Save the Date

11/30/2024 8:38 pm

Sunday, December 1
5th Grade Greenery Sale Distribution at Monroe

Friday, December 6
Monroe Cafe - Home Run Inn

Sunday, December 8
Chicago Wolves Game with Monroe Kids Care

December 23 - January 3
No School - Winter Break

Wednesday, January 22
General PTO Meeting - 9 AM

Saturday, January 25
Sons/Superwomen Bowling

Holiday Greenery - PICK UP TODAY - Sunday Dec 1st

11/30/2024 8:37 pm

It's time! Holiday Greenery Pickup for 5th Graders who sold to families and ordered holiday greenery is today, Sunday December 1st from 1pm-3pm this afternoon at Monroe School. Just pull up and our volunteers will load your cars with all of your items from your orders. If you are a Monroe family who ordered from the sale, but did not specifically select a 5th grader on the form, please pick up this afternoon from 1-3pm as well. We cannot store any items so pick-up needs to conclude at 3pm. If you have any questions, please reach to Jeannine Kearney or Leslie Lee.

Monroe Family Night at Wolves Game and Toys For Tots Drive!

11/30/2024 8:35 pm

Come join other Monroe families at a Chicago Wolves game on December 8 at 3:00 (doors open at 2:00). All attendees will receive a FREE Chicago Wolves knit hat and will be seated together. Tickets are $27.50 per person, and a portion of this price will be donated to Wounded Warriors - a non-profit organization that provides critical care to wounded service members and their family. The link below will bring you to the ticket purchase page. This event is open to ALL Monroe families!

The Chicago Wolves are gathering NEW UNWRAPPED toys for Toys for Tots at the game, so please be sure to bring one along and make someone's holidays extra special!!!

We look forward to seeing you there!

https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/monroeschool1208

Green Club Collection for Water.org

11/30/2024 8:34 pm

The Monroe Green Club is holding a fundraiser to support water.org. Water.org is an organization dedicated to helping people all over the world get access to clean water and functional toilets. We will be collecting spare change throughout December! If your child would like to donate, please have them place spare change in the labeled tissue box in their classroom!

Questions? Please see a Green Club member or ask Mrs. Braun/Mrs. Schuppert.
ebraun@d181.org
kschuppert@d181.org

KIDS Grants

11/30/2024 8:33 pm

Did you know the D181 Foundation has a KIDS Grants program? Any District 181 student can apply for a KIDS Grant and grant activities do not need to be carried out in school. Some past examples of grants are:

*Repaint a statue in the school yard
*Collect blankets to help people in Syria
*Teach disadvantaged students to play chess
*Collect/deliver canned foods to local food pantry
*Have a raffle to raise money for a hospital

If your kiddo has an idea, learn more and apply here:
https://d181foundation.org/kids-grants

Save the Date

11/16/2024 4:06 pm

Friday, November 22
Monroe Cafe - Culvers
Monroe Parent Pickleball Party

Monday & Tuesday, November 25 & 26
No School - Parent Teacher Conferences

Wednesday - Friday, November 26-29
No School, Thanksgiving Break

Sunday, December 1
5th Grade Greenery Sale Distribution at Monroe

Sunday, December 8
Chicago Wolves Game with Monroe Kids Care

Pickleball Party 11/22- Ticket Sales Close Today!

11/16/2024 4:05 pm

Join your fellow Monroe parents for a fun night out on 11/22 to play some pickleball!
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets! Today is the last day to purchase- experience not at all needed!

See you at Net Game in Westmont from 7-9:30! The bar will be open and light bites will be provided. An email will be sent this week to all attendees with additional information. See you Friday!

Family Day at Chicago Wolves Game and Toys for Tots Drive - December 8

11/16/2024 4:00 pm

Come join other Monroe families at a Chicago Wolves game on December 8 at 3:00 (doors open at 2:00). All attendees will receive a FREE Chicago Wolves knit hat and will be seated together. Tickets are $27.50 per person, and a portion of this price will be donated to a charity chosen by the members of the Monroe Kids Care Club. Click this LINK to bring you to the ticket purchase page.

The Chicago Wolves are gathering NEW UNWRAPPED toys for Toys for Tots at the game, so please be sure to bring one along and make someone's holidays extra special!!!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Stock Up on Wine at SavWay and Give 10% Back to Monroe!

11/16/2024 3:57 pm

Stock up on all your wine for the holidays at your local Hinsdale SavWay and give 10% back to Monroe School by shopping anytime between November 20th - 26th and December 16th - 22nd. Proceeds valid on wine purchases only. Mention Monroe School at Checkout. SavWay located at 3831 York Road in Hinsdale.

Get 20% Off Holiday Cards with Minted and 15% Goes Back to Monroe!

11/16/2024 3:54 pm

Check those holiday cards off the list this year and receive 20% off Minted (valid all year) and they will donate 15% back to Monroe School! User Promo Code: FUNDRAISEMONROESCHOOL at checkout. Visit minted.com to order and redeem.