Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 8th and join us for one of our favorite HSE traditionsโMulticultural Night! ๐ฆ โจ
We are opening our campus to our HSE families and community to celebrate the many cultures that make our school and our world so special. ๐
๐จ Experience student artwork
๐ถ Enjoy student performances
๐ Learn about cultures from across the globe and those represented within our HSE family
๐บ Enjoy a special guest Mariachi performance!
๐ฎ Grab dinner from a local food truck with food available for purchase
We look forward to gathering together, learning from one another, and celebrating the beautiful diversity of our Hobe Sound community! ๐
๐ October 8th
๐ Hobe Sound Elementary - cafe
๐ 6:00โ7:00 PM
Come celebrate the world with us! ๐๐ฆ โจ


๐๐ Bullying Prevention Month at HSE! ๐งก๐งก
October is Bullying Prevention Month, and at Hobe Sound Elementary, we are leaning into our CHARACTER COUNTS! pillars as we focus on creating a school where every Eagle feels welcomed, respected, and safe. ๐ฆ
Throughout the month, we will be celebrating and practicing:
๐ต Trustworthiness
๐ก Respect
๐ข Responsibility
๐ Fairness
๐ด Caring
๐ฃ Citizenship
Each pillar represents an important part of how we treat ourselves, one another, and our school community. Together, these character traits help us build a culture where kindness matters, every voice matters, and everyone belongs. ๐
๐จ Help us show our character through COLOR!
๐ต Monday, October 5th: Send your Eagle to school wearing as much BLUE as possible for World Bullying Prevention Day awareness.
๐ Wednesday, October 21st: Send your Eagle to school wearing as much ORANGE as possible to celebrate UNITY!
Let's fill HSE with color and character as we stand together for a school community where BEING AN EAGLE IS SWEET!

There is SO much happening in the HSE Media Center, and we couldn't be more excited! ๐โค๏ธ
๐ฐ First, a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in our "Penny" Wars fundraiser! (Let's be honest... these days it takes a lot more than pennies! ๐๐ต) Thanks to your generosity, we raised just over $350 to help ship HSE's African Library to Uganda! ๐๐ฆ๐
๐ Congratulations to our 3rd Grade students, who were the clear winners with an incredible $148 donated! ๐๐ฅ๐
We're getting so close! We only need about $150 more to make this dream a reality. If anyone would like to donate trash compactor garbage bags ๐๏ธ or packing tape ๐ฆ, we would be incredibly grateful. We are beyond excited to finally get this project packed up and on its way! ๐๐โค๏ธ
๐ฅ๐ค We were also thrilled to welcome Murray Middle School's ENN News Crew to the Media Center! A special shoutout to former HSE student Rocco, who helped get our teleprompter and microphones set up. ๐ฐโจ It was so much fun having him back on campus, even for a short visit! ๐๐ซโค๏ธ Thank you, Rocco! ๐๐
๐๐ Meanwhile, our students have been busy doing what they do best... READING, READING, and more READING! ๐คฉ
A special thank you to the @EdFoundationMC for donating books for our book vending machine and the awesome brag tags! ๐๐๐ Students earn books when they reach point club milestones, and brag tags are awarded when they pass a Sunshine State, Sunshine State Jr., or Orange Blossom quiz. ๐๐๐
๐ The students LOVE them so much that we're already realizing... we need more! ๐๐
๐โจ And last but certainly not least... BOOK FAIR IS COMING! โจ๐
Mark your calendars! ๐๏ธ Our favorite event of the year returns during the last week of October! ๐๐๐๏ธ
๐ Parent Liaison Ms. Feldman is currently looking for volunteers to help make this a fantastic week for our students and families. If you'd like to be part of the fun, we'd love to have you! โค๏ธ
โ And yes... the Book Fair will be OPEN during Parent-Teacher Conferences! ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐
Thank you for supporting our readers, our library, and our global literacy efforts! Together, we're making a difference!โค๏ธ๐๐
๐ฆ ๐ HSE PTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE! ๐๐ฆ
Help us strengthen our nest โ one membership at a time!
PTA membership is just $10, and ANYONE can join! Parents, grandparents, guardians, family members, teachers, and community members are all welcome.
๐ PIZZA PARTY CHALLENGE!
The FIRST CLASS to reach ONE PTA MEMBER PER STUDENT wins a PIZZA PARTY! ๐
Every membership counts, so invite your family and friends to join and help your childโs class reach the goal first!
๐ฆ JOIN TODAY: hobesound.givebacks.com
Thank you for a successful first month. Hope everyone enjoyed the Fresh Fruits and Vegetable program so far.
Mary OโBrien
Martin County School District
HSE Food & Nutrition Services Manager
obrienm@martinschools.org
Direct: 772-546-3508



