Martin Memo
Nov 1, 2026
🐾 EXEMPLARY NEWS FOR MARTIN ELEMENTARY!🐾
We are incredibly proud to announce that Martin Elementary has earned an EXEMPLARY designation on the Illinois School Report Card! 🌟🎉 This recognition reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our entire Martin community!
To our amazing students, thank you for showing up each day ready to learn, grow, and do your best. To our families, thank you for your continued partnership, encouragement, and support. And to our incredible Martin staff, your commitment to our students, families, school community, and one another is what makes Martin such a special place. The relationships you build, the care you show, and the dedication you bring each day truly make a difference.
This recognition belongs to ALL of us! Together, we have created a school community where students are supported, challenged, and celebrated.
We couldn't be prouder to be Martin Huskies! 💙💛
🐾 Good Things Happen at Martin… and EXEMPLARY Things Happen When We Work Together! 🌟
Theo- Mrs. Havisto
Lily-Mrs. Nogueras
Andres- Mrs. Gallien
Rylee- Mrs. Yakimisky
Ava- Mrs. Meyer
Aubree- Mrs. Galgay
Student Voices Matter at Martin! 🙋💛
Our Student Advisory Team met with our high school student representative to share ideas and feedback on how to make Martin an even better place to learn and grow! We love hearing from our Huskies!
🎻 Orchestra Fall Performance
🎻🎶 Bravo to our fifth-grade orchestra students! What a wonderful Fall Concert! Your hard work and practice certainly paid off. We are so proud of our talented Huskies! 💙💛🐾👏
🥁 Band Fall Performance
🎺🥁 Our fifth-grade band students hit all the right notes at their Fall Concert! 🎶 What a fantastic performance! We loved seeing our Huskies shine on stage! 💙🐾👏
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!)
Huntley 158 Celebrates Academic Success on Illinois Report Card; Community Invited to Curriculum Workshop
Huntley 158 is celebrating student achievement and academic growth following the release of the 2026 Illinois Report Card! This year, four schools earned the state's highest designation of Exemplary, and the district demonstrated continued gains in English language arts and mathematics proficiency. Read more about our district's achievements and highlights from the Illinois Report Card under News & Events on the Huntley 158 website.
As a follow-up to this announcement, Huntley 158 families, staff and community members are invited to attend a Curriculum Workshop on Thursday, November 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the District Office (650 Dr. John Burkey Dr., Algonquin). District administrators and school leaders will provide an overview of the IL Report Card data, celebrate areas of student success and growth, and discuss school improvement goals and strategies that support continued academic progress.
We hope you'll join us for this important conversation about student learning and success!
MPAC Meeting & Family Reading Night
Join us on Monday, November 2 at Martin Elementary for an evening of learning, connection, and family fun! From 6:00–6:30 p.m., our MPAC (Multilingual Parent Advisory Committee) meeting will focus on an overview and discussion of District data. Pizza will be served, and childcare will be provided during the meeting.
Following MPAC, stay for our MPAC-sponsored Family Reading Night from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Families will have an opportunity to enjoy reading activities, explore resources, and learn strategies to support literacy at home.
📍 Martin Elementary, 10920 Reed Road
We hope to see you there!
Free CPI Training for Parents & Caregivers
District 158 has partnered with the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) to offer free training for families on De-Escalating Challenging Behaviors.
Parenting a child with special needs can bring moments of big emotions, stress, and challenging behaviors. This training provides practical tools to recognize warning signs, de-escalate difficult situations, and respond safely and confidently.
Consider joining if you are navigating:
Challenging behaviors or behavioral escalations
Big emotions, stress, or frustration
Situations where you want to feel more calm and prepared
A need for strategies that promote safety, consistency, and understanding
Training Options
Three 2-hour sessions — Virtual + In-Person
Sessions 1 and 2 are required to attend Session 3.
Session 1: Friday, November 6 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Virtual
Session 2: Friday, November 13 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Virtual
Session 3: Friday, November 20 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | In-Person
District Office, Washington Room
650 Dr. John Burkey Drive, Algonquin
OR
One-Day Training: Thursday, December 10 | 8:45 AM–2:30 PM
💙💛 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
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Lunch Menu
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Meal Prices
Lunch-$3.70
Milk Only-$0.50