School Experiences Fall Raffle Winners

10/14/2023 10:52 am

We would like to thank all families who supported Monroe PTO by purchasing tickets in the Fall Raffle Sale. Congratulations to our winners!

• Halloween Line Leaders - The Banda & Nelson Families
• Ride to School in a Fire Truck - The Yammine Family
• Ride to School in a Police Car - The Martin Family
• Reserved Madison St. Parking Spot - The Gandy Family
• PE Teacher for a Day - The Molfese Family
• Principal for a Day - The Napleton Family
• Secretary for a Day - The Napleton/Chavez/Peterson Family

No luck this time around? Not to worry. We will have more fun raffle prizes later this year!

Watch Us Grow T-Shirts

10/14/2023 10:51 am

Hello Parents! Please look out for your child's SELAS theme t-shirt coming home this week! It will be color coded by grade and is a thank you to all families who registered for the PTO. Feel free to wear throughout the year to show school spirit, and make sure to save for Field Day!!!

If you did not register for the PTO in time, don't fret, on Field Day your child can wear a shirt that corresponds with their grade's color. Thank you for your support of our Parent Teacher Organization!

Principal Appreciation Week - October 16th

10/14/2023 10:46 am

The Monroe School Community would like to thank our Principal, Mrs. Eder for all that she does for us. If you see her today, please say - THANK YOU MRS. EDER! The Staff Appreciation Committee will honor her with a small gift.  

Happy Principal Appreciation Week!

Literary Pumpkin Contest is Underway!

10/14/2023 10:42 am

Unleash your Maker Mindset to transform a pumpkin into any book character! Harry Potter, Pete the Cat, Fancy Nancy, Dog Man...the sky’s the limit! Entries may be brought to the Monroe Library from Thursday, October 12th through Friday, October 20th. No late entries will be accepted! Judging will be October 30th, 2023 during the day.

See attached for more info.

Picture Retakes - 10/25

10/14/2023 10:41 am

Don't worry if you missed picture day or are unhappy with your original photo. Retakes will be in the morning of Wednesday, 10/25.

All PM Kindergarten students need to come in the morning for retakes.

Book Fair and Andrea's Angels

10/14/2023 10:38 am

Mark your calendars! The BOOOooook Fair is coming Oct. 23-27th.

Open during the school day and the evening of Fall Fest. Support your child's love of reading and Monroe school at the same time! Proceeds will be used to update our non-fiction collection and award books.

Earn free books with Andrea's Angels: The Andrea's Angels program is a new & gently-used, year-round book drive named in loving memory of a local student who volunteered for children's literacy programs. Since 1999, Anderson's Bookshop has been helping to continue the spirit of Andrea's work and love of books. By coordinating the collection & redistribution of over 1,000,000 books, the Andrea's Angels program has been able to place books with children who have never known the joy of owning their own book.

For each book donated, students will receive a raffle ticket to be entered into our drawing for $10 off at the book fair. 20 prizes will be awarded. You can drop your books off in the Monroe School foyer beginning October 9th - 20th. Names will be drawn at the end of day October 20th.

Lindsay Currie: Books for Purchase

10/13/2023 5:28 pm

Wow! Just WOW!

The 3rd-5th grade students were completely engaged during author, Lindsay Currie's, visit last week. She did a deep dive in writing with 4th and 5th grade students later in the day. Please make sure to ask your child about her visit.

We still have books for sale as part of our book fair. This is a great keepsake of the special event.

Does Your Child Need Mental Health, Learning or Behavioral Support?

10/13/2023 5:24 pm

The Parent List contains first-hand insight from D86, D181 and D63 parents about area providers that have helped address their child’s anxiety; depression; school avoidance; eating disorders; insomnia; peer relations; grief; stress; ADD/ADHD; autism spectrum and more. 

The Parent List is comprised of helpful resources in our community that have already been used by a parent experiencing similar concerns to you. Doctors, therapists, support groups, inpatient and outpatient programs, tutors, nutritionists, books and holistic medical approaches may all be reviewed on The Parent List.

To read existing Parent List reviews, go to hcpto.org/parent-list/ 

Much like Angie’s List, The Parent List needs fresh reviews to keep current. To help another local parent by leaving your anonymous review click HERE

Questions can be directed to:   parentlist@hcpto.org

In no way does the Hinsdale Central or Monroe School PTOs, Hinsdale Central High School or Monroe School staff, school districts 86, 63 or 181 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 district 86, district 63, district 181 and the Hinsdale Central and Monroe School PTOs 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

10/7/2023 3:13 pm

Monday, Oct. 9
No School (Indigenous People's Day)

Friday, Oct. 13
Monroe Cafe (Home Run Inn)

Wednesday, Oct. 25
Fall Fest (Trunk or Treat)
Picture Retakes

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

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

Fall Raffle Ticket Sale ends TODAY!

