At a meeting on Monday 8/3, the D181 Board recommended and approved the following for 2020-21 school reopening:
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As we approach the start of school this year we know things will be different. The PTO Board and Committee Chairs will work within D181 guidelines to continue providing programing and resources to enhance our school environment and support our teachers, staff, students and families. We hope you enjoy the last few weeks of summer. …
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Due to guidelines on gatherings from D181 as well as the CDC, we will not be able to hold our Monroe Lemonade Stand in the Living Garden this summer. However, the garden is in bloom and ready for visitors, so we encourage families to take a walk through the garden on their own. Please practice …
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I have been reading books like crazy and I hope you have too! If you’d like, pop over to FLIPGRID and share your book recommendations, what you picked up at the bookfair, or watch what your friends are recommending! Your flip code is: mustangsread2020 and you will need to login with your school email and …
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School Supply Packs purchased through the PTO have been delivered to Monroe and are ready for the start of school. All families who ordered school packs will receive their supplies regardless of the learning option chosen via the D181 Framework. We are working on a process for distribution – please stay tuned for more info!
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Mental health providers are conducting teletherapy sessions for teens and children
A recent poll of mental health providers currently included on The Parent List (a Hinsdale Central PTO parent resource), indicates that most have switched over to teletherapy (phone and/or video sessions) to treat their patients during the current pandemic.
The outbreak of coronavirus …
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D181 Registration – 2020/21
Log into the Skyward Family Access Portal to REGISTER your students for the 20/21 school year. All students currently in D181 Preschool/ECE and entering Kindergarten through 7th grade need to complete the District registration and fee payment process to enroll.
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During these difficult times, many of us are encouraging our children to look outward and think about how they can help others. When a student has an idea, KIDS grants from the District 181 Foundation can help. Any District 181 student can apply for a $150 grant anytime during the year. Funds will be …
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Calling all Monroe Mustangs: We need your help!
We are making history, and it is our duty to record this unique moment for ourselves and future generations. How can you help? The Hinsdale Historical Society wants you to “be a historian” and tell us about your experience with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please send photos, journal …
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You can help raise money for Monroe School from home!
Please download and use the Box Tops for Education app to scan your grocery receipts. The digital box tops will be automatically added to the Monroe School earnings.
Get the Box Tops for Education App HERE and watch
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Hey Mustangs! We miss our #monroeproud community! Let’s continue to stay connected during our social distancing: please post a pic on Instagram of your eLearning techniques, how you are staying active and any family fun you want to share! Tag @themonroemustang in your photo with either the #monroeproud or
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Green Club is continuing to collect plastic bottle caps and lids as part of an upcyling project! Our goal is to reach 400 pounds in order to get a Monroe bench made out of the recycled bottle caps and lids! All lids and bottle caps must be CLEANED out before donating.
Thank you for your …
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Register for the 20/21 PTO! Sign-up to get a Directory, Yearbook and other perks! While you are at it, sign-up for the 2020/21 Committees!
Click Here for details and order form!
Get those last minute gifts at Charleston Wrap and help the PTO at the same time. Visit the site here and enter Monroe's code: 11831
Happy shopping!
Monroe Elementary School
210 N. Madison St. | Hinsdale, IL 60521
Office: (630) 861-4200