Martin Memo
Nov 8, 2026
Connor- Mrs. Calder
Nora-Mrs.Bejna
Amara- Mrs. McVeen
Gianna-Mrs. Hoeflicker
Ryan- Mrs. Gutierrez
Savanah-Ms. Sevcik
🗳️ The Husky Polls Were Open!
Our third graders learned how voting works and cast their ballots to choose a community organization to support. 🐾💙
🌼💀🌸 Celebrating Día de los Muertos at Martin!
McHenry County Conservation District!🌳
Our third graders had a wonderful time learning from the McHenry County Conservation District! Their engaging owl presentation was a great opportunity for our students to explore nature and connect with our local community!
Help Huntley Cub Scout Pack 167 Support the Grafton Food Pantry!
Our local Cub Scout Pack 167 is kicking off its annual Scouting for Food drive, and we need your help to support families in our community.
From November 2nd through November 22nd, you can drop off non-perishable food or household essentials in the collection bin located near the school's front office.
Most-Needed Items:
- Paper Goods: Toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, and tissues
- Personal Care: Deodorant, shampoo, oral care, and feminine hygiene products
- Holiday Staples: Canned pumpkin, stuffing, gravy, and other holiday sides
- Gas Gift Cards: To help families with transportation costs
- Non-Perishable Food: All standard canned and boxed goods are always welcome!
Every single donation makes a meaningful difference. Thank you for your generosity and for helping us support the Grafton Food Pantry!
Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school!
Dates: November 9 thru November 13, 2026
Hours: 9am to 2:30pm (11-9 to 11-12), 9am to 12pm (11-13)
Location: Hannah Martin Library
Family Event: “Good Things Happen to Smart Cookies”, Family Literacy and Math Night, Thursday, 11-12 from 5:30pm to 7pm
School homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hannahmartinelemschool
This is a great opportunity to build your child’s home library with new books that will get them excited about reading, while also earning funds for our school.
The easiest way to let your child shop the Fair independently is by creating a Book Fair eWallet through our school homepage. It’s easy to set up and easy for family and friends to add funds.
With eWallet, you’ll also have the chance to contribute to Share the Fair™—the giving program that supports students at our school who need help buying books. Consider participating so that no child leaves the Fair empty-handed!
Preview the books coming to the Fair by taking a 360° virtual tour via our school’s Book Fair homepage and explore the titles, watch video book trailers, and more.
We can’t wait to see you at the Fair and help every student discover a book they’ll love!
Happy reading,
Michele Happold
Principal
Ready to roll? Here's the easy set-up instructions for creating an eWallet:
Go to our Book Fair homepage: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hannahmartinelemschool]
Click on eWallet "GET STARTED" and then "CREATE eWALLET"
Sign in or create an account (if you do not already have one with Scholastic).
4. Be sure to share your ewallet link with friends and family - Anyone can contribute!!
Thank you for your support. We can't wait to get new books in the hands of our students!
AND NEW FEATURES FOR EWALLET!
PERSISTENT BALANCE: eWallet balances are now persistent, meaning they maintain a continuous balance for the student across multiple fairs rather than automatically transferring to an eGift balance.
FUND TRANSFERS: Users now have the flexibility to transfer funds between their students’ eWallets, transfer eWallet funds to an eGift balance, or contribute funds to our “Share the Fair” (we are accepting donations to purchase books and other items for Toys-For-Tots!)
SSI & Medicaid: Understanding the Benefits and What Comes Next journey.
Topic: SSI & Medicaid: Understanding the Benefits and What Comes Next journey.
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM (45-minute presentation with 15 minutes for Q & A)
Location: District Office, Room #180, 650 Dr. John Burkey Dr., Algonquin
Cost: Free
Guest Speaker: Michelle Schwartz,Transition Outreach Specialist at Clearbrook
During this session, Huntley 158 families of students with IEPs will learn about the steps involved in applying for disability-related benefits and supports. We’ll focus on Medicaid eligibility and why having Medicaid is an important first step in accessing services through the DD Medicaid Waiver. Michelle Schwartz of Clearbrook will explain what families need to know, when to begin the process, and how planning ahead can help ensure access to important supports as your child’s needs change on their educational
💙💛 Join the CMPTA! 🌟
We're excited to kick off another amazing school year and continue supporting our wonderful Reed Road school community! 🎉 The CMPTA helps make so many fun events and memorable experiences possible for our students and staff.
Can't make the meeting? No worries! We'd still love for you to become part of our CMPTA community and enjoy all of the great events and opportunities CMPTA supports throughout the year. Every family is welcome, and every level of involvement makes a difference! ❤️
Satchel One: A Parent’s Guide | Supporting Your Child’s Learning Journey
The Satchel Pulse Parent Guides are a great resource to help families understand and support their child's social-emotional growth!
These helpful guides focus on five important areas:
💙 Self-Awareness – Recognizing emotions, strengths, and feelings.
💛 Self-Management – Managing emotions, behaviors, and setting goals.
🤝 Social Awareness – Showing empathy, kindness, and respect for others.
🌟 Relationship Skills – Building friendships, communicating, and working with others.
🐾 Responsible Decision-Making – Making positive choices and solving problems.
We encourage families to explore these resources, talk with their children about these important skills, and practice them together at home!
Together, we can help every Husky grow and succeed! 💙💛🐾
📚✨ What Should My Child Know and Be Able to Do at Their Grade
Ever wonder what your child is learning in school and how you can support them at home? Our Grade-Level Family Guides are a great resource! These guides highlight the important academic and social skills students are developing at each grade level, along with helpful ways families can support their child's growth.
Together, we can build strong connections between home and school and help every child shine! 💙💛🐾
Good Things Happen at Martin!
NEW: Explore School Meals with My School Menus
New, interactive school breakfast and lunch menus are now posted online! Visit the My School Meals website or download the mobile app to view interactive menus and nutritional information in the language of your choice. Read this article below for more information about My School Meals, MySchoolBucks, and more!
Breakfast Menu
Click on the image to enlarge the menu.
Lunch Menu
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Meal Prices
Lunch-$3.70
Milk Only-$0.50