Get a 20% Discount at Minted Cards

10/14/2023 10:56 am

As you start planning holiday cards and party invitations, don’t forget Minted is offering a 20% discount and donating 15% back to Monroe. Be sure to use the promo code FUNDRAISEMONROESCHOOL

This code is valid year round.

Science Fair will be back in 2024 - Please Volunteer!

10/14/2023 10:54 am

Hello Monroe Parents! The Science Fair was an awesome experience for kids and parents alike last year. The kids did an amazing job on their fun, brilliant and creative experiments! We are planning to bring it back February 2024, but in order to pull it off, we need your help!

CLICK HERE to review the Sign Up Genius and sign up!

Questions? Email Lina Bankert, linabankert@gmail.com

School Experiences Fall Raffle Winners

10/14/2023 10:52 am

We would like to thank all families who supported Monroe PTO by purchasing tickets in the Fall Raffle Sale. Congratulations to our winners!

• Halloween Line Leaders - The Banda & Nelson Families
• Ride to School in a Fire Truck - The Yammine Family
• Ride to School in a Police Car - The Martin Family
• Reserved Madison St. Parking Spot - The Gandy Family
• PE Teacher for a Day - The Molfese Family
• Principal for a Day - The Napleton Family
• Secretary for a Day - The Napleton/Chavez/Peterson Family

No luck this time around? Not to worry. We will have more fun raffle prizes later this year!

Watch Us Grow T-Shirts

10/14/2023 10:51 am

Hello Parents! Please look out for your child's SELAS theme t-shirt coming home this week! It will be color coded by grade and is a thank you to all families who registered for the PTO. Feel free to wear throughout the year to show school spirit, and make sure to save for Field Day!!!

If you did not register for the PTO in time, don't fret, on Field Day your child can wear a shirt that corresponds with their grade's color. Thank you for your support of our Parent Teacher Organization!

Principal Appreciation Week - October 16th

10/14/2023 10:46 am

The Monroe School Community would like to thank our Principal, Mrs. Eder for all that she does for us. If you see her today, please say - THANK YOU MRS. EDER! The Staff Appreciation Committee will honor her with a small gift.  

Happy Principal Appreciation Week!

Literary Pumpkin Contest is Underway!

10/14/2023 10:42 am

Unleash your Maker Mindset to transform a pumpkin into any book character! Harry Potter, Pete the Cat, Fancy Nancy, Dog Man...the sky’s the limit! Entries may be brought to the Monroe Library from Thursday, October 12th through Friday, October 20th. No late entries will be accepted! Judging will be October 30th, 2023 during the day.

See attached for more info.

Picture Retakes - 10/25

10/14/2023 10:41 am

Don't worry if you missed picture day or are unhappy with your original photo. Retakes will be in the morning of Wednesday, 10/25.

All PM Kindergarten students need to come in the morning for retakes.

Book Fair and Andrea's Angels

10/14/2023 10:38 am

Mark your calendars! The BOOOooook Fair is coming Oct. 23-27th.

Open during the school day and the evening of Fall Fest. Support your child's love of reading and Monroe school at the same time! Proceeds will be used to update our non-fiction collection and award books.

Earn free books with Andrea's Angels: The Andrea's Angels program is a new & gently-used, year-round book drive named in loving memory of a local student who volunteered for children's literacy programs. Since 1999, Anderson's Bookshop has been helping to continue the spirit of Andrea's work and love of books. By coordinating the collection & redistribution of over 1,000,000 books, the Andrea's Angels program has been able to place books with children who have never known the joy of owning their own book.

For each book donated, students will receive a raffle ticket to be entered into our drawing for $10 off at the book fair. 20 prizes will be awarded. You can drop your books off in the Monroe School foyer beginning October 9th - 20th. Names will be drawn at the end of day October 20th.

Lindsay Currie: Books for Purchase

10/13/2023 5:28 pm

Wow! Just WOW!

The 3rd-5th grade students were completely engaged during author, Lindsay Currie's, visit last week. She did a deep dive in writing with 4th and 5th grade students later in the day. Please make sure to ask your child about her visit.

We still have books for sale as part of our book fair. This is a great keepsake of the special event.

Does Your Child Need Mental Health, Learning or Behavioral Support?

10/13/2023 5:24 pm

The Parent List contains first-hand insight from D86, D181 and D63 parents about area providers that have helped address their child’s anxiety; depression; school avoidance; eating disorders; insomnia; peer relations; grief; stress; ADD/ADHD; autism spectrum and more. 

The Parent List is comprised of helpful resources in our community that have already been used by a parent experiencing similar concerns to you. Doctors, therapists, support groups, inpatient and outpatient programs, tutors, nutritionists, books and holistic medical approaches may all be reviewed on The Parent List.

To read existing Parent List reviews, go to hcpto.org/parent-list/ 

Much like Angie’s List, The Parent List needs fresh reviews to keep current. To help another local parent by leaving your anonymous review click HERE

Questions can be directed to:   parentlist@hcpto.org

In no way does the Hinsdale Central or Monroe School PTOs, Hinsdale Central High School or Monroe School staff, school districts 86, 63 or 181 endorse or recommend any specific provider reviewed on The Parent List. The Parent List is a subjective forum set up by the Hinsdale Central PTO for your convenience. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for deciding to use any of the service providers on The Parent List in any capacity, and district 86, district 63, district 181 and the Hinsdale Central and Monroe School PTOs disclaim all liability for any damages, injuries, losses, expenses, or claims of any kind arising out of the provision of services by anyone or any agency appearing on The Parent List.