Charleston Wrap Sale is Back!

9/21/2024 1:52 pm

It's that time of year again...the Charleston Wrap sale is here! Catalogues will be sent home in students' Friday folders this week. Take a look at all of the cool holiday wrapping paper, bags, and ribbons, occasional wrapping paper, home goods like candles and kitchenware, and more! Sale officially runs September 30 - October 21, 2024. Proceeds benefit Monroe School PTO. Register your child(ren) for the sale, send the link to family and friends, and your child can earn prizes! Thank you in advance for your support!

Chess Club at Monroe is here!

9/21/2024 1:48 pm

It's not too late to join chess club! No experience is needed and beginners are welcome. The club is run by Illinois Chess Teachers and is on Tuesdays from 3:05pm to 4:15pm.

Email Paul@IllinoisChessTeachers.com for a prorated rate or to try 1st week free! Please include School, student name, and grade. Hope to see you there!

Crochet Club Interest/Sign Up

9/21/2024 1:45 pm

Students have been asking for a crochet club, but we need 10 students to sign up before it's official!
Some students have asked for a Crochet Club and I am happy to oblige! However, we need to have a total of 10 students sign up in order to get this club off the ground.

This club will take place during lunch and recess on most Thursdays: 10/3, 10/17, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19.

Students will receive a crochet kit with all the supplies they need including a variety of hooks, stitch markers, safety needles, and a skein of yarn. We will begin with the basics of a daisy chain and build on skills of increasing, decreasing, binding off, and tying in loose ends. If students work outside of our meetings, they could end up with two finished products. Our goal is to end with the basic skills to build upon for more complex projects if the students would like.

If more than 10 students sign up, we will have a lottery for the 10 spots. We need to keep this club small for more 1:1 assistance. If we need to go to a lottery system, students and parents will be notified by 10/27 by Mrs. Wodka.

This interest/sign up form will close on 10/26 at 5pm. Link to sign up HERE

Sponsors will be Mrs. Wodka and Mrs. Leinartas

Join us in the Library!

9/21/2024 1:44 pm

The Library is the hub of Monroe School. We'd love your help to make everything happen--shelving books, helping with displays, working with STEM resources and more!

Sign up for volunteer shifts HERE. 

There is a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, October 2 at 10 in the Library.

Any questions? Reach out to Sara Clary or Colleen Napleton.

Stock the Staff Lounge

9/21/2024 1:42 pm

Stock the Monroe Lounge is back. Who doesn't love a snack in the early afternoon? This Sign Up is for parents who'd like to donate items to the teacher/staff lounge. It's a great way to say Thank You to our teachers throughout the year!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845AEAD29A4FC1-51346373-2425#/

How it works-
Each grade is responsible for a month to stock the lounge. Simply find your month and select items to bring to school on the designated date. Room parents will also be sending direct emails to you when it's your month. If the month for your grade doesn't work for you, feel free to select a different month.

October-Grade 5
November- Grade 4
December-Grade 3
January-Grade 2
February-Grade 1
March-Kindergarten
April-All

Thank you so much! Any questions please email Staffappreciation@monroeschoolpto.com

Come see The Wild Robot Movie with Monroe!

9/21/2024 9:01 am

Come see The Wild Robot Movie with Monroe!

One Book, One School, One Movie brings you a private Monroe School screening of The Wild Robot!

Join us to see Roz come to life on the big screen on Monday, October 14 at 10:00 am at The Classic Cinemas Theatre in LaGrange.

Tickets are $8.50 per person. Students must be accompanied by an adult.

Movie tickets on sale now! Get your tickets HERE today before they’re gone! Limited seats available.

District 181 Foundation Webinar for Parents

9/21/2024 8:58 am

District 181 Foundation Webinar for Parents
Myron Dueck
CH-CH-CH-CHANGES:
Generative AI (Chat GPT), Technology and the Road Ahead
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
7:00pm -8:30pm

Education and parenting seem to get a little more complicated with each passing year. Recently, artificial intelligence (or AI) has oozed into our lives, dominated the headlines, and raised concerns. How are parents supposed to keep informed and proactive when technology seems to change overnight?
Join international educational author, long-time educator, and parent – Myron Dueck – for an interesting and informative session that explores change, AI, learning, and screen time.

Can't attend the live webinar? Register and receive a link to the recording.

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/D181FoundationMyronDueck

Save the Date

9/15/2024 7:18 am

Monday, September 16
Orange Ruler Kickoff

Monroe Milers Run Club - 7:55am

Tuesday, September 17
Community Partners Chick-Fil-A

Wednesday, September 18

Monroe Milers Run Club - 7:55am

Friday, September 20
Monroe Cafe
Monroe Family Movie Night
Monroe Cares Canned Food Drive
Book Fair Begins!

Monday, September 30
Charleston Wrap Begins

Orange Ruler Fundraiser Starts Monday!

9/15/2024 7:14 am

A friendly reminder that Monroe's Orange Ruler Fundraiser Starts tomorrow! Please also refer to the email received from your Room Parents last week about the fundraising details for more information.

Family Movie Night - Friday 9/20, 5pm

9/15/2024 7:13 am

Please join us for Monroe's very first FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT! Mark your calendars for Friday, September 20th, beginning at 5:00pm!

5:00-7:00pm (Monroe Parking Lot)
- Shop the Monroe book fair, purchase dinner (tacos and pizza), and visit with friends!

7:00-8:30/9:00pm (Monroe Street bowl)
- Enjoy a movie on the big screen along with popcorn, cotton candy, glow sticks, and other candy for purchase!
- Our movie will begin at 7:00 or shortly after and will be announced after students finish voting!
- Bring a blanket or chairs to share with your family!

Please note - all children must have adult supervision.