Thank You For Your Support of the Charleston Wrap Sale!

10/7/2023 2:15 pm

Great News!! Our Charleston Wrap sale surpassed our goal of $4,000! Thank you to everyone who participated in the sale this year. We greatly appreciate your support of the Monroe School PTO. This money helps fund the special events and programs the PTO puts on every year. Way to go, Mustangs!

Save the Date

10/1/2023 12:16 am

Wednesday, Oct. 4

• Charleston Wrap Sale Ends
• Walk, Bike or Roll to School Day

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

Friday, Oct. 27

• Monroe Cafe (Culver's)

Custodian Appreciation Day - Oct. 2

10/1/2023 12:15 am

We would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to our custodians Ana Marinez, Maria Padilla, Juan DelaTorre, and Carmen Garcia for keeping our Monroe school spotless!

The Staff Appreciation Committee will honor them with a gift. Happy Custodian Appreciation Day!

Walk, Bike or Roll to School Day - Oct. 4

10/1/2023 12:14 am

Join us for Walk, Bike, or Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 4th. Start the day with a bit of fun, activity, and community connection!

If you snap any photos this Wednesday, please share with president@monroeschoolpto.com

Just a Few Days Left to Order Charleston Wrap! - Sale Ends Oct. 4

10/1/2023 12:14 am

If you haven't ordered from the Charleston Wrap Sale, there's still time!

Click here and use Monroe's code: 11831. Register your child, select his/her teacher, and start shopping! 

Don't forget to share your link with friends and family - anyone can order! Sale ends Wednesday!

Fall Raffle Ticket Sale Ends Oct. 8

10/1/2023 12:13 am

There's just one week left to purchase raffle tickets for the Fall Raffle Ticket Sale benefiting Monroe PTO. Raffles for the following fun school experiences will close on October 8th:

• Ride to School on a Firetruck
• Ride to School in a Police Car OR tour the Hinsdale Police Station**
• Halloween Line Leaders (2 winners)
• Reserved Madison St. Parking Spot (full 2023-24 school year)

Each ticket is $10. Enter to win as many raffles as you wish, as many times as you wish! But don't delay, CLICK HERE to purchase raffle tickets today.

**Must be 8 years old to ride in the Police Car. Alternative prize includes a private tour of the Hinsdale Police department for your child and a small group of friends.

The Community Speaker Series. Devorah Heitner- Growing Up In Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World - Oct. 18

10/1/2023 12:12 am

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
9:30am – 11:00am, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
In Person at The Community House
Register HERE

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.

5th Grade Greenery Sale with Vern Goers

10/1/2023 12:12 am

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.

Monroe Fall Fest! - Oct. 25

10/1/2023 12:11 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. 

Our ever popular Trunk-or-Treat is back, along with the fantastic Book Fair, games, treats, music, and more!

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!
(Hot Cocoa and Apple Cider will be available for purchase at the event)

2023-2024 Yearbooks Available to Order! Save 10% now through Oct. 31

10/1/2023 12:10 am

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

Cover Contest coming soon in November. Get your artist ready! More info coming soon!

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"
• If you've already ordered from last week's email blast from Treering, you're all set!

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!

Host a Party = Raise Money for Monroe!

10/1/2023 12:09 am

We Need You, Party People! The 2023-24 school year is a PTO fundraising year, which culminates in the Kentucky Derby party on May 4, 2024!

Leading up to that big event, we need your help to host parties to raise more money. 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!

Stock the Lounge for Monroe Staff Members!

10/1/2023 12:08 am

The PTO Staff Appreciation Committee will once again be organizing the Stock the Lounge Drive so our teachers can enjoy drinks and snacks through out the day! 

October will be stocked by 5th grader parents, November by 4th grade, December by 3rd grade and so on. 

Look for the Sign Up Genius from your room parents and sign up to drop your item off in the Monroe School Office. 

