Green Club Collection for Water.org

11/30/2024 8:34 pm

The Monroe Green Club is holding a fundraiser to support water.org. Water.org is an organization dedicated to helping people all over the world get access to clean water and functional toilets. We will be collecting spare change throughout December! If your child would like to donate, please have them place spare change in the labeled tissue box in their classroom!

Questions? Please see a Green Club member or ask Mrs. Braun/Mrs. Schuppert.
ebraun@d181.org
kschuppert@d181.org

KIDS Grants

11/30/2024 8:33 pm

Did you know the D181 Foundation has a KIDS Grants program? Any District 181 student can apply for a KIDS Grant and grant activities do not need to be carried out in school. Some past examples of grants are:

*Repaint a statue in the school yard
*Collect blankets to help people in Syria
*Teach disadvantaged students to play chess
*Collect/deliver canned foods to local food pantry
*Have a raffle to raise money for a hospital

If your kiddo has an idea, learn more and apply here:
https://d181foundation.org/kids-grants

Save the Date

11/16/2024 4:06 pm

Friday, November 22
Monroe Cafe - Culvers
Monroe Parent Pickleball Party

Monday & Tuesday, November 25 & 26
No School - Parent Teacher Conferences

Wednesday - Friday, November 26-29
No School, Thanksgiving Break

Sunday, December 1
5th Grade Greenery Sale Distribution at Monroe

Sunday, December 8
Chicago Wolves Game with Monroe Kids Care

Pickleball Party 11/22- Ticket Sales Close Today!

11/16/2024 4:05 pm

Join your fellow Monroe parents for a fun night out on 11/22 to play some pickleball!
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets! Today is the last day to purchase- experience not at all needed!

See you at Net Game in Westmont from 7-9:30! The bar will be open and light bites will be provided. An email will be sent this week to all attendees with additional information. See you Friday!

Family Day at Chicago Wolves Game and Toys for Tots Drive - December 8

11/16/2024 4:00 pm

Come join other Monroe families at a Chicago Wolves game on December 8 at 3:00 (doors open at 2:00). All attendees will receive a FREE Chicago Wolves knit hat and will be seated together. Tickets are $27.50 per person, and a portion of this price will be donated to a charity chosen by the members of the Monroe Kids Care Club. Click this LINK to bring you to the ticket purchase page.

The Chicago Wolves are gathering NEW UNWRAPPED toys for Toys for Tots at the game, so please be sure to bring one along and make someone's holidays extra special!!!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Stock Up on Wine at SavWay and Give 10% Back to Monroe!

11/16/2024 3:57 pm

Stock up on all your wine for the holidays at your local Hinsdale SavWay and give 10% back to Monroe School by shopping anytime between November 20th - 26th and December 16th - 22nd. Proceeds valid on wine purchases only. Mention Monroe School at Checkout. SavWay located at 3831 York Road in Hinsdale.

Get 20% Off Holiday Cards with Minted and 15% Goes Back to Monroe!

11/16/2024 3:54 pm

Check those holiday cards off the list this year and receive 20% off Minted (valid all year) and they will donate 15% back to Monroe School! User Promo Code: FUNDRAISEMONROESCHOOL at checkout. Visit minted.com to order and redeem.

Make the Holidays Easier with Gathered Host & Give Back to Monroe!

11/16/2024 3:53 pm

Gathered is a local tablescape company (started by a Lane mom) who specializes in making hosting a little easier and a lot more delightful with fully designed place settings for busy homes. For any orders placed in November and December, Gathered will give 10% back to Monroe School for each order placed when you mention “MONROE”. Find out more info at www.gatheredhost.com.

Monroe "Sons & Superwomen" Bowling Event 1/25

11/16/2024 3:52 pm

Monroe boys - grab your mom, aunt, grandma or any special lady in your life and join us for an afternoon of bowling, pizza, and fun on Saturday January 25th, from 3-5 at Suburbanite Bowling. Tickets are $25/person and include bowling, shoes, pizza and pop! Get your tickets today HERE.

Save the Date for the Monroe Elementary 2025 Father-Daughter Dance!

11/16/2024 3:48 pm

This event will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025 and will include music by DJ Maximus, dancing, dessert & more! Monroe students and their father/guardian/father-figure guest are welcome.