Our Garden Club members had a blast getting into the autumn spirit! Members spent this month’s gathering showing off their creativity by painting pumpkins. From bright and colorful designs to festive fall patterns, everyone brought home a unique masterpiece to add to their pumpkin patch!
about 8 hours ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Leadership in action! 🌟💙

Students in Mrs. Galvez’s class are working hard every day showing what it truly means to be a Hooper Hero!

By earning rewards that support our Hooper community, our 5th graders are making a real impact—from sharing lunch with special Hooper staff members to visiting former teachers like Ms. Staver to lead read-alouds for younger students!

There is nothing quite like seeing our older students return to past classrooms to mentor and inspire the next generation of learners. We are so proud of our 5th graders for their outstanding leadership, kindness, and dedication to our school! 👏✨
about 8 hours ago, Patricia Nikson
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Thank you for setting a great example of character, hard work, and kindness in our school community every day. We are so proud of you! #Mustangsmakeithappen
about 11 hours ago, Olive C. Martin School
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What a night for Hooper Elementary! 🏐✨

Our Hooper Heroes had a blast at our Annual Family Dodgeball Night! Perfect weather, great competition, and even better community time. ☀️🙌

Huge shoutout to our awesome PTO for putting on such a fun tradition for our families! 💙
3 days ago, Patricia Nikson
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5th Grade Takes Flight! 🛸💨

Our Hooper Heroes took on The Hovercraft Project, spending an incredible day building, testing, and actually riding full-sized hovercrafts!

This immersive STEM adventure was all about discovery—learning how individual strengths make a team stronger and proving that with collaboration, they can accomplish hard things. This experience showed our Hooper Heroes the power of teamwork, perseverance, and recognizing their own value. When students know their unique strengths and work together, there’s no limit to what they can build!

We are so proud of our young innovators and can’t wait to see how high they soar!
8 days ago, Patricia Nikson
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Our Hooper Hero Kindergartners are busy working through hands-on centers to reinforce their learning in Unit 1. Students are partnering up to practice foundational skills like counting groups up to 10, recognizing small sets up to 4 without counting, and asking "are there enough?" questions.
We love watching our young mathematicians explore, talk, and grow every day!
Great job, Kindergarten! 🌟

9 days ago, Patricia Nikson
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Big dreams start with clear steps! 3rd graders have been hard at work taking ownership of their learning by creating their WIGs (Wildly Important Goals)! From mastering multiplication facts to crushing reading stamina targets, these young leaders defined where they are, where they want to be, and the action steps to get there. We can't wait to watch them track their progress on their classroom scoreboards and celebrate every milestone along the way! 📊✨
#leaderinme #wildyimportantgoals #lovetogrow #takesadedicatedpath

9 days ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Hooper Heroes in Action at McTeacher's Night!

Our Hooper staff joined forces with fellow District 41 team members to serve up smiles (and fries!) at McDonald's to raise funds for our amazing PTO and students!

From taking orders to working the drive-thru, our staff demonstrated what it truly means to Lead, Learn, and Serve in our community. A huge thank you to all the families and community members who came out to support our school and enjoy a meal together!

Together, we're building a stronger D41 community—one meal and one smile at a time. ❤️ Superhero-level teamwork in full effect!
11 days ago, Patricia Nikson
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Huge thanks to our 2nd-grade Mystery Reader for dropping in, sharing a fantastic story, and making reading time extra magical. There’s nothing better than watching our students’ faces light up when they finally figure out who’s behind the book! #Mustangsmakeithappen

11 days ago, Olive C. Martin School
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🌟 Hooper Heroes in Action! 🌟

Our first Deal Day was a huge success! Students across grade levels partnered up for a powerful lesson on Perseverance—a core foundation of building a growth mindset both at school and at home.

Through collaborative activities, our Heroes explored what it truly means to:
Keep trying your best, even when things get tough or frustrating
Believe that your brain grows stronger and smarter through practice and effort
Turn "I can't do this" into "I can't do this yet!"

We are so proud of how our older and younger students encouraged each other, worked through challenges, and modeled grit in action. Keep shining, Hooper Heroes! 💪📚✨
13 days ago, Patricia Nikson
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Kindergarten learning centers provided structured, hands-on spaces where our youngest students rotated through small-group activities, building essential literacy, math, social, and fine motor skills. Through dedicated stations—such as dramatic play, STEM building, literacy games, and fine motor art—students practiced problem-solving, collaboration, and self-regulation at their own pace.
15 days ago, Olive C. Martin School
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We love when our community gets involved! Today, a 4th-grade class enjoyed a special visit from Mystery Reader! Thank you for giving your time to read to our students and foster a love for books in our school.
15 days ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Our first Student Lighthouse meeting of the year is in the books—and great things are already happening! 🏫✨ Our students are stepping up, sharing ideas, taking on leadership roles, and working together to make our school an even better place. We’re so excited to see where their ideas and leadership take us this year! #Mustangsmakeithappen! #Leaderinme
19 days ago, Scott Klene
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Hooper Heroes are working hard and playing hard! 🌟 From morning circles and small-group math to all the fun of dress-up week, our students are kicking off the year strong. Way to go, Hooper Heroes! 🎉 Heroic Effort!

22 days ago, Patricia Nikson
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OCM News is officially live! Designed to keep our student leaders connected, informed, and empowered, this platform brings the latest campus announcements, leadership opportunities, and student-led coverage to classrooms all around the building!
22 days ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Learning isn't just for kids! 💡 At Martin School, adult education is opening new pathways for skill-building, growth, and student achievement. Together, we're building a culture of success! 🎓💙 #GrowthMindset #MartinSchool #CommunityFirst #AdultEducation
22 days ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Our fourth graders had a special surprise today—a Mystery Reader! 🎉 They were so excited to guess who would walk through the door and share a story with them. There were smiles, lots of guesses, and plenty of reading fun! ❤️📖 Thank you to our Mystery Reader for helping make reading extra special for our students!
22 days ago, Scott Klene
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Our first LEAD day means new friends! #tigerstransformtomorrow
22 days ago, Erinn Vincent
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Future leaders at work! 📄✨

Our 1st graders officially submitted their classroom job applications! Practicing real-world skills like choosing a preferred role, writing down their strengths, and committing to helping their peers builds confidence right from day one.
23 days ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Daily morning circle gatherings where students check in, practice active listening, and build empathy to start the school day with a safe, supportive classroom culture. #Mustangsmakeithappen
23 days ago, Olive C. Martin School
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