Martinsville Community Unit School District #C3

Mrs. Smith’s 2nd graders have been busy raising butterflies in their classroom while learning all about the butterfly life cycle. Today was the exciting day they finally released their beautiful little friends to spread their wings and fly away! Watching the students’ excitement and wonder was truly special. Meanwhile, Miss Paula and Mrs. Cooper were treated to some extra sweetness today thanks to Mrs. Feliciano’s kindergartners! Our little Bluestreaks shared some very special gifts that definitely brought big smiles to our day. It’s the little moments like these that make Martinsville Elementary such a joyful place to learn and grow!

Look at these happy 2nd grade faces! Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Skidmore’s classes had a wonderful time learning about Cinco de Mayo and celebrating through fun hands-on activities and creative projects. It’s always exciting to see students learning about traditions and cultures while making memories together in the classroom!

Miss Paula brought the fun today as she broke out her DJ skills for a school-wide “Name That Song” game! Students and teachers listened carefully, raced to be the first to call the office with the correct song title, and helped their teacher win a prize! The halls were filled with excitement, cheering, laughter, and lots of happy faces. We love creating little moments like these that bring joy, teamwork, and fun to our school day. Great job to all of our music experts today!

Happy Nurses Appreciation Day to our amazing school nurse, Nurse Kannmacher!

Thank you for the kindness, care, and compassion you show our students and staff every single day. Whether it’s a bandage, a comforting smile, or simply being there when someone needs help, you always make our school a better and safer place. Your patience and caring heart never go unnoticed.

We are so grateful for everything you do. Happy Nurses Appreciation Day!

Mrs. Feliciano’s class got creative today while combining fun and learning! Students used colorful Easter eggs to design and build their very own caterpillar fidget toys. These hands-on creations kept little minds engaged while encouraging creativity, fine motor skills, and problem-solving.

Last SIP Day!! Early Dismissal!

Last SIP Day! Early Dismissal!

Our 8th-grade students recently participated in an Etiquette Luncheon held in the junior high school gym, beautifully set with this year’s prom decorations. The event provided a valuable opportunity for students to practice dining etiquette and conversational skills in a formal setting.

A special thank you to Jennifer Bishop from the Clark County Extension Office, Martinsville On The Move – Education Committee, and Mrs. Parcel’s Catering Classes for preparing an excellent meal. We also appreciate the community members and school administrators who served as “heads of the table,” helping guide conversation and create a welcoming atmosphere for our students.

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Another community service project completed!! The high school construction class, under the guidance of Mr. Stowers, refurbished both baseball dugouts at the City Park. A huge thank you to our students and staff for completing this work through the Stronger Connections Grant!

Thank you for the support!

Mrs. Manuel's class was off to the races as they learned all about the Kentucky Derby and created their racing color silks. They also took time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo by designing their own festive sombreros. Meanwhile, in 1st grade, Mrs. Young’s classroom was full of royalty! The boys were “Kings for a Day” and treated like true royalty. Now, the girls are eagerly preparing for their upcoming “Queen for a Day” celebration, and we love seeing the kindness returned as the boys get ready to make it just as special.

This week, we proudly celebrate our amazing staff at Martinsville Elementary 💙 We celebrate our teachers who lead our classrooms each day by guiding, encouraging, and inspiring our students to grow. We celebrate our paraprofessionals who step in wherever needed, supporting students and teachers in countless ways. Quite simply, we could not do what we do without them. We celebrate our school nurse, who cares for the health and well-being of our students by offering comfort, compassion, and care to every child who walks through her door. We celebrate our custodians who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our building clean, safe, and ready for learning each and every day. We celebrate our cooks who prepare meals that fuel our students for learning, our secretary who keeps our school running smoothly and is often the first friendly face you see, and our bus drivers who safely transport our students to and from school each day with care and dedication. Together, we are one team, working toward a common goal, keeping our students safe, healthy, loved, and learning every single day. We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible businesses and community members who have provided treats, gifts, and gift cards for our staff this week. Your support means so much and helps make this week extra special. To our staff, please know this: we don’t just celebrate you this week. We appreciate you every single day. You are the heart of Martinsville Elementary, and you are the reason our students succeed.

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Interested in helping out? We’d love to have you join us!

Please reach out to Athletic Director Mrs. Lowry for more information:

Email: lowrya@martinsville.k12.il.us

Phone: 217-382-4132 (High School Office)

Come be a part of Bluestreak athletics and help make our game nights a success! 💙⚡

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Check out the Athletic Events for the week! Please note that the May 7th softball game has been moved to Hutsonville at 4:30.

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MES would like to thank Casey State Bank for their donation to our Backpack Blessings Program.