Citrus Grove Elementary School

🤝PARTNERS IN EDUCATION🤝 The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate National Parent Involvement Day! Research has show that when parents and caregivers are active partners in education, their child(ren)'s potential for academic success increases significantly. We would like to say thank you to all of our families for partnering with us as we work toward achieving our mission of educating all students for success! To learn additional ways you can help support your child's educational experience, please click here: https://www.fldoe.org/schools/family-community/activities-programs/parental-involvement/family-engagement.stml.

🎓AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK🎓 The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate the power of public education in recognition of #AmericanEducationWeek! We are pleased to honor our employees and families for their efforts in ensuring all MCSD students are educated for success. #ALLINMartin👊

Rusano's Night to Give Back: Thursday, November 18th. 20% of all CGE proceeds are donated to our PBiS program! Mention Citrus Grove when you order. Diamondbacks are grateful for the support of Rusano's Express Pizza - call (772) 220-3329.

We are the home of the free because of the brave. With respect, honor and gratitude - thank you, veterans! Classes will resume tomorrow, November 12. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ADOPTION🍎 Parents - the District is currently reviewing materials for the 2021-2022 mathematics instructional materials adoption. The materials that are selected will be implemented in the 2022-2023 school year. If you would like to review or comment on the materials that are being considered, please click here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/instructional-resources-adoption Please feel free to call or email Steve Layson, Mathematics Coordinator, with any questions - (772) 219-1200 ext. 30182 or laysons@martinschools.org.

All schools and district offices will be closed Thursday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Classes will resume on Friday, November 12. #ALLINMartin👊

This Tuesday, November 9th, students are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue. Share your patriotic spirit as we honor veterans affiliated with our CGE family.

Reminder to set your clocks back one hour this evening-- it's time to #FallBack! #DaylightSavingTime #ALLINMartin👊

Picture Retake Day is this Friday, November 5th. In addition to having original photos retaken, students who were absent on Picture Day, or enrolled at CGE after September 1st, will need to have their photo taken this Friday. Please complete this form on Focused on Forever's website to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYL_Xo0uwMIfKUNTtpDHYBgQGrjnCHh8eYaX08MchZjYrp7g/viewform

In honor of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, the PTA would like to recognize any military members who are part of our CGE family. Space is limited, so please RSVP to join us for a parade and light refreshments next Tuesday, November 9th, 2021. We thank you for your service! RSVP link: https://5il.co/119me

🚨SAFETY FIRST🚨 The Martin County School District is launching a new, unique safety program to help reunite students with their families in the event of an emergency. We gave WPTV a first look at this new technology at Citrus Grove Elementary School yesterday afternoon. Click here to learn more: https://www.wptv.com/news/education/new-technology-helps-track-students-during-emergency-situations #ALLINMartin👊

Halloween is on a weekend this year, but we still want to feel the spirit at CGE. Show your support for our PBiS program, by participating in our fall fundraiser - bring in $1.00 and wear a Halloween or Fall theme t-shirt or dress this Friday, October 29th. (K-5 students: no costumes)

Too busy to cook? Tomorrow is Rusano's Night to Give Back! (Thursday October 28th) 20% of all CGE proceeds will be donated to our PBiS program. Diamondbacks are grateful for the support of Rusano's Express Pizza! Call (772) 220-3329 and mention CGE when you order.

🔬EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS🔬 Fifth-graders in Mrs. Gibson's related arts class at Citrus Grove Elementary School participated in a hands-on science lesson today. They learned about the nature of science and chemical changes, working cooperatively to identify mystery ingredients after conducting an experiment. 🧪Inquiry, collaboration and hands-on learning happen here in your MCSD public schools!🧪 #ALLINMartin👊

🍎FIRST QUARTER REPORT CARDS🍎 First quarter report cards will be posted today. Please be sure to check the FOCUS Parent Portal to view your child's grades and attendance records: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ #ALLINMartin👊

📱HAVE YOU DOWNLOADED OUR NEW APP YET?!📱 Catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news updates. It’s everything MCSD, in your pocket. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/384NjgH or iPhone: https://apple.co/3Dl3iWC.

First quarter report cards will be posted tomorrow, October 25. Please be sure to check the FOCUS Parent Portal to view your child's grades and attendance records: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ If you do not currently have access to the FOCUS Parent Portal, please click here for instructions on how to claim your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/ #ALLINMartin👊

🚍SCHOOL BUS SAFETY🚍 The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek. School bus transportation plays a critical role in the education of our students - our buses travel more than 1.7 million miles each year! Help promote safety in our community by exercising caution when sharing the roadways with our school buses. Limit distractions, obey all traffic laws and be mindful of students waiting at bus stops. #ALLINMartin👊

It's time to celebrate! The Martin County School District has retained its state designation as an Academically High-Performing School District for the third consecutive year. MCSD is one of just 16 Florida school districts - and the only district on the Treasure Coast - to earn the prestigious award for the 2020-2021 school year. Read more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/566581 #ALLINMartin👊

🧡#UNITYDAY2021🧡 Citrus Grove Elementary School students and staff participated in National Unity Day by wearing the color orange to demonstrate kindness, acceptance and inclusion. ⛅️That beautiful Martin County sunrise just emphasizes the message, don't you think?! ⛅️ #ALLINMartin👊