Kindness Week Starts Tomorrow!

2/10/2024 8:46 pm

The Monroe PTO is sponsoring Kindness week starting on 2/11! There will be a banner in the vestibule; we encourage all students to write down the kindness they see and experience this week, and share with their classmates by hanging on the banner. Small acts of kindness can have a big impact, we hope the students of Monroe have a wonderful week.

It's Kindness Week! Help the Monroe Kids Care Club support the Hinsdale Humane Society!!

2/10/2024 8:43 pm

This week is Kindness Week at Monroe! The Monroe Kids Care Club would like your help in extending kindness to our furry friends. From February 12th - 16th we will be collecting supplies for the Hinsdale Humane Society. This non-profit organization needs help to ensure the animals have what they need to be healthy and safe. Kids can bring donations to school or please contact our PTO committee at monroecares@monroeschoolpto.com for drop off options.

For a full list of Wish List items, please visit their website: https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org/help/wish-list/

Last Chance for "The Sweetest Thing" Father/Daughter Dance Tickets!

2/10/2024 8:38 pm

Only a few tickets remain for "The Sweetest Thing" father/daughter dance on Saturday, February 17th! Ticket sales will close on Thursday, February 15th at 10:00 am.

CLICK HERE to purchase. Come ready to dance and indulge in some sweet treats!

Cosmic Bowling Day - THIS Friday 2/16!

2/10/2024 8:34 pm

Come join your student in PE class for a fun Cosmic Bowling day! The schedule for the classes is shared in the ATTACHED document.

We hope to see you there!

Monroe Community Partners Event with Country House Week of February 19th-25th

2/10/2024 8:32 pm

Country House restaurant is partnering with Monroe for a week-long Community Partners event! During the week of February 19th-25th, Country House will donate 15% of all Monroe-designated sales to the PTO in support of our students. Country House has been a western suburb favorite for 50 years!

See FLYER for more details.

Spring Picture Day – 2/21

2/10/2024 8:31 pm

Spring Picture Day is Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

All students will be photographed. No payment is needed at this time. A proof will be sent home that will include package pricing and ordering information.

Siblings currently enrolled at Monroe may be photographed together. Please fill out the form and return it to the oldest child's teacher. Last day to submit the form is tomorrow, Monday, February 12, 2024. Please note, if siblings have their pictures taken together, they will not be photographed individually.

PM Kindergartners need to come in the morning for sibling pictures. Individual pictures for PM Kindergartners will be taken in the afternoon.

Tickets on sale for Spring School Experiences Raffle

2/10/2024 8:29 pm

Get your tickets for the Spring School Experiences Raffle, with proceeds benefiting the "Off to the Races" Monroe PTO fundraiser! Raffle prizes include:

-PE Teacher for a Day
-Art Teacher for a Day
-Music Teacher for a Day
-Principal for a Day
-Ride to school in a Firetruck
-2 Reserved Front Row Tickets to Spring Music Programs (1-3rd grades + Chorus)
-4 Reserved Front Row Seats at 5th Grade Culmination (2 winners chosen)

Ticket prices range from $10-20/each. Raffle closes on March 3rd. Enter to win as many raffles as you wish, as many times as you wish!

CLICK HERE purchase your tickets today.

Off to the Races! Tickets Sales are Open!

2/10/2024 8:22 pm

Monroe School is Off to the Races! Grab your florals, hats, & bow ties and join us for our 2024 derby-themed fundraiser on Saturday, May 4th at Chicago Highlands Club. Ticket sales are now open! Get yours now to take advantage of our early-bird pricing.

CLICK HERE to register for the event, purchase tickets, and view our amazing auction items. We can't wait to see you there!

24/25 PTO Volunteer Opportunities

2/10/2024 8:20 pm

Do your kids love their yearbook? Are they pumped to create a science fair project? Is Family Fun Fest their favorite day of the year? We need YOU to help keep all our kiddos favorite Monroe events happening next year!

We are looking for committee chairs for the following committees for next school year. Please reach out to Catey (ctwhitepto@gmail.com) or Jen (jkasmarickpto@gmail.com) if you're interested in learning more!

