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What a fun and busy week at Martin! Our Huskies enjoyed engaging learning activities, special presentations from community members, and wonderful hands-on experiences! One of the highlights was our first LIGHT Student Pop-Up Store! 🛍️ Students from our district's LIGHT program created handmade items to sell, and our Martin Huskies had a great time shopping and supporting their hard work! Our fifth graders also participated in a FEMA Emergency Preparedness presentation, learning important ways to stay safe and prepared during emergencies.

Looking ahead, we have another exciting week at Martin! From October 19–23, we will be supporting the Lions Club's 4th Annual Recycle for Sight Used Eyeglass Collection Drive. Families are encouraged to donate gently used eyeglasses to help those in need. Please also remember that Friday, October 23, is an Early Release Day, with dismissal at 12:55 PM. October 23 is also the deadline for our Yearbook Cover Contest and Art to Remember orders, so don't miss out!

Thank you for your continued support in making Martin such a wonderful place to learn and grow!

Good Things Happen at Martin! 💙💛🐾

A BIG congratulations to our Golden Spatula winners! 🌟 These amazing Huskies were recognized for showing outstanding behavior, kindness, respect, and responsibility during lunch and recess!

To celebrate their great choices, each student received a special "Golden Spatula" and earned a cookie coupon for a sweet treat! 🍪🏆

We love seeing our Huskies making great choices and setting a positive example for others!

Keep shining, Huskies! Good Things Happen at Martin! 🐾💙💛

Congratulations to our outstanding Huskies! 💙💛

We are excited to celebrate this week's Exemplary Husky winners! These students were recognized for going above and beyond our schoolwide expectations through kindness, responsibility, leadership, and respect. They are wonderful examples of how Good Things Happen at Martin and They Begin With Us!

Oct 2-23-Yearbook Cover Contest-See Below

October 19-23-Lions Club for the 4th Annual Recycle for Sight Used Eyeglass Collection Drive

Oct 23-Early Release Day ay 12:55

Oct 23-Yearbook Contest Ends

Oct 23-Art to Remember Ordering Deadline

Oct 29-Spooky Buddies

Oct 26-30-Red Ribbon Week

Oct 31-Fall Parties

Oct 31-Erin's Law Opt Out Deadline

We love seeing our Huskies excited about reading and bringing library books home! However, we have already had six library books returned with water damage this school year. This is more than we typically see in an entire year!

Most of the damage has been caused by leaking water bottles in backpacks. We kindly ask families to remind their children to keep water bottles separate from library books and make sure bottles are tightly closed. Please remember that families are responsible for the replacement cost of library books that are damaged beyond repair. Taking a few extra precautions can help us keep our books in great condition for all Huskies to enjoy!

Thank you for your understanding and for helping our Huskies be responsible readers! 📖💙💛🐾

Get ready for a SUPER week at Martin! 🎉 During Red Ribbon Week, Oct 26-30 our Huskies will celebrate the importance of making healthy, drug-free choices and being everyday heroes! Throughout the week, students will participate in fun spirit days and classroom activities that encourage kindness, teamwork, and positive decision-making.

Together, we can use our superpowers to make healthy choices and build a bright future! 💙💛🐾

Because Good Things Happen at Martin! 🌟

Many states, including Illinois, have passed in the past several years laws with the intent of increasing the awareness of child sexual abuse. You may have heard of this legislation under its more common name, Erin's Law, in honor of Erin Merryn, a brave young woman who has crossed the country advocating for laws to increase awareness of this crime against children. One of the requirements of this law is that schools provide an age-appropriate curriculum to all students relating to sexual abuse prevention through age-appropriate curriculum which may include a variety of discussions, activities, videos, and role-play scenarios. The purpose of the lessons is to provide students with the tools needed for personal safety and a nurturing and caring environment open for disclosure of any incidents.

Starting the month of November, your child’s teacher, along with the school Social Worker, will present a Child Sexual Abuse-Assault Program discussing the following concepts:

● What is Child Sexual Abuse and Assault

● Myths/Facts about abuse, assault and abuser/perpetrator

● Instincts and Secrets

● How to protect self from sexual situations

● Identifying and learning to tell safe, trusted adults

Nationwide, 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be the victim of child sexual abuse by the age of 18. Through this program aimed at educating and empowering students, we want to provide your student with the knowledge and skills to use if ever affected by sexual violence.

District 158 believes that all of our students will benefit from participating in this program. Additional parent/guardian resources can also be found at www.erinslaw.org.

If you have any questions about the program's content, please contact the school office at (847) 659-5300 or email your classroom teacher.

If you would like to remove your child from this presentation, please complete this form by Oct. 31, 2026.

Kind regards,

Mrs. Happold & Mrs. Dahlke

October brings our annual Art to Remember fundraising experience to Martin! Students have been working hard to create some amazing artwork, and families have the opportunity to purchase keepsake items featuring their child’s creation. The best part is that every keepsake order supports our art program!

