Panther Talk
A LOOK AT WHAT IS GOING ON AT MART I.S.D.
April 1, 2024
District News:
Chuck Wagon Demonstration
Cowboy Wishbone greeted Mart Elementary students with his Chuck Wagon demonstration Friday, March 22nd. He told about life on a cattle drive, showed parts of his wagon, and older students were event treated to a biscuit cooked over campfire in a Dutch oven. Brian and Susan Frankum of Axtell hosted this wonderful learning opportunity for our students.
Youth Citizenship Award
Mart High School congratulates Marisela Blood for being recognized as the MHS 2024 Honoree at the Rotary Club of Waco's Forty-Fourth Annual Youth Citizenship Award Luncheon.
Bunnies, Bunnies, Everywhere!
Attendance Incentive
Mart Elementary met the campus attendance goal and voted to have Mrs. Farnsworth dress up as the Easter bunny.
Show Rabbits
The Pharris family brought their show rabbits to school for students to pet and interact with on their way into class Thursday morning.
Smores Goes to School
Harper Summers brought her bunny, Smores, to school. Can bunnies learn to read?
State Powerlifters
Congratulations to MHS Senior Abram Ross for placing 3rd at the State Powerlifting Meet and D'Marius Williams for placing 8th. Abram received a $1250 scholarship from the Texas High School Powerlifting Association.
Eclipse April 8th
Mart ISD will remain open on April 8th during the eclipse. See the following links for information regarding procedures and plans for each campus.
Fundraisers
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.
Calendar
This Week
Monday - No school
Tuesday - JAM 1st - 3rd Grade
Wednesday - HS District Academic UIL Contest, Kidventure @ FBC 6pm-7:30pm
Thursday - JAM 4th - 6th Grade
Friday - Kona Ice @ Elementary
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
April 8 - Solar Eclipse
April 10 - PreK and Kindergarten Round Up 4:30pm-6:00pm
April 13 - Prom
April 15 - Spring Athletic Pictures
April 24 - PreK - 1st Grade Zoo Field Trip
April 26 - Senior Signing Day
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