Citrus Grove Elementary School

Does your student need a ✨spark✨ of imagination for their STEM Fair project? 🔬 Join us for SPARK, (Scientific Problem-solving Academy of Research and Knowledge), where local scientists will help students with STEM Fair project ideas and share their work and knowledge of STEM-based careers. 📆 September 19, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at J.D. Parker Elementary School. Dinner and dessert provided! Register here: https://bit.ly/4d8vlsJ ALL MCSD students and families are welcome! #ALLINMartin👊

24-25 Science Fair information has been added to our website. Click here to view the updated handbook in English and Spanish. https://www.martinschools.org/o/cges/page/stem-fair-information Additionally, JD Parker Elementary School is hosting a SPARK information session for families. Local scientists will help students with STEM Fair project ideas, and share their work and knowledge of STEM-based careers. The SPARK (Scientific Problem-solving Academy for Research and Knowledge) Session will be held on September 19 from 5:00 – 7:00 at JD Parker Elementary School. Dinner and dessert will be provided! Use the QR code shown, or click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoZoCWibMFL398_8nXONRbSWBVpc5b5R7akhV43aqNmzq4vA/viewform

Celebrating a Diamondback Cheetah! In August, our very own Mia "Cheetah" Baez participated in a sub-regional qualifier for the Drive, Chip, and Putt national golf competition. Competing at the Ballenisles Country Club, Mia scored an impressive 90, earning the top spot in her 7-9 age group! This achievement made her one of two girls in the group to advance to the regional tournament. The next level of competition will be in St Simons Island, Georgia, in a few weeks. Best of luck, Cheetah - we are proud of you!

🍎CURRICULUM NIGHTS🍎 Reminder! Our elementary schools will host Curriculum Nights tonight and tomorrow August 21 and 22! This event is a great opportunity to discover more about what your child has been learning at school, as well as the different lessons they'll learn throughout the year. Click here to view specific details for your child's school: https://bit.ly/3SM0WJK #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎CURRICULUM NIGHTS🍎 Mark your calendars! Starting next week, our elementary, middle, and high schools will host Curriculum Nights. This is a great chance to meet your child’s teacher(s) and discover more about the exciting academic path planned for this year. Click here to view specific details for your child's school: https://bit.ly/3SM0WJK #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🚌 BUS TRACKING APP 🚌 Attention MCSD families! Bus tracking codes for the new MyReaXiumApp continue to be sent this afternoon. If you have been waiting on a code for your family, please be on the lookout for an email from do-not-reply@reaxium.com with the subject line, "You have been invited to the MyReaXiumApp!" and be sure to check your spam/junk folders if you are unable to locate it. If your child is a new bus rider this year, your MyReaXiumApp will begin to display real-time GPS information for your child once they have swiped their ID card onto the bus for the first time. #ALLINMartin👊 #BacktoSchool #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

💬LET'S TALK BACK TO SCHOOL💬 Need answers for all your back-to-school questions? Get them fast with "Let's Talk" on the Martin County School District website! Just find the "Let's Talk/Contact Us" tab on the side of our website (or "Contact Us" on the MCSD Florida app). Select your topic—whether it's transportation, course schedules, or FOCUS help—and get the answers you need quickly! 👉Or use this link here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/lets-talk #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL🍎 The countdown is on! We are so excited for the hallways and classrooms to be filled with laughter, learning and new possibilities. Watch this message from Superintendent Michael Maine to our families: https://youtu.be/gRIyuoUw1qw We look forward to igniting together and making this an incredible year for our students! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL INFO🍎 School starts in ONE WEEK!!! 🎉 We can't wait to welcome our students back for another fantastic year and ignite a brighter future together! Don't forget to check out the school calendar for important dates such as the first day of school, meet the teacher/orientation, curriculum nights, holiday breaks, and more. 🗓️ View the full calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #BacktoSchool

🍽️BACK-TO-SCHOOL MEALS INFO🍽️ Skip the cash and check! Make paying for breakfast or lunch easy and secure. The Martin County School District uses MySchoolBucks to make payment easy. Visit MySchoolBucks.com to create your FREE account and conveniently add funds online. 👉Regular price for breakfast for all students is $1.50. Lunch for grades K-5 is $1.85, and for grades 6-12 is $2.10. ℹ️The District will cover the cost of meals for students who apply and qualify for reduced-price meals. All students attending the school sites participating in the Community Eligibility Provisions will receive free breakfasts and lunches with no income restrictions. Those sites include: 🍎Willoughby Learning Center 🍎J.D. Parker Elementary School 🍎The Pinewood Elementary 🍎Port Salerno Elementary School 🍎Warfield Elementary School 🍎Indiantown Middle School 🍎Indiantown High School 🍎Spectrum Academy For more information, please contact the Food & Nutrition Services Department at 772-223-2655 ext. 58107 or email AskFNS@martinschools.org. #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #BacktoSchool

