Monday Message
December 14-18
Third Grading Period Survey for Jan. 5 to Mar.12
It’s hard to believe we are rapidly approaching the end of the second nine weeks grading period which ends on December 18, 2020.
The third nine weeks grading cycle will begin upon our return from Winter Break on Tuesday,
January 5, 2021. Per TEA guidelines, families are allowed to formally change their child’s mode of instruction (virtual or in-person) before the start of a new grading period.
If you wish to keep your child’s learning mode, you need not do anything at this time.
However, If you would like to change your child’s learning mode (from virtual to in-person or from in-person to virtual) for the third grading period (January 5, 2021 to March 12, 2021), you must complete the form linked on the button below (or scan the QR code) no later than Tuesday, December 15 at 11:59 p.m. for each of your children attending Martin.
After you complete the form the first time, you will see the option to submit another response in case you have more than one child attending our school. You will need to complete the form for each child you have attending this school whose learning mode you want to change.
If you have children who attend another AISD school and you wish to change their learning
mode, please complete the form that the other campus sent to you about that child.
Our goal is to maintain consistency for students, while also maintaining our class size and
safety structures. In some cases we may need to change a student’s teacher(s) in order to
better serve everyone's needs in the new grading period.
Please contact us at 281-983-8363 with any questions about this process. For families who
choose to switch their mode of instruction.
Sincerely,
Martin Administration
Dr. Sha, Ms. Boykin, and Mr. Sanchez
DCA Test
Dear Parents,
Your child will be taking a district common assessment on the dates below. The test will be monitored live for virtual learning and face to face students. All students will take the test on SchoolCity. SchoolCity is an online program designed for testing. For a successful testing session:
- Students should get a good nights rest the night before their test
- In Person students should eat a healthy balanced breakfast, or come to school by 7:45am to receive breakfast from the cafeteria
Virtual students must be logged into their Alief Hub and teachers Zoom room by 8:00 am
Allow your child to complete this test independently as it will help teachers target areas of need
Please send your child with headphones or remind your child to bring his/her headphones on their testing day.
Please view the testing schedule below:
Science DCA Test
12/15- 2nd grade
12/16- 3rd Grade
12/17- 4th Grade
Material Distribution
Thursday, December 17th 10-12pm
Friday, December 18th 11-1pm
Pick up will be in the back of the campus on Sharpcrest, under the bus canopy. These will be the only distribution dates/times for now. Please contact your child's teacher if you have additional questions.
Pajama Day
Early Dismissal December 18th
No School Dec.21st-Jan.4th
Family Resources
Apply for a Backup Device
HEB Meal Giveaway
Food and Stuffed Animal Giveaway
COVID Safety Updates/Reminders
- If you or anyone in your home is awaiting test results for COVID, please inform our school nurse, Nurse Shy. If anyone tests positive in your home, please notify the school as soon as possible.
- NO VISITORS are allowed in the building. If you have any questions, please contact the front office using the contact information at the bottom of the newsletter.
- Students must wear a mask everyday when coming to the school that completely covers their nose and mouth. Masks with vents are NOT ALLOWED as they are not approved by the CDC.
- Please continue to screen your children every morning before they come to school using the Daily Student Self-Screening Checklist. If your child shows any symptoms or you suspect COVID, please keep your child home to attend virtually.
- If your child is a walker, please remember to practice social distancing when dropping off and picking up your child.
- To view the cumulative Alief ISD COVID cases regularly updated, view the Alief ISD COVID Cases page
For more information regarding our Health and Safety Guidelines, please view the Alief ISD Health and Safety Plan
Character Trait of the Month - January
Important Dates/Reminders
December
15- 2nd Grade Science DCA Test
16- 3rd Grade Science DCA Test
16- Kinder & 1st Grade Science CCA Test
17- 4th Grade Science DCA Test
21- Jan.1st- Winter Break (No School)
January
4- Teacher Planning Day, Student Holiday (No School)
5- Third Grading Period Begins
7- Report Cards Go Home
12- Family Center Classes Start
18- Martin Luther King Day/No School
28- Progress Reports Go Home
Martin Elementary
Email: Martincontact@aliefisd.net
Website: aliefisd.net/Martin
Location: 11718 Hendon Lane, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-983-8363
Twitter: @Martin_Mustangs