Itโs time to help us support our 2026 HSE Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Crystal Brandt! ๐โจ
Please take a moment to vote for Mrs. Brandt and share a story of the impact she has had on your child, or on a child or adult you know. Your words help celebrate the difference she makes every day at Hobe Sound Elementary!
๐ณ๏ธ Vote today:
https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
We are absolutely thrilled to have Mrs. Brandt representing Hobe Sound Elementary, and we look forward to celebrating her accomplishments and impact all school year long! ๐๐ค
Vote today and help us show Mrs. Brandt just how much she means to our HSE family and Hobe Sound community! ๐ฆ ๐

Some callers are experiencing intermittent issues when trying to reach District offices and school sites. At this time, the issue is affecting some incoming calls only, and outgoing calls remain operational.
While our Education Technology team works with the phone carriers to resolve this issue, families and community members can use the staff directory at martinschools.org to contact the appropriate employee or department via email or submit an inquiry through OnFlo.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore normal service. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
#ALLINMartin๐

Join us at Stuart Chick-fil-A on Wednesday, September 30, from 2:00 PM to 8 PM and help support our Hobe Sound Elementary students!
๐ฑ Using the Chick-fil-A app? Enter the code word โeaglesโ when placing your order.
๐๐ Ordering at the counter? Simply let the team know you are supporting HOBE SOUND ELEMENTARY when you check out.
Every meal helps support our HSE students and school community! Thank you for being part of our Eagle family! ๐๐ค

Our first School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting of the 2026โ2027 school year is coming up on Monday, September 28!
During our first meeting, we will:
๐ณ๏ธ Vote in our 2026โ2027 SAC members
๐ Review last yearโs survey results
๐ฏ Discuss this yearโs School Improvement Plan (SIP) goals
๐ค Continue working together to support the success of every HSE Eagle
Thank you to the families, staff, and community members who invest their time, ideas, and support in Hobe Sound Elementary and our Hobe Sound community!

Tomorrow is the BIG day!
On 9/2-5, weโre celebrating Dolly Parton Day and her biggest gift to children: a love of reading. โค๏ธ๐
Hereโs how to join us:
๐ Read for at least 30 minutes on September 25.
๐ Get a library card and make your next great read easier to find.
๐ Have a child age 5 or under? Sign up for Dolly Partonโs Imagination Library to receive free books at home
And, of course, dress the part! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hair, or even school colors (like Coat of Many Colors)! ๐ขโจ๐
Letโs go #ALLINMartin๐ to celebrate reading, big dreams and the joy of a good book! Get ready to share your pics of reading a book and doing it in style, just like Dolly.
#PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #ImaginationLibrary

TODAY: Interested in learning more about the Martin County School District's Gifted Program? Come to the first Parent Workshop of the 26-27 school year!
Join us to learn how gifted services work in the District, what families can expect from gifted programs, and how we support gifted students' academic growth and success across our schools.
๐ September 23, 2026
โฐ 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
๐ School Board Room (1939 SE Federal Hwy)
Please contact Kelly Francke at franckk@martinschools.org to RSVP or RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3V6PNa5
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore


Mrs. Brandtโs class worked in groups to create their own Classroom Constitutions! Students came up with the rights they have as students, their responsibilities in our classroom, and rules they believe everyone should follow.
Such a fun way to learn about the Constitution while working together and sharing their ideas! โค๏ธ๐ค๐









