Citrus Grove Elementary School

☀️SUMMER RESOURCES YOU CAN USE☀️ Can you believe we are already nearing the end of the first week of summer?! As a reminder, summer school for the Martin County School District starts Monday, June 5. We have gathered all the resources you need to know over the summer to help your children continue to learn and prepare for the next school year, all in one convenient location! Please click the link to check out bus schedules, summer feeding locations and more: https://www.martinschools.org/page/summer-break-resources #ALLINMartin👊

The Martin County School District held its oath of office ceremony for Superintendent Michael Maine this afternoon. Superintendent Maine’s family joined school district staff for the occasion, allowing many of the employees in attendance the opportunity to meet and greet while enjoying delicious refreshments provided by our Food & Nutrition Services team. The Martin County School Board named Mr. Maine the Martin County School District’s Superintendent of Schools in April 2023, approving a four-year initial employment contract as part of the measure. #ALLINMartin👊

The Martin County School District held its oath of office ceremony for Superintendent Michael Maine this afternoon. Superintendent Maine’s family joined school district staff for the occasion, allowing many of the employees in attendance the opportunity to meet and greet while enjoying delicious refreshments provided by our Food & Nutrition Services team. The Martin County School Board named Mr. Maine the Martin County School District’s Superintendent of Schools in April 2023, approving a four-year initial employment contract as part of the measure. #ALLINMartin👊

Home of the free because of the brave 🇺🇲 The Martin County School District is proud to honor the brave men and women throughout history who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our liberty and freedoms. May we never forget that freedom isn't free. #MemorialDay #ALLINMartin👊

Mrs. Combass's 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders were challenged to earn their Recorder Black Belt in music class. Similar to martial arts levels, students worked hard all year to earn progressively challenging belt color levels. Students who earn the black belt are able to learn songs and perform them with fluency, consistent tempo, and melody. This year we had NINE students earn the award: Ashton G, Mindy K, Eden G, Charlee M, Zoe F, Lily M, Olivia L, Ethan H, and Andrew T. In fact, several of these students demonstrated perseverance by taking their black belt test during the last week of school! Learning to play the recorder is often the first step for many elementary students in their musical journey. It serves as an introduction to reading sheet music, and mastering fundamental techniques such as breath control and finger placement. We are very proud of these hard-working musicians (and their inspirational teacher!), and hope they continue to pursue their musical talent.

☀️SUMMER STARTS NOW☀️ Happy Summer, Families! Fourth-quarter report cards for elementary students will be posted today, May 26. Report cards for middle and high school students will be posted on Monday, June 12. View your child's grades and attendance records in the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/. If you do not currently have access to the FOCUS Parent Portal, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

Congratulations to Gianna in Mr. DellaFave's classroom! She created the winning design for a unique CGE spirit shirt, in a new contest open to all 4th graders. Her orange and green block letter drawing earned 124 votes! Our fabulous PTA organized this contest and students drew entries with Mrs. Martin's guidance during art class. She was surprised with the announcement of her success by members of our PTA and her mom delivering balloons and a certificate to the classroom this morning. Over the summer Gianna's creation will be printed on shirts and made available for purchase in August. We hope to see many of these special spirit shirts on campus next year so this can become a Diamondback tradition!

📚CELEBRATING ACCELERATED READERS📚 This morning, Citrus Grove Elementary School hosted a Sunshine State Reader celebration for some voracious third-grade readers! Students were recognized if they read three or more Sunshine State books this school year. Check out these amazing stats: 📘 91 students read at least three books 📗 639 Sunshine State books were read 📕 More than 1,859 MCSD Reads points were earned For all of that reading, these kids earned a celebration full of treats, recognition and a dance party! Congratulations to these Diamondbacks! 📸 Nicole Fisher, Director of Assessment and Accountability #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍽NOURISHING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS🍽 Can you believe summer is just around the corner?! During the Summer Break, the Martin County School District will continue to nourish all students for success! Our Food & Nutrition Services Department will continue to offer free meals to children aged 18 and under during the summer months with no income restrictions. Breakfasts and lunches will be served starting May 30 at specific locations. Full list of locations and times: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1125714 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

