🌱🦅 The House of Hope Traveling Garden Visits Hobe Sound Elementary! 🥕🌼
This week, all of our students in VPK through 5th grade had an exciting hands-on learning experience as Ms. Amanda brought the House of Hope Traveling Nutrition Education Garden to our campus!
The “garden on wheels,” in partnership with Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, provided our Eagles with an interactive opportunity to explore how healthy food grows and why good nutrition matters. Students discovered live vegetables, fruits, herbs, and pollinators while learning how gardening connects to healthy lifestyles and strong communities.
Pictured: Mrs. Brandt’s Super 2nd graders
Thank you, Ms. Gwen for arranging this experience for our school. 💙
This week, all of our students in VPK through 5th grade had an exciting hands-on learning experience as Ms. Amanda brought the House of Hope Traveling Nutrition Education Garden to our campus!
The “garden on wheels,” in partnership with Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, provided our Eagles with an interactive opportunity to explore how healthy food grows and why good nutrition matters. Students discovered live vegetables, fruits, herbs, and pollinators while learning how gardening connects to healthy lifestyles and strong communities.
Pictured: Mrs. Brandt’s Super 2nd graders
Thank you, Ms. Gwen for arranging this experience for our school. 💙
📚💙 Parents, you are your child’s BEST reading model! 💙📚
At our Media Specialist meeting yesterday, we chatted again about how important it is to model reading for your child. And guess what? YOU can do it! Even if you don’t consider yourself a “reader,” your child sees everything you model—so let them see YOU reading too! 👀📖
Not sure where to start?
👉 Ask your child for a book recommendation—they LOVE being the expert! 😄
🔍✨ Get ready… Mystery March is almost here!
Any student who reads a mystery and passes its AR test next month will earn a special Mystery March brag tag from the Media Center! 🎉🔎
Mystery books come in all levels and interests, so there’s something for everyone!
Need help picking the perfect mystery?
📬 Message me anytime — Mrs. Parrilli — and I’ll be happy to send recommendations!
Let’s make March full of mystery, reading, and fun! 🕵️♀️📚💫
At our Media Specialist meeting yesterday, we chatted again about how important it is to model reading for your child. And guess what? YOU can do it! Even if you don’t consider yourself a “reader,” your child sees everything you model—so let them see YOU reading too! 👀📖
Not sure where to start?
👉 Ask your child for a book recommendation—they LOVE being the expert! 😄
🔍✨ Get ready… Mystery March is almost here!
Any student who reads a mystery and passes its AR test next month will earn a special Mystery March brag tag from the Media Center! 🎉🔎
Mystery books come in all levels and interests, so there’s something for everyone!
Need help picking the perfect mystery?
📬 Message me anytime — Mrs. Parrilli — and I’ll be happy to send recommendations!
Let’s make March full of mystery, reading, and fun! 🕵️♀️📚💫
Our Kindergarten Post Office is officially open for business! 📬✨
During our daily P.L.A.Y.S. time in Ms. Baza's Kindergarten class at Hobe Sound Elementary, students are busy writing letters, mailing them, and taking turns as the mailman or mailwoman. The best part? The rich dialogue, teamwork, and problem‑solving happening every step of the way. So proud of these little communicators as they learn through play!
During our daily P.L.A.Y.S. time in Ms. Baza's Kindergarten class at Hobe Sound Elementary, students are busy writing letters, mailing them, and taking turns as the mailman or mailwoman. The best part? The rich dialogue, teamwork, and problem‑solving happening every step of the way. So proud of these little communicators as they learn through play!
📣 Attention 5th Grade Families! 📣
March is an important month for our HSE 5th graders as they begin truly preparing for middle school matriculation while also completing 5th grade learning . ✏️ We have several important dates and events to help students get ready for this exciting transition.
Throughout the month, students will learn more about middle school expectations and participate in activities that support a smooth transition to next year. 🏫✨ In addition, district progress monitoring occurs this month as we are closing in on state testing in May. It continues to be important that students arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best. ⏰📚
Please watch for upcoming information about:
Middle school visits and presentations 🏫
Important middle school application and tryout dates 📋
Spring testing schedules ✏️
Ways to help your child feel confident and prepared 💪📖
We are excited to support our 5th graders as they get ready for the next big step — middle school! 🎉
March is an important month for our HSE 5th graders as they begin truly preparing for middle school matriculation while also completing 5th grade learning . ✏️ We have several important dates and events to help students get ready for this exciting transition.
