Announcing the 2024-2025 Monroe Yearbook Cover Contest - Due by Monday, 1/27/2

1/11/2025 3:43 pm

Calling all artists! Submit your art to be considered for the 2024-2025 Monroe Yearbook cover. We will have a NEW front cover winner for this year. All submissions will be included in the yearbook - either as a runner up or part of our submission collage pages.

See attached FLYER for rules and suggestions for your submission. There will be a bin in the front office to turn in your art. Good luck, Mustangs!

Science Fair is Back!

1/11/2025 3:42 pm

Science Fair is back! Verbal details about the event were given to the kids on Friday. Deadline to signup HERE is 1/16. (Apologies for the short notice) This year’s themes will be: Grades KG-2: Circle of Life – Discover how plants and animals grow, survive, and adapt to their environments. Grades 3-5: Nature in Action – Forces that shape our world, explore gravity, friction, and motion. Please note the kids are not under any obligation to participate along theme lines. We want the kids to have fun. Boards due 2/18. Culminating Event 2/25. Contact sciencefair@monroeschoolpto.com with any questions.

Monroe 2025 Sweetheart Dance! Get your tickets now!

1/11/2025 3:22 pm

Monroe girls get ready to dance the night away at the Sweetheart Dance! The dance will be held Friday, February 28, 2025 from 7-9pm at Hinsdale Golf Club.

Monroe students and any caregiver/guardian are welcome. Tickets are $45/person and include music by DJ Maximus, dancing, desserts, and more!

Buy your tickets now! CLICK HERE

Monroe's Family Fun Fest- Sponsorship Opportunities

1/11/2025 3:20 pm

Hello Monroe Families!
Welcome to 2025!!! We have been actively planning our school's Family Fun Fest for May 16, 2025. We can't wait to celebrate the end of the school year with you at this carnival.

We currently looking for sponsors for this year's event. If you would like to sponsor, or know of a potential sponsor, please reach out to Ellen Dunlap at 202-285-1069.

Thank you! The Monroe Family Fun Fest Committee

Gordan Korman - District Sponsored Author Event Jan 17th!

1/11/2025 3:18 pm

3rd - 5th Graders Listen Up! Join us for the District-sponsored Author event on January 17th from 4-6PM. Author is Gordon Korman - purchase his book, Old School, to come!

Join us for the upcoming Community Speaker Series events!

1/11/2025 3:12 pm

Registration is now open for the next event of the Community Speaker Series season! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Michele Borba to share her parenting expertise with our community. Her dynamic approach and deep understanding of empathy will be of interest to parents of all ages of children.

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.

This year, local businesses are being invited to support the CSS as community partners by providing hospitality at the CSS events. Come out to connect, learn and enjoy!

Wednesday February 5
Evening Session:
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CSSBorbaPM

Thursday February 6
Morning Session:
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CSSBorbaAM

Culled from 30 years of research and experience, Dr. Borba shares why empathy is a skill that's vital for children's mental health, resilience, leadership skills, and job success and provides useful tools that parents can use to help our children become more empathetic.

Save the Date

1/5/2025 8:26 am

Wednesday, January 22

• General PTO Meeting - 9 AM

Saturday, January 25

• Sons/Superwomen Bowling

Friday, February 28

• Father/Daughter Dance

Gordan Korman Author Visit: THIS Friday!

1/5/2025 8:18 am

D181 and Barnes and Noble Present: Gordan Korman

Gordan is a beloved middle grade author and will be coming to HMS on Friday, January 17th, from 4-6 pm. He will talk with the students and families about his new book, "Old School." Books will be signed live at the event.

Seating is limited and sign up to follow this week!

DO-RITE Donut Fundraiser for Monroe School!

1/5/2025 8:12 am

DO-RITE Donut Fundraiser for Monroe School!

Support Monroe School and enjoy the city’s best donuts from DO-RITE! Pre-order freshly made donuts now for delivery on 1/24—perfect for your weekend plans. Monroe earns 25% of the proceeds, so treat yourself and help the school!

Scan the QR code or use the link to place your order. Don’t wait! Order today! 🍩

Order Donuts HERE!

Get your tickets for Monroe's Mother Son Bowling in January!

1/5/2025 8:11 am

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 3pm - 5pm at Suburbanite Bowling. 

Tickets are $25/person and include bowling, shoes, pizza and pop! 

Get your tickets today! CLICK HERE