2nd Grade Student Party at DuPage Children's Museum

10/28/2023 2:26 pm

Hey 2nd Graders (and their siblings)! Come explore all that the DuPage Children's Museum has to offer in a private event on Wednesday, November 15 from 4:30 - 7:30 pm! Price is $30/child. Adult supervision is required, but adults are FREE. Pizza and drinks included! All proceeds benefit the PTO.

We've made the registration process easier, so if you're having trouble purchasing tickets, please try again. Sign up here: https://www.monroeschoolpto.com/packet/3609

Thank you to the Hillegass family for hosting our first kids party! More information can be found at the flyer HERE

We Need YOU to Host a Party!

10/28/2023 2:24 pm

Thank you to everyone who has hosted or has offered to host a party to raise money for Monroe! But, Monroe families, we still need more parties!! Be creative and throw whatever kind of party you want! Pair up with other families or host on your own. Parties can be for adults only, kids only, or families. Parties can be focused on certain grade levels or genders (for example, you could host a party for only 4th grade girls).

CLICK HERE to fill out the form and host your party today!

Let us help you! How to place orders and sign up for PTO events!

10/28/2023 2:17 pm

Wondering how to sign up for events and place PTO orders? With the update a new website the ordering and payment process has changed this year. Here is are the quick steps for how to find forms, sign up for events, and place orders on the PTO website:

1. Go to the Monroe PTO website (http://monroeschoolpto.com/).
2. Login.
3. Click on "My Account" - Here is where you will find all order forms for Upcoming Events, registrations, and other PTO information forms. Only forms that pertain to your children's grade levels will show up.
4. Make sure to finish all forms and purchases completely.

Please email president@monroeschoolpto.com with any questions.

Save the Date!

10/21/2023 3:08 pm

Monday, Oct. 23
5th Grade Greenery Sale ends

Wednesday, Oct. 25
Picture Retakes
Fall Fest (Trunk or Treat), 4:30-6:15pm

Thursday, Oct. 26
PTO General Meeting, 7pm
Vision & Hearing Screening

Friday, Oct. 27
Monroe Cafe (Culver's)
October Birthday Lunch

Tuesday, Oct. 30
Halloween Parade and Parties

Friday, November 3
No School (Institute Day)

Future Dates (please mark your calendar)
Sunday, December 3 - Chicago Wolves Monroe Family Day, 3pm game
Saturday, May 4 - Off to the Races Fundraiser (adults only)

Trunk or Treat is this Wednesday!

10/21/2023 3:02 pm

Boo! It's finally here!

Join us Wednesday, October 25 from 4:30 to 6:15 in the Monroe School parking lot. The MRC Book Fair will be open, there are many fun Trunks to visit, a spooky photo opportunity, and more! All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please support Monroe Cares and bring canned goods for Hinsdale Community Services. Everyone who makes a donation will get a bag to collect their treats.

Also, Community Partners has arranged for dinner at Jimmy Johns and Pour House after the event. Please join in the fun! More details on our community partners can be found HERE

If you ordered apple cider donuts or caramel apples, you can pick them up at the event. We will also have hot chocolate and apple cider available for purchase (cash only).

Canned Food Drive at Trunk or Treat!

10/21/2023 3:00 pm

Trunk or TREAT others with kindness by donating canned goods to a food drive hosted by The Kids Care Club at the Trunk or Treat event! Come visit our donation table and bring one or more can of food; every student who donates a can will receive a special bag to gather goodies and prizes at the trunk stations! All cans will be donated to HCS Family Services. We CANnot wait to see you there!

1st General PTO Meeting - This Thursday 10/26 at 7pm

10/21/2023 2:58 pm

Parents, please join us on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7pm for our 1st General PTO meeting of the year. We will discuss the progress of our PTO and hear plans from some of our great committees. We hope to see you there!

ORDER YOUR 2023-2024 YEARBOOK BY HALLOWEEN FOR 10% OFF!

10/21/2023 2:54 pm

Attention Monroe Parents! Yearbooks are available to order on Treering.com - order by Halloween for 10% off.

Parents with an EXISTING Treering account:

• Login to your account on treering.com
• On the left side menu you will see your students, click in that section to 'buy yearbook'
• 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:

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

Ordering Tips: You will receive an email confirmation of purchase within 24 hours of placing your order. Custom pages do not need to be completed until the spring, you can ignore those prompts in Treering. If you have any issues or challenges with Treering, please contact their customer support number at 877-755-8733. Thank you!

2nd Grade Student Party at DuPage Children's Museum

10/21/2023 2:51 pm

Hey 2nd Graders (and their siblings)! Come explore all that the DuPage Children's Museum has to offer in a private event on Wednesday, November 15 from 4:30 - 7:30 pm! Price is $30/child. Adult supervision is required, but adults are FREE. Pizza and drinks included! All proceeds benefit the PTO.

Thank you to the Hillegass family for hosting our first kids party! Sign up by using the QR Code in the attached FLYER, which is also located on the Monroe PTO website; navigate to the Fundraiser tab, then click on "Upcoming Fundraiser Student & Parent Parties."

Chicago Wolves Game for a Good Cause!

