Hobe Sound Elementary School

📚HSE LITERACY WEEK 2025📚 Character Parade Sneak Peak Our school campus cheered one another on in our Book Character Parade this morning. We will work to create a video link to send to parents and guardians. Keep Reading Eagles!

📢We are thrilled to announce that we have a Media Specialist! 💻🖥️🎥📚 Please help us welcome to our school, Mrs. Jenn Lubeno! We are thrilled for our students and parents to get to meet her this coming week. 💙🤍🦅

🚨BIG NEWS! ‼️ Congratulations to our own Nicholas Gillett for his 2nd Place finish in the Martin County School District Lillian A. Dassori spelling bee 🐝 on January 29th. We are so proud of him and our entire spelling bee team: Itzel P., Vail H., and Cason L. These students studied words with intensity and helped each other grow. Huge THANK YOU to our spelling bee coach, Mrs. Jan Elliott 💙🤍🦅

🔬STEM FAIR SHOWCASE🔬 Come explore the amazing world of science and engineering at the Martin County STEM Fair Open House, where students' innovation and academic excellence are on display! Event details: 📅 Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 ⏰ Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM | Event: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Indian Riverside Park - Dockside Pavilion, 1707 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach, FL Get ready for an evening filled with incredible STEM projects, delicious food from local food trucks, live music, an exciting scavenger hunt, and awesome prizes! This free event is open to the public, so bring your family and friends for a night of fun, discovery, and inspiration. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

❄️ EXPERIENCING THE MAGIC OF BROADWAY ❄️ Thanks to a generous gift from the Hobe Sound Community Chest, Inc., 55 Hobe Sound Elementary students had an unforgettable trip to the Maltz Theater that brought the magic of Broadway to life for our young learners! Opportunities like these spark imagination and creativity while reinforcing the importance of storytelling and the arts. What a wonderful way to be immersed in the local art scene! #ALLINMartin👊

❄️55 Hobe Sound students experienced a little bit of Broadway today. We attended FROZEN at the Maltz Theater thanks to a generous gift from the Hobe Sound Community Chest. Memorable matinee for all! Hobe Sound Elementary: School of the Arts & Global Studies. 🎭🌎

📚CELEBRATE LITERACY WEEK📚 Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! is almost here! From January 27-31, schools across the Martin County School District will bring this year’s theme to life: “Building Literacy: Constructing the Foundation for Success.” From schoolwide read-aloud sessions and family literacy nights to transforming media centers and writing their own stories for others to read, our schools have something planned for every learner! 📖 The School Board approved a proclamation in partnership with Martin Reads, encouraging everyone to take action and support literacy in our community. Volunteer to read at your local school! New this year: 📕 Martin Reads is hosting a Celebrate Literacy Week Kick-Off event at 10th Street Recreation Center on January 25 (1-4:30 PM)! Children K-5 with a parent/guardian are invited to enjoy fun activities and hear inspiring stories. [Register here ➡️ https://www.martinreads.org/events/] Learn more about Celebrate Literacy Week: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1981578 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🏁👟IT'S TRACK MEET TIME👟🏁 Get ready, get set, and mark your calendars! On February 1, Martin County School District elementary school students will showcase their athletic abilities in a variety of Track and Field events during the 41st Annual Russell Holloway Elementary Track Meet. Join us at South Fork High School to cheer on our students as they race toward the finish line. 👟🏁 All track meet information can be found here: https://bit.ly/40msM21 #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Reminder, families! All schools and District offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21. Join us in celebrating Dr. King’s legacy at the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration hosted by StuartLife - The City of Stuart, Florida. Watch for our incredible students and staff participating in the event! #ALLINMartin👊

💙🤍HSE Building Bridges Club💙🤍 This week our students strengthened their language acquisition skills by studying Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his impact on our 🌎. 🕊️🫶

📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚 Celebrate Black History Month with an exciting opportunity to win scholarships or gift cards! The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite students of all grade levels to showcase their creativity and knowledge by participating in this year’s Black History Month contests. Essay contest winners will receive a two-year Florida College Plan scholarship, and art contest winners will receive a $100 gift card! Don’t miss out– the contest ends February 3! For details and how to enter, visit: floridablackhistory.com #ALLINMartin👊

