Our 5th graders have been busy this week creating special oil pastel turkeys just in time for Family Reading Night in November! These vibrant turkeys will be paired with Thanksgiving and turkey-themed storybook titles to help decorate our halls and inspire a love of reading.
Students learned how to blend and layer colors using oil pastels to create depth, texture, and bold color combinations. The results are simply stunning, full of creativity and personality!
We can’t wait for our families to see their beautiful artwork on display during Family Reading Night!
Mrs. Setzer’s students have been busy celebrating fall with stories, creativity, and color! After reading autumn-themed books, students created their own pumpkin artwork exploring how crayons resist watercolor and experimenting with oil pastels to make their pumpkins pop with texture and color.
Hands-on lessons like these help our students discover the science and art behind creativity while letting their imaginations shine!
5th Grade Scientists in Action!
Mrs. Conzen’s 5th graders have been hard at work researching, experimenting, and working together as a team to learn through hands-on discovery! From testing ideas to recording data and sharing results, these young scientists are learning that collaboration and curiosity go hand in hand.
Their classroom has been buzzing with excitement as they explore the “why” and “how” behind the world around them proving that learning is at its best when we dive in, ask questions, and work together.
Today we’re celebrating our Jr.-Sr. High School Principal, Mr. Evers! Many of you may remember him from last year as our Elementary P.E. teacher, and we’re so glad he’s continued to share his passion for education and leadership with our students at the Jr-Sr High School level. Before joining the Bluestreak family, Mr. Evers brought years of administrative experience from the Monrovia School District. His dedication, positivity, and school spirit shine through every day and we’re lucky to have him leading the way. Thank you, Mr. Evers, for all you do for our students, staff, and community!
We want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate Mrs. Cooper for her unwavering dedication and outstanding service as Elementary Principal at our elementary school.. For 20 years, her passion for education, love for her students, and commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact on our school community. Thank you, Mrs. Cooper, for your leadership, compassion, and tireless efforts in helping our students grow and succeed. You truly make a difference every single day!
Fall is in the air for Mrs. Poston’s first graders! Students used their fingers to paint colorful fall leaves in shades of red, yellow, and orange while learning about focal points in artwork.
They also enjoyed reading favorite fall stories like When the Leaf Blew In and The Leaf Thief to inspire their creations. Our young artists had a blast getting their hands messy, mixing colors, and creating beautiful fall scenes that will be proudly displayed during Family Reading Night in November!
It's Game Day!
The JH Girls Basketball team plays at HOME tonight vs. Red Hill at 6:00 pm.
The HS Volleyball team plays Ramsey at the EIC Conference Tournament at St. Elmo at 6:30 pm.
Let's Go Bluestreaks!
The JH Girls Basketball team plays at HOME tonight vs. Red Hill at 6:00 pm.
The HS Volleyball team plays Ramsey at the EIC Conference Tournament at St. Elmo at 6:30 pm.
Let's Go Bluestreaks!
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Our kindergarten students had so much fun diving into the story Paletero Man (Popsicle Man) that we just had to share a few more sweet smiles!
Mrs. Feliciano’s kindergarten students had a sweet time learning the letter P with the story Paletero Man (Popsicle Man) shared in both English and Spanish!
This lesson was more than just about popsicles. It was about language, culture, and connection. Students explored new words, celebrated diversity, and even made their own fruit popsicles to enjoy!
At MES, we love giving our students hands-on experiences that make learning meaningful, joyful, and deliciously fun! 💙
It's National School Bus Safety Week!
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the school bus is the safest vehicle on the road--your child is much safer taking a bus to and from school than traveling by car. A child's safety depends upon the school bus driver properly operating the bus and ensuring the special visual bus signals are in good working order. Safety also depends heavily on motorists' obedience to the laws for approaching a school bus when loading or unloading passengers, regardless of location.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the school bus is the safest vehicle on the road--your child is much safer taking a bus to and from school than traveling by car. A child's safety depends upon the school bus driver properly operating the bus and ensuring the special visual bus signals are in good working order. Safety also depends heavily on motorists' obedience to the laws for approaching a school bus when loading or unloading passengers, regardless of location.
It's National School Bus Safety Week!
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the school bus is the safest vehicle on the road--your child is much safer taking a bus to and from school than traveling by car. A child's safety depends upon the school bus driver properly operating the bus and ensuring the special visual bus signals are in good working order. Safety also depends heavily on motorists' obedience to the laws for approaching a school bus when loading or unloading passengers, regardless of location.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the school bus is the safest vehicle on the road--your child is much safer taking a bus to and from school than traveling by car. A child's safety depends upon the school bus driver properly operating the bus and ensuring the special visual bus signals are in good working order. Safety also depends heavily on motorists' obedience to the laws for approaching a school bus when loading or unloading passengers, regardless of location.
Four of our Martinsville choir students traveled to Eastern Illinois University for the Youth in Harmony Festival!
They spent the day learning about barbershop-style music, rehearsing with other talented students, and capped it off with an evening concert performance.
It was a fun, inspiring day of music and collaboration. Great job, Bluestreaks!
They spent the day learning about barbershop-style music, rehearsing with other talented students, and capped it off with an evening concert performance.
It was a fun, inspiring day of music and collaboration. Great job, Bluestreaks!
New Teacher Tuesday !!
The Lady Bluestreaks traveled to St. Elmo to play in the EIC Volleyball Tournament. Here are the results:
versus St. Elmo (Lost)
15-25
15-25
versus Mulberry Grove (Won)
25-19
25-20
Thanks to the Traveling Mug or providing drinks before the game! They will play again on Thursday @ St. Elmo.
versus St. Elmo (Lost)
15-25
15-25
versus Mulberry Grove (Won)
25-19
25-20
Thanks to the Traveling Mug or providing drinks before the game! They will play again on Thursday @ St. Elmo.
Tutoring Reminder
As we kick off the week of Parent–Teacher Conferences, Casey Coffee will be set up at Martinsville Elementary tomorrow from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Parents, staff, and community members are all welcome to stop by and grab your favorite drink.
Our 6th graders have been exploring the fascinating world of archaeology! They’ve been learning about the stone tools ancient civilizations used to dig and uncover artifacts and then took their knowledge a step further by creating their own replicas of these tools.
Once their tools were ready, students tried their hands at their very own archaeological digs! Through hands-on learning, they discovered just how much patience, observation, and teamwork go into uncovering pieces of history.
This lesson helps our students make meaningful connections between science, history, and critical thinking showing them that learning isn’t just about reading from a book, it’s about experiencing the past and asking questions about the world around us.
Our young archaeologists definitely dug up some amazing learning this week at MES!
Check out the Athletic Events for this week!
Great Job, 7th and 8th Graders!
Our 7th and 8th grade students earned a special trip to The Woodlands this week to celebrate their outstanding attendance and positive behavior!
We are so proud of their hard work, responsibility, and commitment to doing the right thing. Keep up the great work, Bluestreaks!
Our 7th and 8th grade students earned a special trip to The Woodlands this week to celebrate their outstanding attendance and positive behavior!
We are so proud of their hard work, responsibility, and commitment to doing the right thing. Keep up the great work, Bluestreaks!
