Announcing GiftCrowd – an online platform for Gifting for Monroe School's Teachers & Staff

9/6/2025 3:32 pm

Dear Monroe Parents and Caregivers,

We are excited to announce that beginning this 2025-2026 academic school year, we will use GiftCrowd as an easy, free, and virtual way for parents, caregivers, and students to express their gratitude toward our school’s Teachers and Staff. With GiftCrowd, we will easily collect your contributions and organize meaningful group gifts, while you can add personalized greetings for your favorite teachers and staff members.

This 2025 – 2026 school year we will have two (2) Teacher and Staff giving events to join forces and show Monroe School Teachers & Staff our appreciation for their hard work and dedication to our children! The first event will be open until December 18, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. We will announce another giving event in the spring to coincide with Teacher Appreciation Week and the end of the school year.

The deadline to contribute to the 2025 Monroe Teacher & Staff Holiday Gifting Event is December 18, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Click HERE to access the Monroe Gifting Page.

How Does It Work?

1. GiftCrowd will present you with a list of all Teachers & Staff. 

2. Click  “Join” next to the Teacher or Staff member you wish to gift, or join a team gift for class teachers/coaches/kitchen staff/cleaning staff.

3. Enter your name as you'd like it to be displayed to the teacher and your email address. You are welcome to include a personal greeting, upload a photo, and/or format your greeting as you wish!

4. Enter your contribution amount of choice. Repeat this process for all the teachers and staff members you wish to give. Then, enter your payment information and click on “Place Your Order” to complete your transaction.

What Do Teachers & Staff Receive?

On December 19, 2025 at 12:00 a.m., every gift recipient will receive an email indicating the total gift amount he/she received together with the personal greetings from all the contributors. Each recipient will then be able to redeem their gift from hundreds of leading brands, including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Visa, Nike, Dick's Sporting Goods, and more!


Thank you so much for your involvement and support!

New Monroe Spiritwear Is Here!

9/6/2025 2:50 pm

This year, Spirit Day is every Friday! Get into Monroe school spirit with fresh gear. The Monroe PTO Spiritwear Sale will run from Monday, 9/8 until Friday, 9/19. 

Orders will be delivered in October. 

Order Monroe Spiritwear HERE

2025-2026 Student Council

9/6/2025 2:49 pm

Milk orders on Skyward

9/3/2025 8:22 pm

Find instructions to place a milk order for you child's lunchtime under "My Account"

Buy your Fall FUNdraiser Tickets Now!

8/30/2025 9:52 pm

Tickets are now available for our first PTO Fundraising Event of the school year! You can buy your tickets HERE. This is a casual "Fall Football" themed parents-only event on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 from 5-9pm at Salt Creek Club. There will be food, drinks, games and raffles! So book your sitters, grab your favorite college sweatshirt and get ready for some fun!

**Please also mark your calendars now for Saturday April 18, 2026. We will be hosting our Monroe Mustangs Fundraising Soiree at Hinsdale Golf Club. More details to come!**

Want to help with fundraising efforts? Contact Fundraising Team: fundraising@monroeschoolpto.com

Movie Night 9/19 - Free for Our Monroe Community!

8/30/2025 9:50 pm

Have you marked your calendars for Movie Night on Friday, September 19th?! We wanted to share some of the fun to expect on top the family-friendly outdoor movie. 

Why make dinner at home!?! There will be food trucks with food for sale, including pizza, burgers, and hot dogs! In addition...

*FREE Glowsticks* provided by our presenting sponsor, Petty & Dragstrem Orthodontics!
*FREE Popcorn* will be provided by Anthony Chiarito & Associates, Inc. Agency!
*FREE Candy Concessions* provided by J Maggio of Laricy Americorp Real Estate!
*FREE Cotton Candy* provided by Seasons Therapy Group!

And before the movie, don't miss the free entertainment: POP a SHOTS provided by Center for Balanced Parenthood and LIVE MAGIC provided by The Weekend Discovery!

We are so excited for this fun night, and grateful to our generous sponsors for allowing this to be a free Monroe community building event. Movie will be announced soon. Pack your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and see you there!

***Please limit glowsticks, candy, cotton candy and popcorn to one per attendee; these items will be available while supplies last!***

Monroe Milers!

8/30/2025 9:33 pm

Monroe Milers is back September 3rd!

Please use this link to sign your student(s) up for Monroe Milers this Fall.

The dates for Milers is included in the link for your convenience.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Miss Marcucci at mmarcucci@d181.org.

Bike Rodeo THIS WEEK!

8/30/2025 9:00 pm

This year’s Bike Rodeo, which is meant for third graders (and new-to-Monroe fourth and fifth graders) who may want to ride their bikes to school, will be held on Thursday, September 4th at 3:05 pm on the blacktop by the playground!  During the event, the Village of Hinsdale Police Department, King Keyser Ski and Bicycle Shop, and PTO volunteers will observe your children through various stations, including a safety check, maneuvering, etc. The event should last about 90 minutes. Once completed, your child will receive a Bike License which Hinsdale PD will attach to their bike.  

Newcomer Party next week, September 10th!

8/30/2025 8:00 pm

The Newcomers Committee and PTO Board would like to extend a warm welcome to our new Monroe families! Please RSVP to the Paperless Post invite that was sent for Wednesday, September 10th from 6-8pm at Chicago Highlands. We look forward to meeting you!

♟️ Join the Monroe Chess Club: Classes Start Sept. 23 ♟️

8/30/2025 2:02 pm

When: Tuesdays, 3:05–4:05 PM
First Meeting: Tuesday, September 23
Where: At the Monroe School MRP Room

Discover the Game of Kings and Queens in a fun, welcoming environment—no experience needed! Whether you're a total beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, the Monroe Chess Club has something for everyone.

What’s Included:
✅ Brand-new lessons each week
✅ Fun games, engaging worksheets & exciting tournaments
✅ Learn strategies, tactics, and tricks to level up your play
✅ Earn certificates and awesome prizes!

Club Meeting Dates:
Tuesdays — 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/9, 12/16
(Note: No session on 12/2 due to optional offsite tournament)

Cost: $259 Activity Fee
REGISTER HERE!

🎉 New to the club? Try the first week FREE!
Email us to claim your free trial: Include your school, student’s name, grade, and parent contact info.