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Martin Weekly Newsletter November 13

Posted Date: 11/13/26 (03:47 PM)

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

MARTIN WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

GROWING TOGETHER AT MARTIN ELEMENTARY

November 13, 2026
 

A Message from Dr. Roberts

Hello, Martin Families!

Wow! Can you believe we are already halfway through November? This school year is flying by!

Flu season is here, and we are doing our part at Martin to keep everyone healthy! We are reminding students to wash their hands often, sneeze or cough into a tissue or their elbow, and avoid sharing food or drinks at lunch. Please help us by reinforcing these healthy habits at home!

We have just ONE more week until Thanksgiving Break, and trust me, our students can feel it! 😊 Parents, we need your help reminding your Pirates that even though a break is near, our expectations remain the same. We want students to continue working hard, following directions, showing kindness to others, and making good choices. Let's finish this last week strong!

🦃 Don't Forget Your Disguise a Turkey Family Project!
We can't wait to see all the creative turkeys our Martin families come up with! Please send your completed Disguise a Turkey project back to school as soon as possible next week so we can hang them around the school and show off our families' creativity!

🦃 Turkey Trot is Friday, November 20!
We are excited for this fun Martin tradition and can't wait to see our Pirates in action! Please see the schedule below:
  • 9:00–9:15 | Pre-K (Gym) / ESCE (Playground)
  • 9:25–9:45 | Kindergarten
  • 9:50–10:10 | 1st Grade
  • 10:15–10:35 | 2nd Grade
  • 10:40–11:00 | 5th Grade
  • 11:05–11:25 | 4th Grade
  • 11:30–11:50 | 3rd Grade
LIFE students will participate in the Turkey Trot with their grade levels.

🎄 Whoville Holiday Cheer Is Coming to Martin!
December will be here before we know it, and we are getting ready to turn Martin into Whoville! This year's theme is "Holiday Cheer for All to Hear!" We have 12 days of fun holiday dress-up days planned for our Pirates, and you can find the full schedule below!

We would also love for our Martin families to help us bring a little Whoville magic to our school! If you would like to help decorate, please reach out to your child's teacher. We can't wait to fill our halls with holiday cheer!

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

16 - Bring back your Martin Disguised Turkey this week! 
17 - Math 3rd - 5th testing (no visitors/deliveries)
17 - Martin Talent Show 6:00 pm 
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 
3 - 12 Days of Holiday Cheer Begins! Ugly Sweater Day- wear your ugliest holiday sweater
4 - 3rd-5th grade parent lunches; Candy Cane Day, Wear red and white (or anything candy related)
7 - Santa Hat Day
8 - Holiday Socks Day
9 - Holiday Shirt Day
10 - Dress Like a Whoville Character; Check Skyward for Grades
11 - PK-2nd grade parent lunches; Wear Green Day 
13 - Pajama Day (appropriate pajamas; no shorts or spaghetti straps)
15 - Hats & Scarves Day
16 - Balloons Over Broadway Parade; Class Christmas Parties; Reindeer Antler Day
17 - Jingle Bell Run (more details to come); Wear Jingle Bells
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.
 

Martin Talent Show

Flyer for the 4th annual Martin's Got Talent Showcase, featuring text in English and Spanish, star graphics, and microphones.
 

TURKEY TROT SCHEDULE

A colorful Turkey Trot schedule decorated with festive banners and running turkey illustrations at the bottom.
A schedule for the 'Carrera del Pavo' with event times for different grades, decorated with bunting and running turkeys.
 

*LOOKING AHEAD*

December at a Glance

A colorful flyer for Martin Elementary titled 'December at a Glance,' featuring a calendar of holiday-themed school events in English and Spanish.

12 Days of Holiday Cheer Dress Up

A festive calendar titled "Holiday Cheer at Martin Elementary" displays fun daily dress-up themes.
A colorful, Grinch-themed Spanish holiday calendar for Martin Elementary, listing daily festive spirit events in December.
 

*November breakfast & lunch menus*

A November 2026 Headstart and PreK breakfast menu with bilingual English and Spanish details.
A colorful November 2026 school lunch menu calendar for Headstart and PreK, detailing daily meals in English and Spanish.
A colorful November 2026 school breakfast menu for K-12 Crandall ISD in English and Spanish.
A colorful school lunch menu for Crandall ISD for November 2026, featuring daily meal options in English and Spanish.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Need Afterschool Care?

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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