A special Bluestreak Aunt visited MES from Nigeria. D'Anna Shotts is a missionary living in Africa and she took the time to share her experiences and offer insight into a culture different than Martinsville. D'Anna wowed students and staff with each item she pulled from her traveling trunks. Students felt the red sand from the Sarah Dessert. They learned about the various animals living in Africa (with D'Anna sharing she had 2 cobras in her yard that had to be removed). Students enjoyed playing the African instruments as well. MES would like to thank "Aunt" D'Anna. It's awesome to know there are Bluestreaks all over the world.
School will not be in session Monday, January 15th for MLK Day.
Martinsville Elementary and EIASE are offering free developmental screenings for 2-5 year olds and Kindergarten Pre-Registration on March 5 and 6. Contact Paula Wilson at 382-4116 to make your appointment today!
Tonight's Athletic Events:
Boys Basketball at Beecher City @ 6:00
Girls Basketball at Windsor @ 6:00
JH Volleyball at Casey @ 4:30
Spirit Sparkler forms are due by Wednesday, January 10th. The camp fee is $25. Spirit Sparklers will receive a shirt and bow. Our MES students are excited for the chance to cheer our high school HEROS in blue!
Practice Dates will be:
January 17th - 3:00 - 4:30 @ MES
January 18th - 3:00 - 4:30 @ MES
The performance is January 20th!
Athletic Events for the week of January 7th.
The 7th grade volleyball team is hosting a tournament on Saturday, January 13th. We will play at 9:45, 11:15, and 1:15 in the JH gym.
Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Basketball team for placing 3rd in the the LOVC tournament today. Way to go!
Martinsville 5th and 6th grade Bluestreaks were on the hardwood Saturday morning playing against the Salukis from Red Hill.
For students who participate in the Illinois Tutoring Initiative, it will begin on Monday, January 8th. The program runs from 3-4 PM Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday when school is in session. Tutors are excited to see students to return to the program!
It's hard to believe we are beginning the second semester of the 23-24 school year. The first semester was amazing, and I cannot wait to see what the next year holds for the super students at MES. The teachers and staff are ready to go with many exciting projects and adventures. With the help of our parents, families, and community we know this semester will be filled with fun, success, and memories to hold forever. STAR Reading is a very important part of our daily curriculum. Students need to read every day. You can read to your child or have your child read to you, but it is so important our students are reading every day not only at school but at home as well. Set aside time each night for reading. Reading with your child before going to bed is a great way to create a routine. Be sure to encourage your child as they read and make new progress. Positivity is so important in reading growth and achievement. The IAR State Testing will quickly be approaching and I know MES 3rd - 6th grade students will rock it! Testing will begin March 18th - 22nd, but preparations to make this the best testing year have begun. IAR testing scores are used to track the personal growth and success of your child from year to year. Ask your child how they are preparing for the test. Stay involved with your child's daily activities and communicate with your child's teacher to share in their knowledge, success, and excitement for learning. We are looking forward to the rest of the year at Martinsville Elementary!
Bluestreak Athletics this week. There are lots of opportunities to watch the Bluestreaks play at Home!
The Martinsville Bluestreaks play Westville for 3rd place in the Holiday Tournament at Kansas. Game time 6:00. Come out and support the Bluestreaks.
It was a great day for the Bluestreaks! We beat Chrisman 62 to 59 and Paris 49 to 47. The Bluestreaks will play tomorrow TBA.
Come watch the Bluestreaks play Paris at the Holiday Tournament tonight at Kansas. Game time is 4:30.
Bluestreak Athletic News:
The High School Boys will be in action tomorrow, December 27th at Kansas vs Windsor/Stew-Straus for the Holiday Tournament at 4:30 pm.
Don't forget tomorrow, December 19th there will be an early dismissal 1:55/2:00 PM for Christmas break!
Athletic Events for the week of December 17th.
Here is the High School Boys Basketball Holiday Tournament Schedule. All games will take place in Kansas.
Just a reminder about early dismissal and Christmas break...
Come out tonight and support the boys basketball team at Home vs Red Hill. Game time is 6:00.