Classrooms Open for Adoption!
We still have 9 HSE classroom teachers waiting to be adopted! Your support through the Education Foundation of Martin County helps our teachers purchase supplemental resources that support learning and engagement in their classrooms.
https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/267/hobe-sound
๐Kindergarten: Mrs. Marshelle Evans
๐1st Grade: Ms. Katie Thompson
๐4th Grade: Mrs. Danielle Sanchez
๐5th Grade: Mrs. Kathleen Schilling
๐VE classroom: Mrs. Pamela Sanders-Moore
๐ESE K-3: Mrs. Brianna Campbell
๐ESE 3-5: Mrs. Jennifer "NIKKI" Fox
๐Science Lab: Mrs. Danielle Wertz
๐PBIS: Mrs. Rachel Hoilman

๐Friday is National AVID Day! ๐
At HSE, weโre celebrating by wearing our favorite college colors! ๐งข
Show off the college or university that represents your future interests, dreams, and college & career readiness goals! ๐โจ
๐ต๐ UF
โซ๐ก UCF
๐ด๐กFSU
๐ข๐ก USF
๐ข๐ UM
๐ Or YOUR favorite college colors!

Constitution Week officially begins on September 17, but Martin County School District students are already getting a head start!
Further highlighting the importance of this annual observance, the Martin County School Board approved the 2026 Constitution Week Proclamation at Tuesday night's meeting, developed with Ms. Rae Scimeca and the Halpatiokee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
As we recognize the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, students across the District will spend the week learning about the document that continues to shape our nation and protect our freedoms.
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #ConstitutionWeek


9/25 = 9-2-5! ๐๐ฆ
The Martin County School Board has officially proclaimed September 25, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day throughout the Martin County School District! ๐๐
The day celebrates Dolly Partonโs remarkable contributions to children and literacy, along with the impact of programs like Dolly Partonโs Imagination Library in helping young readers build a lifelong love of books.
Weโre proud to celebrate alongside the Childrenโs Services Council of Martin County and The Library Foundation of Martin County as we encourage our school community to read, dream and grow together.
Hereโs how to join us on Dolly Parton Day, a.k.a. 9/2-5:
๐Read for at least 30 minutes on September 25.
๐Get a library card and make your next great read easier to find.
๐Have a child age 5 or under? Sign up for Dolly Partonโs Imagination Library to receive free books at home.
And, of course, dress the part! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hair. Or, dress in your favorite college team to represent the coat of many colors! ๐ขโจ๐
#ALLINMartin๐ #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD #DollyPartonDay



Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 17th and get ready for an evening filled with learning, literacy, and fun!
๐ฝ๏ธ Start the night with a delicious FREE dinner provided by our amazing PTA, then embark on an exciting reading and learning journey with your family.
๐ We're especially excited to welcome the Martin County Public Library, who will be sharing information about Brainfuse, a fantastic resource that provides 24/7 homework help in both English and Spanish!
You'll also discover: ๐ Why reading to your child is so important, no matter their age
๐ Practical strategies to make reading together meaningful and enjoyable
๐ A chance to win one of three copies of Mem Fox's Reading Magic
โญ Information about our AR (Martin Reads) Program
๐ป Updates on IXL, FAST, and FOCUS
๐ค A UFLI demonstration and more!
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn valuable ways to support your child's literacy growth while enjoying a fun evening with our school community.
โ Please sign up with the PTA at [insert sign-up information/link].
We can't wait to see you there! ๐๐โค๏ธ




Principal Elliott has sent our Week 5 Family Message with the Top 5 Things You Need to Know about Hobe Sound Elementary for the week of September 14! The email will be sent at 5 PM.
From important reminders to upcoming celebrations and events, we want to make sure our families have the information they need for a successful week.
๐ฌ Take a moment to check your inbox and stay connected with HSE!
We are looking forward to another great week of learning, growing, and being an Eagle! ๐ฆ โจ
Proud to be an Eagle!

We are inviting our entire HSE community to join the fun by wearing dots or dot-like patterns on Tuesday, September 15! โช๏ธ๐ต๐ ๐ก
Letโs fill our school with COLOR, CREATIVITY, and DOTS as we celebrate that every student can make their mark! ๐๐งก
Get ready to DOT your way through the day, Eagles!