Science Fair
Yearbook
Parent Social
Spirit Wear
Community Partners
School Pictures/Locker Photos
Culture Night
Family Fun Fest

Thanks for considering helping us out - we really appreciate it!
Catey and Jen

Monroe Cafe make-up date - 5/30

2/10/2024 8:19 pm

Due to a remote learning day on Friday, January 12th, Monroe Cafe (Home Run Inn) had to be cancelled. That Monroe Cafe date will be rescheduled for Thursday, May 30th. If your child ordered Home Run Inn this semester please mark your calendars!

D181 Climate Survey - 2/12

2/10/2024 8:18 pm

The D181 Climate survey will be available on 2/12 and is a great opportunity for us to share our school's particular strengths, as well as areas for improvement. The survey takes approximately 20 minutes. If a question does not apply to you - you can skip the question entirely!

Save the Date

2/2/2024 5:10 pm

Upcoming Events:

Monday, February 5th
Incoming D181 Kindergarten registration opens

Tuesday, February 6th
Lift-A-Ton club begins, 8:05am (grades 2-5, info below)

Friday, February 9th
Monroe Cafe - Culver's

Week of February 11th

Kindness Week

Saturday, February 17th
The Sweetest Thing Dance, 7-9pm

Monday, February 19th
No School - President's Day

Mark Your Calendar - Coming Later this Spring:

Thursday, April 25th
Fine Arts Night

Saturday, May 4th
Monroe PTO fundraiser - Off to the Races Derby Party, 5pm

Friday, May 17th
Family Fun Fest

Lift-A-Ton starts this week!

2/2/2024 5:06 pm

Lift-A-Ton push up club starts Tuesday! CLICK HERE to download the necessary permission slip.

Monroe Celebrates Kindness!

2/2/2024 5:03 pm

The Monroe PTO will be celebrating Kindness Week starting February 11th! Random acts of kindness can make someone's day and should be celebrated. Look for more details in next week's Mustang Minutes!

"The Sweetest Thing" Father/Daughter Dance is quickly approaching!

2/2/2024 5:00 pm

Tickets are selling quickly for "The Sweetest Thing" Father/Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 17th at Ruth Lake Country Club! Grab your dad, grandfather, uncle or special person and join us for dancing with DJ Maximus, sundae bar, sweets, photo booth and more! Girls are welcome to attend with another dad/special person if theirs is not able to attend.

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

Spring Picture Day – 2/21

2/2/2024 4:58 pm

Spring Picture Day is Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

All students will be photographed. No payment is needed at this time. A proof will be sent home that will include package pricing and ordering information.

Siblings currently enrolled at Monroe may be photographed together. Please check your children's backpacks for an informational flyer. Please fill out the form and return it to the oldest child's teacher by Friday, February 9, 2024. Please note, if siblings have their pictures taken together, they will not be photographed individually.

PM Kindergartners need to come in the morning for sibling pictures. Individual pictures for PM Kindergartners will be taken in the afternoon.

Monroe Community Partners Event with Country House Week of February 19th-25th

2/2/2024 4:58 pm

Country House restaurant is partnering with Monroe for a week-long Community Partners event! During the week of February 19th-25th, Country House will donate 15% of all Monroe-designated sales to the PTO in support of our students. Country House has been a western suburb favorite for 50 years!

See FLYER for more details.

The Spring Raffle is NOW OPEN with exciting new prizes!

2/2/2024 4:56 pm

A new set of fun raffle prizes are available for purchase starting TODAY, with proceeds benefiting the "Off to the Races" Monroe PTO fundraiser. Raffle prizes include in-school experiences like PE, Art & Music Teacher for a Day, an exciting Ride to school in a Firetruck as well as Reserved Front Row Tickets to spring music programs & culmination!

CLICK HERE to check out the amazing assortment of raffle prizes and purchase your tickets today.

The Spring Raffle will close on March 3rd, so don't delay! Enter to win as many raffles as you wish, as many times as you wish! 100% of proceeds benefit Monroe PTO.

D181 Climate Survey- Please Don't Ignore!

2/2/2024 4:55 pm

Last year, of the all the schools in the district, Monroe had the lowest percentage of participants in the D181 Climate Survey. Let's change that this year, Mustangs!

The survey will be available on 2/12 and is a great opportunity for us to share our school's particular strengths, as well as areas for improvement. The survey takes approximately 20 minutes. If a question does not apply to you- you can skip the question entirely!

Thanks, Mustangs!

The D181 Foundation Young Writers Night

2/2/2024 4:53 pm

There is still time to REGISTER for Young Writers Night! You don't want to miss this great opportunity. The event is open to all 3rd-8th graders.