School Board Approves Employment Contract for Dr. John Millay |
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WPTV - The Martin County School Board approved a three-and-a-half-year contract for incoming superintendent Dr. John D. Millay during its Special Meeting on October 1, 2020. Dr. Millay will formally be sworn into office as the District's first appointed superintendent at the conclusion of Superintendent Laurie J. Gaylord's second elected term in November.
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Outstanding Seniors Selected as District's Nominees for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program |
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Established in 1964, the United States Presidential Scholars Program was established for the purpose of recognizing and honoring our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Each year, up to 161 American students receive this prestigious honor for their academic achievements, talents in the visual, creative or performing arts, or abilities and accomplishments in career and technical education (CTE) fields.
The Martin County School District’s selection committee received many outstanding recommendations this year, making the task of narrowing down nominees to just two exemplary students quite difficult. After careful deliberation, Gigi Copeland of Jensen Beach High School and Spencer Hackler of South Fork High School were selected to represent Martin County in this year’s competition. Both students excel inside and outside of the classroom, serving as leaders in their schools and in our community. Read more...
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Port Salerno Elementary School Selected to Represent Florida, Decorate Ornaments for America Celebrates Display
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CBS12 - Port Salerno Elementary School has been selected by the Florida Department of Education to decorate ornaments for the 2020 America Celebrates tree display at President's Park in Washington, D.C.
First Lady Melania Trump, in partnership with the National Park Service and National Park Foundation, has invited students across the nation to decorate an ornament representing their state or territory. During the 2020 holiday season, the decorated ornaments will be featured on the America Celebrates trees that surround the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse at President’s Park, and will also have the opportunity to be displayed inside the White House.
In bringing their designs to life, Port Salerno students will depict what makes Florida beautiful, showing the people, places and things that capture the spirit of the Sunshine State. Read more via CBS12...
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Update on Zoom Features, Device Cameras for Remote Learners |
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The Martin County School District is moving to an upgraded Zoom package to enhance security and engagement. Once the move to the upgraded package has been completed in mid-late October, all students will be expected to have their device cameras turned on while participating in classes each day. Our Educational Technology Department is offering extended tech support hours to students who need to have camera settings enabled on their District-issued devices:
- District Office - 1939 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994
- Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Thursdays - 4 - 7 p.m. October 8, October 15 and October 22
- Indiantown Middle School - 16303 SW Farm Rd., Indiantown, FL 34956
- Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Thursdays - 4 - 7 p.m. October 8, October 15 and October 22
Families are encouraged to continue following these remote learning reminders as we transition to the new Zoom package and expectations for cameras:
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Martin County Students Create App to Help Schools with COVID-19 Contact Tracing, Monitoring Social Distancing |
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WPTV - Samuel Crombie is a Martin County High School graduate and current sophomore at Dartmouth College. His friend, Joseph Semrai, is a Martin County High School junior.
They created an app called "Passable" that features numerous tools for contact tracing, social distancing and overall safety in schools.
Before the coronavirus became a major concern, the two were already working on developing an app to be used in schools. It was inspired by an issue Semrai was hearing from one of his teachers.
"My teacher was just complaining about the hall pass system and how they have to take out a slip and write a physical hall pass every single time," Semrai recalled.
A simple issue, he and Crombie said, could be fixed by digitizing hall passes. They designed the app to allow a student to request a hall pass to a specific location in a school for a specific amount of time. A teacher can approve it quickly and digitally. Learn more via WPTV...
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"Gimme" a Great Time "Fore" Education |
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Story contributed by Jackie Holfelder |
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What do you get when you mix a non-profit known for its upbeat events, two co-chairs who love to think outside the box and the need to do the “pandemic pivot” when it comes to fundraisers?
You get the Education Foundation of Martin County’s (EFMC) first-ever golf tournament, “Gimme” a Great Time ‘Fore” Education, set for November 6 at Hammock Creek in Palm City.
The glow-in-the-dark party on the greens will feature nine holes of excellent golf that will satisfy a curious beginner or seasoned linksman (or woman).
Registration for the socially-distanced nine-hole event and cocktails begin at 4:30 p.m. A shotgun start with a scramble format follows.
Co-chairs Arati Hammond, 1st Vice-President of the EFMC board of directors and Kate Cottner, 2nd Vice-President, have planned a first-rate event that will maintain social distancing and other precautions designed to keep everyone relaxed and comfortable.
Each player can choose between riding in his or her own cart, sharing a regular cart, or sharing a cart that has a plexiglass divider.
Beverage carts will roam the course and food stations will be placed between holes, offering golfers easy-to-eat, delicious fare as they play, minimizing interaction with anyone except their own foursome.
The features that make all golf tournaments enjoyable - longest drive and putting contests, closest-to-the hole, etc. - will all be included.
Even the awards ceremony will be unique: golfers will remain in their carts (each one will be parked at a cone that is already in place), listening to speakers on bullhorns give out results.
Details about the auction and raffles are still being worked out. FPL and AT&T are among the current sponsors.
The Arati Hammond Team at Keller Williams Realty is sponsoring the Hole-in-One contest, where golfers have a chance to win $10,000.
