Martell Monitor
Volume 1: Week 4 September 14, 2018
Dear Martell Families,
Dear Families,
What a great full, first week we had! Our students are settling nicely into their new routines, making new friends, and getting adjusted. I'm amazed at how quickly our students transition and begin with the guidance of our fabulous staff. We are so fortunate!
Thank you for a wonderful Curriculum Night! It's our privilege to share with you what your students will learn this year, as well as how you can help support them at home.
We also had an incredible turn out for our first PTO meeting! The media center was full of parents excited to hear about the events at Martell and how they could help out. We cannot do what we do without the help and support of our families! Thank you to the PTO board for guiding us! We are going to have a fun year - the first event is right around the corner! The Fun Run is almost here!
Each day, I visit classrooms, have conversations with students, and spend time in the lunchroom and on the playground. I witness excitement, creativity, deep thinking, attention to learning and skill. Equally important, I witness students being kind to one another, helping others, hugging a teacher, explaining a concept to a fellow student, talking to me by saying, "excuse me Mrs. Barsh", and even thanking me after asking me a question. We have incredible students at Martell. We have an incredible staff that nurtures this environment, and we have great parents behind both. We are surely off to a great start!
Your Proud Principal,
Michelle Barsh
Upcoming Events
September Upcoming Events
Monday, September 17 - Constitution Day: Wear red, white and blue today!
Tuesday, Septemeber 18 - 6:30PM Cub Scouting Event-Martell Cafeteria
Thursday, September 20 - 6:00PM-8:00PM - Sidewalk chalk decorating at Martell for Fun Run
Friday, September 21 - FUN RUN
Wednesday, September 26 - 12:39pm Early Release Day Teacher Professional Learning
Wednesday, September 26 - Barsh's Bagels pre-order
Friday, September 28 - First Barsh's Bagels Day
Saturday, September 29 - 9:30AM Martell Family Bike Ride
October Upcoming Events
Thursday, October 4 - 7:00PM A.L.I.C.E. Parent Meeting at Smith Middle School (see info below)
Monday, October 8 - 6:30PM PTO Meeting
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 - 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
Monday, October 29 - Trunk or Treats
Wednesday, October 31 - Halloween
Please check for updates!
Calendar subject to change as we add more awesome events to Martell!
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Curriculum Night
Grade 4 Mackinaw Trip Parent Meeting
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.
Thursday, October 11, 6:00PM-6:45PM
Martell Media Center
Martell Noon Aides needed!
Please contact the Martell office if interested!
Fun Run
On the day of the Fun Run, all Martell students are assigned a 15 minute time slot to walk, run, or boogie around the “Car drop off track.” Students are asked to seek pledges per lap or lump sum donations. Parents are encouraged to volunteer/cheer them on and to enjoy the music and festivities of the day!
The PTO and staff all thank you in advance for your support of this great day!
A big thank you to our amazing parents for the organizing and to everyone who is able to come that day to help and cheer on the Mustangs!
Fun Run fliers that went home!
PTO annual budget
Recording sheet for our students
How can you help the PTO?
Did you know that you can earn extra money for the school by doing thing you already do?
Kroger and Amazon shopping helps our PTO! Please se the link below!
Martell PTO
Next meeting: Monday, October 8 at 6:30PM
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!
Danielle Favret - Co-President
Jenny Dobbs - Co-President
Jennifer Zaner - Secretary
Nikey Bergi - Vice President
Emily Karstensen - Treasurer
Cub Scouting!
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 6:30PM
Martell Elementary Cafeteria
Updates from Martell PE (Physical Education)
Thanks to all who came to the first bike ride!
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 a September Challenge! Please encourage your child to participate! See the link below the Bike Ride flyer!
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
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