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First Day PTO Coffee ☕️ - 8/20

8/17/2024 9:35 pm

Please join us for coffee and a catch-up after drop off on the first day of school. 

 

The hospitality committee will provide coffee on the black top after the students and teachers have gone in to start their day!

📅 Save the Date: New Monroe Family Welcome Party! 🎉 - 9/12

8/17/2024 9:33 pm

The Newcomer Committee is excited to welcome all new Monroe parents to a special party on Thursday, September 12. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow parents and become part of our wonderful Monroe community. 

Stay tuned for the formal invitation with all the details. 🏠✨

Save the Date: Movie Night! 🍿 - 9/20

8/17/2024 9:30 pm

Save the date for movie night September 20th! This inaugural event is sure to be lots of fun, incorporating food trucks, book fair and of course a movie outside on the big screen.

 

Interested in your business sponsoring this FREE event for our school community? Reach out to Sarah LeStrange (sarahlestrange2013@gmail.com) or Erin Hannah (ehannapto@gmail.com). See you September 20th!
 

Save the Date

8/10/2024 10:34 pm

Thursday, August 15

  • Back to School Lemonade Stand

Tuesday, August 20

  • First Day of School
  • PTO Parent Coffee

Wednesday, August 28

  • Room Parent Meeting, 9:00
  • PTO Committee Chair Meeting, 10:00

Thursday, August 29

  • Curriculum Night, 6:00

Monday, September 2

  • Labor Day - No School

Thursday, September 12

  • Bike Rodeo (Third Grade and Up)

Friday, September 20

  • Monroe Family Movie Night

Back to School Lemonade Stand - 8/15

8/10/2024 10:33 pm

Join us this Thursday, August 15th from 4:00pm - 5:00pm in the Living Garden at Monroe! 

 

We'll get together before the first day of school to enjoy some lemonade and catch up with old friends while meeting new ones. 

 

You'll also have a chance to buy spirit wear and walk through the Living Garden. We hope to see you there!

First Day PTO Coffee - 8/20

8/10/2024 10:32 pm

Please join us for coffee and a catch-up after drop off on the first day of school. The hospitality committee will provide coffee on the black top after the students and teachers have gone in to start their day!

Welcome Kindergarten Students & New Families!

8/10/2024 10:31 pm

The Newcomers Committee would like to extend a warm welcome to our incoming Kindergarten students and new families joining our Monroe community this school year. We are so excited for you to experience the Mustang school spirit and pride, and we look forward to getting to know you! 

 

We can be reached at newcomers@monroeschoolpto.com. Our committee will be hosting a gathering for new parents in September - we hope you can join! More details to follow soon.

We need your help!

8/10/2024 10:28 pm

All your favorite family activities at Monroe are possible thanks to our fabulous Monroe parent volunteers. There is still time to sign up for committees and room parents. 

Please click HERE to view the Sign-Up Genius and let us know if you have any questions at president@monroeschoolpto.com.

Save the Date

5/26/2024 12:53 am

Monday, May 27th

  • No School - Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 29th

  • Kindergarten Sneak Peek (incoming Kindergartners only)
  • Field Day (AM Kindergartners attend in the afternoon - 12:15-3:05)

Thursday, May 30th

  • Last day of school for Kindergarten
  • Monroe Cafe - Home Run Inn (make up day from January)

Friday, May 31st

  • Last Day of School (early dismissal - 11:40am)
  • 5th Grade Culmination and Clap Out

Field Day, this Wednesday! Don't Forget your T Shirt!

5/26/2024 12:52 am

As a reminder, Field Day t shirt colors by grade are as follows! Please send your child in their Watch Us Grow shirt, or a color that matches their grade on Field Day!

Fifth- RED
Fourth - ORANGE
Third- YELLOW
Second- GREEN
First- BLUE
Kinder - PURPLE

Reminder: PTO Expense Reimbursement

5/26/2024 12:51 am

We kindly ask that any PTO related expenses due for reimbursement are submitted no later than Friday, May 31st.

PTO Reimbursement Form

Brick Paver Sale! Now taking orders...

5/26/2024 12:51 am

Our annual sale has begun! Please submit orders “HERE”.

You have seen these custom bricks in the sidewalks of Monroe, and now you can have one installed for your student or family. It’s a great way to honor your graduate, recognize your child, or leave a legacy for the whole family on school grounds!

Bricks are $35 each for 4x8 inches OR $85 each for 12x12 inches. Up to 3 lines of print (each line no more than 15 letters/spaces). $5 of each sale will be donated to the PTO. Don’t miss your chance to order before the end of the school year your student can see it on the first day next fall!

Some past examples include: Student’s name & Class of ????, The ????? Family, Congrats or Way to go! & your child’s name.

5th Graders - School Supplies for CHMS

5/26/2024 12:50 am

Back to school supplies are made easy to order for 6th grade too!

Order your 6th grade school supplies by June 2, 2024. Supplies will be delivered to your home before the first day of school. Please list your home address and not the school's address. Please use the CHMS school ID: CLA217.

CLICK HERE to order today!

 

New E-Bikes and Scooters Rules

5/26/2024 12:49 am

Please see the new E-Bike and electronic scooters rules in preparation for summer, courtesy of the Hinsdale Police Department. Stay safe!

