Hobe Sound Elementary School

🍀The 4-H HSE Club has commenced. Our Eagles are learning through fun and hands-on activities that focus on the four Hs: Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. 🐝Kindergarteners had a blast sifting through cheese puff pollen to find the nectar starburst, and enjoyed singing and crafting. 🧘First and second graders practiced yoga and even completed the 4-H pledge in yoga poses. 🌻Third graders explored Flora and Fauna, made Flora bracelets, and did a germ activity to learn about health.

📝HSE grade 3️⃣ students collaborate to identify and write about character perspective utilizing evidence from the text. This work begins with a 2-minute independent quick write ensuring all students have details to share with partners.

🍂 SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 🍂 Reminder: the Martin County School District is hosting its Transition Fair tomorrow, November 20, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the MCSD Board Room. Families of students with disabilities in grades K-12 who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan can expect to learn more about additional education and career opportunities for their children. We hope to see you there! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

HSE SAC was thankful for the partnership with ❤️🐾 SFHS Leaders regarding our work in increasing rigor on our campus through seeking becoming an International Baccalaureate- primary years elementary school. Mrs Desreuisseau & Mr. Shewmaker introduced the impact and power behind earning an IB diploma and experiencing learning through an IB lens. At HSE, we recognize that our students are in a direct path to attend SFHS and that our students deserve access to the highest quality instruction to prepare them for options as they earn their high school diploma and beyond.

Parents, your student's fall portraits that were taken a few weeks ago and have been ready to order. The original order due date is approaching on this Friday, November 22nd but has now been extended until Black Friday, November 29th. If you can order by this Friday before the busy holiday week, do so but know you have extra time until the 29th to place the order if you need! Proof forms have been sent out and if your student was photographed they should have the paper order form with their password to view. To place an order, goto www.focusedonforever.com/order and enter your student's password that was on their proof form or that may have been emailed or texted to you. Did you never see your student's images or proof form? You can find your child's password by going to www.focusedonforever.com/password and retrieve the password there. If you are unsuccessful you can message schools@focusedonforever.com or call/text 772-283-6807 for assistance.

📆REMINDER: Next meeting is this Tuesday 11/19 @ 2:15 PM. This month we have 2️⃣ presentations. 🌟Principal Elliott will be sharing 5 essential survey data and connecting it to our SIP. 🌟SFHS ❤️🐾 leaders will be sharing IB information and pathways we will begin in elementary to prepare our students for their HS options.

Shoutout to our amazing 4th graders in Mrs. Cagni’s class! 🚀 Frequently, they collaborate and implement problem solving skills to build and create incredible projects with LEGO robotics. It’s inspiring to see how teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving come together to bring their ideas to life. The future is bright with these young innovators! #STEM #TeamworkInAction #LEGORobotics #FutureEngineer

Grade 1 Mrs. Aylsworth’s class learned about Living Things as well as parents and their offsprings (SC1L14.1-3; 16.1; 17.1). In these units students used their five senses to make observations about plants that students are caring for. Students also learned about the major parts of plants, what they need to survive, and how to care for living things. This is tied into our ELA Benchmark and social studies standards on how to be good citizens as we develop life skills that require responsibility in caring for a living plant.

Project Christmas Smile is an opportunity in which local dental offices provide services to help people who are suffering from dental discomfort and are unable to afford treatment. The event will be held on Saturday, November 23rd from 8am to 1pm. Please see the attached images for more details.

"The New Worlds Reading Initiative" is a Florida literacy program designed to help VPK-5 public or charter school students who are currently reading below grade level. It provides free home literacy resources, including book delivery and family engagement, to strengthen literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Please view the following video to find out more about this exciting program: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mEZReH9aJc__;!!K1Htiihe!mZnvUpdA1YMvnHQtt5tecsvzEybvWgEPys4XjZISXm6kQk4Ntmn4x6fscLg3IuEbRhtx6JlojgTPRQHhQY6y319kXSP8DL0$

HSE: Wednesday 11/13 is World Kindness Day! We are celebrating by providing every student a Kindness B.I.N.G.O. card in their class on Wednesday. We ask that any adult in the student's lives recognize and initial in the box when one of the kind acts are completed at home or school. Completed Bingo cards will be turned into Mrs. Martter, school counselor by 2 pm On Monday 11/18 for further recognition. Kindness matters at HSE.

