Monroe Yearbooks - Orders and Personalized Pages due April 1st!

3/11/2024 1:06 pm

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. Haven't ordered yet? No problem! We have re-opened the ordering window through April 1st. 

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.

Glo Up Oakbrook is Partnering with Monroe School

3/11/2024 1:05 pm

Get ready for spring break with Glo Up’s famous airbrush spray tan and spa services during March 20-22! 

Glo Up is generously donating 25% of all Monroe designated services booked on these days to support our students. Make your online appts here: https://www.gloupco.com/

See FLYER for more details.

Save the Date

3/3/2024 1:13 am

Sunday, March 3rd

• Last Day to enter Spring School Experiences Raffle

Friday, March 8th

• Mismatch Day - School-Wide Spirit Day
• Monroe Cafe - Culver's
• One Book, One School Kicks Off

Wednesday, March 13th

• D181 Current Student Online Registration Opens (2024-25 school year)

One Book, One School Kicks Off this Friday, 3/8

3/3/2024 1:12 am

This Friday we will kick off our 2024 One Book, One School. The book will be a surprise for students and families. It is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together and share in the same book and story. Each family will receive a copy of the book, parent letter, reading schedules, activity guide, QR code for discussion questions, and an order form for additional books in the series. 

We are so excited to spend these next 6 weeks celebrating reading with your families. 

Come See CHMS' Production of The Little Mermaid, Jr.!

3/3/2024 1:11 am

Come and join us “under the sea” for Clarendon Hills Middle School’s production of The Little Mermaid, Jr.! 

Shows are March 7th - 9th in the CHMS cafetorium and tickets can be purchased HERE for $10 (all seating is general admission). 

There are several Monroe alumni in the cast and crew - hope to see you there! Note: while tickets will be sold at the door if still available, all sales will be via credit or debit card - no cash will be accepted.

See FLYER for more details.

Monroe Yearbooks: Last Call for Orders and Personalized Pages Now Available - Due 4/1

3/3/2024 1:11 am

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. Haven't ordered yet? No problem! We have re-opened the ordering window through April 1st. 

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/validateEnter our school code 1014404412984041
2. 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 4/1/25. 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, your student will not have a yearbook. Please contact Treering directly with any issues with ordering/personalized page creation at (877) 755-8733. Thank you!

Save the Date

2/23/2024 4:01 pm

Sunday, February 25th
Final day for early bird pricing - Off to the Races fundraiser

Tuesday, February 27th
Season of Science wrap up - Museum of Science Curiosity Stations (during school)

Friday, March 1st
No School - Teacher Institute Day

Sunday, March 3rd
Last Day to enter Spring School Experiences Raffle

School-wide Spirit Day on March 8th - MISMATCH DAY!

2/23/2024 4:00 pm

Mark your calendars for another fun school-wide spirit day on Friday, March 8th. All grades can join in the fun with MISMATCH DAY! Let your kids get creative and come up with the wackiest combination of colors, patterns & out-of-this-world outfits they can find.

A special thank you to the London Family for sponsoring this spirit day!

One Book, One School is coming!

2/23/2024 3:59 pm

This year's One Book, One School will kick off on March 8th. In preparation of the at home activity, we ask that each family set aside a shoebox or similar sized box to create a diorama. We're very excited about this year's book!

Off to the Races! Tickets on Sale Now!

2/23/2024 3:51 pm

You don't want to miss this year's fundraiser, Off to the Races, on May 4th! Early-bird ticket pricing ends today, so be sure to buy your tickets, which will automatically enter your name in a raffle for a gift card to a local business! Regular ticket prices at $200/person will start tomorrow.

Click HERE to register and purchase your event tickets. Don't forget to grab a Golden Raffle ticket and pre-order your custom Yeti tumbler while supplies last!

One week left to buy your Spring Raffle Tickets!

2/23/2024 3:49 pm

Does your student want to be 'PE Teacher for a Day' or Ride to School in a Firetruck? Wouldn't you love to have front row seats for Spring Music Programs or 5th Grade Culmination? Raffle tickets for these prizes and more are on sale today!

Ticket prices range from $10-20/each. Enter to win as many raffles as you wish, as many times as you wish! Raffle closes on March 3rd, so don't delay! Click HERE to buy your tickets today.