10/7/2023 3:11 pm

Today is the last day to purchase tickets for the Fall Raffle, which includes fun school experiences like getting a ride to school in a police or fire truck and Halloween parade line leaders. You can also win a RESERVED parking spot in the Madison St. car line for the remainder of the school year!

Tickets are $10 each. CLICK HERE to purchase.

Author Visit: Lindsay Currie on 10/12

10/7/2023 2:53 pm

The students are beyond thrilled to host author, Lindsay Currie, on October 12th. She is the queen of Middle grade spooky books and will be the perfect addition to our October line up. Lindsay will give a whole group presentation to 3-5th grade in the AM and will meet with 4th and 5th grade separately to host a writing workshop focused on Spooky Writing 101. Many of Lindsay's ideas come straight out of Chicago History.

Please consider purchasing an autographed book for your students. All books sold are part of the Book Fair. Purchasing forms are included here, plus we are offering purchase on Skyward. Log into your Skyward account to choose your book options.

So excited!
Mrs. Wodka

Monroe Book Character Pumpkin Contest

10/7/2023 2:49 pm

Unleash your Maker Mindset to transform a pumpkin into any book character! Harry Potter, Pete the Cat, Fancy Nancy, Dog Man...the sky’s the limit!

Entries may be brought to the Monroe Library from Thursday, October 12th through Friday, October 20th. No late entries will be accepted! Judging will be October 30th, 2023 during the day.

See attached for more info.

The Community Speaker Series: Devorah Heitner Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World

10/7/2023 2:46 pm

Presented by The Community Speaker Series, D181 and D 86
Devorah Heitner. Growing Up In Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 9:30am – 11:00am and 7:00pm - 8:30pm
In Person at The Community House
Registration Link: https://d181foundation.org/community-speaker-series

If you’ve ever said, “I’m so glad my teenage years weren’t shared for the world to see,” this talk is for you! With social media and constant connection, the boundaries of privacy for children are stretched thin. Heitner shows parents how to help tweens and teens navigate boundaries, identity, privacy, and reputation in their digital world. Growing Up in Public empowers parents to cut through the overwhelm to connect with their kids, recognize how to support them, and help them figure out who they are when everyone is watching.

Be a part of Mustang Tradition--Greenery Sale on Now!

10/7/2023 2:41 pm

It’s the official kickoff of the holiday season…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.

Click HERE to order.

Book Fair & Angela's Angels

10/7/2023 2:35 pm

Mark your calendars!

The BOOOooook Fair is coming Oct. 23-27th. Open during the school day and the evening of Fall Fest. Support your child's love of reading and Monroe school at the same time! Proceeds will be used to update our non-fiction collection and award books.

Earn free books with Andrea's Angels:
The Andrea's Angels program is a new & gently-used, year-round book drive named in loving memory of a local student who volunteered for children's literacy programs. Since 1999,,Anderson's Bookshop has been helping to continue the spirit of Andrea's work and love of books. By coordinating the collection & redistribution of over 1,000,000 books, the Andrea's Angels program has been able to place books with children who have never known the joy of owning their own book.

For each book donated, students will receive a raffle ticket to be entered into our drawing for $10 off at the book fair. 20 prizes will be awarded.

You can drop your books off in the Monroe School foyer beginning October 9th - 20th. Names will be drawn at the end of day October 20th.

Picture Retakes - 10/25

10/7/2023 2:34 pm

Don't worry if you missed picture day or are unhappy with your original photo. Retakes will be in the morning of Wednesday, 10/25.

All PM Kindergarten students need to come in the morning for retakes.

It's a Halloween tradition! Fall Fest on 10/25

10/7/2023 2:30 pm

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:

1. 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.)
2. 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.
3. 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!

Volunteers Needed - Vision and Hearing Screening - 10/26

10/7/2023 2:29 pm

We are looking for a few volunteers to help the nurses with the vision and hearing screening on Thursday, October 26. Volunteers will help monitor and move students around the building. We need one volunteer in the morning and two after lunch. Exact times are to come.

Please email president@monroeschoolpto.com to volunteer!

2023-2024 Yearbooks Available to Order on Treering.com

10/7/2023 2:23 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 Party at DuPage Children's Museum - 11/15

10/7/2023 2:20 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 or on the Monroe PTO website under the Fundraiser tab.

Questions? Contact fundraising@monroeschoolpto.com