Monroe School PTO – Making a Difference for Every Student

The Week Ahead: 1/18 – 1/22

Monday, January 18th:

No school (Martin Luther King Day)
Last day to submit yearbook photos

Wednesday, January 20th:

2nd General PTO Meeting, 9:00am

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Save the Date

Don’t Miss!

Wednesday, February 10: Community Speaker Series
Monday, February 15: No School (Presidents’ Day)

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Monroe Memo

Please CLICK HERE for Mrs. Reingruber’s weekly family update. Choose the most recent edition for the latest information on all things Monroe!

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Last Day to Submit Yearbook Photos!

Tomorrow, January 18th, is the last day to submit any supplemental photos of your Mustang for the yearbook. CLICK HERE for a list of the links to each classroom’s shared photo folder. Remember, photos taken from the waist up or within 8 feet are best.

If you have any issues, please email us at …

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General PTO Meeting – 1/20, 9:00am

Our second General PTO Meeting of the 2020-21 school year is coming up this week. In addition to PTO business, Mrs. Reingruber will be joining us for some school updates. If you have specific questions or topics you would like her to address, please include those in your registration or email us at

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Need a break from the winter blues?

Who wants more screen time? Snow-body! Next week, the PTO will be sending home a bag of goodies to encourage kids to get outside and have some fun. There will be activity ideas and supplies provided for each family. Remote families will receive information on how to collect their kits. Email pictures of the winter …

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Virtual Author Events

Having authors come to Monroe to speak to the students is one of my favorite things about school. Obviously we cannot do that this year, but I do want to share with you some Virtual Author Event Opportunities. I will be posting them to your child’s Seesaw or Google Classroom this week. Every event has …

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Community House E-Learning Program

The Community House continues to offer its structured Half-Day E-Learning Program. Beginning January 25th, they plan to provide transportation to and from one D181 school. There will be limited spots and limited schools available. Please email Taylor Enger, Recreation Supervisor, at The Community House by 12:00pm January 20th with your child’s school and if they are in …

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D181 Foundation Young Writers Night

The District 181 Foundation is reimagining Young Writers Night and embarking on a special program called “Young Writers Night – The 2020 Project.”

Instead of a one-night program, they are offering interested 3rd – 8th grade students an opportunity to write something that captures their thoughts, feelings and experiences from 2020. The pieces will be compiled into a commemorative hardcover book.

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Community Speaker Series – 2/10

Presented by The Community Speaker Series, D181 and D86

Madeline Levine, Ph.D. Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World

In the wake of uncertainty and rapid change, many adults are doubling down on the pressure-filled parenting style that pushes children to excel. Dr. Levine identifies the skills that children need …

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