The D181 Foundation Summer Camp Expo

2/23/2024 3:47 pm

Mark your calendar for the D181 Foundation Summer Camp Expo on Thursday, March 7th, 6-8pm in the HMS Cafetorium. This "one-stop shopping" opportunity to learn about a variety of summer activities for students is free and open to the whole community. It's a great opportunity to talk with representatives from various organizations. Bring your kids. There are lots of fun giveaways and interactive activities.

The Parent List - A Resource for Parents

2/23/2024 3:41 pm

Remember how helpless you felt? Pass along your hard-earned insights….

When suddenly faced with your child’s emotional, developmental, learning or health problem, where did you turn to find treatment that worked?

Please share your hard-earned insight with another local parent by adding to our list of 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, 181 and 63 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 does 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 and Monroe School PTOs, 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.

Save the Date

2/17/2024 8:35 pm

Monday, February 19th
No School - President's Day

Week of February 19th (2/19-2/25)
Country House - Community Partners Event

Wednesday, February 21st
Spring/Sibling Picture Day

Friday, February 23rd
Monroe Cafe - Home Run Inn
February Birthday Lunch

Saturday, February 24th
Final day for early bird pricing - Off to the Races fundraiser

Tuesday, February 27th
Season of Science wrap up - Museum of Science Curiosity Stations (during school)

Friday, March 1st
No School - Teacher Institute Day

Sunday, March 3rd
Last Day to enter Spring School Experiences Raffle

Monroe Community Partners Event with Country House Week of February 19th-25th

2/17/2024 8:32 pm

Country House restaurant is partnering with Monroe for a week-long Community Partners event! During the week of February 19th-25th, Country House will donate 15% of all Monroe-designated sales to the PTO in support of our students. Be sure to show the flyer on your phone or the paper copy that was sent home on Friday. Country House has been a western suburb favorite for 50 years!

Spring picture day this week - 2/21

2/17/2024 8:25 pm

Spring Picture Day is this Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

All students will be photographed. No payment is needed at this time. A proof will be sent home that will include package pricing and ordering information. Please note, if siblings have their pictures taken together, they will not be photographed individually.

PM Kindergartners need to come in the morning for sibling pictures. Individual pictures for PM Kindergartners will be taken in the afternoon.

Kindness Week Thank You

2/17/2024 8:22 pm

We hope kindness spilled into all Monroe family homes this week! Thanks to our wonderful teachers and students for participating and sharing the kindness they saw over the week.

Off to the Races! Buy Your Tickets Today!

2/17/2024 8:17 pm

Take advantage of our early-bird pricing, and buy your tickets to this year's fundraiser, Off to the Races, today! CLICK HERE to register for the event, purchase tickets, and view our generous sponsors and amazing auction items! Thank you for supporting Monroe School!

PTO 24/25 - We need YOU!

2/17/2024 8:16 pm

Do your kids love their yearbook? Are they pumped to create a science fair project? Is Family Fun Fest their favorite day of the year? We need YOU to help keep all our kiddos favorite Monroe events happening next year!

We are looking for committee chairs for the following committees for next school year. Please reach out to Catey (ctwhitepto@gmail.com) or Jen (jkasmarickpto@gmail.com) if you're interested in learning more!

Science Fair
Yearbook
Parent Social
Spirit Wear
Community Partners
Culture Night

Thanks for considering helping out - we really appreciate it!
Catey and Jen

School-experiences Raffle is Still Open - Buy your Tickets Today!

2/17/2024 8:06 pm

Get your tickets for the Spring School Experiences Raffle, with proceeds benefiting the "Off to the Races" Monroe PTO fundraiser! Raffle prizes include:

-PE Teacher for a Day
-Art Teacher for a Day
-Music Teacher for a Day
-Principal for a Day
-Ride to school in a Firetruck
-2 Reserved Front Row Tickets to Spring Music Programs (1-3rd grades + Chorus)
-4 Reserved Front Row Seats at 5th Grade Culmination (2 winners chosen)

Ticket prices range from $10-20/each. Enter to win as many raffles as you wish, as many times as you wish!

Raffle closes on March 3rd, so don't delay! Click HERE purchase your tickets today.