Here is the rest of the article that discusses the importance of being a reading role model. This section discusses how you do this, it is quite simple!
Simple Ways to Be a Reading Role Model
Becoming a role model doesn’t mean you have to be a literary expert. It’s about making small, intentional choices that show your child the value of reading:
Let Them See You Read:
Whether it’s a novel, a magazine, or even a recipe, let your child catch you with a book in hand.
Talk about what you’re reading and why you enjoy it. For example, “I love this story because it’s teaching me something new.”
Read Together:
Share books as a family, taking turns reading aloud or exploring the pictures and words together.
Try making it a part of your daily routine, like before bed or after dinner.
Talk About Books:
Ask questions like, “What was your favorite part?” or “Why do you think the character did that?”
Share your own thoughts and connections to the story, showing your child how books can spark conversations.
Keep Books Accessible:
Place books in spots where your child can easily grab them, like the coffee table, their bedroom, or even the car.
Rotate books regularly to keep the selection fresh and exciting.
Celebrate Reading:
Praise your child’s efforts to read, no matter how small.
Mark milestones, like finishing a book, with simple rewards or family celebrations.
The Ripple Effect of Your Example
When you make reading a visible and valued part of your life, you’re not just influencing your child’s habits—you’re creating a ripple effect that can inspire the whole family. Grandparents, siblings, and even friends may take notice and join in the joy of reading.
Imagine your child growing up in a home where books are a regular part of life. They’ll carry those memories and habits with them, becoming lifelong learners and readers themselves. And it all starts with you.
Start Small, Start Today
You don’t need to be perfect to be a great role model. It’s not about how much you read or how fast you can finish a book. It’s about showing your child that reading is valuable, meaningful, and worth making time for.
So tonight, grab a book—any book. Curl up together and let the magic of reading unfold. Because when it comes to inspiring your child, every page you turn sends a powerful message: reading matters.
I pulled the above from a great website worldreader.org. The below was posted online January 17, 2025.
IF you are illiterate or struggling to learn English, please visit your local Martin County Library or click here: https://www.martin.fl.us/adult-literacy-services
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Currently, Kindergarten and 3rd grade are at 94% on the daily attendance report. Fifth grade has unfortunatly dropped down to 89%. Parents, as a reminder, learning is happening each and every minute here at HSE. We want and need your child in class everyday. As a parent myself, I know it isn't always easy, but it is so important! (and of course, keep the kiddos home if they are sick!) Thank you for all you do in your most important job of being a parent.
Other upcoming events: Beach day to honor our Teacher of the Year, Ms Shaw will be happening November 14th.
Book Fair is coming the week of November 17-20th. Flyers will be sent home early next week.
Students will see the PBIS cart in classroooms the 12-14th and MVP of the month will be announced on the 20th.
We are working on using manners, especially this month. Please and Thank Yous to staff and peers will be emphasized.
Thanks again!
Happy Halloween!! Please see the FFVP calendar for November as well as the Nutrition Nibbles. Please share with your children. Have a fantastic weekend!!
Thank you!
Mary O’Brien
Martin County School District
HSE Food & Nutrition Services Manager
obrienm@martinschools.org
Our amazing school nurse, Nurse Kim, has shared a new update for families! 💙
We appreciate the partnership that supports our HSE Eagles being healthy, happy, and ready to learn! 🦅💙🎃
Elementary families–save the date! Conference Night at our elementary schools is next Wednesday, November 5. This is a great opportunity to meet with your student's teacher and discuss their progress for the year.
Please watch for specific details coming from your child's school.
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Families are invited to join the Martin County School District at this year’s Transition Fair!
This event is designed for families of students with varying exceptionalities in grades K–12 who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. Explore additional resources from community agencies that offer extra support to help students thrive in school and prepare for life, education, and employment beyond graduation.
📅 November 3
🕟 4:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 MCSD School Board Rooms 2 & 3
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Welcome to another edition of "Elevate Eagles with Evening Reading" I pulled the below from a great website worldreader.org. The below was posted online January 17, 2025.
Why Being a Reading Role Model Matters
Children are natural imitators. When they see you engaging with books, they’re more likely to want to do the same. Here’s how your actions make an impact:
Creates Positive Associations: When your child sees you reading for enjoyment, they’ll associate books with fun and relaxation.
Sets Expectations: Your behavior communicates that reading is a normal and important activity—something worth prioritizing.
Builds Confidence: By modeling reading, you show your child that it’s okay to explore new stories, make mistakes, and learn at their own pace.
The next post will give you simple ways to be a reading role model. Stay tuned! That and much more to come!
