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Martin News - August 6

Posted Date: 08/06/26 (06:59 PM)


Martin Elem. Weekly Newsletter with school logo and Spanish text.

Martin News: August 6, 2026

Dear Martin Elementary Families,

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! It is an incredible honor to serve as the new Principal of W.A. Martin Elementary. I am excited to return to a campus setting and begin this journey alongside our students, staff, families, and community.

Martin Elementary is a special place, and I am committed to building upon its strengths while creating a school where every child feels safe, supported, known, valued, and challenged. Our theme this year is “Growing Together at Martin Elementary,” and it reflects the partnership we want to build with each of you.

Our priorities are simple and clear:

  1. Keep students safe.
  2. Provide high-quality teaching and learning every day.
  3. Create a positive school culture where students and staff love to be.

Strong schools are built through strong partnerships. We value your involvement, communication, and support as we work together to help every student grow academically, socially, and emotionally. I encourage you to reach out with questions, concerns, and celebrations.

I am looking forward to meeting you and your children at Meet the Teacher on Tuesday, August 11, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Our first day of school will be Thursday, August 13. Bring your school supplies that night.

Thank you for trusting us with your children. We are excited for a wonderful year filled with learning, growth, meaningful relationships, and memorable experiences.

Every child. Every day. Growing together as lifelong learners.

With excitement,
Dr. Amanda Roberts
Principal
W.A. Martin Elementary
 

Welcome to the Martin Family, Mr. Kirkbride!

Martin Elementary is excited to welcome Bowen Kirkbride as our new Assistant Principal! Mr. Kirkbride joins us from Denison ISD and is proud to now be a Martin Pirate!

We are so excited to have him join Team Martin and look forward to a great year of Growing Together! 🌱

📧 Mr. Kirkbride can be reached at bkirkbride@crandall-isd.net.

Upcoming Dates:

Next week your child's teacher will be contacting you.

Make sure you have completed your Skyward Registration.
  • A primary parent or guardian must complete the forms for each returning student before class schedules will be available.
  • Log in through a computer internet browser using your Skyward Family Access parent account. Do not use the Skyward mobile app.
  • Complete the forms here: https://skyward.iscorp.com/p12comcrandalli.../web/seplog01.w

More information to come on our first days of school procedures.

August

11 - Meet the Teacher 5-7 PM - Bring your school supplies that night.

13 - First Day of School/1st 9 weeks begins

24 - Big Kahuna Kick-Off - more information to come.
Important Dates for Martin Elementary: Meet the Teacher on August 11th, 5-7 PM, and First Day of School on August 13th.
 

Elementary Schools

Doors open/Breakfast starts: 7:35 a.m.
Start Time: 7:55 a.m.
Dismissal Time: 3:40 p.m.

School start and end times for the 2026-2027 academic year, including doors open times for elementary, middle, and high schools.
 

Apply Now- Free & Reduced Lunch Applications

It’s time to check one more item off your back-to-school list! Applications for free and reduced-price meals for the 2026–2027 school year are now open.

Families must complete a new application each school year, even if they qualified last year. Applying early can help prevent any interruption in your child’s meal benefits.
Good news: Only one application is needed per household.

To apply or learn more, visit www.crandall-isd.net/foodservices and select Free and Reduced Meals from the black menu bar.
A young girl with a bright smile holds an adult's hand in a school hallway, carrying a colorful backpack and lunchbox.
 
The ParentSquare logo features a square with four colored circles and a connecting square.

Introducing our school’s very own parent app!

Stay connected from anywhere with our online portal and parent app, ParentSquare!

Get all school notifications in one place. View only what’s relevant to your student. Never miss out again!

Full implementation when the new school year starts, but get ahead and download the app now!
A graphic shows the ParentSquare app and the steps to get started: download, log in, and receive posts.
A graphic shows the ParentSquare app and instructions in Spanish for parents.