Throughout the month, students will learn more about middle school expectations and participate in activities that support a smooth transition to next year. 🏫✨ In addition, district progress monitoring occurs this month as we are closing in on state testing in May. It continues to be important that students arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best. ⏰📚
Please watch for upcoming information about:
Middle school visits and presentations 🏫
Important middle school application and tryout dates 📋
Spring testing schedules ✏️
Ways to help your child feel confident and prepared 💪📖
We are excited to support our 5th graders as they get ready for the next big step — middle school! 🎉
📚🎉 Kindergarten families, get ready to celebrate reading during Dr. Seuss Week at Hobe Sound Elementary! 🎩📖
We have a week full of fun activities planned to inspire a love of reading and celebrate some of our favorite stories and characters. ❤️📚 From silly socks to wacky outfits, it's going to be a Seuss-tastic time! 🧦🎈
Stay tuned for our daily themes and get ready for a wonderful week of reading fun! 📖✨
Oh, the places we’ll go through books! 🚀📚
We have a week full of fun activities planned to inspire a love of reading and celebrate some of our favorite stories and characters. ❤️📚 From silly socks to wacky outfits, it's going to be a Seuss-tastic time! 🧦🎈
Stay tuned for our daily themes and get ready for a wonderful week of reading fun! 📖✨
Oh, the places we’ll go through books! 🚀📚
🗓️EARLY RELEASE DAY COMING SOON🗓️
Families: We have an early release day next Wednesday, March 4! Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
Families: We have an early release day next Wednesday, March 4! Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
Hello HSE Family and Friends,
Next week is National School Breakfast Week. We would appreciate if you would encourage students to participate in breakfast each morning. This year’s theme is "The Quest for School Breakfast". We will have a special menu, contests and lots of fun! If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thank you!
Mary O’Brien
Martin County School District
HSE Food & Nutrition Services Manager
obrienm@martinschools.org
Next week is National School Breakfast Week. We would appreciate if you would encourage students to participate in breakfast each morning. This year’s theme is "The Quest for School Breakfast". We will have a special menu, contests and lots of fun! If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thank you!
Mary O’Brien
Martin County School District
HSE Food & Nutrition Services Manager
obrienm@martinschools.org
🦁🐘 P.L.A.Y.S. Time Adventures at Hobe Sound Elementary! 🐘🦁
Our Kindergarten students were busy working as zookeepers during daily P.L.A.Y.S. Time at Hobe Sound Elementary! 🐒🦓 Students carefully checked off which animals were fed and which animals needed to visit the vet, showing responsibility and teamwork. ✔️📝
Through imaginative play, students practiced communication, problem-solving, and collaboration while caring for their zoo animals. It’s amazing to see our young learners thinking, planning, and learning together through play!
Our Kindergarten students were busy working as zookeepers during daily P.L.A.Y.S. Time at Hobe Sound Elementary! 🐒🦓 Students carefully checked off which animals were fed and which animals needed to visit the vet, showing responsibility and teamwork. ✔️📝
Through imaginative play, students practiced communication, problem-solving, and collaboration while caring for their zoo animals. It’s amazing to see our young learners thinking, planning, and learning together through play!
🍜🥢 P.L.A.Y.S. Time in Kindergarten at Hobe Sound Elementary! 🥢🍜
Our Eagles in Mrs. Evans's Kindergarten students were serving Chinese cuisine during daily P.L.A.Y.S. time today at school. 🏫✨ Students worked together and practiced meaningful conversation and collaboration as they took on the roles of customers and servers in their very own Chinese restaurant. 🍚🥟
Through imaginative play, our young learners are building communication skills, teamwork, and confidence while having so much fun learning together!
Our Eagles in Mrs. Evans's Kindergarten students were serving Chinese cuisine during daily P.L.A.Y.S. time today at school. 🏫✨ Students worked together and practiced meaningful conversation and collaboration as they took on the roles of customers and servers in their very own Chinese restaurant. 🍚🥟
Through imaginative play, our young learners are building communication skills, teamwork, and confidence while having so much fun learning together!
🎉🎭 It’s Carnival Time! 🎭🎉
We’re gearing up for one of the most exciting events of the year, and we need YOU to help make the magic happen! ✨
🙌 Volunteers Needed!
If you’re able to lend a hand, please email Ms. Gwen at poirieg@martinschools.org. Many hands make light work, and this event truly shines because of our amazing community 💛
📦 Want to help in another way?
Check out our Amazon Wish List using the QR code—every contribution helps bring the fun to life! 🎁
📅 Planning Meeting
Join us on March 4th at 2:15 PM in the Media Center to help plan this wonderful event. Your ideas and support make all the difference 🌟
Thank you for helping us create an unforgettable Carnival for everyone! 🎪💫
We’re gearing up for one of the most exciting events of the year, and we need YOU to help make the magic happen! ✨
🙌 Volunteers Needed!
If you’re able to lend a hand, please email Ms. Gwen at poirieg@martinschools.org. Many hands make light work, and this event truly shines because of our amazing community 💛
📦 Want to help in another way?
Check out our Amazon Wish List using the QR code—every contribution helps bring the fun to life! 🎁
📅 Planning Meeting
Join us on March 4th at 2:15 PM in the Media Center to help plan this wonderful event. Your ideas and support make all the difference 🌟
Thank you for helping us create an unforgettable Carnival for everyone! 🎪💫
Reminder: Spring photos are this week. Please check flyer for details,if you want your child's photo taken.
☕🍽️ Learning Through Play at Hobe Sound Elementary! 🍽️☕
Our Kindergarten students in Ms. Dolan's class were actively engaged in meaningful dialogue as they worked together to set up a café, prepare meals, and serve their customers during daily P.L.A.Y.S. time at Hobe Sound Elementary! 👩🍳
Students practiced communication, teamwork, and problem-solving while taking orders, preparing pretend food, and making sure their café ran smoothly.
