Martell Monitor
Volume 1: Week 7 October 5, 2018
Dear Martell Families,
Dear Families,
We can hardly believe it is October! We continue to work hard in the classroom! I am amazed at the quality of thinking and deep learning occurring in every classroom. Students are continually stopping me and giving me ideas on how to make Martell the best school! Last week, 3 5th graders approached me with a fundraising idea. They were passionate about raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They are helping to create our theme day on Friday, October 26 - a PINK OUT! Students are invited to wear pink. There is a suggested donation of $1.00. All funds raised will be donated. We will keep you posted on the details later this month!
This Monday, October 8, at the 6:30pm PTO meeting, Dr. Machesky will be visiting with a presentation he will share with all the parent/teacher groups in the Troy Schools. I encourage you to come and hear his message, and show your love and support for Martell.
Your Proud Principal,
Michelle Barsh
Upcoming Events
October Upcoming Events
Monday, October 8 - 6:30PM PTO Meeting starring Dr. Machesky
Monday, October 8-12 - Book Fair
Tuesday, October 9 - 7:00PM A.L.I.C.E. Parent Meeting at Boulan Park Middle School
Wednesday, October 10 - 7:00PM A.L.I.C.E. Parent Meeting at Baker Middle School
Thursday, October 11 - 7:00PM A.L.I.C.E. Parent Meeting at Larson Middle School
Thursday, October 11 - Fire Safety Assemblies Grades 1,3,5
Thursday, October 11 - 6:00PM-6:45PM Grade 4 Mackinaw Island Parent Meeting at Martell
Wednesday, October 17 - Picture retake day
Wednesday, October 24 - 12:29AM Dismissal Half day of school for conferences
Thursday, October 25 - 12:29AM Dismissal Half day of school for conferences
Friday, October 26 - Wear PINK! Pink out! Breast Cancer Awareness Day - $1.00 suggested donation
Monday, October 29 - Trunk or Treats
Wednesday, October 31 - Halloween - Halloween party information coming home soon!
November Upcoming Events
Thursday, November 1 - 12:39AM Early Release Day
Monday, November 12 - 6:30PM PTO Meeting
Wednesday, November 21 - Friday, November 23 - Thanksgiving Recess, No School
Monday, November 26 - School resumes
Wednesday, November 28 - 12:39PM Early Release Day
Friday, November 30 - No School for K-5 students
December Upcoming Events
Monday, December 3-Thursday, December 6 - Holiday Shop
Friday, December 21 - Last full day before Winter recess
Monday, December 24 - Winter recess begins
Monday, January 7 - School resumes full day
Please check for updates!
Calendar subject to change as we add more awesome events to Martell!
Martell Spirit Wear!
New: Link for ordering
New: Link on the Martell Website
- Step 1: Go to martell.troy.k12.us
- Step 2 : Click on Parents at the top of the page
- Step 3: Click on Martell Spirit Wear
Martell Family Bike Ride
Saturday, October 20, 9:30am is the third Martell Bike Ride on the Paint Creek Trail!
Thank you to Mrs. Bussell for organizing this great event. Please see the flyer below for information!
~Mrs. Bussell has invited all students to participate in an October Bingo Challenge! Please encourage your child to participate! See the link below the Bike Ride flyer!
Barsh's Bagels
This is a weekly tradition at Martell! Thank you to all the helpers that make this a success!
Wednesday - $1.00 Bagel pre-orders due
Friday - Bagel delivery!
Fun Run Donations
Friday, October 5 donations are due!!
Winning class gets a Green Lantern Pizza Party (donated by the Sprietzer family)
Which class is in the lead for donations?!
100% of your donations go to Martell!! Please help us reach our goal!!
Fun Run gift to donors!
Martell PTO
Next meeting: Monday, October 8 at 6:30PM
Dr. Machesky, Superintendent of Troy Schools, is our special guest!
Please come join us and see how you can get involved with helping Martell be the best it can be!
We are fortunate to have such an awesome community!
PTO Meetings
Monday November 12
Monday January 14
Monday February 11
Monday March 11
Monday April 8
Monday May 13
Danielle Favret - Co-President
Jenny Dobbs - Co-President
Jennifer Zaner - Secretary
Nikey Bergi - Vice President
Emily Karstensen - Treasurer
Did you know that you can earn extra money for the school by doing things you already do?
Kroger and Amazon shopping helps our PTO! Please se the link below!
Follett Book Fair Next Week!
October 8-October 12 Martell Fall Book Fair!
Monday - Students preview the Book Fair in school.
Tuesday, Wednesday - Students may shop if they have brought money in.
Thursday - one hour in the am is the last call for shopping!
Grade 4 Mackinaw Trip Parent Meeting
Thursday, October 11, 6:00PM-6:45PM
Martell Media CenterA Martell tradition is for our Grade 4 students, one parent per child, and the 4th grade teachers to take an overnight trip to Mackinaw Island to bring to life their learning about the state of Michigan.
The 4th grade teachers will be presenting an informational meeting for parents only.
We look forward to you attending and hearing the plan for your children.
iPad Responsibility Forms
iPad responsibility forms need to be signed by September 30th . IPad insurance has been extended and is available through September 30th. Please click the following link for further information.
Please submit the online form as soon as possible.
Martell Elementary Social Media
Facebook users:
Please join the Martell Elementary PTO page on Facebook!
The picture is what it looks like on Facebook.
Twitter users:
Please follow #martellthinkers
School Safety-A.L.I.C.E. Implementation
A.L.I.C.E. Implementation
The Troy School District is implementing A.L.I.C.E. as a measure to counter an aggressive intruder or shooter event. A.L.I.C.E. takes a more proactive approach in the event of a serious emergency. All employees have started training and this training will continue during the school year. We will also conduct informational parent meetings, which will be held at all four middle schools. The information below includes dates, times and locations for the A.L.I.C.E parent meetings.
Parent Informational Meeting Dates:
- Thursday, October 4 - 7:00PM Smith Middle School
- Tuesday, October 9 - 7:00PM Boulan Park Middle School
- Wednesday, October 10 - 7:00PM Baker Middle School
- Thursday, October 11 - 7:00PM Larson Middle School
World Class Vision
Kroger Rewards for Martell
Troy Team Turkey
Troy Destination Imagination
Important Reference Documents
Friday Martell Monitor
The Friday Martell Monitor is the way we keep families informed about school events throughout the year and is emailed to parents every Friday!
Martell Elementary School
Email: mbarsh@troy.k12.mi.us
Website: https://martell.troy.k12.mi.us/
Location: 5666 Livernois Road, Troy, MI, USA
Phone: 248-823-3800
Twitter: @michellebarsh