MUSTANG MINUTE

It seems as though it was just yesterday that our Mustangs left for the summer......and YES, we are already back and EXCITED to get the 2024-2025 school year started! Many new and exciting activities are planned for this year and we CANNOT wait for the ranch to be filled back up with learning, laughing, and engaging activities! We look forward to partnering with all of you this year and look forward to seeing you on Curiosity Day (please see the calendar below).

Please be sure to review the handbook linked below AND sign and send back the Bus Riding Agreement to school which can be found on pages 88-89. Click here for a copy.

With the new school year quickly approaching, it's vital to follow the laws of passing a stopped school bus in order to keep children safe. Illegally passing a school bus can lead to a citation, fine, and loss of license.

Attendance in elementary school is essential for academic success, skill development, and socialization. Regular attendance ensures children do not miss critical lessons, helping them perform better academically and develop foundational skills in reading, writing, and math. It also fosters social skills and friendships, establishes routine and discipline, and provides access to necessary support systems. Consistent attendance also encourages parental involvement and sets the stage for long-term educational and career success. Your children need to be at Martin School all day, every day!

Healthy snacks are essential in schools for maintaining energy levels, improving concentration and academic performance, supporting physical health and growth, regulating behavior and mood, developing lifelong healthy eating habits, providing educational opportunities, and creating a health-focused school environment. With this being said, District #41 has updated the snack list to reflect additional items. Please click here to see our latest approved snack list.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the 2024-2025 school music concerts!!! We will also be LIVE-STREAMING each concert for family and friends unable to attend at Martin School (see QR code to the right). Martin Concerts will start at 7:00 PM with the Kindergarten show at 6:30 PM!

See dates below!

• October 24th-Grade 5

• November 14th-Grade 4

• February 6th-Grade 3

• March 13th-Grade 2

• April 10th-Grade 1

• May 8th-Kindergarten

Be on the lookout soon for information on AMAZING after-school enrichment opportunities this fall, including Chess Scholars, STEAM, and Amigos Spanish Club!! See Flyers below!

Amigos!

Chess Scholars

STEAM

School Lunch
A reminder that the District no longer provides free lunch for all students. Paid Lunch is $3.25. To apply for Free/Reduced Lunch visit our website under Food Service. Click here for information on how to create an account for lunch purchases.

Registration and Fees
School Registration Fees are now due. The fees will increase after August 31. Payments can be made electronically on the District's website, via regular mail, or in person at the school building.

Supplemental Insurance
The district offers Voluntary Supplemental Student Accident Insurance. To enroll, please see the information by clicking here. For more information on our accident insurance coverage, click here.

August 16- Curiosity Day EC & First-Fifth Grades 3-4 PM

August 19- First Half Day of School Grades 1-8

August 19-21- Kindergarten Round-up

August 20- First Day of Early Childhood

August 21- Kindergarten Curiosity Day 2:10-3:10 PM

August 22- First Day of Kindergarten

August 26- Curriculum Night Grades Pre-K-2 6-7 PM

August 28- Curriculum Night Grades 3-5 6-7 PM