Thank you parents for showing our teachers and staff how much they are appreciated!

Save the Date

9/23/2023 11:34 pm

Friday, Sept. 29

• Birthday Lunch (August and September birthdays)
• Pajama Day

Sunday, Oct. 1

• Hinsdale Rotary Run

Wednesday, Oct. 4

• Charleston Wrap sale ends

Monday, Oct. 9

• No School (Indigenous People's Day)

Friday, Oct. 13

• Monroe Cafe

School-wide Spirit Day on 9/29 - PAJAMA DAY!

9/23/2023 11:33 pm

Celebrate the official start of Fall and cozy up for the first family-sponsored Spirit Day of the year. Send your kids to school next Friday in their favorite PJ's for a school-wide Pajama Day sponsored by the Pequet family.

You can get in on the fun by sponsoring a spirit day too. One family, or a group of families, can sponsor one spirit day each month to raise money for the Monroe PTO. Families will be recognized on morning announcements, social media and Mustang Minutes. 

Click HERE to host a spirit day and support Monroe School!

Last call for autographed books by Patricia Wrede - Due Now

9/23/2023 11:33 pm

New York Times Best selling author, Patricia C. Wrede, came to Monroe to speak to our 3rd-5th graders last week.

Her new fantasy is titled, "The Dark Lord's Daughter." Is Kayla destined for darkness or can she be a new kind of Dark Lady?

These author visits are free to our school for hosting a book fair. However, there is a minimum purchase of 30 books. If sales are not met, the library must pay for the additional cost. We are just shy of our goal. We only need 14 more orders.

Please consider supporting your child's love of reading and Monroe's library by purchasing a personal copy of the book HERE.

The D181 Foundation SELAS Sticker Contest - Due 9/29

9/23/2023 11:32 pm

Calling all artists! 

Please help The D181 Foundation create water bottle stickers that celebrate the District's monthly SELAS program. 

See the flyer for more details. 

Check out out the Foundation's Sticker Art Contest webpage to submit your artwork!

Charleston Wrap Sale is Open! - Sale ends 10/4

9/23/2023 11:31 pm

Order holiday/birthday/occasional wrapping paper, ribbons, gift bags, home goods, candles, and more! 

Click HERE to register your child, select his/her teacher, and get shopping! 

Use Monroe's code: 11831 to log in. Thank you for supporting the Monroe PTO!

Questions? Email wrappingpaper@monroeschoolpto.com.

Help Monroe Win - Rotary Run, 10/1

9/23/2023 11:31 pm

We need a parent or older sibling volunteer to participate in the Rotary Run Mascot Race dressed as Miles the Mustang!! The mascot race will include all of the D181 school mascots and is a great way to show Monroe pride! Without a volunteer Monroe will have to sit this race out!

Please contact president@monroeschoolpto.com if you (or someone you love) can volunteer!!

2023-2024 Student Council

9/23/2023 11:30 pm

We are excited to announce that student council is starting up for the 2023 school year! Calling all 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students to participate! 

Your homeroom teacher will be sending home an informational flyer.

The club will meet on Thursday mornings from @8:00-8:30am, once a month as a member and twice a month if you are elected as a board member. If you are interested please start preparing a speech to present to your homeroom classroom!

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Partyka & Miss. Hayes.

Sign-Up Now Available for Kids Care Club (grades 3-5)!

9/23/2023 11:30 pm

Monroe's new student club - Kids Care Club - is now available for sign up for grades 3rd through 5th! 

The KCC's goal is to teach compassion through philanthropy and to instill a passion for helping others. We will focus on service projects and fundraising needs both within our community and beyond. Students will learn about the various initiatives we will support and will be actively involved in service projects and raising funds. 

Meetings will be held periodically (no more than once per month) at Monroe from 8:00am - 8:30am. 

Please sign up HERE - space is limited! 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Liz Schieber or Emily Blasko at monroecares@monroeschoolpto.com