Bike Rodeo for 3rd Grade & New-to-Monroe 4th & 5th Graders - Thursday, September 12

9/7/2024 2:40 pm

This year’s Bike Rodeo (meant for 3rd Graders and new-to-Monroe 4th & 5th Graders who may ride their bikes to school) will be held on Thursday, September 12 at 3:05 pm on the blacktop by the playground! The event should last about 90 minutes.

Students must bring their own bikes and helmets and the attached completed Bike Registration Form.

Students must watch the following two videos beforehand as well:

“How to ride a bike safely with Rules of the Road fun for kids”: https://youtu.be/l5BeBmNcV4k?si=21FAICO1VZAZNc1p

And

“Bicycle Safer Journey” by Federal Highway Administration: https://youtu.be/dkoVxBnnGko?si=muYrerNnuzlOLxqt

Questions? Contact Courtney Haarlow

New Family Welcome Party Reminder

9/7/2024 2:38 pm

The Newcomers Committee and PTO Board are looking forward to welcoming new Monroe families to our school on Thursday, September 12 at Chicago Highlands! Please see event reminder for details.

Monroe Cafe Volunteers

9/7/2024 2:37 pm

Volunteer to help with Monroe Cafe on Fridays this school year! Click HERE to sign-up, volunteer time commitment is 11:00-12:30.

Monroe Chess Club: Starts 9/17! Register now before we will fill up!

9/7/2024 2:36 pm

The Monroe Chess Club is Back! All new Lessons, Games, Worksheets, and Tournaments!

All students are invited to try the first meeting for free, and chess club members are encouraged to bring a friend or two. Beginners Welcome! (No prior knowledge of chess is required)

The class is run by Illinois Chess Teachers and will be on Tuesdays from 3:05pm to 4:15pm on the below dates:
- 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 12/10, 12/17
- *No Chess Tues. 10/22 and 12/3 Tournament Day

Register HERE!

Community Partners: Month of September

9/7/2024 2:25 pm

Two opportunities to support Monroe this September!

September 17: Chik-Fil-A
Help support Monroe PTO by participating in Spirit Night at Chik-fil-a! Dine in or carry out from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Willowbrook location and 20% of sales will be donated back to Monroe.

Sew Sisters
Founded in 2023 by a Western Springs mom, Sew Sisters is an apparel company that specializes in custom knitwear. Sew Sisters will give $10 back to Monroe School for each sweater purchased in the month of September. Order your sweaters HERE! 

MONROE MOVIE NIGHT - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH

9/7/2024 2:24 pm

Coming soon...Monroe Movie Night! Mark your calendars for Friday, September 20th, beginning at 5:00pm!

Monroe's first movie night is sure to be a fun way to spend a beautiful fall Friday night. This FREE event will include the book fair, tacos and pizza to purchase for dinner, music, popcorn, and candy concessions - all to be followed by a movie (7pm) on the big screen in the bowl! The kids will vote in school on the movie we watch the week of September 9th! Please note - all children must have adult supervision.

So, pack up your blankets and beach chairs. We can't wait to see you then!

Book Fair Volunteers

9/7/2024 2:21 pm

The book fair is coming and we so excited to pair it with Movie Night!
However, we cannot pull off this event without you. We are in need of volunteers for set up, tear down, and the week of the book fair. It's a great way to get involved at Monroe.

Please sign up below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054DAFA82DABF85-51176428-fall

Save the Date

9/1/2024 5:35 am

Monday, September 2

• Labor Day - No School

Monday, September 9

• Fall Picture Day

Thursday, September 12

• Bike Rodeo (Third Grade and Up)

Friday, September 13

• First Monroe Cafe (ordering details below)

Friday, September 20

• Monroe Family Movie Night

Monroe Cafe is Back! Deadline to Sign up 9/6

9/1/2024 5:34 am

Monroe Cafe is back! The PTO is excited to offer hot lunch from Home Run Inn or Culvers this Fall!

• Home Run Inn Dates: September 13, 27; October 11, 25; November 8, 22; December 13
• Culvers Dates: September 20; October 4, 18; November 1, 15; December 6

Ordering for Culvers or Home Run Inn is comprehensive, unfortunately we cannot offer refunds or credits for absences. Kindergarten families, please disregard unless your child is in Rising Stars.

Please click HERE for ordering information and instructions via Membership Toolkit.

Deadline to order is Friday, September 6th!

Picture Day- Monday, Sept. 9

9/1/2024 5:33 am

Mark your calendar for School Picture and Locker Photo Day- on Monday, September 9th.

Check your child's Friday folder and find the flyer with more information from Van Gogh Photography!