Citrus Grove Elementary School

⛵️WHAT FLOATS YOUR BOAT?⛵️ Ready to build, race, and make a splash? The MCSD Elementary Cardboard Boat Race is back!! 🎉⛵️ The Elementary Cardboard Boat Race will be held on Saturday, May 17 at Sailfish Splash. Students and families: put your creativity and teamwork to the test– design boats out of cardboard to see who can float, race, and survive the splash zone. 🗓 Saturday, May 17 🕘 9:00–11:00 a.m. 📍 Sailfish Splash Guidelines & Info: ​https://bit.ly/440d2Fu Want to join the fun? Reach out to your school for more info on how to participate. We can’t wait to see the unique creations! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎉CELEBRATING ACADEMIC SUCCESS🎉 The board room was full Tuesday night as Superintendent Michael Maine and our School Board honored the amazing achievements of our Odyssey of the Mind teams who advanced to State after an incredible showing at the Palms Regional Competition! Superintendent Maine was also surprised with the prestigious Omer Award, recognizing his leadership and support for Odyssey of the Mind across our District. Out of 8 counties, Martin County leads the way in championing this powerful academic program! Odyssey of the Mind teaches students essential life skills like collaboration, budgeting, time management, public speaking, and creative thinking. It’s where future leaders are made! Congratulations again to the following teams that went to States: 🏆 Jensen Beach Elementary School 🏆 Citrus Grove Elementary School 🏆 Indiantown Middle School 🏆 Warfield Elementary School 🏆 Palm City Elementary School - placed 4th at the state competition! 🏆 Hobe Sound Elementary School Read how each school placed at the Regional Competition here: https://bit.ly/4hUr7bw #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📢MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD📢 The Martin County School District’s annual Satisfaction & Engagement Survey IS NOW OPEN for families of students in ALL grade levels. This important survey gathers feedback on five key indicators linked to better student outcomes, including attendance and academic growth. Your input will help shape school improvement goals across the District. The feedback received through these surveys is invaluable! MCSD is grateful to every stakeholder partnering with us on our mission to provide an excellent education for all students. Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/3Egq9Ib #ALLINMartin👊

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN🎙️ A new episode of 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑰𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏 is almost here! Episode 5 airs tomorrow, April 15—and we’re talking all about middle school! What's it really like having a student in middle school? Moms from across the District share their honest take: the transition from 5th to 6th grade, the support systems available and how their children are growing, thriving, and finding their place. All active in their local PTA, they also talk about why being involved makes a big difference. Tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! Links below. 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Our incredible Odyssey of the Mind team has achieved an impressive 7th place in their very first state tournament! Teams from across the state and all levels—elementary, middle, high school, and college- participated.🌴✨ Under the dedicated guidance of Coach Tammy Reinhart, our team has shown remarkable talent and determination. This is only the second year our school has enrolled in an Odyssey of the Mind competition, and we're already making waves! 🌊👏 Coach Reinhart shared her pride, saying, "I am incredibly proud of the hard work and teamwork displayed by our students. Their creativity and dedication have truly shone through." A huge congratulations to our CGE Diamondbacks team: Brooke, Charlotte, Eden, Madison, Raazia, Theodore, and Zoe. We can't wait to see what the future holds for these bright minds! 🌟 #OdysseyOfTheMind #ProudMoment #TeamSuccess #WeareCitrus! #cultivatingthespark

➗➕MATH WEEK 2025✖️➖ It’s the grand finale of #MCSDMathWeek—and we’re going out in style by dressing for our future careers! Students and teachers: don’t forget to complete today’s final Daily Math Challenge! Show off your problem-solving skills and compete for awesome prizes ➡️ bit.ly/mcsdmathweek Today’s featured math-driven careers: 🛥️ Owners & Captain of Treasure Coast River Cruises 📊 CPA & Owner of Math & Music Studio 🎶 Music Director of Math & Music Studio Thank you to everyone who made our 3rd annual Math Week a success. Remember, math is everywhere! ✖️➖ Full video: https://youtu.be/Xe1lGloFq1w #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

➗➕MATH WEEK 2025✖️➖ Day 4 of #MCSDMathWeek = Pattern Power! From fabrics to engine parts, math and recognizing patterns play a big role in today’s featured careers: Interior Designer (IRSC - Chastain Campus) and Auto Mechanic (LCA_automotive). Don’t forget to complete today’s Daily Math Challenge for a chance to win prizes! ➡️ bit.ly/mcsdmathweek Full video: https://youtu.be/CoN-OqK0qqg #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

💜PURPLE UP💜 April is the Month of the Military Child—a time to honor the resilience, strength, and sacrifice of students whose parents serve our country. While their parents are heroes in uniform, their children are heroes on the homefront. Join us in showing support—wear purple this Friday, April 11, to recognize military kids! (You can pair your purple with your Dress for Your Future outfit as part of MCSD Math Week.) #ALLINMartin👊 #FLPurpleUp25

