The Martin Memo

Monday is the 100th day of school! It has been an amazing year so far and we are so proud of how much growth our students are showing AND they've earned 5,186 Bobcat Bucks for being kind, safe, respectful and responsible! We can't wait to celebrate our 100th day of school.

Saturday, February 1st, PTA is hosting a Valentine's Market in the Martin gym from 9-12. We hope you'll stop by and spend some time exploring the market!

Sallye Norris

Principal

Martin Elementary

On February 13, classes will have a VALENTINE'S EXCHANGE.

Students are welcome to bring Valentine's cards for their classmates. PTA room moms will be arranging a treat for each student. This is not a designated party day and therefore parents will not be able to attend.

Kids Heart Challenge has officially started at Martin Elementary TODAY! We can't wait for your family to learn some of these amazing heart-healthy habits and lifesaving skills!

Our goal is to raise $10,000.00 as a campus for the American Heart Association, which will help provide lifesaving research to those impacted by heart disease, as well as assist in providing educational heart health resources to our community. When we do, our campus will earn PE and other health-related equipment.

Here's how you can get started:

1. Sign up on our school's Kids Heart Challenge Page: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=11259&pg=company&company_id=490181
2. Download the app iOS/Android
3. Get started on Finn's Lifesaving Mission so your family can learn hands-only CPR and how to save a life!

We’re excited to share that our school also has some fun BONUS ways to celebrate our impact!

Raise $150+ to SLIME a PE COACH! Plus, If we reach our school goal of $10,000 raised to save lives, teachers will compete in an INFLATABLE DUCK RACE! Anyone who completes Finn's Mission on the app/website will be a VIP at the race (front row seating, snacks, and part of the cheering squad) AND will be entered into a raffle every Friday to win a Cow Warmie and PE Coach for the Day! Finally, the top fundraising class gets a SNACK PARTY!

TELPAS, the required testing for ESL students will be on:

March 4: 4th and 5th Grade ESL Students

March 5: 2nd and 3rd Grade ESL Students

March 6: 2nd-5th ESL Students

The annual Daddy/Daughter Dance, which is hosted by Celina Women's Club Fidelis Inter Se, will be held on Saturday, February 8th, at O'Dell Elementary School. Tickets can be pre-purchased online, or dads can pay at the door with cash or Venmo. Click on this link OR scan the QR code for registration and payment information:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_uPHTovoe9uhTTHAF1y6Yv23jX3dyimLwJEP-3Don-w/preview

Questions? Please contact Karen Stogner at karenstogner@celinaisd.com

In accordance with the Student Handbook, all personal electronic devices must be turned off during the instructional day. This includes cell phones and smart watches. The policy can be found in the Student Handbook starting on page 54.

100% of our staff have already joined PTA. Can we get 100% parent participation as well. Joining PTA DOES NOT require a time commitment. You can do as little as join or as much volunteering as you'd like. PLEASE join today!

https://txpta.my.salesforce-sites.com/JoinPTA

Martin Elementary is a Box Tops school! That means that families in our community earn cash to give back to our school when they purchase Box Tops products. Simply download the Box Tops app on your phone, sign up to support MARTIN ELEMENTARY and start earning for our school today!

Lunch visitors, here's a few things to remember:

• Check-in at the front office and obtain a visitor sticker. Wear the sticker during. your visit.
• Please sit at the designated visitor tables with your child. The courtyard tables can also be used.
• Students are not allowed to invite friends to sit at the visitor table.
• Parents may bring lunch for their child only. The sharing of food with other students is prohibited.
• Taking pictures or video of other students is prohibited.
• When students begin to clean up, it's time for your student to return to their table and for parents to be on their way. Please return directly to the office to turn in your badge before leaving. Parents should not walk their child back to class.

1/28: Middle School Counselors visiting with 5th graders (8:30)

2/14 and 17: Student Holiday

2/19: Sonic Spirit Night

2/27: The Masked Singer: Martin Edition (5-7pm)

3/13: Class and Individual Spring Photos

3/13: Open House

3/17-21: Spring Break

4/16: ELAR STAAR Test (3rd-5th)

4:24: Science STAAR Test (5th)

4/30: Math STAAR (3rd-5th)

Email: martinelem@celinaisd.com
Website: https://www.celinaisd.com/o/mes
Location: 2905 North Louisiana Drive, Celina, TX, USA
Phone: 469-742-9107
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