Personalized order forms should have come home with your child last week. These forms include a preview of your child’s artwork, along with an online ordering code and QR code to access their artwork directly.

To view and order your child’s artwork, visit ArtToRemember.com and enter the online order code found on the personalized order form, or simply scan the QR code. If you misplaced the code, you can also search for your child’s artwork by school and student name.

The ordering deadline is Friday, October 23rd.

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s Art teacher, Mrs. Dase at mdase@district158.org or Mrs. Ricker at kricker@district158.org.

Yearbook Cover Contest

***IF YOU ARE VOLUNTEERING IN YOUR CHILD’S CLASSROOM, PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE SO THAT WE CAN RAPTOR YOU IN***

We will again have our Fall parties this year, students and staff will dress up for Halloween. Teachers will be communicating the time of their Fall Party on October 30th. Parties will happen at different times throughout the day depending on student schedules. We are asking that all volunteers who are assigned to help with the party check in at the office to receive their visitor lanyards.

Costume Guidelines:

• Students will bring their costumes to school unless the party is scheduled for 8:30 in the morning. Teachers will communicate the time of their party to you.

• Costumes should be worn over clothes so that students can pull them on/off independently. There will be no use of the bathroom to put on costumes.

• Costumes should be appropriate and not be violent in nature and should not include weapons, fake or plastic, or masks that cover the entire face.

• Hair dye, make-up, and minimal face paint should be applied at home (i.e. whiskers and a nose). Teachers will not apply any type of make-up to the students

• Please do not send your child to school in an inflatable costume, as they can be difficult to wear throughout the day.

We understand that many students like to participate in costumes and Fall fun, however, for families that do not wish their children to participate in the fall party, please contact your teacher and other arrangements will be made.

We look forward to having a great day on October 30.

Huntley School District 158 is excited to once again partner with the Huntley Area Lions Club for the 4th Annual Recycle for Sight Used Eyeglass Collection Drive, taking place at all District 158 schools during the week of October 19-23.

How can you help? Take a few minutes to look through your dresser drawers, closets, and other

places where old eyeglasses may be collecting dust.

We’re collecting:

• Prescription eyeglasses
• Prescription sunglasses
• Reading eyeglasses
• Empty plastic and metal eyeglass frames

Don’t wear them anymore? Donate them and give them a second chance to help someone else see clearly! And don’t forget to ask your friends, neighbors, and family members to join in! Donation boxes will be available at all District 158 schools and the Administration Office from Monday, October 19, through Friday, October 23.

Let’s come together as a community and surpass our record of 282 pairs of eyeglasses

collected! Every pair makes a difference!

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Let's stand together to create a safe and supportive school community. Recognize the signs, speak up, and report bullying. Together, we can make a difference. To learn more about bullying, the difference between bullying and peer conflict, and the district’s response to bullying, please visit the Huntley 158 website.

ADHD affects millions of children and youth, impacting executive function, emotional regulation, and daily learning. Behind every challenge, however, is a student with unique strengths, creativity, and potential.

Need Support? We’re Here to Help. Our district is partnered with Care Solace to provide complimentary, confidential mental health care coordination for our students, staff, and their families. Together, we can ensure every student receives the understanding, care, and guidance they need to thrive.

Care Solace offers 24/7/365 support to connect you with verified local providers who accept your insurance (including Medicaid) or offer sliding scale rates, specializing in ADHD and youth mental health.

Call: 888-515-0595 (Multilingual support available 24/7/365)
Visit: caresolace.com/huntley

We invite you to join us for our Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meeting on October 21, 2026 6:00PM-7:00PM. We look forward to sharing information about the many supports and services available to our families and gathering your feedback.

We hope you can join us!

Virtual Google Meet:https://meet.google.com/uzi-ifsx-ibb

The purpose of SEAC is to create a platform for families to come together, collaborate, learn, and build connections as a dedicated community focused on special education. If your child(ren) has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), or if you're simply interested in learning more about the special education services provided within Huntley School District 158, we encourage you to attend these quarterly meetings.

Spooky Buddies is creeping up, Thursday, October 29th from 5-7:30pm! Come join Best Buddies for a FREE all-inclusive community indoor trick-or-treating event at Huntley High School! Besides candy, there will also be games & bouncy houses! For more SPOOKY fun, a food truck, baked goods and fidgets for purchase! Come dressed up in your favorite costume and vote for the best decorated room!

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!

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! ❤️

Join us for the HHS Best Buddies Spooky Buddies Trick-or-Treat Night on October 29 from 5:00–7:30 PM at Huntley High School! 🎃🍬 Huntley 158

CMPTA will be hosting a table at the event and needs your help! Families can donate unopened bags of candy by dropping them off in the CMPTA Monster located near Martin’s front office. 👻🍭 Your donations will help CMPTA provide treats to all of our trick-or-treaters!

Thank you for helping make this a fun night for our community! 💙💛🐾

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! 💙💛🐾

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, 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!

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