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It was another wonderful week of learning at Martin! Our Huskies were engaged in meaningful learning experiences, and we were especially grateful for the families and community members who visited our classrooms to share their knowledge, experiences, and presentations. These opportunities help bring learning to life and enrich the experiences of our students. We appreciate our amazing community partners!

We have another exciting week ahead! On October 15, we will have Picture Retake Day and celebrate Heritage Day, when students and staff are invited to wear a shirt or jersey representing their heritage. Our 5th graders will also participate in FEMA Emergency Preparedness learning, gaining valuable knowledge about staying safe and being prepared.

Don't forget to support our CMPTA Chick-fil-A Dine & Share on October 14! We will wrap up the week on October 16 with our Martin Pop-Up Store, brought to us by our LIGHT students!

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to another great week of learning, celebrating, and making memories together!

Good Things Happen at Martin! 💙💛🐾

Another great week of Good Things Happening 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

At our recent CMPTA meeting, Nikki Rodrigo, Director of Student Services, shared information about Martin's Title I Targeted Assistance Program and how it supports student learning and academic success.

Martin Elementary is proud to be a Title I Targeted Assistance School! This federally funded program provides additional resources and academic support to eligible students to help them grow and succeed.

We value your feedback! Please scan the QR code or click here to provided to share your thoughts and help us strengthen our Title I program and better support our students and families.

We also ask families to please take a minute to review and complete our 2026–2027 Title I School-Parent-Student Compact using the Google Form provided. This compact outlines how our school, families, and students work together to support academic growth and student success. Thank you for taking the time to complete the compact and for your continued partnership!

To learn more, visit the District 158 Title I webpage.

Get ready for a SUPER week at Martin! 🎉 During Red Ribbon Week, 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! 🌟

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!

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! 💙💛🐾

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

Oct 13-Huntley 158 Movie Night

Oct 14-CMPTA Dine and Share-Chick-Fil-A

Oct 15-Picture Retakes

Oct 15-Celebrate Your Heritage Day at Martin-See Below

Oct 16-Light Works Pop Up

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

Picture Retakes will be held on October 15, 2026. Afterward, you’ll be able to view your images, order packages, and select your yearbook photo (please do so before it’s selected for you). All orders will be delivered to your home.

To view and order photos from Picture Day: You’ll receive an email when your images are ready to view online. Or, you can search for them at vipis.com shortly after photos are taken. If you need further assistance, contact VIP at support@vipis.com.

On October 15, the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, we invite staff and students to wear a shirt or jersey that represents their heritage! It will be a fun way to celebrate the many cultures and heritages that make our Martin community so special. ❤️🌎🐾

If you are not having your picture retaken that day, we hope you’ll join in the celebration!

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

Light Works is coming to Martin! Students will have the opportunity to shop during their lunch on Friday, October 16, from 10:30 AM–1:00 PM. There will be lots of fun fall and Halloween items to choose from. We can’t wait for our Huskies to shop! 🐾🛍️🍁

***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.

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.

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 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; light snacks will be served
Guest Speaker: Jen Rowzee, Services Inc.

During this session, Huntley 158 families who have a student with an IEP will learn about the timeline to follow when applying for disability-related benefits for their child. The presentation will highlight PUNS (Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services), providing an overview of the potential benefits available when families plan early.

As a follow-up to this, families can make a 30-minute appointment on Monday, October 19 to meet one-on-one with a Services Inc. representative who will walk them through the PUNS registration process, answer questions, and provide guidance on what information is needed to complete the application. Visit the website for more information about both events.

Grab a blanket and get comfy for Huntley 158’s first sensory-friendly movie night! Join us on Tuesday, October 13, at Heineman Middle School for a fun and inclusive evening open to all ages.

The featured movie, Out of My Mind (rated PG), is an inspiring story about a young girl with cerebral palsy who finds her voice and challenges others to see what she is capable of. With powerful themes of friendship, inclusion and perseverance, it’s the perfect film to bring our community together.

Doors open at 6 p.m., and the movie begins at 6:15 p.m. Come dressed for comfort and bring a blanket for floor seating; an accessible seating area will also be available. We’ll provide snacks and water, or feel free to bring your own. Stop by our “selfie station” and enter for a chance to win a prize! The evening will wrap up at approximately 8 p.m. Students under age 13 must attend with a parent or guardian.

Questions? Contact Ina Hall, Huntley 158 Family Engagement Liaison, at ihall@district158.org.

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!

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 a CMPTA Spirit Night Fundraiser at Chick-fil-A in Algonquin on Wednesday, October 14, anytime from 4:30–8:00 p.m.! When ordering in the dining room or drive-thru, be sure to mention Spirit Night. For mobile orders, select the option to support a community event and enter the code Husky. Enjoy dinner while helping support our Martin students and school community!

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! 💙💛🐾

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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