Greetings, Martin County Families! The first day of the 2021-2022 school year is Wednesday, August 11. While we hope you are thoroughly enjoying the last few days of summer break, it's important to begin preparing now for the start of the new school year. We've created a simple checklist that will help ensure your child is prepared for success upon returning to school.

Review our risk mitigation plan. This plan was developed in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH Martin). While masks and vaccinations are voluntary, we encourage families to regularly review public health guidance with their healthcare providers as they make the health-related decisions that are best for them. Masks will be available for students and staff at each site for those who choose to wear one.

Bookmark our symptom screening tools (English and Español). Monitoring your child's health daily is key to preventing the spread of illness. To help protect their health and the health of those around them, keep your child home from school when they are ill. Our screening tools will help you quickly assess your child for a wide variety of symptoms, advising what action is recommended and providing listings for local healthcare providers. If your child or a family member in your home is awaiting a COVID-19 test result, DOH Martin requires all unvaccinated students in the household to remain home. While COVID-19 vaccinations are voluntary, many local physicians and pharmacies are offering the immunization to interested individuals aged 12 and up. Please click here to locate a provider near you. The CDC and DOH Martin advise that the COVID-19 vaccine is the best, long-term way to fight the virus.

Bookmark our COVID-19 dashboard to stay informed about school-related positive cases and quarantines. The Florida Department of Health's protocols for quarantine are available here.

Get answers to frequently asked questions. If you have a question that has not been addressed, please email MCSDReopening@martinschools.org for assistance.

Review the bell schedule for your child's school. Ensuring your child attends school on time and remains on campus for the duration of the school day will help position them for success.

If your child will ride the bus to and from school, be sure to review their route information. Before the first day, practice walking to and from the bus stop with your child at the same times of day they will travel to and from their bus stop during the school year. Encourage your child to practice safe habits - looking and listening for cars, waiting for their bus as far back from the roadway as possible and maintaining social distance at the bus stop.

Review the dress code/código de vestimenta. Keep in mind that your child's school may have additional guidelines that have been approved by the School Advisory Council (SAC). Please contact your child's school with any questions.

Review the Code of Student Conduct/Código de Conducta del Estudiante. The Code of Student Conduct outlines expectations for behavior while also promoting a positive and supportive learning environment. Please be sure to sign and return the included acknowledgment Form#356/ Formulario #356 to your child's school.

Review information about student meals. All Martin County students will be eligible for free breakfasts and lunches this school year. In addition, all elementary students and students attending Indiantown Middle School are eligible to receive free suppers and snacks as well! Access menus for each school here.

Calendar the Meet the Teacher or 6th/9th Grade Orientation events for your child's school. Our Meet the Teacher events (for elementary students) and 6th/9th-grade orientations (student-only events) will be held at each school on August 10. View details for your child's school here.

Access your child's class schedule via the FOCUS Parent Portal. Class assignments will be available for viewing at the end of the day today (August 6). If you do not currently have access to the FOCUS Parent Portal, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account. The FOCUS Parent Portal will help you stay informed about your child's grades and attendance throughout the school year.

Help your child return to school with resilience. Tykes & Teens recently launched its latest free video series, Mental Health Matters -Returning with Resilience. Click here to access fifteen-minute video segments featuring local mental health experts, educators and students. The episodes include practical tips, tools and resources to help parents and students navigate back into healthy routines and return to school with resilience.

Last year, more than 10,500 Martin County students began the school year with necessary supplies thanks to United Way of Martin County's Tools for Success initiative. This year, United Way of Martin County will provide every elementary student with the most needed supplies for the school year. Middle and high schools will be provided with supplementary supplies for students. Please click here to review the recommended supplies that will help support your child's learning experience this school year.

Elementary families - consider registering for the Extended Day (afterschool care) Program. Extended Day is available to children enrolled in District-operated elementary schools. Afterschool care is available from dismissal to 6:00 p.m. each school day. Fees are $55/week for one child and $50/week for each sibling. Register here.

Gear up for the first day by practicing healthy sleep and meal habits. From wake-up habits and favorite snacks to study areas and regular bedtime rituals, establish a home routine that will help your child feel their best as they return to school.

We are #ALLINMartin👊 and looking forward to helping ALL students achieve their #MCSDPotential🌟 in the 2021-2022 school year! See you August 11!

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