SeaWind Elementary School

🥒🎾PICKLEBALL POP QUIZ🥒🎾 Pop quiz! Do you recognize this Pickleball Powerhouse crew?? SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL, teachers are better together in the classroom and on the pickleball court! These teachers, a.k.a. rally rock stars, know it’s important to find balance and do things that bring joy while fulfilling the mind, heart, and body. The SWE Pickleball Crew meets on Saturday mornings to 'Sharpen the Saw.' Way to go, Dolphins! 🐬 #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🍎CURRICULUM NIGHTS🍎 Reminder: Martin County School District school sites will host Curriculum Night for families starting tomorrow, August 23! Get a glimpse of the timetable, routine and curriculum breakdown of what will be covered throughout the year, and learn about homework and organizational expectations. Curriculum nights are very informative! You can find specific times and dates for your child's school on our comprehensive back-to-school webpage here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/reopening #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

⭐SHINING STARS OF SAFETY⭐ Our Safety Patrol students aren't just keeping our hallways safe; they are also LEADERS in action! Check out the fantastic patrol teams at Jensen Beach Elementary School and SeaWind Elementary--their leadership doesn't stop at the car line or bus line. These students arrive at school early, taking their jobs very seriously. They make sure every child finds their way in the school. They are mentors to their younger peers. We couldn't be more proud of ALL our Safety Patrols in the District! They are future leaders in the making. ⭐💫 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether

🏵️CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE🏵️ Martin County School District students have the opportunity to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month while also having a chance to win a college scholarship! The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida recently announced the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month art, essay and educator contests. This year's theme is “Celebrating Florida’s Hispanic Heroes and their Contributions to Freedom.” Head to our website for more information: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1205626 All entries must be received by 5 p.m. (ET) on Monday, September 18, 2023. #ALLINMartin👊

🎉FIRST FULL WEEK🎉 📚It's the first official week back, MCSD! Put your thinking caps back on and make it a great week. Everyday is a chance to learn, grow and create new possibilities. Here's to a week full of learning, curiosity and achievement. #ALLINMartin #PublicSchoolProud

🍎📚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

Our Meet the Teacher event is August 9 from 12:00-2:15. We will have customized SeaWind lanyards on sale for $10 exact change or check payable to SeaWind Elementary please. They are super cool! Can't wait to see you Fins Family!

🍎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

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

🎉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

📣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👊

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 SeaWind Elementary student Landon had a blast going on adventures this summer! Landon saw the gorgeous mountain views of East Tennessee while visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and learned all about marine life at SeaWorld! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎒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☀️🌊 SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL students Ava and Bennett headed to Tennessee for their summer adventure! "These kids loved hiking the Smoky Mountains looking for salamanders and bears," mom Melissa shared. "They found both! 🦎🐻 " #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👊

📚BOOK OF THE MONTH📚 Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. just announced his picks for Commissioner’s Book of the Month for July! Commissioner’s Book of the Month is a monthly reading challenge to promote literacy and reading engagement in K-12 schools. Books of the Month for July: 📙Pre-K: "Good Night America" by Adam Gamble 📕Grades K-2: "You're a Grand Old Flag" by George M. Cohan 📗Grades 3-5: "The Bald Eagle" by Norman Pearl 📘Grades 6-8: "George Washington, Spymaster: How the Americans Outspied the British and Won the Revolutionary War" by Thomas B. Allen 📙Grades 9-12: "D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy, 1944 (The Young Readers Adaptation)" by Rick Atkinson #ALLINMartin👊

☀️🔬SUMMER SCIENTISTS🔬☀️ Summer learning fun continues at SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL! In Mrs. Hughes' summer class, the students delved into the dynamic transformations of matter using corn starch! There are only a few days left before summer learning ends, and students are soaking up every minute. ☀️📚🏖️ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍽NOURISHING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS🍽 Summer school is nearing an end, but the Martin County School District will continue to nourish all students for success! Several Summer Breakspot locations will remain open for breakfast and lunch through the end of July or the beginning of August. For a list of locations still serving after June 30, click here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1125714 All sites will be closed on July 4. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud