5th Graders - CHMS Spirit wear in time for Step Up Day!

4/14/2024 7:50 am

Get ready to show off your school pride in style with our exclusive CHMS spirit wear at 5th Grade Step Up Day May 9! From vibrant hoodies to comfy tees, we've got something for everyone to rock their new school colors. Plus, with each purchase, you're not just getting awesome gear - you're supporting our school community through the CHMS PTO. Join the spirit movement today and let's make a difference together!

CLICK HERE for the CHMS Webstore. Thank you!

5th Graders - Save the Date - Pool Party on 5/31

4/14/2024 7:47 am

All 5th graders and families! Please save the date for the 5th Grade Pool Party on Friday, May 31st from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Community Pool. All 5th graders (and siblings) are invited! Tickets will go on sale soon.

Family Fun Fest Tickets Now on Sale!

4/14/2024 7:47 am

Hey Mustangs! The much anticipated Monroe School Family Fun Fest will take place on Friday, May 17th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm! Enjoy multiple food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals and more! Advanced tickets are $15 and increase to $20 at the door.

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets

Get that "GloUp" for Off to the Races!

4/14/2024 7:44 am

You've got your hat, bowtie, and florals, but don't forget that glow! Call GloUp Oak Brook today to book a spray tan for the Derby event. GloUp will generously donate 20% of spray tans back to Monroe. Simply mention Monroe School at check out.

Thanks for supporting Monroe School!

Who Gets Into College and Why: The Spring Community Speaker Presentation by Jeff Selingo - April 24th, 7pm

4/14/2024 7:41 am

Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm
In Person at the Hinsdale Central Auditorium
Register: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CSSSelingo

It’s the question on the minds of teenagers and their parents everywhere: how do colleges select their freshman class? For an entire admissions cycle, Selingo was embedded in three admissions offices and followed a group of high-school seniors through the process as well as players behind the scenes, including the marketers, the financial aid consultants, and the rankers. Selingo dispels the entrenched notions of how to compete and win at the admissions game, reveals why families have much to gain by broadening their notion of what qualifies as a “good” college, and explains how the Covid-19 pandemic will impact admissions in the long run.

Save the Date

4/6/2024 5:17 pm

TODAY - Sunday, April 7th
Family Fun Fest tickets go on sale

Wednesday, April 10th
Stuff the Squad - HCS donation day (info below)

Friday, April 12th
Monroe Cafe - Jersey Mike's

Friday, April 19th
Last day to buy tickets for Monroe Fundraiser - Off to the Races

Wednesday, April 24th
Final PTO General meeting, 7pm

Thursday, April 25th
Fine Arts Night, 6-7:30pm

Saturday, May 4th
Off to the Races - Monroe Fundraiser (Buy your tickets now!)

Friday, May 17th
Family Fun Fest, 5-8pm

THIS WEEK - Wednesday - Stuff the Squad

4/6/2024 5:16 pm

Let's show the community how generous we are here at Monroe!

This Wednesday, April 10th, the Hinsdale police department will be at Monroe for their annual Stuff the Squad donation event. Please send your students with donations for Hinsdale's HCS Family Services on Wednesday. This is a competition between D181 schools! Let's go Mustangs!

If you would like to send/drop off donations on Monday, 4/8, or Tuesday, 4/9, there will be a spot to put the donations near the front office. We will ensure those items are stuffed in the squad!!!

CLICK HERE for more information about donations.

Off to the Races Ticket Sales Close 4/19!

4/6/2024 5:13 pm

Off to the Races is only 1 month away! Buy your tickets now if you haven't already. Ticket sales will close April 19th. Click here to purchase your tickets.

Don't forget to add your Golden Raffle Ticket and pre-order your custom Yeti tumbler, too! All of this can be done at the link above. If you've already purchased your event ticket, but want to add the golden raffle ticket and yeti tumbler, no problem! Just use the link above.

Thank you for supporting Monroe School!

Monroe Milers is back for Spring!

4/6/2024 5:10 pm

Monroe Milers is back! Please see the attached image for details. You can sign your student(s) up using the QR code provided or clicking on this link: 

The Milers dates are also included in the Signup Genius for your reference. Contact Miss Marcucci if you have any questions (mmarcucci@d181.org)

Now Open- Upcoming Teacher Appreciation Week Sign Up Genius

4/6/2024 5:09 pm

Hi Parents,

It's the time of year to celebrate our teachers helping our children GROW!

Here is a schedule for the week of May 6th-10th. We need your help to make it extra special and full of goodies.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Staff Appreciation Committee
Staffappreciation@monroeschoolpto.com
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADA628A1FB6-48894414-teacher

Student Council Spring Fundraiser

4/6/2024 4:44 pm

What?: Family Shelter Service of Metropolitan Family Services DuPage transforms lives by offering help and hope to those affected by domestic violence. Families need gift cards (Uber and grocery gift cards) and money to purchase cleaning supplies, soft bedding and basic necessities.

Uber
Lyft
Gas Stations
Walmart
Target
Jewel-Osco
Aldi
Dollar Store

When?: Monday, March 4th - Wednesday, April 30th

Where?: Bring gift cards or donations to your classroom

* Whole school reward if we raise:
$1,000 - Outdoor recess equipment purchased by Mrs. Eder
$1,500 Picnic outside during lunch!

We currently have raised $250.00 and students have been working hard to get this information out to everyone! If each student donates $5 we will have exceeded our goal! Let’s come together to make a difference!

Monroe Chess Club starts: Tues. April 9th, 3:05-4:05 in the MPR

4/6/2024 4:41 pm

Join the Monroe Chess Club! Tues. April 9 in the MPR 3:05-4:05pm Learn and Play the game of Kings and Queens!

- No chess experience needed. Beginners welcome!
- All New, Lessons, Games, Worksheets, and Tournaments - Learn Fun New Tactics, Strategies, and Tricks to Improve! - Earn Certificates and Prizes!
- Tuesdays: 3:05-4:05 in the MPR 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14 - $134 activity fee

Register Online
www.IllinoisChessTeachers.com
Email for a free trial week or prorated rate.
Paul@IllinoisChessTeachers.com (630)-674-3474

New Spring Classes for Art Club Kids by Maureen Claffy

4/6/2024 4:37 pm

Spring is a great time to make art and in addition to a new ArtCard which replaces the ArtBook Draw and Paint for Life for grades K to 3, there is an awesome new class for grades 3 to 5. Color and Composition is designed to assist older child artists to expand their skills to the next level. Color and Composition by Maureen Claffy is a new project based class that focuses on realistic skill sets and the language of art. There is a new project weekly. Please read more about all of it at www.maureenclaffyartacademy.com and see flyers for QR codes.

Here are the links to registration as well! I will be co-teaching both classes and I am really excited to bring these new opportunity to Monroe.

Thank you for your support of my programs! Go Mustangs!!

Draw and Paint for Life Grades K to 3
https://www.hisawyer.com/maureen-claffy-art/schedules/activity-set/728508

Color and Composition Grades 3 to 5
https://www.hisawyer.com/maureen-claffy-art/schedules/activity-set/728507

Home Run Inn Pizza is Partnering with Monroe!

4/6/2024 4:35 pm

Now thru Wednesday, April 17, purchase Home Run Inn’s famous take-and-bake pizza and 30% of all proceeds will be donated back to Monroe to support our students.

Visit https://hrifundraising.raisely.com/monroe-elementary-4-24 for more details.

All purchases will be picked up at the Home Run Inn Darien location.

One Book One School: Sign up to help at Fine Arts Night!

4/6/2024 4:31 pm

Show your spirit for The Wild Robot with Animal Day - wear a shirt with an animal on it - on Tuesday, April 9th.

We need a few volunteers for Fine Arts Night (April 25th). Students will have the opportunity to make their own “Roz Sticker” and “Build the Nest”. We need 4 volunteers to help with the craft stations. Please Sign Up HERE and see for more details.

Reminder, we'll read Chapters 51-64 this week. Check out this week's Discussion Questions at this link to keep the conversation going at home.

Send your cool diorama pics to Meredith Wodka (mwodka@d181.org). Select pictures will be displayed for inspiration!

CHMS Pizza Wars!

4/6/2024 4:30 pm

Attention Rising 6th Graders!