HSE Welcomes Deputy Olson as our school's School Resource Officer. We are so fortunate to have Deputy Olson on our campus supporting the safety of our campus.

Hobe Sound Elementary has two of our very own team members who are veterans from two different branches of the armed forces. Mrs. Brandt served in the Army and Mr. Denzil served in the Marines. Thank you both for your service. We honor them and are so thankful they choose to be members of our school community continuing their public service and difference making right here at HSE! ❤️🤍💙

UPDATE: All positions have been filled. We will contact families with details and next steps soon. We are excited to bring a new club to our campus. 4-H! Students in grades k, 1, 2, and 3 may apply. We are currently limited to the first five in each grade level, so please review this information and return this slip to school. First meeting will be November 20th. Paper copies will be sent home on 10/31. https://5il.co/3035n

🗓️EARLY RELEASE & NO SCHOOL🗓️ Reminder– tomorrow, Thursday, October 31, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal. There’s no school for students on Friday, November 1. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊

🧡UNITY DAY🧡 Together, we stand strong against bullying, building a community of kindness and respect. 📸 Bessey Creek Elementary School, Crystal Lake Elementary School, Hobe Sound Elementary School, District staff #ALLINMartin👊 #UnityEveryDay

📆MAKEUP DAY INFORMATION📆 Martin County School District students will NOT be required to make up the days missed due to the recent hurricanes. Fortunately, after a thorough review of the District’s instructional calendar, students will still meet state requirements and complete the academic year without the need to use make-up days at this time. We are committed to supporting the community with ongoing recovery efforts, including through the Education Foundation of Martin County’s relief fund for employees and families, providing free meals for students, and offering credit for last week’s Extended Day services. Link to relief fund: https://bit.ly/3BIZm5K We are humbled by the resilience and cooperation of our incredible community. Thank you for partnering with us in your child's education. We are #MCSDBetterTogether and #MartinStrong! 💙

🧡UNITED AGAINST BULLYING🧡 Wear and share orange with us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16, for Unity Day during National Bullying Prevention Month! Unity Day unites students, parents, educators, and community members across the nation to spread the message that we stand together against bullying. Stay tuned for photos of students and staff wearing orange and standing united! 🧡 #ALLINMartin👊 #UnityEveryDay

We are grateful to be able to resume school tomorrow morning, October 14th. School doors open at 7:10 am. Breakfast and lunch are free this school week for all students. This week we have two family events and one dress up event. Wednesday is unity day, we ask for all to dress in Orange to demonstrate our promotion of kindness and inclusiveness as we stand up against bullying. Wednesday night is family night at 5:30. All are welcome and those in attendance will receive at home math kits to take with them. Friday night is our PTA Boo Bash/family dance, an RSVP was required and is extended through tomorrow, October 14th, please call our front office. If your family experienced hardship during this storm, please contact our office so that we can assist and connect you with resources. We have great pride in our community and its willingness to help neighbors. Thank you for all you are doing to assist your neighbors and those who have been greatly impacted. We are looking forward to a great school week. Attached are links in English and Spanish to a weekly planner to help get us back in a routine.

🌀REOPENING UPDATE🌀 **Update 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10: Schools and offices in the Martin County School District will resume operations on Monday, October 14. The majority of our campuses were fortunately spared from receiving severe damage and have been cleared for a safe return to classes. Safety remains our highest priority, and we are committed to providing a secure learning environment as repairs continue across the District. Our thoughts and prayers are with our families and neighbors as we all continue to rebuild from Hurricane Milton, and we stand ready to support our students, families, and staff in any way possible. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, offering a sense of normalcy through the power of education. #ALLINMartin👊