Martell Monitor
Volume 1: Week 5 September 21, 2018
Dear Martell Families,
Dear Families,
What a success the Fun Run was today! What a pleasure to be part of something so great! The students were so happy and the parents and volunteers were most appreciated. It takes many helpers to have a successful Fun Run.
Thank you.....
To our Fun Run chair ladies: Sherry Gillespie, Cheri Armstrong! Thank you for the time and effort into this - it's appreciated by all.
Thank you to our T-shirt chair Jen Smith.
Thank you to Danielle, Jenny, Jennifer, Nikey and Emily from our PTO board for guidance and support.
Thank you Mr. Malipaard for securing and driving the Fire Truck!
Thank you to our many volunteers and parents who donated time, supplies, spent time at the school chalking positivity on the sidewalks, and/or secured donations.
Thank you to our staff for supporting this with your fun videos and spirit.
.....last but not least.....
Thank you to our Mustangs for running your little hearts out!
Now to the next part!!! Fun Run donations are being collected beginning now until October 1!! The Fun Run team will be here daily collecting totals. We look forward to letting you know how great we did!
This was one awesome day!
It's a GREAT DAY to be a MUSTANG!
Your Proud Principal,
Michelle Barsh
Upcoming Events
September Upcoming Events
Wednesday, September 12 -September 21 - Math Pentathalon Form Due
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
Monday, October 1 - Fun Run donations due
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 - 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
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!
Welcome new students to Martell!
Ronith Kappala
Lakshya Matele
Sophia Carrol
Lorant Albustani
Brain Mao
Hrudith Kappala
Arabella Mandeville
Dhanya Prabhu
Nathan Cristy-Cote
Maryam Hidic
Aisha Hidic
Arshmann Waqas
Lucas Gray
Elora Ruiz
Victoria Modzelewski
Joseph Beach
Celebrating Acts of Kindness at Martell
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
Troy Homecoming Help Needed!
The freshman class are in need of a trailer for the homecoming parade. Please contact Val Nafso, vnafso@troy.k12.mi.us, if you have one they could use.
We are in need of convertibles for the homecoming parade. Please contact Melissa Nita, mnita@troy.k12.mi.us, if you have one available.
Martell Noon Aides needed!
Please contact the Martell office if interested!
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.
Troy Destination Imagination
Troy Team Turkey
Math Pentathalon
Math Pentathalon Form Due
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!
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
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!
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