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Martin Weekly Newsletter November 6

Posted Date: 11/06/26 (04:44 PM)

Martin Elem. Weekly Newsletter with the school logo and 'Pirates' text.
 

MARTIN WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

GROWING TOGETHER AT MARTIN ELEMENTARY

November 6, 2026
 

A Message from Dr. Roberts

Hello, Martin Families!

We have an exciting week ahead at Martin! Here are a few reminders as we head into a week full of giving, kindness, and fun!

🥫 Thanksgiving Food Drive | November 4–13
We are collecting food and household items to help families in need! Follow the daily donation schedule on our flyer below or send any of the listed items at once to their homeroom teacher. Homeroom with most donations receives a pizza party!

❤️ Veterans Day | Wednesday, November 11
Wear red, white, and blue as we honor those who have served our country!

📚 Grades Posted in Skyward | Thursday, November 12
Grades will be posted in Skyward! Please review your child's progress and talk with them about missing assignments, opportunities to redo work, and your expectations for their learning.

💛 World Kindness Day | Friday, November 13
Wear a cardigan like Mr. Rogers to help spread kindness! Please remind your children at home about the importance of being kind and respectful to EVERYONE at school.

🦃 Turkey Trot | Friday, November 20
Get ready for some Turkey Trot fun! We are excited for this special Martin tradition! See flyer below for times.

🍽️ Important Parent Lunch Reminder
Due to limited cafeteria space, we will not have parent lunches on Friday, November 13 (Food Drive), or Friday, November 20 (Turkey Trot). Thank you for understanding!

👉 At Martin, we expect ALL students to show up, give their best effort in learning and participation, and be safe and kind to others. Please help us reinforce these expectations at home. We want the very best for every single student at Martin, and it takes all of us working together!

Thank you for your continued support! Let's have a great week!

Growing Together at Martin! 💛🖤
Dr. Amanda Roberts
Principal, Martin Elementary
 
A cartoon turkey wearing a black pilgrim hat stands behind three pumpkins with the text 'NOVEMBER'.

November

*FOOD DRIVE UNTIL 11/13*
10 - Reading 3rd - 5th testing
11 - Veteran's Day (wear red, white & blue)
12: Check grades in Skyward
13 - 3rd-5th grade parent lunches
13 - World Kindness Day: Wear a Cardigan like Mr. Rogers
17 - Math 3rd - 5th testing
17 - Martin Talent Show 6:00 pm (more details to come)
20 - PK-2nd grade lunches
20 - Turkey Trot (see details below)
23-27 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
30 - CogAT Testing begins (2nd grade)
A digital illustration of two smiling gingerbread cookies on a pink background, surrounded by string lights.

December

1 - 4th Grade Musical (more details to come)
4 - 3rd-5th grade parent lunches
11 - PK-2nd grade parent lunches
16 - Class Christmas Parties
17 - Jingle Bell Run (more details to come)
17 - Early Release - 12:05
18 - Student Holiday
CHRISTMAS BREAK!! SEE YOU JAN. 6TH!
A colorful graphic with the text 'HAPPY NEW YEAR!' featuring a party hat on the letter A.

January

6 - WELCOME BACK!
8 - 3rd-5th grade Assembly
8 - 3rd-5th grade parent lunches
12 - MAP testing -  Kinder-2nd grade
15 - PK-2nd grade Assembly
15 - PK-2nd grade lunches
18 - Martin Luther King Day - student/staff holiday
 
A Martin Elementary school newsletter for November highlights dates like student holidays, testing, and a turkey trot.
A Martin Elementary school calendar for November in Spanish, highlighting events and holidays.
 

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

A colorful flyer for the Martin Elementary Thanksgiving Food Drive, listing collection dates from November 4th to 13th and requested items.
A poster for Martin Elementary's Thanksgiving food drive, listing requested items by date from November 4 to 13, surrounded by autumn graphics.
 
A promotional flyer for World Kindness Day, featuring a cartoon of Mr. Rogers in a red cardigan with a puppet and a stuffed cat.
 
A colorful Turkey Trot schedule flyer featuring festive bunting and running turkeys at the bottom.
A colorful flyer for a Turkey Trot event, featuring a schedule by grade level and running turkeys at the bottom.
 

Get Free & Reduced Meals!! Apply today!

An informational flyer titled 'FUEL BRIGHTER FUTURES' encouraging families to fill out free and reduced lunch applications.
A Spanish informational flyer encouraging families to apply for free or reduced-price school meals.
 

Substitute Opportunities

A job recruitment flyer for Crandall ISD advertising substitute positions, featuring smiling students and application details.
A promotional flyer for Crandall ISD Substitute Training features text over a blurry background of people in a gymnasium.
 

Art Club

A flyer for an after-school Art Club for 4th and 5th graders, decorated with illustrated art supplies like paintbrushes and palettes.
 

Martin Running Club - Thursdays - 3:40-4:15

A promotional flyer for Martin Run Club with the text: Martin RUN CLUB. FUN. GROWTH. COMMUNITY. WHO? 3RD / 4TH / 5TH, WHEN THURSDAY, TIME 3:40 PM- 4:15 PM, and a QR code.
A promotional image for Martin Club De Corredores, featuring runners in motion and a QR code with event details.
 
A promotional flyer for AlphaBEST Education at Crandall ISD, featuring information in English and Spanish about after-school care.
 

Ride Change Information

A graphic with the text 'RIDE CHANGES' and information about student ride change deadlines and email contact.
A graphic with a white background featuring yellow school bus illustrations and a black text box in the center with Spanish information about bus route changes.
 
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