
ππ 100th Day of School = 100 Reasons to Celebrate Learning! ππ
Can you believe itβs the 100th day of school? In public schools everywhere, students have been busy learning, growing, and showing up every single day. Hereβs a look at 100 things CGE students have experienced so far this year π
Learned new words
Read books
Read books with a buddy
Practiced kindness
Worked in groups
Took turns and shared
Listened to stories read aloud
Retold a story in order
Identified main ideas
Made text-to-self connections
Wrote complete sentences
Enjoyed recess
Practiced fair play
Used problem-solving skills
Listened to adults and peers
Helped others
Used capitals and punctuation correctly
Wrote opinion pieces
Wrote narratives
Wrote informative paragraphs
Practiced handwriting
Learned new vocabulary
Spoke in front of the class
Asked thoughtful questions
Counted to big numbers
Learned place value
Played instruments
Attended PE
Practiced teamwork
Built strength and endurance
Learned new routines
Built stamina for learning
Practiced focus and perseverance
Learned from mistakes
Tried again when work was hard
Celebrated classmatesβ success
Added numbers
Subtracted numbers
Solved word problems
Explained math thinking
Used math tools and manipulatives
Learned math facts
Took math assessments
Learned about patterns
Worked hard to arrive on time
Measured objects
Learned about shapes
Conducted science experiments
Made predictions
Observed changes
Learned about plants
Learned about animals
Studied weather
Learned about Earth and space
Used scientific vocabulary
Recorded data
Asked βwhy?β and βhow?β
Learned classroom routines
Practiced organization skills
Used technology for learning
Logged into digital platforms
Typed responses
Created presentations
Learned digital citizenship
Practiced safe technology use
Watched educational videos
Completed online assignments
Learned about communities
Learned about maps
Studied history
Learned about citizenship
Solved problems peacefully
Followed school rules
Set personal goals
Attended art class
Created original artwork
Learned art techniques
Listened to music
Sang songs
Learned rhythms
Built friendships
Learned responsibility
Took pride in their work
Followed a schedule
Ate lunch with friends
Learned cafeteria expectations
Asked for help when needed
Learned self-confidence
Found joy in learning
Showed up ready to learn
Gave their best effort
Grew academically
Grew socially
Mastered tricky phonics patterns
Grew emotionally
Learned something new every day
Built strong habits
Became better readers
Became stronger thinkers
PROVED that 100 days of learning makes a difference π―
π Hereβs to 100 days smarter and many more ahead. Diamondbacks are doing BIG thingsβone day, one lesson, one learner at a time! ππ

Just TWO weeks to go! The MCSD Kindergarten Kick-Off is almost here, and weβre getting ready to roll out the red carpet for our newest learners.
π Wednesday, February 4
π 5:30 p.m.
π Your childβs future elementary school
Families will tour the school, meet school leaders, step inside a kindergarten classroom, and learn about meals, transportation, Extended Day, and more.
β‘οΈ Now enrolling! Registration for the 2026β27 school year is OPEN for all grade levels. On-site enrollment assistance will be available during Kick-Off. π Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jn3N7K
The countdown is on to the first step in an A-rated journey, where bright futures take center stage. β¨
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Martin County High School is hosting its first-ever Family Literacy Night during Celebrate Literacy Week 2026: Read, White and BlueβCelebrating 250 Chapters of America...and you're invited! πππΊπΈ
π Thursday, January 29
β° 5:30β7 p.m.
πMCHS Library Media Center
Families of all ages are invited to enjoy storytelling, interactive literacy activities, GALE resources, a pop-up history museum, and Sunshine State Young Reader book displays, all designed to strengthen reading at home and at school.
Come read, learn, and celebrate literacy together! π
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Second-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal.
View your child's grades and attendance info: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
If you don't have access to FOCUS, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
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Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.
The Martin County School District is honored to join the StuartLife - The City of Stuart, Florida, in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at this yearβs MLK Parade and Celebration. Look for our students and staff representing our District throughout the event!
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Vocabulary, word work, writing, and research take center stage while we honor our nation and the value of reading.
Earn a patriotic brag time by participating. Read 250 pages (that's 50 per day) and turn in your completed bookshelf flag to the library at the end of the week (or later!) Listening to books, reading during class time, and independent or family time with books - all of these activities count!
Flyers will go home with students next week.



