Citrus Grove Elementary School

🇺🇸🇺🇸 🅲🅾🅽🆂🆃🅸🆃🆄🆃🅸🅾🅽 🅳🅰🆈🇺🇸🇺🇸 We were pleased to have Stuart Attorney Kate Bradford on campus today! As General Counsel for Florida’s 19th Judicial Circuit, and proud parent of three Diamondbacks, she was the PERFECT person to share lessons about the Constitution with some of our students. 5th graders, who study American History, were mesmerized by the discussions about what America would be like without our founding document. Kindergartners learned about citizenship and rights and responsibilities. Thank you for adding to our understanding of civics, Mrs. Bradford! And… Shoutout to Mr. Cowles for attending and sharing MCSD pride with our guest.

Start with Hello Week begins Monday! Mrs. Branco has organized fun activities for each day to support making connections and creating a welcoming environment. Practice greeting others with a smile and sharing kind compliments all week, plus👕wear green👕 on Wednesday! 💚 #StartwithHelloWeek #SpreadKindness #unstoppableSchoolSpirit 🌟

🎉ACADEMIC GAMES ARE BACK🎉
It’s almost time for our 3rd–8th graders in the Martin County School District to showcase their skills in the Academic Games!

From math to language to social studies, these competitions challenge students to think critically, strategize, and display their unstoppable skills. Students can compete in the following games:
🟰Equations
🔤 LinguiSHTIK
🌎 Social Studies (Current Events, Presidents, and Norse Mythology)

Academic Games build the skills that prepare our students for the future while letting them represent their schools with pride...and they are also SUPER FUN!

➡️ Sign-ups are happening now! Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/488gTCc

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🗓️EARLY RELEASE DAY WEDNESDAY🗓️

Reminder: Our first early release day of the school year is tomorrow, September 10! Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.

View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

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🤩FEEL GOOD FRIDAY VIBES🤩

Our Student Services team was on the move today, surprising schools with shoutouts that celebrate support, collaboration and student success! Whether it’s building strong attendance habits or stepping in with support, our leaders are showing what it means to go #ALLINMartin👊 and highlighting the unstoppable heart behind our A-rating.

Today's shoutouts go to Hidden Oaks Middle School, The Pinewood Elementary, Willoughby Learning Center, Port Salerno Elementary School and Citrus Grove Elementary School. Thank you for leading the way! 🌟

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🎉 Big News! 🎉
We are proud to share that our school has been recognized by the FLPBIS: MTSS Project as a 2024-2025 PBIS Model School!
PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) helps us create a positive, supportive school community where students and teachers can thrive. By teaching skills, celebrating positive choices, and using data to guide support, we’re building an environment where everyone succeeds.
Being named a PBIS Model School shows our commitment to helping every student and staff member shine.
💚#ProudCGEmoment🧡
#AratedSchoolofExcellence #positivelyunstoppable #WeareCitrus

📣📚 VPK ENROLLMENT IS OPEN 📚📣

Why choose anywhere else? Every Martin County School District Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program was recently recognized by the State of Florida as meeting or exceeding expectations! 🌟

In our Martin County Pre-K Programs, learning feels like play, but every activity is designed to strengthen the skills your child needs for kindergarten success and lifelong learning.

✔️ Must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025
✔️ Reside in an eligible school attendance zone

It's not too late to enroll! Give your child a strong start and enroll today: https://bit.ly/3DQ2ihS

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📅LONG WEEKEND AHEAD!📅

Just a heads up—our first day off from school is already almost here! Schools and District offices will be CLOSED next Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

View the full 25-26 calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

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🎉Proud moment! 🏆Citrus Grove's Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK) earned an EXCELLENT rating from the Florida Department of Education! VPK providers were evaluated with an accountability system that was new in the 24-25 school year.

We earned this top rating by demonstrating quality of instruction, student achievement, and learning gains. Only 10 VPK programs in Martin County reached this rating level! Congratulations to our teachers, students, and families for earning this honor. #WeareCitrus #AratedschoolofExcellence #unstoppablevpKthrough5thandbeyond

🌊 FREE SWIM LESSONS AVAILABLE 🌊

Fall may be around the corner, but you know the Florida heat (and swim season) is here for a while.

