Hobe Sound Elementary School

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👊

🏁👟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🔥

💙🤍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👊

🎙️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🔥

📚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🔥

📖 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🔥

📣📚 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🔥

🍎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👊

🚀 TAKE FLIGHT WITH US! 🚀 Get ready to blast off into Kindergarten! Families are invited to attend our Kindergarten Blast Off orientation event on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at all Martin County School District elementary schools. At the event, families will discover what makes their home-zoned school unique! They’ll also receive information about meal programs, Extended Day after-school care, enrollment support, and more! 📅 Save the dates: Registration for Kindergarten will take place during Kindergarten Blast Off orientation events. The VPK registration process opens February 3, 2025. Prepare for liftoff by finding your child’s future elementary school and learning more about the enrollment process here: https://bit.ly/4279FLJ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

📣Welcome to Hobe Sound! Calling all future Kindergarten students and their families. It is time to register for the 2025-2026 school year. 🚀 Our Blast Off team has planned for an engaging evening to welcome your child to their school. 🍿There are give aways for our future students 📚🦖🦕 and we will have many team members present who will help you enroll and feel welcome. You must bring the documents needed to enroll, call our front office or review our website for the list. 💙🤍🦅

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.

❄️ Winter Holiday Hustle❄️ We challenged students in every grade level to work towards proficiency with various skills during winter break. Top performers in every grade level were able to pick a friend, eat lunch on the stage with Mrs. Elliott, and enjoy a treat from the cafe. We can't wait to see who earns this celebration working hard on IXL this month.

🍎PARENT WORKSHOP: ESE PREK to KINDERGARTEN🍎 Is your child moving from PreK to Kindergarten next year? This Exceptional Student Education Parent Workshop is designed just for you! Join us on January 15 at 4:30 p.m. in the Martin County School District Board Room for helpful insights and guidance. What will you learn? 🍎 Updates to your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) to reflect Kindergarten placement. 🍎 How to communicate and collaborate with your child's team. 🍎 The importance of school visits and familiarization. 🍎 Strategies to focus on skill development for your child’s unique needs. 🍎 Actionable tips to support your child during this exciting transition. This workshop will be led by ESE Program Specialists Beth Merritt and Jennifer Langlois. Please contact Jennifer Langlois at 772-219-1200 extension 30480 or langloj@martinschools.org to RSVP, or RSVP through the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/12EY5un8vDc/ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📈We celebrated top GROWTH today with students in grades 3-5 from their ELA & MATH PMT2. Our TOP EAGLES had lunch with a buddy on the stage and went home with yard signs to proudly display. Our PBIS leaders are working hard to personalize celebrating our students each month and January was a great time for academic growth. We will soon celebrate our K-2 Eagles 🦅 when their mid-year checks are complete. 🎉

🌟WE NEED YOU!🌟 The Martin County School District is seeking volunteers to serve as judges for the 2025 STEM Fair! Help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators by evaluating their amazing projects and encouraging their passion for STEM. 📅 Judging Dates: ➡️Elementary STEM Fair: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 ––Morning Shift: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ––Afternoon Shift: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ➡️Middle & High School STEM Fair: Thursday, February 6, 2025 9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 📍 Location: Indian Riverside Park - Dockside Pavilion, Jensen Beach ☕ Breakfast provided for all judges! 💻 Register today: bit.ly/MCRSEFJudge Your support will make a lasting impact on our students and ignite their journey in STEM. Join us and make a difference! 🚀🔬 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎉Congratulations to our Eagles who grew the most on the Grade 3, 4, or 5 ELA or Math PMT2. Looking forward to delivering your yard signs and personal letter. 📈