Tickets for 2024 Pizza Wars are NOW ON SALE!! (Link https://www.chmspto.org/packet/2937)

Join us Thursday April 17th 5:30-7:00!
Your ticket gets you into the event where you can sample pizza from local chains as well as our Featured Vendors Sarpino's, Home Run Inn, Al's and Brama La Pizza! You'll get to vote for your favorites!

Enjoy the Talent Show put on by CHMS Students, and the Grand Finale Performance by After School Special!

Visit booths from our Platinum and Gold Level Sponsors - CHT Orthodontics, Achieve Sports Medicine, Band & Wire, and Barre3!

Make sure you enter raffles to win a pizza lunch party for your lunch table (1 per grade), and to be the lunchroom DJ (1 per grade) and to win a custom CHMS Stanley Cup!

This is a great way to meet other Rising 6th Graders and check out CHMS!

Hope to see you there!
CHMS PTO

PS - CHMS School Supply Kits are now on sale! Buy yours at http://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks
Use School Code CLA217

Community Speaker Series April 24th Presentation by Jeff Selingo: Who Gets Into College and Why

4/6/2024 4:24 pm

Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
7:00pm - 8:30pm
In Person at the Hinsdale Central Auditorium
Register: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CSSSelingo

It’s the question on the minds of teenagers and their parents everywhere: how do colleges select their freshman class? For an entire admissions cycle, Selingo was embedded in three admissions offices and followed a group of high-school seniors through the process as well as players behind the scenes, including the marketers, the financial aid consultants, and the rankers.

Selingo dispels the entrenched notions of how to compete and win at the admissions game, reveals why families have much to gain by broadening their notion of what qualifies as a “good” college, and explains how the Covid-19 pandemic will impact admissions in the long run.

Save the Date

3/29/2024 6:29 pm

Monday, April 1st

• Last day to order yearbooks!

Friday, April 5th

• Monroe Cafe - Culver's

Sunday, April 7th

• Family Fun Fest tickets go on sale

Wednesday, April 10th

• Stuff the Squad - HCS donation day (info below)

Saturday, May 4th

• Off to the Races - Monroe Fundraiser (Buy your tickets now!)

Friday, May 17th

• Family Fun Fest, 5-8pm

Monroe Yearbooks - Last Call for Orders and Personalized Pages!

3/29/2024 6:28 pm

Order your yearbook today! LAST CHANCE! We have re-opened the ordering window through Monday, April 1st.

We've worked hard to capture as many moments as possible in this year's yearbook and we know all Mustangs are going to love it. 

Get started by creating your free Treering account (or if you have one, log in and follow the ordering prompts. Don't forget to add new students!).

Parents with an EXISTING Treering account:

1. Login to your account on treering.com
2. On the left side menu you will see your students, click in that section to 'buy yearbook'
3. If you need to add a new student (i.e. Kindergartener), Go Under "Kids", "Settings", and "Add Kid"

NEW MONROE FAMILIES without a Treering account:

1. Visit treering.com/validate
2. Enter our school code 1014404412984041
3. Follow prompts to set up your account and order

Personalized pages are also available - your book includes two free pages for you to personalize with your photos and your memories. It takes about 10 minutes to add photos and complete the two free custom pages included with your yearbook. Personalized pages are totally optional but if you love them and want more than two, you can add additional pages for $0.99 for each set of two pages. You can get as simple or as fancy as you'd like - just follow the prompts to create. Personalized pages are also due April 1st.

Please note that we are not able to order printed books to have 'on hand' for purchase at the end of the school year - if you do not order through Treering by April 1st, your student will not have a yearbook. Please contact Treering directly with any issues with ordering/personalized page creation at (877) 755-8733.

One Book, One School Week 3: The Adventure Continues!

3/29/2024 6:27 pm

Show your spirit for The Wild Robot with Outdoorsman / Camo Day this Tuesday, April 2. 

Check out these cool dioramas! How is yours coming along? Continue building your diorama and add a wooden foot to Roz this week. 

CLICK HERE for more diorama details. Please send pictures to Meredith Wodka (mwodka@d181.org). Select pictures will be displayed for inspiration! 

Reminder, we'll read Chapters 35-50 this week. Check out this week's Discussion Questions to keep the conversation going at home.