🐝STELLAR SPELLERS SHINE🐝
The Martin County School District held the 58th Annual Lillian A. Dassori Elementary Spelling Bee last night at Martin County High School.
Three students from each of the elementary schools in the District participated in 10 rounds of competition, taking on challenging words such as "eclectic," "sudsy," and "anaconda."
Felix A. Williams Elementary 4th-grade student Rafael Pedrosa was named Spelling Bee Champion, acing the winning word "avocado."
Congratulations to all our stellar spellers and to the champion, Rafael!
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🏁TRACK MEET INFO🏁
We're ready to see our elementary school athletes bright and early tomorrow morning, January 20, at Jensen Beach High School for the Russell Holloway Track Meet!
See photos for the schedule of events.
Who's going to take home the trophies this year?! 🏆
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Families,
With the recent cold snaps, our Lost & Found in the cafeteria is overflowing! Also, lots of water bottles. Please stop by Extended Day between 2:30-5:30 to collect any missing items.
🔔NEW START TIMES FOR THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR🔔
The Martin County School Board approved new school start times for the 2024-2025 School Year during its regular Board Meeting tonight.
Florida HB 733, passed in 2023, requires school districts to comply with new middle and high school start times beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.
To comply with the legislation, Martin County School District school start and end times have been adjusted for the 2024-2025 school year.
Because we are implementing the new times before the mandated year (2026-2027), the District will receive funds from the Florida Department of Education, which a portion of will be used to purchase a school bus tracking system for families. This system will allow verified parents and guardians to see when the bus will arrive at its stop in the mornings and afternoons, and if there are any delays along the route.
Read more about the new times, legislation and bus tracking system here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1413309
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2nd quarter clubs are beginning next week! Please see the link below to access the flyer for offerings and sign-ups!
https://app.memberhub.gives/bceclubhouseq3/Campaign/Details
📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚
The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida are encouraging students to participate in this year’s Black History Month contests!
Students from all grade levels are invited to attend. Contests will run through February 7th.
Essay contest winners will receive a two-year Florida College Plan scholarship!
For more info on how to enter, visit: floridablackhistory.com
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🚀TAKE FLIGHT WITH US! 🚀
On Tuesday, February 7, each Martin County School District elementary school will host a Kindergarten Blast Off orientation event for families!
Staff will provide families of rising kindergartners with information on school meal programs, Extended Day after-school care opportunities, completing their enrollment and more!
Kindergarten Blast Off starts at 5:30 p.m. at each school on February 7. We hope to see you there!
Find your child's future elementary school and learn more about enrollment here: https://bit.ly/48SyJWW
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Parents and families,
Please note that all after school activities and tutoring will be cancelled today, January 9th due to anticipated afternoon storms. Please make arrangements by calling the front office if needed for dismissal. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our students and staff safe this afternoon.
TOWN HALL ON ALL THINGS EDUCATION 📣📚
The Martin County School District is hosting a series of town hall sessions designed to engage our local community in conversations about issues impacting education.
Sessions will be held in each area of our community. The first session will take place on Wednesday, January 17, at 6:00 p.m. at J.D. Parker Elementary School.
Before this first session, we encourage community members to fill out a survey on topics and questions they would like to see covered during the town hall. Click here for the survey: https://bit.ly/48I7dLI
This is a great opportunity to talk with fellow Martin County neighbors and MCSD leaders about legislation, safety, funding and all trends impacting our students’ educational experience. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/41JZZEK
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👋 WELCOME BACK👋
We’ve missed you! We hope all of our students, employees and families had a nice, relaxing Winter Break!
We are ready to make 2024 the best chapter yet in our learning journey together! 🍎📚
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📣SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK📣
The Martin County School District seeking your feedback about a potential year-round school pilot program.
What is year-round school? Year-round school does NOT mean students will be in the classroom for more days. Instead, the mandated 180 days of instruction are spread throughout the year, changing the duration and timeframes of breaks.