💚MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS💚 Mental health is just as important as physical health. The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and contribute to the efforts that fight stigma, provide support, and enhance our knowledge about mental illness. Students, employees and families are encouraged to show support by wearing green tomorrow, Tuesday, May 16, in honor of our districtwide Mental Health Awareness Day. #ALLINMartin👊

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION🎓 These graduating seniors took a visit down memory lane during their graduation walk at Citrus Grove Elementary School! We love seeing our seniors from Martin County High School, Jensen Beach High School and South Fork High School reconnect with their CGE family before starting their new journey! #ALLINMartin👊

💐CELEBRATING MOTHERS💐 Happy Mother's Day to all of our moms and mom-like figures! Thank you for all you do for your students, schools, community and families. #ALLINMartin👊

📚BOOK OF THE MONTH📚 Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. just announced his picks for Commissioner’s Book of the Month for May! Commissioner’s Book of the Month is a monthly reading challenge to promote literacy and reading engagement in K-12 schools. Books of the Month for May: 📙Pre-K: "I See Summer" by Charles Ghigna 📕Grades K-2: "The Little Butterfly That Could" by Ross Burach 📗Grades 3-5: "Charlie & Frog" by Karen Kane 📘Grades 6-8: "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank 📙Grades 9-12: "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhhà Lai #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This morning, we are spotlighting Ms. Jennifer Gomez, a first-grade teacher at Citrus Grove Elementary School! "This is our first year at this school and she has been amazing," a grateful CGE parent shared. "Impeccable communication, caring and always taking the kids to the next learning level! THANK YOU!" Thank you, Ms. Gomez, for all you do for your students! If you would like to send a teacher shoutout, please visit: https://bit.ly/ThankATeacherMCSD #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🩺CELEBRATING NURSING STAFF🩺 In honor of #NationalNursesWeek, we are highlighting our incredible healthcare staff caring for our students. Let's celebrate Citrus Grove Elementary School's Nurse, Atalaya Powell! "Atalaya has joined our team after assisting us through COVID as a contract nurse. We are elated she is now part of our family here at the MCSD. Thank you, Atalaya, for all you do," MCSD Health Services Team shared. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎CELEBRATING TEACHERS🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Without our amazing teachers, the Martin County School District couldn't educate ALL of our students for success. Thank you, teachers, for everything you do each and every day to help our students achieve their dreams. "Every day, you come to school with a passion for teaching and a desire to help our students reach their full potential," said Mr. Michael Maine, Superintendent of Schools. "You inspire them to learn, to grow, and to achieve their dreams. You provide them with the tools they need to succeed, both academically and personally. You create a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive and be their best selves." We appreciate you! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🦋🐣LEARNING ABOUT LIFE🐣🦋 Martin County School District students are being immersed in science by studying life and nature! Over at Citrus Grove Elementary School, kindergartners observed the hatchling stage of chicks in class. Students at Hobe Sound Elementary School learned about butterfly migration and their homes after releasing a couple of butterflies into their garden. Science lessons can be so adorable and beautiful! #ALLINMartin👊

Congratulations to Mrs. Wendy Duncan, CGE's Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Duncan is a graduate of Martin County High School, and 20-year school district Kindergarten teacher. She worked at Hobe Sound Elementary and JD Parker before becoming a Diamondback. During our announcement celebration one of her current students shouted, "Yay, Mrs Duncan is the best teacher, I love her!"- and we couldn't agree more! (Shown with CGE administrators Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Rynca, as well as her proud husband and son.)

🎉CELEBRATING PRINCIPALS🎉 Administrator. Leader. Teacher. Friend. Substitute. Difference maker. These are just a few adjectives to describe a school principal. We know our school principals wear many hats. We know that no matter which hat they must wear at any given point of the day, they are determined to help every student and teacher succeed. On this School Principals' Day, we can't thank ours enough. Thank you for everything you all do for our students and our community ❤️ #ALLINMartin👊

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