P.L.A.Y.S. time helps our students build important social and language skills while having fun and learning together! 💛
Our Kindergarten students in Ms. Dolan's class were actively engaged in meaningful dialogue as they worked together to set up a café, prepare meals, and serve their customers during daily P.L.A.Y.S. time at Hobe Sound Elementary! 👩🍳
Students practiced communication, teamwork, and problem-solving while taking orders, preparing pretend food, and making sure their café ran smoothly.
P.L.A.Y.S. time helps our students build important social and language skills while having fun and learning together! 💛
Parents: FYI
🍎NO SCHOOL MONDAY🍎
Reminder: Students will not have classes on Monday, February 23, as our teachers and staff take part in a professional learning day focused on collaboration, growth, and enhancing instructional strategies to support student success.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 24!
View the full instructional calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Reminder: Students will not have classes on Monday, February 23, as our teachers and staff take part in a professional learning day focused on collaboration, growth, and enhancing instructional strategies to support student success.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 24!
View the full instructional calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Elevate Eagles with Evening Reading:
📚💙 Parents, great news!
We’ve figured out how students can enjoy the wonderful Learning Ally audiobooks even when they’re away from school!
If your child is eligible, they already have access — and they may even have books waiting on their bookshelf. 🎧📖
To get Learning Ally working at home:
1️⃣ Delete the Learning Ally app from your phone or iPad if it’s already installed.
2️⃣ Have your student log into ClassLink.
3️⃣ Open Learning Ally from there… and they’re in! 🎉
Now your child can dive into tons of amazing audiobooks all weekend long. Encourage them to read or listen to something great over the three‑day weekend! 🌟
If you have any questions, reach out to Mrs. Parrilli.
More Learning Ally tips coming next week! 😊
📚💙 Parents, great news!
We’ve figured out how students can enjoy the wonderful Learning Ally audiobooks even when they’re away from school!
If your child is eligible, they already have access — and they may even have books waiting on their bookshelf. 🎧📖
To get Learning Ally working at home:
1️⃣ Delete the Learning Ally app from your phone or iPad if it’s already installed.
2️⃣ Have your student log into ClassLink.
3️⃣ Open Learning Ally from there… and they’re in! 🎉
Now your child can dive into tons of amazing audiobooks all weekend long. Encourage them to read or listen to something great over the three‑day weekend! 🌟
If you have any questions, reach out to Mrs. Parrilli.
More Learning Ally tips coming next week! 😊
📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚
The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month with our 2nd Annual District-Wide Black History Month Event!
Join us as schools from across the District come together to showcase student artwork and live performances, including singing, readings, and poetry—highlighting both talent and history in a meaningful celebration of culture and community.
🗓 Saturday, February 21
🚪 Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
⏰ Program begins at 9:00 a.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School
We’re excited to welcome Georgia Boy & Ethel’s Famous Wings this year, with food available for purchase during the event. 🍗
It's an event you don't want to miss!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month with our 2nd Annual District-Wide Black History Month Event!
Join us as schools from across the District come together to showcase student artwork and live performances, including singing, readings, and poetry—highlighting both talent and history in a meaningful celebration of culture and community.
🗓 Saturday, February 21
🚪 Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
⏰ Program begins at 9:00 a.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School
We’re excited to welcome Georgia Boy & Ethel’s Famous Wings this year, with food available for purchase during the event. 🍗
It's an event you don't want to miss!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
💗💕 Thank you to our amazing PTA and all of the families who donated sweet treats for our wonderful Valentine Treat Buffet! 🍪🥤
The festive decorations transformed our lunchroom into a special snack café for our teachers and team members. We are so grateful for the love and support that made this week feel extra special! 💕💗
💙Building Bridges Enrichment Club recently focused on the powerful words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As students learned about his lasting impact on our world and reflected on his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, they took time to share some of their own BIG dreams.
From future leaders and innovators to helpers and creators, our students reminded us that the makers of tomorrow are sitting in our classrooms today. We are so proud of each one of them and the bright futures they are already imagining. ✨
As students learned about his lasting impact on our world and reflected on his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, they took time to share some of their own BIG dreams.
From future leaders and innovators to helpers and creators, our students reminded us that the makers of tomorrow are sitting in our classrooms today. We are so proud of each one of them and the bright futures they are already imagining. ✨
Mark your calendar for Spring photos. See flyer for details.
🎡DISCOUNTED FAIR ADMISSION🎡
The Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show is just around the corner! On February 16—a no-school day—it's Education Day, and MCSD students and staff receive $5 admission. 🎉
Make sure to bring your student/staff ID. While you're there, make sure to check out the Environmental Studies Center and Hobe Sound Elementary School's booths!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
The Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show is just around the corner! On February 16—a no-school day—it's Education Day, and MCSD students and staff receive $5 admission. 🎉
Make sure to bring your student/staff ID. While you're there, make sure to check out the Environmental Studies Center and Hobe Sound Elementary School's booths!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