In May, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 891 into law, establishing a four-year pilot program for year-round schooling. To contemplate joining the program (which starts in the 2024-2025 school year), the District was required to apply by the Florida Department of Education.
The District has initially identified Warfield Elementary, Pinewood Elementary, Port Salerno Elementary, and Indiantown Middle as potential schools to participate in the pilot program.
Join the conversation! Share your insights or questions by heading to this link or participating during public comment at the Board Workshop on January 9, 2024: https://bit.ly/3S5PGqv
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❄️WINTER BREAK IS HERE❄️
On behalf of Superintendent Michael Maine and the Martin County School Board, we wish all of our students, employees and families a happy, safe and relaxing holiday season! Classes will resume on January 4, 2024. 🎄❄⛄🎅
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Parents & Families,
Students in grades 3-5 showed AMAZING growth on their PMT2 assessments! We are so incredibly proud of their work and the #BCEFamily that supports them!
Did you know that you can access their scores from the Focus Parent Portal? By logging into your Focus Parent Portal and clicking on "Florida Statewide Assessments" under your child's name, you will be redirected to the FLDOE page where you can view their assessment results.
Need specific instructions for accessing the reports? Check out the video below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bW3E3RSJPv5crWM-qAM0lkVYcB4UCzVQ/view?t=116
Due to the likelihood of inclement weather impacting our local area this afternoon into tomorrow, all OUTDOOR school/District activities planned for today and tomorrow have been cancelled. INDOOR activities may proceed as planned at the discretion of the hosting school/department. School buses will not run for any activities planned for Saturday, 12/16. Please continue to monitor our website - www.martinschools.org - and social media channels for the latest information.
📚BOOK OF THE MONTH📚
As Winter Break is approaching fast, the Florida Department of Education Commissioner’s Book of the Month picks for December have arrived just in time to keep students reading while they're out of the classroom!
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 December:
📙Pre-K: "Crinkle Bells" by Jay Fleck
📕Grades K-2: "Jeremy’s Dreidel" by Ellie B. Gellman
📗Grades 3-5: "The Legend of the Christmas Tree" by Pat Matuszak and Rick Osborne
📘Grades 6-8: "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
📙Grades 9-12: "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
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Something BIG is coming.
Connect with your child's teacher(s) like never before through a two-way communication solution...all in ONE app.
Starting in January 2024, staying up-to-date with the district, schools, AND your student’s teachers, classes and clubs will be easier than ever.
Download the Martin County School District app in your preferred store now. 📲
Download for Android https://bit.ly/384NjgH
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3Dl3iWC
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🥁🎄ROCKIN' AROUND STUART🎄🥁
Superintendent Michael Maine and his festive family jingled all the way in the Stuart Christmas Parade last night!
They joined Bessey Creek Elementary School and traveled through tinsel on a Decades to Remember-themed float! The Maine family got to rock around the Christmas trees as the BCE Bucket Drummers jammed out!
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📢SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK📢
In accordance with Florida's instructional materials adoption cycle, the Martin County School District is beginning the Science curriculum adoption process.
Students, parents/caregivers, employees and members of the community are encouraged to review materials that have been submitted by publishers and provide their feedback as part of the process.
Learn more and get involved by clicking this link: https://www.martinschools.org/.../instructional-resources...
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🚒LIFESAVING KNOWLEDGE🚒
Martin County School District elementary school students recently learned about community heroes and possible career paths.
What better way to discover the special equipment, education, and training required to be a firefighter or paramedic than from a Martin County first responder?! Thank you to Martin County Fire Rescue for showing our students the amazing work you do for the community!
We might have future firefighters and paramedics in the making after seeing these💫 real-life superheroes in action!
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🍂GIVING THANKS🍂
We wish all of our students, families and employees a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving Break!
We look forward to seeing students back on Monday, November 27. 🍂🦃🧡
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