Did you know the Florida Department of Health is offering vouchers for free swim lessons to income-eligible Florida families with children up to age 4?

➡️ Apply online BY SEPTEMBER 1: watersmartfl.com

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🍎NEW FOR ELEMENTARY FAMILIES🍎

Starting this week, parents/guardians of elementary students can review assignments and progress for core subjects in the FOCUS Parent Portal — no more waiting until the end of the quarter!

Next week, state and district assessment scores will also be available for ALL parents (not just K-5) to review.

👉 Step-by-step instructions to review elementary assignments and grades are linked here: http://bit.ly/45orveL

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🍎CURRICULUM NIGHTS🍎

Elementary families: join us this week to meet your child’s teacher(s), explore the curriculum, and discover how you can support your scholar’s success this year!

Be sure to follow your child’s school on Facebook/social media for the latest details.
You can also find your school’s schedule here: http://bit.ly/3UCHWOe

📆 Middle and high school families: it's your turn next week!

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🎙️NEW EPISODE ALERT!🎙️

New floors, rebuilt spaces, and a sparkling pool 🏊‍♂️ — several schools got a summer makeover and you can see (or hear) all about it on the latest episode of 𝓐𝓵𝓵 𝓘𝓷 𝓜𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓲𝓷!

Director of Facilities Mark Sechrist takes us behind the scenes of the big projects completed before the first day of school (and a few still in the works) and shares what’s next on the to-do list in our A-rated District.

🎧 Listen now:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU

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Mrs. Branco, our Guidance Counselor, is excited to meet our new students and welcome back returning Diamondbacks!
#MCSDisunstoppable #WeAreCitrus #charactertraitsofthemonth

📱LET'S TALK CELL PHONES📱

The first day of school is almost here, and now’s a great time to remind your student about the District’s cell phone and wireless device policy and avoid an unexpected trip to campus to retrieve a confiscated device. 😅

ℹ️ During school hours, cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other wireless tech must be off and out of sight.

Here’s what families should know:
📲 Devices that are seen or used during the day will be confiscated.
📲 Only a parent or guardian can pick them up, and only at a time set by school staff.
📲 Repeated offenses constitute insubordination and may result in suspension.

Need to contact your child? Call the school office—we’ll make sure they get the message promptly.

Thanks for helping us create a focused, distraction-free learning environment. Let’s start the year strong, staying present and connected in all the right ways!

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🍎T-ONE WEEK!🍎
Can you believe it?! We are ONE WEEK AWAY from the new school year in our A-Rated District! 🎉

Before the big day, don’t forget: Meet the Teacher (elementary) and 6th/9th Grade Orientation are on August 8!

📍Find your school’s specific times and details here: https://bit.ly/4mckcfM

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🍎WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?🍎 We’ve got you!

School breakfast and lunch menus for the first month are now live! 👉 https://martinschools.nutrislice.com

From classics to student favorites, our food isn’t just tasty—it’s A-rated, just like us!

While you're at it, set up easy, cash-free meal payments with MySchoolBucks—our online system for adding funds to student meal accounts. It’s free to sign up at MySchoolBucks.com!

Fueling up for learning has never been easier. 🍎💪

#ALLINMartin👊

Our 25-26 CGE Teacher of the Year was announced this week: Ms. Trish Harris! She has been a Kindergarten teacher for us since we opened, and worked for Martin County School District since she was a teenage Extended Day counselor! We are thrilled to recognize her widespread contributions to our campus community. Congratulations, Ms. Harris!

🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAVINGS START NOW🍎
Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is LIVE and runs all month long! From August 1–31, 2025, save on essential school items like supplies, clothing, and even computers.

We've made back-to-school shopping even easier with TeacherLists! Get everything on your student's supply list with just a few clicks.

Literally: just click, shop, and done. See what’s tax-exempt and start your shopping here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2294823

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WELCOME BACK, TEACHERS! 🫶🍎🎉

Behind every great school year is a great teacher.

In our A-rated District, it’s not just the students who are learning and growing—our teachers lead the way.

Welcome back to the educators who make this District unstoppable. We're excited to kick off another incredible year with you!

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