The Parent List: Add your Reviews

5/26/2024 12:48 am

As we wrap up the school year, please add to our list of health care reviews on The Parent List. It takes less than 5 minutes and is anonymous. Click HERE.

The Parent List contains first-hand insights from district 86 and 181 parents about providers that helped address their child’s anxiety, depression, school avoidance, eating disorders, insomnia, peer relations, grief, stress, ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum, and more.

Doctors, therapists, support groups, in- and out-patient programs, nutritionists, books, and holistic medical approaches may all be reviewed on The Parent List.

To read the existing reviews of providers, go to hcpto.org/parent-list/

Questions can be emailed to: parentlist@hcpto.org


In no way do the Hinsdale Central High School or Monroe School PTOs or staff, school districts 86, 181 or 63 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 the Hinsdale Central PTO, Monroe School PTO, as well as school districts 86,181 and 63, 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.

Our final THANK YOUS!

5/26/2024 12:47 am

Thank you to our Fundraising chairs DANA REKO AND LARA MASSOURAS, who had a BIG job this year! Thanks to their hard work and community generosity this year, culminating at the Derby Party, the PTO raised funds to carry the PTO budget for the next two years!


Thank you to our outgoing treasurer BRYAN GEIDT! Bryan has been patient and helpful with quite a few “big” issues this year, and always supported the PTO vision and fair distribution of our budget!


Thank you to BECKY BACOGIANNIS, who will be treasurer next school year, and has already proved how valuable and competent she is on countless occasions, helping in tons of big and small ways!


Thank you to our outgoing communications chairs, MEGAN BROTSCHUL and COLLEEN NAPLETON! We have appreciated your dedication to the PTO over the years in your decision making, communication distribution and social media outreach!


Thank you to our VPs CATEY WHITE and JEN KASMARICK who we know are going to do a fabulous job as PTO presidents next year leading with fun and kindness and creativity!


Thank you to ROOM PARENTS and all COMMITTEE MEMBERS! This whole operation would not work without our school community parents helping out.


Finally thank you to MARIA BUSH who has been a kind and helpful resource, and to MRS. EDER, who has been an incredible partner to the PTO this year, sharing her time and thoughts with us, all while being beyond supportive of our school organization's mission.

It has been a pleasure working with you all this year and serving our Monroe community. Happy summer to you all!!!
Erin Hanna and Sarah LeStrange

Field Day Reminders - 5/29

5/17/2024 1:14 pm

Hi Parents! Remember the Watch us Grow t-shirts your child received in the fall as a thank you for registering for the PTO? It is time to dig through your drawers to find them! Monroe staff have asked that students wear color coded shirts so they can be easily identified at Field Day on 5/29.

As a reminder, colors by grade are as follows!

Fifth- RED
Fourth - ORANGE
Third- YELLOW
Second- GREEN
First- BLUE
Kinder - PURPLE

Can't find the t-shirt? No worries! Just send your child in a color that matches their grade on Field Day!

SAVE THE DATE

5/17/2024 1:14 pm

Friday, May 24th

  • Monroe Cafe - Jersey Mike's
  • Birthday Lunch - March, April, May, June, July, and August 

Monday, May 27th

  • No School - Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 29th

  • Kindergarten Sneak Peek (incoming Kindergartners only)
  • Field Day (AM Kindergartners attend in the afternoon - 12:15-3:05)

Thursday, May 30th

  • Last day of school for Kindergarten
  • Monroe Cafe - Home Run Inn (make up day from January)

Friday, May 31st

  • Last Day of School (early dismissal - 11:40am)
  • 5th Grade Culmination and Clap Out

Brick Paver Sale! Now taking orders...

5/17/2024 1:13 pm

Our annual sale has begun! Please submit orders “HERE”.

You have seen these custom bricks in the sidewalks of Monroe, and now you can have one installed for your student or family. It’s a great way to honor your graduate, recognize your child, or leave a legacy for the whole family on school grounds!

Bricks are $35 each for 4x8 inches OR $85 each for 12x12 inches. Up to 3 lines of print (each line no more than 15 letters/spaces). $5 of each sale will be donated to the PTO. Don’t miss your chance to order before the end of the school year your student can see it on the first day next fall!

Some past examples include: Student’s name & Class of ????, The ????? Family, Congrats or Way to go! & your child’s name.

THANK YOU FOR MAKING FAMILY FUN FEST A SUCCESS!

5/17/2024 1:12 pm

Thank you to the nearly 600 Monroe community members who joined us for Family Fun Fest this past Friday! 

The event was a wonderful opportunity to see classmates, neighbors and friends and celebrate the approaching end of the school year. 

Many thanks to committee chairs Ellen Dunlap, Becky Bacogiannis, Diem Tom and Catey White, as well as the dozens of volunteers that helped support the event. 

Additionally, we couldn’t host the event without our generous sponsors: American Family Insurance - Anthony Chiarito & Associates, Inc.; Band & Wire; Nancy Siedlecki & Abigail Quinn Attorneys at Law, Bel Canto Music Academy, Syregelas & Kasmarick Trial Attorneys; and Fitness Inc.

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