Martin Mustangs Monday Message
April 29th - May 13th
Construction in Progress
Final MC^2
Thank you to the families and parents that attended our final MC^2 on April 16th. Your regular involvement and support in engaging with teachers regarding student progress has been crucial to the success they have had this year. We look forward to finishing out the year and seeing all the work they've put in this year shine through on their end-of-year assessments.
Jump Rope-A-Thon
Thank you to all the students and families for your donations and support for the Jump Rope-A-Thon in order to raise funds for the American Lung Association. Thanks to your contributions, we were able to raise over $350! The funds will go towards raising awareness for healthy lungs.
Mustang Gallop
We loved seeing so many families and students have fun in staying active during our Annual Mustang Gallop on Friday! Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as the inclement weather forced a rescheduled date. We are happy to say we still had a great turnout and students worked hard to push themselves to complete the gallop!
Wellness Wednesday Lunches
Deanan Popcorn Sales
Deanan Popcorn has been a big hit! In order to keep up with demand, we are now doing submission orders. You should have received an order form from your child last week. Please use this form to order your popcorn and turn it in to the front office. Popcorn is still $2.00 per bag and a portion of sales will go to our student activity account. Parents, you can still purchase popcorn in the front office from 8-3 pm daily while supplies last. We look forward to a successful fundraiser!
Testing Preparation
When your child is taking either a DCA test or 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.
April 30th and May 1st - Kinder, 1st, and 2nd Grade DCA Tests
May 2nd - Library Poetry Night
The library will be hosting a Poetry Night on Thursday, May 2nd from 4:30-6:00 pm. Students and parents will participate in poetry reading as well as working together to create their own poems. The Houston Public Library will be presenting information about their summer reading program.
May 6th - May 10th - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 13th-17th - STAAR Testing Week - NO VISITORS
Please help your child perform their best by following the Test Preparation strategies at the top of the newsletter.
Martin Mustang Staff Retirement Announcements
Mrs. Dana Husband
Mrs. Cindy Hostutler
Mrs. Brenda Sakaluk
Important Dates to Remember
- 4/29 Brighter Bites
- 4/30 K-2nd Math DCA Test
- 5/1 K-2nd Reading DCA Test
- 5/2 Progress Reports Go Home
- 5/2 Library Poetry Night
- 5/6-5/10 Teacher Appreciation Week
- 5/6 Brighter Bites
- 5/6 SDC Meeting
- 5/7 K-4th Science DCA Test
- 5/9 FAME Meeting
- 5/10 3rd/4th Grade STAAR Pep Rally
- 5/13 3rd Grade Math STAAR Test - NO VISITORS
- 5/14 4th Grade Math STAAR Test - NO VISITORS
- 5/15 3rd Grade Reading STAAR Test - NO VISITORS
- 5/16 4th Grade Reading STAAR Test - NO VISITORS
- 5/17 STAAR Make Up Day - NO VISITORS