Stuart Middle School

🍎INDIVIDUAL SCORE REPORTS FOR SPRING 2021 ASSESSMENTS🍎 The Martin County School District has received students' individual score reports for Spring 2021 statewide assessments from the Florida Department of Education. Schools have sorted the reports - students' individual records will be sent home with them no later than tomorrow, October 4. If your child took any of the following assessments last spring, please be on the lookout for the appropriate personal score report(s) in their belongings: 🍎English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics or Science Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) 🍎Biology, U.S. History, Civics or Geometry End-of-Course Exam (EOC) If your child took one or more FSAs or EOCs last school year and you have not received their individual score report(s) by tomorrow evening, please contact their school for assistance. As the score reports are distributed to school districts in hard copy format from the Florida Department of Education, they will not be available for viewing in the FOCUS Parent Portal. A celebration for students who earned a perfect score on one or more of their statewide assessments is being planned for later in the fall. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎HONORING OUTSTANDING SCHOOL LEADERS🍎 Each October, school districts throughout the country celebrate #NationalPrincipalsMonth in recognition of the essential role that principals play in educating all students for success. Please join us in recognizing our #MCSDMagnificent school leaders by leaving a message of gratitude here: https://bit.ly/ThankAnMCSDPrincipal. #ALLINMartin👊

🤞REMINDER FOR FAMILIES🤞 Student ID badges are an essential component of our safety plan and many other on-campus functions. #ALLINMartin👊

The Builders Club will launch our Jaguars Wear Pink fundraiser on Monday, October 4th. This fundraiser supports the fight against breast cancer. We will be selling pink short sleeve t-shirts for $12 and white long sleeve dry fit shirts for $17. We will also have bracelets for $1. Sales will take place on Monday mornings in October, at the concession stand by the gym. Quantities are limited, but students and staff can pre-order this week. See Ms. Noorian in the library with any questions or to pre-order. Make checks out to SMS. If you already have a Jaguars Wear Pink t-shirt, please wear it every Friday in October.

After school tutoring is available on Tuesdays and Thursday from 4 - PM. Please follow the link to print out the permission form. https://5il.co/zlrv

🍎EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS🍎 Students' individual score reports for Spring 2021 assessments have been received from the Florida Department of Education. Schools will sort these reports and send students' records home with them no later than 10/4/21. Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/544426 #ALLINMartin👊

Picture Day is Wednesday, October 13th. Quicker online ordering on mylifetouch.com with your Student's School ID or Picture Day ID: EVT6KPTZJ. Use this link to access the flyer for Picture Day https://5il.co/zhis

🩺STUDENT QUARANTINE PROTOCOL UPDATE🩺 In accordance with new student quarantine protocols released by Florida Department of Health (DOH) today, the Martin County School District has updated its parent/caregiver notification processes. Please click here to learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/542636 #ALLINMartin👊

Do you like to argue? Do you want to get better at speaking in front of people and being more confident? If so, debate is a great way to do this. The Debate team will have their first meeting on Monday, September 20th from 4 - 5 PM in Mr. Berkely's Room, Building 102, Room 106, anyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

🩺VOLUNTARY VACCINATION EVENTS🩺 The Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH Martin) is currently hosting its second round of voluntary community vaccination clinics. 1st and 2nd doses of the #Pfizervaccine are being offered to interested individuals aged 12+. More: https://bit.ly/3Ab5sWL. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SCHOOLS CLOSED🍎 Reminder, families - all District-operated schools will be closed Thursday, September 16, in observance of #YomKippur. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎INTERIM REPORTS ISSUED🍎 Interim reports for students enrolled in grades 6-12 will be issued today. Check your child's grades in the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ If you do not have access to the FOCUS Parent Portal, please click here for instructions on how to claim your account: https://www.martinschools.org/page/focus-parent-portal-student-grades-and-attendance #ALLINMartin👊

💡SPOTLIGHT ON #MCSDPotential🌟💡 Principal Ebony Jarrett of Stuart Middle School helps students achieve their #MCSDPotential🌟 by prioritizing transparency and communication with families. "Ms. Jarrett's attention to detail and rapid fire communication are impeccable!" parent Brandi Murray shares. "Any time I have a question, I reach out through the Stuart Middle School Facebook messenger and literally within minutes, she responds. The fourth day of school my child had a small issue in the lunch room. I sent her a message and she actually called me on the phone to discuss and solve the problem. She was on the way home from dropping her own child off at college. I will forever be thankful for her dedication and concern for her students. Ms. Jarrett is amazing and an incredible asset to parents, students and the District!" 💓Forever thankful for her dedication and concern for her students. Thank you for going #ALLINMartin👊 for all of your families, Ms. Jarrett! Know a student or employee who is achieving or helping others achieve their #MCSDPotential? Nominate them for recognition by clicking here: bit.ly/MCSDPotential.

💡SPOTLIGHT ON #MCSDPotential🌟💡 Martin County Sheriff's Office Deputy Camacho-Rubio and school crossing guards at Stuart Middle School help students achieve their #MCSDPotential🌟 by ensuring their safety. "The crossing guards at Stuart Middle do a phenomenal job every morning and afternoon to make sure all of our students get to school safe, whether it's by car or foot," parent AnneMarie Persaud shares. "They do this with a smile; all while drivers are often not obeying traffic laws. Parents are anxious to get their kids to school on time and students are crossing the streets. Also, the School Resource Officer at SMS is a kind soul. She always acknowledges the students and is very engaging." Know a student or employee who is achieving or helping others achieve their #MCSDPotential? Nominate them for recognition by clicking here: bit.ly/MCSDPotential. #ALLINMartin👊

The next Builders Club meeting is Monday, September 13 @ 8:15am in the cafeteria. We will be voting for our officers. Speeches are due to Ms. Noorian this Friday. We are looking forward to great year of service to our school and community.

Junior Youth in Government begins on Wednesday, September 15th from 4 - 5 PM in Mrs. Yankwitt's room. Click this link for more information. https://5il.co/yls6

🍎SCHOOLS CLOSED🍎 Just a reminder, families - all District-operated schools will be closed September 6 & 7 in observance of #LaborDay and #RoshHashanah. View our complete instructional calendar for the 2021-2022 school year: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊

Academic games is right around the corner! Our first game will be starting in September. All three games are available for 3rd-8th grade. Follow this link for important information and the permission slip. https://5il.co/y87c

🩺VOLUNTARY VACCINE AND TESTING OPPORTUNITIES🩺 The Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Martin County is currently offering FREE PCR testing for COVID-19. Learn more and schedule an appt: https://curative.com/sites/31397 Find other PCR/Rapid testing sites in Martin County: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/testing-sites/ DOH Martin's vaccine opportunities are listed in the attached photo. To view other vaccine opportunities in our community, please click here: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/ DOH Martin encourages individuals aged 12 and older to consider obtaining their COVID-19 vaccine if this recommendation is in alignment with guidance from their health care provider. Have questions? Contact DOH Martin at (772) 221-4000 option 9.

🩺HEALTH UPDATE 🩺 The Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH Martin) is currently hosting voluntary Pfizer vaccination clinics throughout the community. DOH Martin encourages interested individuals aged 12 and up to get vaccinated if this recommendation is in alignment with guidance received from their health care provider. Students aged 12-17 must have a parent/legal guardian present with them to receive a vaccination. Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/513522 DOH Martin is also offering free COVID-19 testing for individuals aged 6 months and older. Learn more and make an appointment: https://curative.com/sites/31397 To get answers to your frequently asked questions about academics, health protocols and more, please click here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/frequently-asked-questions-covid #ALLINMartin👊