🎉WELCOME BACK, TEACHERS!🎉 We're excited to kick off another incredible year with you! This year, let us ignite together to achieve new heights and inspire greatness. Your dedication and enthusiasm light the way for our students. Here’s to a fantastic year! ✨🍎 #ALLINMartin👊

📣DISTRICT OFFICES CLOSED📣 Attention MCSD families: All school and District offices will be closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, August 2, while staff attends the Superintendent's Back-to-School Kickoff. Offices will reopen after 3 p.m., and any messages will be returned at this time. #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDIgniteTogether🔥

🎒IMPORTANT INFO🎒 The first day of school is less than TWO WEEKS away! Back-to-School forms are now live in the FOCUS Parent Portal. Update your emergency contact information and complete your parental consent forms now to save time and paper! 🚌Families of bus riders: Completing these forms in FOCUS is crucial! The District will soon send out codes via email for the new bus tracking app, MyReaXiumApp. To receive your code and track your child's bus, ensure your contact information, including your email address, is current in FOCUS. 🎥 Watch a video with Dr. Tracey Miller, our Deputy Superintendent, about the importance of submitting these forms: https://youtu.be/g1ih0HGc3LE ➡️Sign in to FOCUS and begin completing your child’s back-to-school forms: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ ➡️Register/reset your FOCUS account: https://www.martinschools.org/page/online-registration #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🤝SAFE SPACE🤝 Ensuring students can thrive in a safe learning environment is a top priority for the Martin County School District. Bullying is NOT tolerated and all allegations will be thoroughly investigated. We encourage students and parents to report all suspected incidents of bullying or harassment to the appropriate school staff. We are committed to taking immediate action to ensure every student feels safe, supported, and valued. Watch a video detailing the definition of bullying and the corrective actions taken if a student is found to be bullying: https://youtu.be/x8jKen5RNHM #ALLINMartin👊

📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY📐 It's our last Math Review Monday for the summer! Students of all ages within the Martin County School District can participate. Need some help? Elementary students can email the Martin County School District Coordinator of Math, Dr. Paige McMahon, at mcmahop@martinschools.org. Middle and high school students, try out the tutors at Paper (for free)! See below for the final set of math problems. You can find all the math problems for each grade level here: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MathReviewMonday

🍎 BACK TO SCHOOL 🍎 Mark your calendars! Our Meet the Teacher and 6th & 9th Grade Orientations are on August 9th! This is the perfect opportunity for families to connect with the incredible teachers who will be guiding their students on their educational journey this year! 🌟📚 For specific times and locations, visit our comprehensive Back-to-School webpage here: https://bit.ly/3YaHqKu #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDIgniteTogether🔥

📱UPDATED CELL PHONE POLICY📱 The Martin County School District is dedicated to creating a focused, safe, and supportive learning environment for every student. To help achieve this, the Martin County School Board has updated our Code of Student Conduct policy regarding cell phones and other wireless communication devices. 📲 All wireless communication devices, including cell phones, smartphones, smartwatches and ear buds, that are visible or in use during school hours will be TAKEN AWAY. 📲 Wireless devices that have been taken away will only be returned to the student’s parent/guardian at a scheduled time determined by school administration. 📲 Repeated offenses constitutes insubordination and may result in suspension. For urgent messages, parents or guardians should contact the school's front office. Staff will ensure your student receives the message promptly. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a distraction-free environment for all students! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🚫VAPING-FREE ZONE🚫 The Martin County School District is committed to safeguarding student health. Vaping and tobacco products are strictly prohibited on all school campuses at all times. Violations will result in serious disciplinary and legal consequences. A level-three infraction will apply to students caught with ANY vaping device, tobacco product or paraphernalia, with penalties ranging from in-school suspension to alternative placement. Let's work together to keep our schools safe and vape-free! Watch a video from administrators about the importance of staying healthy and safe: https://youtu.be/XcihieQyUJU #ALLINMartin👊

Citrus Grove has once again soared to success with a STRONG A for our school grade! This achievement reflects the tremendous effort and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff. We couldn't be more proud! #WeareCitrus #ProudToBeADiamondback

Congratulations to Mrs. Romero: one of our original Diamondbacks is now the CGE Lead Plant Operator! She and her team are ready for the 24-25 school year and the return of staff and students. #WeareCitrus