🧩AUTISM AWARENESS WORKSHOP🧩 Families, you're invited to the Martin County School District’s 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Parent Workshop—a meaningful evening focused on building connections, sharing experiences, and accessing helpful resources. Workshop info: 📅 Wednesday, April 16, from 4:30–6:00 p.m. 📍 MCSD Board Room Hosted by our Exceptional Student Education (ESE) team, this event is open to all families seeking to learn more and engage in thoughtful conversation and support. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/AutismWorkshop416, or email Christine Durst (durstc@martinschools.org) or Sara Piccirillo (piccirs@martinschools.org). #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

➗➕MATH WEEK 2025✖️➖ It's Equivalent Day for #MCSDMathWeek! We're excited to see all the matching outfits across the District. Students and teachers—don’t miss today’s Daily Math Challenge. Compete for prizes and show off your problem-solving skills! ➡️ bit.ly/mcsdmathweek Today's math-related career in the spotlight: TV Producer, where numbers meet storytelling! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

➗➕MATH WEEK 2025✖️➖ Day two of #MCSDMathWeek is here and we are ready to knock it out of the park with our All-Star Mathletes! 🤩 Don't forget! Students AND teachers can participate in today's Daily Math Challenge and compete with others from across the District for prizes. All grade levels are invited to participate! View the Daily Math Challenge here: bit.ly/mcsdmathweek Watch a snapshot of the careers being showcased today: Orangetheory Fitness Stuart and Yellowstone Landscape: https://youtu.be/xaGJ2k3yS0A #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Calling all Citrus Grove Heart Heroes! Kids Heart Challenge is HERE, and we need your help to build a community of lifesavers and reach our goal of 290 students signed up and $25,000 raised to support kids with special hearts! ❤️ Will you sign your students up online at http://www2.heart.org/goto/citrusgrove and complete Finn's Mission to learn hands-only CPR and share lifesaving skills with others?  

🍎ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONFERENCE NIGHT🍎 Reminder: tomorrow night, April 8, is Conference Night for elementary school families. Please take this opportunity to meet with your child's teachers and discuss their progress for the year. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

➕✖️MATH WEEK 2025✖️➕ Get ready, Martin County School District– MCSD Math Week kicks off tomorrow! 🎉 All week long, students and staff will dive into daily math challenges, explore real-world careers that use math, and show their love for math with fun dress-up days. We’re starting strong for Monday: We Love BTC! Wear your beachy, tropical and colorful clothes and get ready to crunch some numbers! #MCSDMathWeek #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

➕✖️MATH WEEK 2025✖️➕ Are you ready to get your math on Martin County School District?! MCSD Math Week is back for a THIRD year! 🎉 Next week (April 7-11), we're bringing new daily math games, new career spotlight videos showcasing math in action, and fun dress-up days! Be there or be squared! #MCSDMathWeek #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🍎CHOOSE EXCELLENCE – ENROLL WITH MCSD🍎 Have you applied to enroll in our high-performing school district yet?? Today, March 31, is the final day to submit your application for PRIORITY consideration in the Martin County School District! Why MCSD? Top-tier academics, unique educational opportunities, and a community that goes #ALLINMartin👊 for students. Enrollment is open for ALL Florida residents. Once accepted, students can remain at their school through the highest grade level offered. Don’t wait—apply today in the FOCUS Parent Portal under "Fall Enrollment Application 2025" for priority consideration! ➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/43cf2tB Can't make today's deadline? No worries—the enrollment window will remain open! #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎MIDDLE SCHOOL PREVIEW🍎 Families of rising middle schoolers– come explore our amazing middle schools at Middle School Preview nights! Get a firsthand look at the unique opportunities our middle schools have to offer, from advanced academics to athletics, arts, and fun extracurriculars! 🦁 Murray Middle School: Thursday, April 3 @ 6 p.m. 🦈 Hidden Oaks Middle School: Tuesday, April 15 @ 5:30 p.m. 🐴 Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School: Wednesday, April 16 @ 5:30 p.m. ⚡️Indiantown Middle School: Wednesday, April 16 @ 5:30 p.m. 🐆 Stuart Middle School: Wednesday, April 30 @ 5 p.m. Take the next step with confidence! Meet our school leaders, ask questions, and see how our middle schools prepare students for a successful future. Can't meet in person? No worries! The Martin County School District is hosting a virtual Parent University on Tuesday, April 1, at 5:30 p.m. Link to join ➡️ https://bit.ly/MCSDmiddle #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎REPORT CARDS🍎 Third-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal! View your child's grades and attendance records: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ If you do not currently have access to the FOCUS Parent Portal, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/ #ALLINMartin👊

🌱 FARM TO SCHOOL DAY🌱 This is no joke– on April 1, our Food & Nutrition Services Team is hosting Farm to School Day and serving up something special for our students! Cafeterias will feature fresh, locally grown Red Bliss Potatoes from Palm City! 🥔 A delicious way to support local farmers and enjoy fresh, nutritious meals in our schools! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📚CONFERENCE NIGHTS📚 MCSD Families: Mark your calendars! 📅 Conference Nights for the elementary, middle, and high schools are April 8-10! Take this opportunity to meet with your child's teachers and discuss their progress for the year. Please watch for specific details coming from your child's school. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