STAAR Testing Continues
STAAR testing continues for the next 2 weeks at Mart ISD. The elementary campus held a STAAR parade on Tuesday to kick off testing for the 3rd - 6th graders. Younger grades lined the halls with signs wishing good luck on the upcoming assessments.
This week's testing schedule:
Tuesday - 7th & 8th grade Math and Algebra 1
Wednesday - 5th Grade Science
Thursday - 8th Social Studies & US History
Lead Testing in Schools Program
We are sharing information with you about our participation in a program that helps us test for lead in the drinking water at Mart Elementary School.
This program is provided by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) Lead Testing in School and Child Care Program (LTSCC). It is a voluntary statewide program that offers free training and guidance on how to reduce exposure to lead in drinking water where children are cared for. Financial support is made possible by the TCEQ and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
We anticipate collecting drinking water samples within the next 45 days.
Activities will include:
● Identifying outlets used for drinking and food preparation
● Collecting water samples at those outlets
● Analyzing collected samples using an accredited drinking water laboratory
● Reviewing results and taking action to reduce exposure to lead, as needed
● Communicating the results to our community
● Continuing to work on reducing any potential lead exposure at our facility
Lead is a heavy metal, and some drinking water pipes, taps, solder, and other plumbing materials contain lead. For more information about the sources of lead and health effects of lead please visit the EPA’s “Basic Information about Lead in Drinking Water” web page at: https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water#getinto
Results will be available on TCEQ’s LTSCC Program webpage at texasleadtesting.org.
For more information about the LTSCC Program, you can visit the program webpage, email info@txleadtesting.org, or call the helpline at (737) 276-1987.
Sincerely,
Betsy Burnett
Superintendent
Physicals - May 9th
We’re proud to bring SportsPhysicals+ to your child’s campus - where students can complete their sports physical from the convenience of school!! We know how difficult it can be to schedule appointments or take time off work, so we’ve brought them to your student! Register today, Goodside Health will be on campus May 9 at 2:30pm . Register at gsh.co/sports!
All students planning on participating in athletics 7th-12th grade or band 8th-12th grade during the 24-25 school year must have a physical on file.
Yearbooks on Sale!
23-24 Yearbooks are now on sale! Purchase a book and/or an ad at the following link: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/job/25922 For more information contact Andrea Hall at andrea.hall@mymartisd.org.
This Week
Monday - More STAAR Testing this week!
Tuesday - 7th & 8th grade Math and Algebra 1 STAAR Tests, JAM 1st - 3rd Grade
Wednesday - Pk-1st Grade Zoo Field Trip, 5th Grade Science STAAR Test, Kidventure @ FBC 6pm-7:30pm
Thursday - 8th Social Studies & US History STAAR Tests, JAM 4th - 6th Grade
Friday - 5th & 6th Grade Earth Day Clean Up, Senior Signing Day
STAAR Testing Dates
April 16 - STAAR Testing - 7th & 8th Grade ELAR, English 1
April 17 - STAAR Testing - 3rd - 6th Grade ELAR, 8th Grade Science, Biology
April 18 - STAAR Testing - English 2
April 23 - STAAR Testing - 7th & 8th Grade Math, Algebra 1
April 24 - STAAR Testing - 5th Grade Science
April 25 - STAAR Testing - 8th Grade Social Studies, US History
May 1 - STAAR Testing - 3rd - 6th Grade Math
Looking Ahead
May 3 - High School UIL LAIR Day
May 4 - Election Day
May 6 - No School, Teacher Workday
May 8 - Spring Band Concert
May 13 - High School Academic Awards
May 14 - High School Athletic Awards
May 16 - Junior High Academic Awards
May 15 - 2nd & 3rd Grade trip to Perot Museum
May 16 - 4th - 6th Grade trip to Dallas World Aquarium
May 17 - Elementary Field Day
May 20 - 5th & 6th Grade trip to George Bush Library
May 21 - Elementary Inflatables Day
May 22 - Elementary Trades Day
May 23 - Kindergarten Graduation/ Elementary Talent Show
May 24 - Last Day of School, Elementary Awards, 12:30 Release, Graduation
Mart I.S.D.
Email: betsy.burnett@mymartisd.org
Website: www.martisd.org
Location: 1100 JL Davis Ave., Mart, TX, USA
Phone: (254) 876-2523
Facebook: facebook.com/MartISD
Twitter: @MartSchoolDistr