If you are one of the very many adults who struggle with reading or learning English, the public library is a great place to get help. https://www.martin.fl.us/adult-literacy-services
Families: We have an early release day this Friday, October 31! Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
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❤️ RED RIBBON WEEK at HSE! ❤️
Next week, we’re celebrating healthy choices and positive lifestyles during Red Ribbon Week! Each day, our Eagles will dress up to show that we have the power to make healthy choices and stay drug free! 💪✨
Here’s our dress-up lineup for the week:
🏈 Monday: Team Up Against Drugs! – Wear your favorite sports jersey or team gear!
🧦 Tuesday: Sock It to Drugs! – Show off your silliest, wackiest socks!
💗 Wednesday: Be Bright, Be Bold, Wear Pink, and Stay Drug Free! – Go all out in PINK!
🔴 Thursday: Wear Red to Show You Care! – Let’s fill HSE with red from head to toe!
🎭 Friday: Drugs Are Out of Character! – It’s early release day, and students may wear their costumes to show their spirit!
Let’s soar high this week, HSE Eagles, and show that we’re proud to make healthy choices! 🦅❤️
This past weekend, Hobe Sound Elementary School students joined School Board Member Jennifer Russell, Principal Trisha Elliott, and community members to mark the 100th anniversary of the historic Apollo School site by sealing a time capsule.
What's inside the capsule? Letters and items from 4th-grade HSE students, detailing what learning looks like now in 2025, like current technology, stuffed animal keychains, and even ramen noodles!
Fifty years from now, future generations will open these memories and see how education has evolved—reminding us that excellence never goes out of style in our A-rated, unstoppable District.
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📢 Students who read, succeed. 🚀🌟
Parents, we value your time and know the challenges of raising children in this day and age. There are a lot of activities, duties and distractions competing for your time and your child's time. In an effort to help support your child showing growth in both the love of reading and their reading skills, HSE will be posting a series of statistics, suggestions and thoughts on the power of reading, the impact of independently sustained reading and how you can help your child at home. 📈
You likely know how important independant reading is to your child, but did you know that a student who reads 20 minutes per day will be exposed to 1.8 million words per year and will likely score in the 90th percentile on standardized tests. A student who reads 5 minutes meets 282,000 words per year and scores int eh 50th percentile and one minute a year only exposes 8000 words and are proven to test in the 10th percentile?" That is a powerful statistic!(according to Naggy, Anderson and Herman)
We thank you for your partnership in this journey which is focusing on this most important job of raising a successful child and student.
First-quarter report cards have been posted! Student grades can be accessed by logging into the FOCUS Parent Portal and clicking the "Reports" tab and then "Grade Report" for elementary, or "Report Card" for secondary.
View your child's grades and attendance info: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
Need to set up your FOCUS account? Follow these instructions to claim your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
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Photo day is coming. Wear your best outfit for school pictures on Thursday, October 23! See flyer for details.
It's Character Counts! Week, and in the Martin County School District, we are proud to recognize the importance of good character in shaping future leaders and building strong, respectful communities.
Grounded in the six pillars of Character—trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship—our students are learning that excellence isn’t just about achievement, but about integrity and heart. 💙
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Our students were invited to contribute to a Time Capsule in honor of The Apollo School’s 100th Anniversary! 🎉 They reflected on what life and learning is like in 2025, imagining what students in 2075 might think when it’s opened 50 years from now! 📚💫
This Grand Centennial Celebration takes place Sunday, October 19th at 4 PM 🕓 at 9141 SE Apollo Street. Families are welcome to join our community partners and honor this local historical school! 🎈🎶🎂
💙💛🧡💗 Anti-Bullying Week starts Monday, October 20th! 💗🧡💛💙
While every day is Anti-Bullying Day at HSE, next week we’ll shine an extra spotlight on it! 💪 Our Eagles will be showing off their Character Counts traits through colorful spirit days that help promote kindness, respect, and inclusion. 🦅✨
👕 Here’s the plan:
💛 Monday: Wear YELLOW for Respect
💙 Tuesday: Wear BLUE for Trustworthiness
🧡 Wednesday: Wear ORANGE for Fairness
📸 Thursday: Photo Day! Dress as you’d like for your picture, following Martin County dress code.
💗 Friday: Wear PINK for Caring
Let’s stand together against bullying and show that Eagles lift each other up! 💪
Wednesday’s highlight? 😎🧳 Dress as a Tacky Tourist Day! One lucky traveler even won a pepperoni pizza blanket 🍕🧺 for showing the most spirit!
We loved seeing all the enthusiasm, creativity, and school pride! 💙