10/21/2023 2:36 pm

Come join other Monroe families at a Chicago Wolves game on December 3 at 3:00 (doors open at 2:00). All attendees will receive a FREE Chicago Wolves knit hat and will be seated together. Tickets are $27 per person, and a portion of this price will be donated to a charity chosen by the members of the Monroe Kids Care Club (we will share which charity once votes are in!) The link below will bring you to the ticket purchase page. We look forward to seeing you there!

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

Science Fair 2024!?

10/21/2023 2:35 pm

We are in need of volunteers to help run this year's Science Fair. Sadly, without more volunteers we will not be able to hold a science fair this winter. We would greatly appreciate your help with this student-loved event!

CLICK HERE to volunteer by 11/3!

GET A 20% DISCOUNT AT MINTED CARDS

10/21/2023 2:34 pm

As you start 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.

Save the Date!

10/14/2023 11:14 am

Monday, Oct. 16 - Friday, Oct. 20
Principal Appreciation Week

Friday, Oct. 20
Unity Day Assembly - George Dennehy

Monday, Oct. 23
5th Grade Greenery Sale ends

Wednesday, Oct. 25
Picture Retakes
Fall Fest (Trunk or Treat), 4:30-6:15pm

Thursday, Oct. 26
PTO General Meeting, 7pm
Vision & Hearing Screening

Friday, Oct. 27
Monroe Cafe (Culver's)
October Birthday Lunch

Tuesday, Oct. 30
Halloween Parade and Parties

Trunk or Treat Details - October 25

10/14/2023 11:09 am

Something spooky is coming...

It's time for the Fall Fest! Mark your calendar for an afternoon of fun on Wednesday, Oct 25 from 4:30pm - 6:15pm. Please note: all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Our ever popular Trunk-or-Treat is back, along with the fantastic MRC Book Fair, Monroe Kids Club canned food drive, games, treats, music, and more!

Things to Know:

• We'll have Page's famous apple cider donuts, and classic caramel apples fresh from The Fruit Store. Please CLICK HERE or scan the QR code to pre-order your tasty treats! Orders must be received by the end of day on 10/16. (Hot Cocoa and Apple Cider will be available for purchase at the event. Cash only.)
• Don’t worry about making dinner on Trunk or Treat night! We have two Community Partner events after Trunk or Treat. Enjoy a sit-down meal with the family at Old Town Pour House or grab sandwiches on the go at Jimmy John’s. Both of our partners are supporting Monroe School and giving back a percentage of sales from Monroe designated sales. More details HERE!
• Trunk or TREAT others with kindness by donating canned goods to a food drive hosted by The Kids Care Club at the Trunk or Treat event! Come visit our donation table and bring one or more cans of food; every student who donates a can will receive a special bag to gather goodies and prizes at the trunk stations! All cans will be donated to HCS Family Services.

We CANnot wait to see you there!

Order your 2023-2024 Yearbook by Halloween for 10% Off!

10/14/2023 11:06 am

Attention Monroe Parents! Yearbooks are available to order on Treering.com - order by Halloween for 10% off.

Parents with an EXISTING Treering account:

• Login to your account on treering.com
• On the left side menu you will see your students, click in that section to 'buy yearbook'
• 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:

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

Ordering Tips: You will receive an email confirmation of purchase within 24 hours of placing your order. Custom pages do not need to be completed until the spring, you can ignore those prompts in Treering.

If you have any issues or challenges with Treering, please contact their customer support number at 877-755-8733. Thank you!

2nd Grade Student Party at DuPage Children's Museum

10/14/2023 11:02 am

Hey 2nd Graders (and their siblings)! Come explore all that the DuPage Children's Museum has to offer in a private event on Wednesday, November 15 from 4:30 - 7:30 pm! Price is $30/child. Adult supervision is required, but adults are FREE. Pizza and drinks included! All proceeds benefit the PTO.

Thank you to the Hillegass family for hosting our first kids party! Sign up by using the QR Code in the attached FLYER, which is also located on the Monroe PTO website; navigate to the Fundraiser tab, then click on "Upcoming Fundraiser Student & Parent Parties."

Host a Party as a Fundraiser to Help Monroe!

10/14/2023 11:00 am

Thank you to the Hillegass family for hosting our first student party in November! We need more families to host more parties to raise money for Monroe! Be creative and throw whatever kind of party you want! Pair up with other families or host on your own. Parties can be for adults only, kids only, or families. Parties can be focused on certain grade levels or genders (for example, you could host a party for only 3rd grade boys).

CLICK HERE to fill out the form and host your party today!

Order Greenery from Vern Goers today! Ends October 23

10/14/2023 10:57 am

We're more than half way through the 5th grade Greenery Sale. Find your favorite 5th grade student to place an order for beautiful poinsettias, wreaths, garlands, and more from Vern Goers. Please make your purchase today! Sale ends October 23.

CLICK HERE to order.

Get a 20% Discount at Minted Cards

10/14/2023 10:56 am

As you start 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.

Science Fair will be back in 2024 - Please Volunteer!

10/14/2023 10:54 am

Hello Monroe Parents! The Science Fair was an awesome experience for kids and parents alike last year. The kids did an amazing job on their fun, brilliant and creative experiments! We are planning to bring it back February 2024, but in order to pull it off, we need your help!

CLICK HERE to review the Sign Up Genius and sign up!

Questions? Email Lina Bankert, linabankert@gmail.com