5th Grade Glow Party - Tickets on Sale NOW!

1/6/2024 11:08 pm

All fifth-grade students are invited to 'glow' with their fellow classmates & parents at Ruth Lake Country Club on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 6pm-9pm! Enjoy appetizers, drinks & glow sticks while dancing with DJ Maxximus. Cash bar for adults.

All students MUST be accompanied by at least one parent. No siblings please. BOTH students and chaperones require a paid ticket for entry. Tickets are $45 per person. Tickets must be pre-purchased by January 26th. No tickets sold at the door.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE with payment submitted through the Monroe School PTO.

SEE INVITE for more details.

Questions? Please reach out to Ranjana at rc@neomed.edu or Kristina at dkgleeson@outlook.com

2nd Grade Moms Event - Only a Few Tickets Left!!

1/6/2024 11:08 pm

Tickets are almost gone for the Second Grade Moms Cheese Tasting and Wine Event! Get your ticket before they're gone! Thank you to the Hurley and Kasmarick families for hosting this fundraising event! All ticket sales will benefit Monroe!

Date & Time: Thursday, February 1 at 7pm -8:30pm
Location: Emily Hurley's House (15 E Hickory, Hinsdale)
Ticket Price: $40 per mom; Max of 20 tickets

CLICK HERE for more details and to register!

Monroe is Off to the Races - Save the Date!

1/6/2024 11:07 pm

Get your Florals, Hats, and Bow Ties ready!

The biennial Monroe PTO fundraiser derby party, Off to the Races, is back!

Saturday May 4, 2024 at 5pm

Chicago Highlands Club

Early Bird Pricing will be live on 2/11 for a limited time. Prices will increase on 2/25.

The Community Speaker Series: Michelle Icard - 1/31

1/6/2024 11:06 pm

Presented by The Community Speaker Series, D181 and D86

Michelle Icard: 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success

Date & Time: 

• Wednesday, January 31, 2024
• 9:30am-11am
• 7pm-8:30pm

Location: 

• The Community House

REGISTER HERE

Every child messes up, sometimes in ways that seem sure to wreck their futures: a bad report card, poor sportsmanship, underaged drinking. These are tough moments for parent and child alike, often complicated by the fear that the misstep is also an indictment of our parenting. But what each of these “fails” has in common for our kids is the precious silver lining of a chance for character building and developing more grit- if we help them process their mistakes well.

Icard offers specific and invaluable advice about what to say, what not to say, and what to do to help children in eight categories of tense situations.

For more information, please visit www.d181foundation.org

Save the Date

12/17/2023 6:27 am

Wednesday, December 20
Final Day to order Monroe Cafe (sign up now for remainder of the school year)

Friday, December 22
Monroe Cafe (Culver's)
December Birthday Lunch

Monday, December 25 - Friday, January 5
No School - Winter Break

Monday, January 8
First day back to school

Monday, January 8 - Friday, January 12
After School Enrichment begins (sign up now)

Monroe Cafe -- Last week to sign up for weekly hot lunches in 2024!

12/17/2023 6:24 am

We understand how busy this time of year can be, so just another quick reminder to place your Monroe Cafe order for next year--The form will close EOD 12/20!

CLICK HERE to place your order!

We appreciate the Monroe Staff!

12/17/2023 6:20 am

The Monroe Staff Rocks! Parents, thank you for your generous donations to the PTO this year. They have allowed the Staff Appreciation Committee to provide monthly lunches in October, November and December for our wonderful teachers and staff. Last week on Wednesday 12/13 the teachers enjoyed subs from Fontanos, chips, cookies and drinks.

Do you have a special talent or relationship with a local restaurant or store who may want to help us support our teachers?

Please email us with your ideas at staffappreciation@monroeschoolpto.com.

After School Enrichment Starts in January!

12/17/2023 6:17 am

Need a solution for after school care? After School Enrichment will be back after winter break, starting the week of January 8 through the week of March 11! Vendors are all open for registration.

SIGN UP HERE and reserve your spot now!

Green Club Old/Broken Crayon Collection

12/17/2023 6:15 am

The Monroe Green Club is sponsoring a used crayon collection.

We are collecting old and broken crayons to donate to the SCARCE Super Crayon Project. By collecting old crayons, we are helping to prevent crayons from entering our landfills. Plus, the oil from crayons will be melted down and made into different shaped "Super Crayons" for children with special needs. Thank you for supporting this Green Club project!

The collection will last from November 27-January 17.

Calling All 3rd Graders! Come Dance on 1/19!

12/17/2023 6:13 am

All third graders are invited to support Monroe School by putting their dancing shoes on at The Community House on January 19th, from 4-6pm! This will be a drop-off DJ dance party for third grade students only. Tickets are $30/child, and pizza and drinks will be served.

CLICK HERE for details and RSVP link, with an option to select your child's DJ song request. The second step has instructions for payment within Membership Toolkit.

Thanks to our host families: Bacogiannis, Clary, Hanna, LeStrange, Phelan, Reko, and White.

