, leading alongside Mrs. Gifford in the school’s academic turnaround. He was named the District’s 24-25 Assistant Principal of the Year for his experience in instructional systems, data-driven practices, and community engagement. As the new Principal of PSE, Mr. Shaffer will continue to push the Stingray scholars to success. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Gifford and Mr. Shaffer on their new leadership roles! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

📚SUMMER READING FUN📚 Students in grades 1–6 can earn a FREE book this summer just by reading! Thanks to the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program, kids who read 8️⃣ books can choose a free one from a special selection in stores. 📖 Learn more: https://bit.ly/43YXjVn Looking for more ways to keep young minds active (and boredom at bay)? Explore our summer learning resources: https://www.martinschools.org/page/holiday-resources #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🍎KINDERGARTEN READY🍎 It’s only week two of summer, but the first day of school will be here before you know it! Have a child who will be 𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 on or before 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓? Get them registered for kindergarten today! Now's the perfect time to complete registration (for any new student!) so they are ready for day 1️⃣ on August 11, 2025. Register now, relax later: https://www.martinschools.org/page/online-registration #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY IS BACK! 📐 Let’s keep those math muscles flexing all summer long! 💪 Each week, we’re sharing new Math Review Monday practice problems for students of all ages across the Martin County School District. ⭐️ NEW THIS YEAR!! Stay extra sharp by completing two suggested summer skills per week for your grade level on IXL! New problems post every Monday—check out one of this week's 2nd grade challenges below: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MathReviewMonday

🧃☀️FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR STUDENTS🧃☀️ School may be out, but nutritious meals are still in! The Martin County School District will be serving free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 and under at select school sites starting Monday, June 2, 2025, with no income restrictions. Meal service dates and times will vary by location. Children must remain on location while they are eating their meals. Our Summer Feeding Bus is back as well! You can find the beautiful, bright bus serving lunch at St. Lucie Mobile Village and Booker Park in Indiantown starting Monday. 📍Find a meal site near you: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2240674 #ALLINMartin👊

🍎EARLY RELEASE & NO SCHOOL🍎 Reminder, Martin County families: we have Early Release today! There's no school on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. All District-operated schools and offices will be closed. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊

🍎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👊

🎙️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🔥

📣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👊

📣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👊

🎓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🔥

⏰🍎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👊

⛵️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🔥

The 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Parent workshop will be held April 16th in the MCSD Board Room. The Martin County School District ESE Team invites you to join in making connections and building community while gathering resources and sharing experiences. See the image for more info.

📢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👊