πΏπ¬THE COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN IS ON!π¬πΏ
We are rolling out the red carpet for our newest learners at Kindergarten Kick-Off! π Families are invited to join us on Wednesday, February 4, at 5:30 p.m., right here at Citrus Grove Elementary.
During the event, families will tour our campus, meet our leadership team, visit a kindergarten classroom, and learn about meals, transportation, Extended Day after-school care, and more.
β‘οΈ Now enrolling! Registration for the 2026β27 school year is OPEN for all grade levels, with on-site enrollment assistance available during Kindergarten Kick-Off. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jn3N7K
Begin the journey at Citrus Grove Elementary, where bright futures take center stage. We canβt wait to welcome our Diamondbacks. Enroll today! β¨π
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The Martin County School District is rolling out the red carpet for our newest learners at Kindergarten Kick-Off! π Families are invited to join us on Wednesday, February 4, at 5:30 p.m., at your childβs future elementary school.
During the event, families will tour the school, meet the leadership team, visit a kindergarten classroom, and learn about meals, transportation, Extended Day after-school care, and more.
β‘οΈ Now enrolling! Registration for the 2026β27 school year is OPEN for ALL grade levels, with on-site enrollment assistance available. Learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4jn3N7K
Itβs the first step in an A-rated journeyβwhere excellence begins and bright futures take center stage. β¨π
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New semester, same A-rated standard. We're so excited to see our students and pick up right where we left offβfocused, energized, and ready to keep the momentum going!
Letβs make this second half strong, successful, and unstoppable! πͺ
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Looking for some engaging activities for students to do during this last week of Winter Break? The MCSD IXL Holiday Hustle is still going strongβwith just one week left to help schools climb the leaderboard!
Every ELA and Math skill mastered counts, whether students practice at their grade level, one below, or one above. Thereβs still time to make an impact before the challenge wraps up on January 4.
Who will be crowned the 2025 MCSD IXL Holiday Hustle Champion? π
β‘οΈ Learn more: https://bit.ly/48T5LrF
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Winter Break has arrived, and weβre wishing our students, employees, and families a restful, joy-filled break. May the days ahead bring time to slow down, recharge, and soak in the magic of the seasonβwhether that means cozy moments, special traditions, or simply time together.
We canβt wait to welcome students and staff back in the new year as we continue a school year rooted in excellence. Classes resume January 5.
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We are extremely thankful to have her calming, caring, and patient expertise on our campus!





πLooking for a gift this holiday season?π
Look no further! Purchase a tag created by one of our fifth-grade art students through Martin County Tax Collector, Ruth Pietruszewski's Office! Choose from plates created by students from one of our elementary schools. Proceeds from purchases go back to our classrooms!
Purchase tags from this year or previous years: https://martin-county-tag-art.myshopify.com/


Did you know that tomorrow, December 4, is National Cookie Day?!
You know what that means...every student gets a FREE holiday cookie with their lunch purchase! π
A little sweet treat to ring in the season and make their day even brighter! π€©
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Today, weβre grateful for our incredible students, dedicated educators, hardworking support staff, devoted families, and our entire community who make our A-rated District unstoppable. π§‘
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Good news, Martin County families: Thanksgiving Break is almost here, and yesβ¦ students and teachers still have the entire week off (Nov. 24β28)! π
Since we didnβt need to use any emergency makeup days this year, the full week remains wide open for rest, gratitude, and perhaps a piece of pie or two. π₯§π¦β¨
View this yearβs instructional calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
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