Save the Date

10/13/2024 3:48 pm

Monday, October 14

• No School
• The Wild Robot Movie Event

Friday, October 18

• Monroe Cafe - Home Run Inn

Wednesday, October 23

• Picture Retakes

Thursday, October 24

• General PTO Meeting, 7 pm at Monroe

Thursday, October 31

• Halloween Parade

November, 4 & 5

• No School

Friday, November 22

• Monroe Parent Pickleball Party

Charleston Wrap Sale is Still Going!

10/13/2024 3:43 pm

The Monroe Green Club is Back! - Wednesday, Oct. 23

10/13/2024 3:42 pm

The Monroe Green Club is open to all students in 2nd-5th grade who care about making Monroe and our Earth a more green and sustainable place to be!

Our theme this year is focused on water conservation and clean water awareness! We will have lots of fun learning, playing games, completing craft projects, using recycled materials, and so much more!

Our meeting dates are: 

• October 23, November 13* (previously listed as 11/20), December 18, January 29, February 26 and March 26.
• Wednesdays after school from 3:05pm-4:00pm in Mrs. Schuppert's classroom-126.

Please fill out the linked Google Form if you would like to participate!

Thanks, Mrs. Braun (ebraun@d181.org) and Mrs. Schuppert (kschuppert@d181.org)

School Picture Retakes - Wednesday, Oct. 23

10/13/2024 3:42 pm

The School Pictures Retakes by Van Gogh Photography is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23rd.

Make sure to mark your calendar and put in a Great Smile!

Save the Date: PTO General Meeting Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 pm

10/13/2024 3:40 pm

Our first General PTO Meeting of the year is coming up, so please mark your calendars! 

We'll meet at 7pm on Thursday, 10/24 at Monroe School, hope to see you all there!

Monroe Parent Pickleball - Friday, Nov. 22!

10/13/2024 3:39 pm

Look out for tickets on sale THIS WEEK for our Parent Social Party on Friday, November 22nd!

Join your fellow parents for drinks and socialization on Friday, November 22nd, from 7:00pm - 9:30pm at Net Game in Westmont - a state-of-the-art indoor pickleball facility with nine courts and a full bar!

No experience needed. Beginners to advanced; all parents welcome! Look out for an email with ticket information this week. See you November 22nd!

Holiday Greenery Sale - Support the 5th Graders

10/13/2024 3:36 pm

Our Monroe 5th Grade class is sponsoring the annual Holiday Greenery sale now through November 4th. 

The fundraiser helps to reduce the cost of the Outdoor Education field trip and other 5th grade memorable activities. Holiday wreaths, poinsettias, garland, and other greenery are available for purchase. 

Order HERE! 

Check out the selection of holiday greenery and support our 5th grade class! Pick-up is on December 1st and reminders will be sent prior.

Stock The Lounge

10/13/2024 3:33 pm

We'd like to thank our amazing Monroe families, especially the 5th grade parents, for stocking the lounge for the month of October! Thank you!

- The PTO Staff Appreciation Committee

Community Speaker Series Presents Dr. Aliza Pressman

10/13/2024 3:32 pm

Registration is now open for the first event of the Community Speaker Series season! 

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Aliza Pressman to share her parenting expertise with our community. Whether you are in the trenches with a toddler or a teen, this event is for you.

Dr. Aliza Pressman is a developmental psychologist with nearly two decades of experience working with families and the health care providers who care for them. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book THE 5 PRINCIPLES OF PARENTING: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans, and the host of the award-winning podcast Raising Good Humans.

There will be an evening presentation and a morning presentation to accommodate our audience. Both events will be held in person at The Community House. The events are free and open to all.

• Tuesday, October 29, 7:00pm-8:30pm, REGISTER HERE.
  
  
• Wednesday, October 30, 9:00am-10:30am, REGISTER HERE.

This year, local businesses are being invited to support the CSS as community partners. Our first community partners are Cafe La Fortuna and Gone Grazy. Both have generously offered to provide refreshments at our October events. Come out to connect, learn and enjoy!

Save the Date

10/7/2024 11:52 am

Wednesday, October 9

• Walk and Bike to School Day

Thursday/Friday, October 10/11

• 5th Grade Outdoor Ed

Friday, October 11

• Monroe Cafe - Culver's

Monday, October 14

• No School
• The Wild Robot Movie Event

Thursday, October 24

• General PTO Meeting, 7 pm at Monroe

Friday, November 22

• Monroe Parent Pickleball Party