Citrus Grove Elementary School

🎡FREE FAIR ADMISSION🎡 The Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to share that students and staff can enjoy free admission on select days! 🎉 🎡 February 17 from 2 - 5 p.m.: FREE admission for students with student ID 🎡 February 21 from open to close: FREE admission for MCSD staff with District ID You don't want to miss the chance to vote for the best School Pride Booth! Voting is open for the duration of the fair (Feb. 14-22). The winner will be chosen on the last day: 🥇 - $1,000; 🥈 - $750; 🥉 - $500. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🚀 T-MINUS 1 DAY UNTIL BLAST-OFF 🚀 Tomorrow is the big night for our rising kindergartners!! Stop by your child's future school for our Kindergarten Blast Off orientation event, where families can meet the leadership team, tour a kindergarten classroom, and discover what makes our schools so special! 📅 Kindergarten Blast Off 🗓 February 11 | 5:30 p.m. 📍 All MCSD elementary schools 🔗 Find your child’s future school and learn more about enrollment: https://bit.ly/3WcJX4U 🎥English version of the video: https://youtu.be/VMjwpp6sJWs 🎥 Spanish version of the video: https://youtu.be/2xFam7cMbuU #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎🔥IGNITING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH🔥🍎 While school is out for students... learning is in for teachers and staff! The Martin County School District's annual Professional Learning Day is a dedicated time to sharpen skills, explore new strategies, and elevate education for students across Martin County! With hundreds of sessions to choose from, an inspiring keynote speaker (Brian Mendler), a refueling station with food trucks, fun pit stops with relaxation in mind, and a Passport to Student Careers to propel our students' future, our educators are IGNITING new ideas and strategies that will make a lasting impact in the classroom! Today is about going all gas, no breaks for growth, innovation, and student success! 🏎️💨 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎 NO SCHOOL MONDAY 🍎 Students have the day off on Monday, February 10, but our teachers and staff will be igniting their professional growth! 🔥✨ Through collaboration and learning, they’ll explore new strategies to enhance student success. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, February 11, refreshed and ready to learn! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🐢🌊EXPLORING THE GEM OF MARTIN COUNTY🐢🌊 Reminder: It's Grandparents' Day at the Environmental Studies Center tomorrow, February 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.! Join us for a morning of hands-on learning and exploration! Tour the gem of Martin County, meet Saylor the Sea Turtle, and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones. #ALLINMartin👊 #ESCIsThePlaceToBe

✨🔬A NIGHT OF DISCOVERY🔬✨ Our STEM Fair Showcase was a night of science, innovation, and discovery! Hands-on learning, creativity, and exploration were on display as families explored student projects, and enjoyed music with delicious food truck fare and STEM activities from our amazing community partners. Earlier in the day, judges evaluated elementary projects, and today, it's time for our middle and high school students to take the stage! They'll present their work to judges, showcasing their knowledge and passion for STEM. Winners will be celebrated on February 19! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Today is the Day! Our Diamondback Fun Run has officially begun. The next few days are going to be filled with fun as we embark on a QUEST to raise $40,000 for professional learning and teacher resources at Citrus Grove Elementary! All students will participate in the fun through daily videos, daily special events, and school incentives. Here are a few things you can do to help us reach our big goals. 👍 Sign up at MyBooster.com today. Search for “Citrus Grove Elementary.” We are encouraging every family to share their donation page with 10 people. Our big event is 🎉 Tuesday, February 18th. This will be an epic celebration day - the Diamondback Fun Run! Thank you in advance for your generosity! #CGEFunRun2025

🚀BLAST OFF TO KINDERGARTEN🚀 The countdown is on for our Kindergarten Blast Off orientation event! In just one week, Martin County School District families of rising kindergartners are invited to visit their child's future elementary school, meet the leadership team, tour a kindergarten classroom, and discover what makes our schools so special! 📅 Kindergarten Blast Off 🗓 February 11 | 5:30 p.m. 📍 All MCSD elementary schools 🔗 Find your child’s future school and learn more about enrollment: https://bit.ly/3WcJX4U ➡️ Tune into our All In Martin Podcast to learn more! 🎥 YouTube: https://bit.ly/40D4P8c 🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42h1oFo 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4alpwIN #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎉 CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY 🎉 For Black History Month this year, we're excited to celebrate in a big way! Join the Martin County School District for our first-ever district-wide Black History Month celebration, highlighting Black culture, student creativity, and the strength of our community. 📅 Saturday, February 22 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 📍 Boys & Girls Club of Greater Stuart: 551 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Stuart Featuring multiple student performances, innovative dish samples from Martin County High School’s culinary students, food for purchase from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County’s Fork in the Road food truck, and community connections, this is an event you don't want to miss! Join us in honoring the contributions of Black leaders who have shaped our community—not just this month or at this event, but every day! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📣📚 VPK ENROLLMENT IS OPEN 📚📣 Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten enrollment for the Martin County School District is now open for the 2025-2026 school year! VPK is an early learning program that provides developmentally appropriate instruction and activities to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond by building a solid foundation for school success. To be eligible, students must be four years of age on or before September 1, 2025, and reside within an eligible school attendance zone. Enrollment is limited! Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child a strong start for kindergarten and beyond. Enroll today: https://bit.ly/3DQ2ihS #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

FOUR-peat! Congratulations to our Diamondback Track Team athletes and Coaches Harnden and Miller! CGE earned first place girls, first place boys, and first place overall at today's elementary meet. Woohoo!

