Martin Mustangs Monday Message
May 13-May 28
May 14th - May 16th - STAAR Testing
Due to the weather and cancellation of last Friday, we have a modified STAAR testing schedule. 3rd and 4th grade students took their Math STAAR on Tuesday, May 14th and will take their Reading STAAR on Wednesday, May 15th. May 16th will be for make up testing. We ask for NO VISITORS during this week in order to allow students to focus on their test and to ensure a quiet testing zone for our campus. We thank parents and students for being flexible in adjusting to the new testing dates.
When your child is taking a STAAR test, please remember the following tips to do before the test:
- Go to sleep early to be well rested and ready
- Eat a good/healthy breakfast the morning of the test (avoid heavy/greasy food)
- If your child will not eat breakfast at home, bring them to school early enough to eat breakfast in the cafeteria
- Be at school on time as the stress of running late can make focusing on the test difficult
- Encourage your child to work hard, read carefully, and do their best.
- Be positive and tell your child how much you believe in them as a little positive encouragement can go a long way in building their confidence
For more information and strategies, please click the link below.
May 17th - Kinder and 4th Grade Pictures
May 20th - PK Splash Day
If you would like to attend and help on this day of splash fun, activities will be from 9:20 to 11:00AM for the morning group and from 1:45 to 3:00PM for the afternoon group. Only Martin students will be allowed in splash day area.
May 20th - GT Showcase
May 20th - Science Fair
May 20th - Dual Language Show Case
Families of dual language program students are invited to join us as we end our year with a celebration performed by our dual language students. Our students will be performing songs and showcase projects that they have done this year in our Dual Language Program! The program will be held in the Gym from 8:15-9:00 AM.
May 20th - 4th Grade Music Performance
May 21st and 22nd - Field Day
- Kinder: 9:30 AM
- 1st grade: 10:55 AM
- 2nd grade: 12:15 PM
3rd and 4th graders will partake on the 22nd at the following times:
- 3rd grade: 8:30 AM
- 4th grade: 10:30 AM
Students will spend quite a bit of time outside so please ensure they are dressed appropriately for the anticipated warm weather.There will be activities where students could possibly get wet, so please send a change of clothes with your child. Students should wear shorts, a Martin shirt, and comfortable sneakers. They can wear hats while outside. Please apply sunscreen to students before they arrive on their scheduled field date. There will be a nurse's station and water station outside for students to take a break if they feel the need. Kona Ice will also be on site to sell snow cones, if you would like your child to purchase a snow cone, please send them with $3.00-$4.00. Please stop by the front office to sign in if you will be attending field day.
May 23rd - End of the Year Awards Ceremonies
- 8:05AM - 3rd Grade
- 8:50AM - 1st Grade
- 9:35AM - 2nd Grade
May 23rd - Kinder and 4th Grade End of Year Completion Ceremonies
- Pickup the tickets in person in the front office between May 20 to May 22nd, or
- Have tickets sent home with your child
Out of respect for each student's guests and to ensure the success of the event, we will only allow attendees with tickets in hand. We do not have any extra tickets so please keep them safe. Balloons are not mandatory, but if you decide to bring some for your child, they will need to be left out in the hallway to avoid blocking anyone's vision.
- Kinder Awards and Completion Ceremony - 10:20AM
- 4th Grade Completion Ceremony - 12:00PM
May 23rd - Last Day of School (Early Release)
Important Dates to Remember
- 5/14 3rd and 4th Grade Math STAAR Test - NO VISITORS
- 5/15 3rd and 4th Grade Reading STAAR Test - NO VISITORS
- 5/16 Make Up STAAR Test - NO VISITORS
- 5/16 Progress Reports Go Home
- 5/17 Kinder and 4th Grade Pictures
- 5/20 PK Splash Day @ 9:20AM and 1:45PM
- 5/20 Dual Language Showcase @ 8:15AM-9AM
- 5/20 GT Showcase @ 9AM-10AM
- 5/20 Science Fair @ 10AM-11AM
- 5/20 4th Grade Music Performance @ 5PM
- 5/21 KN-2nd Field Day
- 5/22 3rd/4th Field Day
- 5/22 4th Grade Growth and Development Presentation @ 2:35PM
- 5/23 Final Report Cards Go Home
- 5/23 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade EOY Awards
- 5/23 Kinder/4th Grade EOY Ceremonies
- 5/23 Last Day of School for Students (Early Release)
Martin Elementary
Email: Martincontact@aliefisd.net
Website: aliefisd.net/martin
Location: 11718 Hendon Lane, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-983-8363
Twitter: @Martin_Mustangs