2023-2024 Student Council

9/23/2023 11:30 pm

We are excited to announce that student council is starting up for the 2023 school year! Calling all 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students to participate! 

Your homeroom teacher will be sending home an informational flyer.

The club will meet on Thursday mornings from @8:00-8:30am, once a month as a member and twice a month if you are elected as a board member. If you are interested please start preparing a speech to present to your homeroom classroom!

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Partyka & Miss. Hayes.

Sign-Up Now Available for Kids Care Club (grades 3-5)!

9/23/2023 11:30 pm

Monroe's new student club - Kids Care Club - is now available for sign up for grades 3rd through 5th! 

The KCC's goal is to teach compassion through philanthropy and to instill a passion for helping others. We will focus on service projects and fundraising needs both within our community and beyond. Students will learn about the various initiatives we will support and will be actively involved in service projects and raising funds. 

Meetings will be held periodically (no more than once per month) at Monroe from 8:00am - 8:30am. 

Please sign up HERE - space is limited! 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Liz Schieber or Emily Blasko at monroecares@monroeschoolpto.com

Buy your Raffle Tickets TODAY for Fun School Experiences

9/23/2023 11:29 pm

Get a ride to school on a Firetruck, lead the Halloween Parade, win a coveted RESERVED spot in the Madison Street car line and MORE! The following raffles for these fun school experiences will close on October 8th. CLICK HERE to get your raffle tickets today!

RAFFLE PRIZES CLOSING 10/8:
• Ride to School on a Firetruck
• Ride to School in a Police Car OR tour the Hinsdale Police Station**
• Halloween Line Leaders (2 winners)
• Reserved Madison St. Parking Spot (full 2023-24 school year)

Raffles for other school experiences will remain open or be added throughout the year and are available for purchase through the Fundraiser section of Membership Toolkit. Enter to win as many raffles as you wish, as many times as you wish! Each ticket is $10. 100% of proceeds benefit Monroe PTO.

**Must be 8 years old to ride in the Police Car. Alternative prize includes a private tour of the Hinsdale Police department for your child and a small group of friends.

Fall Fest is back! - Save the Date, 10/25

9/23/2023 11:26 pm

Wednesday, October 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Join us for Trunk or Treat, Book Fair and fun! Costumes welcome! More details to follow.

Save the Date

9/15/2023 12:59 pm

Monday, Sept. 18

• Charleston Wrap sale begins

Tuesday, Sept. 19

• BAM Theatre begins
• Chick-Fil-A Night Spirit Night - Support Monroe, 5-8pm

Wednesday, Sept. 20

• Author Visit (3rd-5th grade)
• Monroe Green Club begins

Friday, Sept. 22

• Spirit Wear Sale Ends
• Monroe Cafe Hot Lunch - Culver's

Sunday, Oct. 1

• Hinsdale Rotary Run

Sign Up Now - BAM Theatre Starts Tues. 9/19!

9/15/2023 12:58 pm

We're thrilled that BAM is back at Monroe Elementary this fall, bringing an extra dose of After School Theatre Enrichment excitement! 🌟 

This term, students will be immersed in the magic of The Little Mermaid as they dive into a medley of favorite songs. 

Mark your calendars - this class will be held on Tuesdays, 3:15pm -4:15pm starting September 19th. 

BAM's comprehensive structure features a blend of captivating activities, games, and rehearsals, all culminating in a fin-tastic showcase on the final day for friends and family to enjoy. Secure your spot pronto—availability is limited, and this class is known to fill up fast! 

Check out the FLYER for more info. To register, click HERE.

Get a Signed Book Today - Author Visit, Wed. 9/20

9/15/2023 12:57 pm

New York Times Best selling author, Patricia C. Wrede, is coming to Monroe to speak to our 3rd-5th graders on September 20th. Her new fantasy is titled, "The Dark Lord's Daughter." Is Kayla destined for darkness or can she be a new kind of Dark Lady?

These author visits are free to our school for hosting a book fair. However, there is a minimum purchase of 30 books. If sales are not met, the library must pay for the additional cost. Please consider supporting your child's love of reading and Monroe's library by purchasing a personal copy of the book.

Purchase a personalized and autographed copy HERE. 

Chick-fil-A Community Partners Night - Tues. 9/19

9/15/2023 12:57 pm

Don’t worry about making dinner on Tuesday, September 19 and stop by Chick-fil-A from 5-8 pm for Monroe’s first Community Partners event of the school year. 

Don’t forget to mention Monroe School at checkout and Chick-fil-A will donate 20% of designated sales back to the school. 

Chick-fil-A is located at 7101 Kingery Highway in Willowbrook.

Join the Monroe Green Club! - First Meeting Wed. 9/20

9/15/2023 12:56 pm

2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders are invited to come for fun and to… complete upcycling craft projects. Play games that teach about the environment. Explore the Living Classroom. Learn how to take better care of Monroe and our Earth.

Meetings will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month:

• September 20
• October 18
• November 15
• December 20
• January 17
• February 21
• March 20
• April 17

We meet from 3:05-4:00 p.m. in Room 126 (Mrs. Schuppert’s Classroom). 

***Pick-up will be at the flagpole door at 4:00.***

To sign up, please complete this online FORM.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Braun (ebraun@d181.org) or Mrs. Schuppert (kschuppert@d181.org)

Reminder, Monroe Cafe - Fri. 9/22

9/15/2023 12:55 pm

No need to make lunches this Friday, September 22, because its Monroe Cafe day! This week our hot lunch will be from Culvers!