After School Art Class Now! - Starts 9/12

9/8/2023 1:36 pm

After school Art enrichment classes are available starting this Tuesday, September 12!

Each class is taught by an artist and follows a curriculum created by fine artist and educator Maureen Claffy.

Reserve your spot NOW HERE

Questions? Email enrichment@monroeschoolpto.com

Spanish Club Available Tuesdays During Lunch!

9/8/2023 1:35 pm

Join Spanish Club with The Language Labs!

Classes are during lunch and recess on Tuesdays, starting on Tuesday, September 12!

The Language Labs's experienced native Spanish Teachers will offer your child fun and educational Spanish classes with interactive games, music/songs, and engaging activities.

Register NOW HERE

Questions? Email: enrichment@monroeschoolpto.com

Yoga Begins Sept. 13! Register Now!

9/8/2023 1:34 pm

After School Yoga is OPEN for Enrollment! Classes are on Wednesdays this fall and start on Wednesday, September 13! This class is all about building confidence, self-awareness, and
having fun!

Click HERE for more information and to register.

Questions? Email enrichment@monroeschoolpto.com

Engineering with Lego Enrichment Class starts NOW!

9/8/2023 1:31 pm

After school Engineering with Lego Enrichment Class is open for registration!

Classes are on Wednesdays and start Wednesday, September 13!

Students will build elaborate objects, structures and vehicles, while exploring fundamental principles of engineering and physics.

Learn more and sign up HERE.

Questions? Email enrichment@monroeschoolpto.com

BAM Theatre this Fall! - Sept. 19

9/8/2023 1:30 pm

BAM Theatre's After School Enrichment Program, featuring "Hits of the Little Mermaid," is coming to Monroe this fall!

Classes are on Tuesdays, starting September 19!

This theatre class is the perfect theatre experience for elementary school performers! Throughout the program, students will study the foundations of musical theatre (singing, acting, and dancing), and also rehearse a small showcase presentation which will feature a medley of songs from the musical THE LITTLE MERMAID!

Register HERE

Questions? Email enrichment@monroeschoolpto.com

Monroe Parent's Bowling League! - Sign up by Sept. 15

9/8/2023 1:28 pm

We are finalizing bowling teams for the Monroe Bowling League which takes place the second Friday of every month fro October through April at Suburbanite Bowl in Westmont. Each team should have 3-4 couples.

Interested in hearing more? Contact Megan Martin at megan@pageonepublicrelations.com.

Deadline to join is September 15th.

It is a fun adults-only night out and a great way to meet other Monroe couples. You do not need to be good at bowling to join - it is just for fun!

Author Visit & Signed Books - Sept. 20

9/8/2023 1:25 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 HERE.

Join the Monroe School Green Club

9/8/2023 1:23 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.***

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

To sign up your child, please complete the Google Form HERE.

New Monroe Spirit Wear is Available for Purchase Online!

9/8/2023 1:20 pm

The new Monroe Spirit Wear designs are available online. Get your warm fall and winter items. Order must be placed before Friday, September 22nd, 2023.

Order HERE. 

Please note that items will be delivered to the school approximately 2-3 weeks after the sale closes.

The Community Speaker Series 2023-24 Season

9/8/2023 1:15 pm

The Community Speaker Series promotes district wide learning about education, child development, wellness and parenting. It is open and free to all members of the K- 12 learning community. The intention of the series is to encourage proactive parenting that supports children’s and adolescents’ social and emotional development as well as their academic achievement. Through the series, D86 and D181 enlist top experts to inform and inspire our community as a means to enrich school-family partnership that supports the education of our students.

We are looking for parents and community members to volunteer on our committee. If you are interested in helping identify speakers for future seasons and becoming more involved, please contact Dana Martin for details (dfiordalisomartin@gmail.com).