Martinsville Community Unit School District #C3

Mrs. Manuel’s 3rd graders are egg-cited to welcome their newly hatched chicks! The classroom has been full of smiles, wonder, and lots of “peep peep” as students watched this incredible life cycle come to life right before their eyes. 🐥

🐣 Our Bluestreaks are cheeping with excitement! 🐣 Mrs. Ellington’s 4th graders are proud new “parents” as their chicks hatched this week! The smiles, curiosity, and joy in the classroom have been absolutely egg-stra special. 🐥 A big THANK YOU to Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom for providing the incubators and helping make this hands-on learning experience possible for our students. Opportunities like this bring learning to life in the best way! We are so proud of our students and their hard work caring for these little ones! 🐣

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After a tough 13–12 loss to Oblong last night, the Lady Bluestreaks are right back in action tonight at HOME against Arcola! ⚾💙 Come out and support the Bluestreaks as they take the field and look to get a win. Game time: 4:30 PM Location: Home Field Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on! It’s a great day to be a Bluestreak! 💙

🍎 Get Ready for Kindergarten! 🍎 We are so excited to officially welcome our Class of 2039! Is your little one starting kindergarten in 2026? Join us for a fun Family Orientation Dinner! This is the perfect evening to get to know our school, discover helpful tools to prepare your child for their big transition, and get all your questions answered about the enrollment process. Here’s what you can look forward to: Free Dinner for the whole family! Summer Prep Kits: We’ll be giving out special items to help your child get ready for school over the summer. Meet & Greet: Connect with staff and other new kindergarten families. The Details: RSVP By: April 17th Contact: Mrs. Cooper in the Elementary Office Help us spread the word! Tag a neighbor or friend with a future kindergartner and make sure to get signed up. We can’t wait to see you there!

From reading stories together and playing games that make learning fun, to enjoying time with friends out at recess, our Bluestreaks are making the most of every moment! 💙 Days like these remind us that learning, laughter, and friendship go hand in hand here at MES! 😊

Due to state testing ~

Mrs. Feliciano’s students were busy “hopping” into their learning as they worked on jumping their letter sounds to make words! Just like little bunnies jumping from one spot to the next, our students are blending sounds together and growing stronger readers every day. We are so proud of their hard work and excitement for learning! Keep hopping, Bluestreaks… spring into reading is in full swing! 🌼💙

It's Game Day!

To Parents/Guardians of 3rd - 6th Graders: State testing is this week, and we want all of our students to feel confident and ready to do their best! Parents can help by making sure students get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time each day of testing. Encouraging a positive attitude and reminding them to simply try their best can make a big difference. Thank you for partnering with us to help our students show what they know and succeed!

Check out the Athletic Events for this week!

Miss Gowin's fourth graders have been hard at work preparing for the IAR Math test! Students were engaged in thoughtful partner discussions, reviewing answers, and thinking outside the box to deepen their understanding. We love seeing that kind of teamwork and problem-solving in action! They are feeling confident and ready to shine next week! 🌟 And to top it off, Nurse Kannmacher had a special visit from two students who stopped by to share a fun song from a book they’ve been reading, spreading smiles and joy throughout the day! Keep up the great work, Bluestreaks! 💙

Mrs. Young’s first graders are LOVING their new classroom books and can’t wait to dive into reading! We are so proud to share that every single student met their AR goal last quarter AND qualified for the Color Run, what an incredible accomplishment! This success is a true reflection of their hard work, dedication, and love for learning. Keep up the amazing work, first grade!

We had the honor of getting a sneak peek of The Jungle Book musical at MES today and WOW… what an amazing show! We are especially proud to share that 26 of the 37 cast members are MES students… how incredible is that?! 💙 Our students are shining on stage, and it’s so exciting to see their hard work and talent come to life. A huge shoutout to the cast and directors for all the time, effort, and heart you’ve poured into this production. We know it’s going to be an unforgettable performance! Break a leg—we are cheering you on every step of the way!

Mrs. Evers’ 3rd grade class had a magically delicious time using Lucky Charms to practice their math skills! From sorting and counting to solving problems, these Bluestreaks turned a sweet treat into a fun and engaging learning experience. Who knew math could taste this good?!

Mrs. Young’s 1st grade “Presidents” stole the show as they proudly shared their presidential reports and speeches with the Board. From big smiles to brave voices, our youngest leaders did an amazing job speaking in front of a crowd and showing off all they’ve learned. We couldn’t be more proud of their hard work, confidence, and courage! The future is bright with these Bluestreak leaders! 💙🇺🇸

Our 3rd graders are IAR READY! Our students have been working hard on their essays and preparing for next week’s IAR and it shows! They took on a fun class challenge to see who could include the most details in their writing. As students read their essays aloud, classmates kept tally marks to check for key R.A.C.E. strategy components: ✔️ Topic Sentence ✔️ Details ✔️ “Tell Me More” (elaboration) ✔️ Transition Words ✔️ Concluding Sentence The excitement was real, especially for today's essay champion! We are so proud of the teamwork between our third grade teachers and Title I staff who have been working together over the past few months to strengthen writing skills. It truly takes a team! Let’s cheer them on as they head into IAR next week...go get ‘em, Bluestreaks!

Ms. Woodard and Ms. Sheila’s fifth graders are FIRED UP about adding brand new books to their classroom library! From fresh pages to exciting new stories, these students can’t wait to dive in, explore new worlds, and grow their love for reading. Nothing better than seeing kids this excited about books...let the reading adventures begin!

The jungle comes alive tomorrow night and all weekend—don’t miss our school’s production of The Jungle Book! 🌿🐒 Grab your family and friends and come cheer on our talented students as they take you on a wild adventure you’ll be talking about long after the final bow!