The Martin Memo
A School Newsletter for Parents and Guardians

September 25, 2026
SAVE THE DATE!!!!
10/9-13: Student Break
10/13: Parent Teacher Conferences
10/15: HOCO Parade (downtown)
10/16: Homecoming, Make Up School Pictures
10/26-30: Book Fair
10/27: Monster Mash & Book Fair (5:30-7:00)
11/24-28: Thanksgiving Break
A Message from the Principal
Making a difference is as easy as PIE!
Join Celina ISD's Partners In Education (PIE) Mentor Program to
- Reinforce positive attitudes towards learning and problem solving through powerful connections;
- Foster relationships that help students become a successful learner and heighten their desire to be successful;
- Provide the vision of experience and clear, positive direction;
- Build self-esteem and confidence by motivating students to be future ready.
This unique opportunity is a partnership between the school and the community; made up of committed, responsible adults willing to support, guide, and inspire students beyond any limitation.
Interested in making a difference? Apply here!
Sallye Norris
Principal
HOCO Shirts
Homecoming is one of our favorite traditions in Celina! Be a part of the spirit with a Martin HOCO shirt!
Our online store is NOW OPEN and will be open through September 24th.
All shirts will be passed out at school the week of HOCO.
WatchD.O.G.S. sign up is HERE!!
WatchD.O.G.S. is a program that helps provide positive male role models for students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important. The sign up is coming SOON and will fill up quickly!
Sign up HERE!
Before you sign up, you need to have a current background check completed by filling out this form. A new form must be filled out each school year!
Please join the PTA!
PTA memberships is opening. Please visit the Martin PTA website to join the PTA.
"Students with involved parents are more likely to have higher grades and test scores, attend school regularly, have better social skills, show improved behavior, and adapt well to school.”
National Council for Parent Involvement in Education
School Cafe
Please complete your free and reduced applications in School Cafe. A new form must be filled out yearly!
https://www.schoolcafe.com/CELINAISD
If your student is new and does not have a school cafe account, please have them bring lunch or lunch money with them to school or set up an account prior to the first day of school.
You can monitor your students' accounts and place restrictions on their meal accounts in the school cafe. (We highly recommend adding restrictions to their accounts to limit snack items!)
Breakfast is served from 7:25-7:40!
Birthday Picture with Roo
Did you know your child can get a Birthday Picture with Roo?
For a $10 donation, your child will have their bday picture taken with Roo. The image will be emailed to the parent.
Pay on Huddle and then contact the campus Secretary, MeaganDavis@CelinaISD.com a week prior to your child's birthday to schedule.
(This funds raised will allow us to provide things such as a staff shirts, a small bday treat for staff and, an occasional Sonic drink.)