All proceeds will go towards Monroe School PTO. We can't wait to see your third grader there!

2nd Grade Moms Cheese Tasting & Wine Event - 2/1

12/17/2023 6:11 am

Second Grade Moms - Come join us Thursday, February 1st, for a fun night of cheese tasting and wine with your fellow Second Grade Moms! Tickets are limited to 20 moms, so grab your ticket now! Thank you to the Hurley and Kasmarick families for hosting this fundraising event! All ticket sales will benefit Monroe!

Date & Time: Thursday, February 1 at 7-8:30 pm
Location: Emily Hurley's House (15 E Hickory, Hinsdale)
Ticket Price: $40 per mom; Max of 20 tickets

CLICK HERE for more details and register!

Tickets for Sale! 5th Grade Glow Party - 2/2

12/17/2023 5:59 am

All fifth-grade students are invited to 'glow' with their fellow classmates & parents at Ruth Lake Country Club on February 2, from 6pm-9pm! Enjoy appetizers, drinks & glow sticks while dancing with DJ Maxximus. Cash bar for adults.

All students MUST be accompanied by at least one parent. No siblings please. BOTH students and chaperones require a paid ticket for entry. Tickets are $45 per person. Tickets must be pre-purchased by January 26th. No tickets sold at the door.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE with payment submitted through the Monroe School PTO.

PLEASE RSVP HERE and see more details.

Questions? Please reach out to Ranjana, rc@neomed.edu, or Kristina, dkgleeson@outlook.com.

20% Discount for Holiday Cards at Minted.com

12/17/2023 5:58 am

As you are planning holiday cards and party invitations, don’t forget Minted is offering a 20% discount and donating 15% back to Monroe. Be sure to use the promo code FUNDRAISEMONROESCHOOL This code is valid year round!

Join the Fun: Secure Your Spot at the Second Annual D181 Foundation Trivia Night on 2/9/2024!

12/17/2023 5:53 am

Get ready for an evening of laughter, friendly competition, and brain-teasing fun! The D181 Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of our highly anticipated event: the Second Annual Trivia Night. After the incredible success of last year's sold-out event, we can't wait to gather once again for a night of trivia, camaraderie, and community support.

📅 Date: February 9, 2024
⏰ Time: Doors open at 7:00, Event starts at 7:30
📍 Location: The Community House

Don't miss your chance to be a part of this unforgettable evening! Secure your table today and get ready for a night of trivia, laughter, and community spirit.

See attached flyer for details. Register here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Save the Date

12/9/2023 4:27 pm

Friday, December 15
Monroe Cafe (Home Run Inn)

Wednesday, December 20
Final Day to order Monroe Cafe (sign up now for remainder of the school year)

Friday, December 22
December Birthday Lunch

Monday, December 25 - Friday, January 5
No School - Winter Break

Monday, January 8 - Friday, January 12
After School Enrichment begins (sign up now)

Don't forget to place your order for Monroe Cafe 2024!

12/9/2023 4:25 pm

Just a quick reminder to place your Monroe Cafe order for 2024 if you have not done so already--The deadline is December 20.

CLICK HERE to place your order!

After School Enrichment Starts Back Up in January!

12/9/2023 4:21 pm

Need a solution for after school care? After School Enrichment will be back after winter break, starting the week of January 8 through the week of March 11! Vendors are all open for registration.

And we made it even easier to sign up this session by adding a direct link in the top right corner of the PTO Website's main page! CLICK HERE to register and reserve your spot now!

Reserve your spot now!

Green Club Old/Broken Crayon Collection

12/9/2023 4:20 pm

The Monroe Green Club is sponsoring a used crayon collection.

We are collecting old and broken crayons to donate to the SCARCE Super Crayon Project. By collecting old crayons, we are helping to prevent crayons from entering our landfills. Plus, the oil from crayons will be melted down and made into different shaped "Super Crayons" for children with special needs. Thank you for supporting this Green Club project!

The collection will last from November 27-January 17.

Attention All 3rd Graders! Dance Party on 1/19!

12/9/2023 4:17 pm

All third graders are invited to support Monroe school by putting their dancing shoes on at The Community House on January 19th, from 4-6pm! This will be a drop-off DJ dance party for third grade students only. Tickets are $30/child, and pizza and drinks will be served.

CLICK HERE for details and RSVP link, with an option to select your child's DJ song request. The second step has instructions for payment within Membership Toolkit.

Thanks to our host families Bacogiannis, Clary, Hanna, LeStrange, Phelan, Reko and White.

All proceeds will go towards Monroe School PTO. We can't wait to see your third grader there!

Save the Date - 5th Grade Glow Party

12/9/2023 4:14 pm

All 5th grade students are invited to the 5th Grade Glow party on Friday, February 2, 2024. Please save this date!

This event will be held at Ruth Lake Country Club (6200 S. Madison St. Hinsdale, IL 60521).

Ticket sales to come soon!