📚READ-A-THON COMPETITION📚 The competition is heating up in the Education Foundation of Martin County's A Winter's Tale: Read-A-Thon! Elementary students across the Martin County School District are diving into books, taking #MCSDReads AR tests, and racking up points for their teams: 🦉 Hoot Squad (J.D. Parker Elementary School, Warfield Elementary School, Port Salerno Elementary School, and The Pinewood Elementary) 🦊 Clever Crew (Bessey Creek Elementary School, Citrus Grove Elementary School, Jensen Beach Elementary School, and Palm City Elementary School) 🐻 Grizzly Group (Hobe Sound Elementary School, Felix A. Williams Elementary, SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL, and Crystal Lake Elementary School) Prizes await the top teams and schools, and as of last Friday, the Clever Crew 🦊 is in the lead! Follow the Education Foundation of Martin County on Facebook for updates every Friday, and keep cheering on your team as the points climb! Let's get our reading on! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN🎙️ Episode 2 is here! 🎉 Watch or listen to the latest episode of the Martin County School District's podcast, All In Martin, now available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! In this second episode, Chief of Safety and Security Frank Frangella explains the key differences between lockdowns and lockouts on school campuses, and Bessey Creek Elementary School Principal Stacy Schmit highlights the upcoming Kindergarten Blast Off orientation event happening February 11 at 5:30 p.m. at all elementary schools! Tune in today to stay connected and informed about all things MCSD! 🎥 YouTube: https://bit.ly/40D4P8c 🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42h1oFo 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4alpwIN #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📖 IGNITING LITERACY LEADERSHIP 📖 Assistant Principal Nicole Bagley (Port Salerno Elementary School), Assistant Principal Crystal Grauer (Warfield Elementary School), and Principal Trisha Elliott (Hobe Sound Elementary School) recently represented the Martin County School District at the Literacy Leadership Conference, hosted by The Florida Center for Reading Research. This dynamic program equips school leaders with evidence-based tools and strategies to elevate literacy practices in classrooms, driving meaningful change and fostering student success. Professional development like this helps create brighter futures for every student in Martin County. We can’t wait to see the impact these leaders will make as they bring these innovative strategies back to our schools! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Hobe Sound Elementary PTA Information: Our next general meeting is Thursday January 23 @ 6 PM. We are hosting a 🍝 and need an RSVP. Use QR code to "purchase" a ticket that cost $0 or click here: https://hobesound.givebacks.com/store/items/1151736 Spahetti dinner night. 📋We are seeking feedback from our stakeholders for our PTA. Your input matters! For our survey in English: https://forms.gle/BBfSLbVDt4YjFB5w6 En Espanol: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXX_ehFVZKBuPfsupYdiHV02ZK9DITPF8sgCmzsniPwdXyXw/viewform

🥳Happy 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣! January Newsletter https://5il.co/34vuc , calendar of events https://5il.co/34vud , & Literacy Week 2025 https://5il.co/34vue . We are seeking to increase our PTA membership; we have a general meeting this month. 👀 See you there! A survey from PTA will be sent out this week so that you can share your feedback. 2nd quarter report cards will be posted tomorrow & we always encourage parent/teacher connection. Please check in with your child about their progress and contact teachers when needed.

🎉CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY🎉 The Martin County School District is thrilled to announce our first-ever district-wide Black History Month celebration! Join us as we celebrate Black culture, the creativity of our students, and the power of community. 📅 Saturday, February 22, 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. 📍 The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Stuart Club at 551 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Stuart Enjoy student performances from several different schools and get a taste of history through dish samples prepared by Martin County High School's Hospitality Management & Gastronomy students, inspired by chefs Bryant Terry and Jocelyn Jackson, two icons in culinary innovation and cultural storytelling. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County's Food Truck, Fork in the Road, will also have food for purchase. This is an event you don't want to miss! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎REPORT CARDS🍎 Second quarter report cards will be available in the FOCUS Parent Portal on Monday, January 13. 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 to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/ #ALLINMartin👊

📣📚 ENROLL YOUR CHILD IN VPK! 📚📣 The Martin County School District's Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs will begin accepting enrollment applications for the 2025-2026 school year on February 3, 2025, at 8 a.m.! VPK is an early learning program that provides developmentally appropriate instruction and activities to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond by building a solid foundation for school success. To be eligible, students must be four years of age on or before September 1, 2025, and reside within an eligible school attendance zone. Enrollment is limited! Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child a strong start for kindergarten and beyond. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3DQ2ihS #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Hobe Sound Volunteers - we are in need of a level 2 volunteer who is able to "join our team" and train to be a judge for our upcoming competition. Please contact Ms. Gwen if you are ready to learn more.