🔬STEM FAIR SHOWCASE🔬 Come explore the amazing world of science and engineering at the Martin County STEM Fair Open House, where students' innovation and academic excellence are on display! Event details: 📅 Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 ⏰ Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM | Event: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Indian Riverside Park - Dockside Pavilion, 1707 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach, FL Get ready for an evening filled with incredible STEM projects, delicious food from local food trucks, live music, an exciting scavenger hunt, and awesome prizes! This free event is open to the public, so bring your family and friends for a night of fun, discovery, and inspiration. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🚧📚UNDER CONSTRUCTION📚🚧 Students across the Martin County School District are building a love for reading and constructing the foundation for success as they Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! 📸 Citrus Grove Elementary School students rocked their spirit gear, enjoyed guest readers, and collaborated to explore story settings together. 📸 SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL students were in for a surprise with secret readers and had a wonderful day in the sun reading with friends. Stay tuned for more exciting ways our students are celebrating literacy! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #FLCelebratesLiteracy

📚CELEBRATE LITERACY WEEK📚 Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! is almost here! From January 27-31, schools across the Martin County School District will bring this year’s theme to life: “Building Literacy: Constructing the Foundation for Success.” From schoolwide read-aloud sessions and family literacy nights to transforming media centers and writing their own stories for others to read, our schools have something planned for every learner! 📖 The School Board approved a proclamation in partnership with Martin Reads, encouraging everyone to take action and support literacy in our community. Volunteer to read at your local school! New this year: 📕 Martin Reads is hosting a Celebrate Literacy Week Kick-Off event at 10th Street Recreation Center on January 25 (1-4:30 PM)! Children K-5 with a parent/guardian are invited to enjoy fun activities and hear inspiring stories. [Register here ➡️ https://www.martinreads.org/events/] Learn more about Celebrate Literacy Week: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1981578 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN SCHOOL NUTRITION🍎 During last night’s school board meeting, Superintendent Michael Maine and school board members proudly recognized three incredible Food & Nutrition Services team members for earning prestigious awards from the Florida School Nutrition Association, Inc.! Congratulations to: 🍎 Christy Cole, Citrus Grove Elementary School – Super School Award (Elementary) 🍎 Maryellen Burgos, South Fork High School – Smart Start Award (Secondary) 🍎 Thomas Gallagher, Martin County School District – Community Humanitarian Award These incredible team members go above and beyond every day, making a huge impact in our schools and community! Read more about their accomplishments here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1785372 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Reminder, families! All schools and District offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21. Join us in celebrating Dr. King’s legacy at the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration hosted by StuartLife - The City of Stuart, Florida. Watch for our incredible students and staff participating in the event! #ALLINMartin👊

🏁👟IT'S TRACK MEET TIME👟🏁 Get ready, get set, and mark your calendars! On February 1, Martin County School District elementary school students will showcase their athletic abilities in a variety of Track and Field events during the 41st Annual Russell Holloway Elementary Track Meet. Join us at South Fork High School to cheer on our students as they race toward the finish line. 👟🏁 All track meet information can be found here: https://bit.ly/40msM21 #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚 Celebrate Black History Month with an exciting opportunity to win scholarships or gift cards! The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite students of all grade levels to showcase their creativity and knowledge by participating in this year’s Black History Month contests. Essay contest winners will receive a two-year Florida College Plan scholarship, and art contest winners will receive a $100 gift card! Don’t miss out– the contest ends February 3! For details and how to enter, visit: floridablackhistory.com #ALLINMartin👊

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN🎙️ Episode 2 is here! 🎉 Watch or listen to the latest episode of the Martin County School District's podcast, All In Martin, now available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! In this second episode, Chief of Safety and Security Frank Frangella explains the key differences between lockdowns and lockouts on school campuses, and Bessey Creek Elementary School Principal Stacy Schmit highlights the upcoming Kindergarten Blast Off orientation event happening February 11 at 5:30 p.m. at all elementary schools! Tune in today to stay connected and informed about all things MCSD! 🎥 YouTube: https://bit.ly/40D4P8c 🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42h1oFo 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4alpwIN #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📚READ-A-THON COMPETITION📚 The competition is heating up in the Education Foundation of Martin County's A Winter's Tale: Read-A-Thon! Elementary students across the Martin County School District are diving into books, taking #MCSDReads AR tests, and racking up points for their teams: 🦉 Hoot Squad (J.D. Parker Elementary School, Warfield Elementary School, Port Salerno Elementary School, and The Pinewood Elementary) 🦊 Clever Crew (Bessey Creek Elementary School, Citrus Grove Elementary School, Jensen Beach Elementary School, and Palm City Elementary School) 🐻 Grizzly Group (Hobe Sound Elementary School, Felix A. Williams Elementary, SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL, and Crystal Lake Elementary School) Prizes await the top teams and schools, and as of last Friday, the Clever Crew 🦊 is in the lead! Follow the Education Foundation of Martin County on Facebook for updates every Friday, and keep cheering on your team as the points climb! Let's get our reading on! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