Tami Karol Insurance is underwriting the Signature Mar-TEE-ni Cocktail Reception.
“Gimme” a Great Time “Fore” Education will give you the chance to get out in the open air, enjoy camaraderie and a great event, and raise money to support the important programs that Education Foundation of Martin County provides in support of teachers.
The tournament is open to players age 21 and over. For information on sponsorship and registration, contact Lisa Rhodes at LRhodes@EducationFoundationMC.org or 772-600-8062.
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Wear Orange for Unity Day 2020
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Martin County students, employees and families are encouraged to wear orange on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, for National Unity Day.
As part of October's awareness activities for National Bullying Prevention Month, Unity Day is an opportunity for schools and communities to stand united against bullying and together for kindness, acceptance and inclusion. Join us...
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Celebrating Outstanding Leaders |
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Each October, National Principals Month recognizes the essential role that principals play in making a school great.
Principals are among the hardest working, yet often least recognized individuals in education. Principals set the academic tone for their schools, and it is their vision, dedication, and determination that provide the mobilizing force for achieving student success.
Please join us in recognizing each of our #MCSDMagnificent school leaders by leaving your message of gratitude here!
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Virtual Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Parent Workshop Scheduled for October |
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The first ESE Parent Workshop of the 20-21 school year is scheduled for Thursday, October 22. Join Ally Warford, Program Director for the Family Network on Disabilities, to learn more about the process for the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP). The workshop will take place via Zoom from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Please click here to RSVP.
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MCSD Employees: Fight the Flu and Earn Big! |
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Did you know? Obtaining a vaccine is the single most effective way to avoid getting the flu!
MCSD's Building Healthy Lifestyles Wellness Program has made it easy for those covered under a District medical plan to ward off the flu and earn extra rewards this year by offering onsite vaccination clinics in collaboration with Publix Pharmacy.
Just for receiving a flu shot at one of our onsite clinics, all employees covered under a District medical plan through Florida Blue will receive a $50 Publix gift card (subject to taxes) and a raffle entry for a new FitBit Inspire watch! Learn more...
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Monitoring Your Child's Health |
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Parents/guardians - please monitor your child's health each day. Students must stay home from school when they are ill, or if anyone in the household is symptomatic, awaiting test results or has tested positive for COVID-19.
***Symptom screening tools and criteria for sending a student home from school due to illness were developed in partnership with the Florida Department in Health in Martin County (DOH Martin) using established CDC guidelines.
Health-related questions, including questions about students who have been sent home from school/told to quarantine due to symptoms, may be directed to DOH Martin at (772) 221-4000 option 9. ***
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Connection at Your Fingertips
The FOCUS Parent Portal allows parents/guardians to view their child(ren)'s report cards, grades (middle and high school students), attendance records and score reports for statewide assessments. Parents/guardians may also use the FOCUS Parent Portal to electronically complete and submit important forms to the District and their child(ren)'s school(s).
If you have not already registered for FOCUS account access, there's no time like the present! Please click the appropriate link below to get started:
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Free Meals for Children
All Martin County children aged 18 and under are eligible to receive free breakfasts and lunches! Children who attend school on campus will receive meals in cafeterias. Remote learners and other children who do not attend a District-operated school site may pick up free meals every Tuesday between 3 - 5 p.m. at J.D. Parker Elementary School, Port Salerno Elementary School and Warfield Elementary School. Families are asked to complete a meal order form each week prior to participating in curbside meal service.
Picky eater? No problem! Students who bring their lunch from home may choose three (3) sides to count as their free lunch. Children may add milk, fruit, vegetables and/or a grain item to their lunch box to make a complete, nutritious meal. Questions? Email AskFNS@martinschools.org.
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Around the District Photo Gallery |
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Please join us in celebrating National Custodian Day by honoring the dedicated men and women who work tirelessly to keep our schools clean and sanitized!
📸 credit: Principal Amy Laws, Murray Middle School
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Students in Mrs. Stanley's class at Warfield Elementary School loved being co-detectives for their mystery reading unit. Students read and took notes as partners while jotting down clues to help solve the mystery! 🔍🔍
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Students in Mrs. Clark's class at Jensen Beach Elementary School explored the water cycle this week. Students documented the process on ziploc bags and made model window hangings to observe. Great work, second grade scientists! 💦 💧 🔬
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Each early release day, J.D. Parker Elementary School classrooms transform into STEM labs! Last week, K, 1st and 2nd grade students were tasked with designing a shelter to protect the three little pigs from the big, bad wolf. In grades 3, 4 and 5, student engineers designed skyscrapers (some look just like rockets); after reading Iggy Peck Architect!
"Creativity and engagement filled our classrooms!" Principal Nicole Rathnaw shared.
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Congratulations to the 2nd grade team at Bessey Creek Elementary School for winning this week's "Collab Call-Out" award! BCE honored Ms. Garzia, Ms. Corlett, Ms. Reddinger and Ms. Nocito for having honest reflection on their current teaching practices and identified areas in which they want to grow. The teachers have demonstrated a tremendous amount of support for each other - reaching out to rely on each other's strengths and encouraging each other in the areas of desired growth!
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