Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10

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We are excited to share with you the week of events to celebrate our teachers and staff at Monroe. Thank you parents for helping make this week special. Thank you to the staff appreciation committee for planning and running the events.

Happy School Nurse Day- May 8th

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School nurse appreciation day is Wednesday, May 8th. Let's thank Ms. Shenaz Tinwalla RN for caring for our children. A special gift will be given to Ms. Tinwalla on Wednesday from the staff appreciation committee.

Crossing Guard Appreciation Day - May 9

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Hello Parents! Please send out an extra thank you on Thursday to our crossing guards for helping our kiddos get to school. Each guard will be receiving a special thank you gift from the staff appreciation committee.

Evereve Burr Ridge is Hosting a Monroe School Shopping Event on Thursday, May 16

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Get ready for summer and join us at Evereve Burr Ridge on Thursday, May 16. Evereve is generously donating 15% of all Monroe designated purchases on this date from 5-7pm.

Evereve
490 Village Center Dr.
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
630.995.3529

FAMILY FUN FEST: GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY

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Attention Monroe Families! Tickets for this year's Monroe Family Fun Fest are now available. Join us on Friday, May 17 from 5pm - 8pm for food trucks, lots of entertainment and loads of family fun. This is a community event, open to all, so spread the word to your neighbors, friends and extended family.

Wristbands are $15 if purchased in advance, $20 at the door. They will be distributed in your child's May 10 Friday folder or can be picked up onsite at the event if needed. All sales are final. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled. Funds raised from wristband sales would be used to offset nonrefundable expenses and support other PTO activities.

CLICK HERE to buy your ticket today.

Field Day - 5/29 - Volunteers Needed

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The end of the school year means Field Day is back! Field Day 2024 is on Wednesday, May 29th - 12:00-2:45.

CLICK HERE to volunteer for Field Day.

Mrs. Marcucci needs 30 parent volunteers to help run the stations on Field Day. Parents will be assigned a station the day of the event and students will move with their class from activity to activity. Please arrive at 12:00 to get your station assignment and only sign up if you can stay the whole time.

Questions? Please email mmarcucci@d181.org

5th Graders - Pool Party - Get your tickets today!

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Calling all 5th Grade Parents! Pool Party Tickets are on sale now!

Don't miss out on this 5th grader Monroe tradition! Celebrate with an EPIC pool party on Friday, May 31st from 3pm-5pm at the Hinsdale Community Pool.

CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets today! MUST PURCHASE TICKETS by May 15. NO tickets will be sold at the door.

See INVITE for more details.

Walk the Walk 5/19!

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Has your family registered for Walk the Walk at the Community House Sunday 5/19? Don't forget to tag your family to Monroe at registration! Each Monroe student will get a magnet on their locker to thank them for participation.

This event is a one-mile Color Walk that celebrates mental and physical wellness, access to mental health services, and ending the stigma associated with discussing mental health with friends, family and community.

Sign up today, Mustangs!
https://www.thecommunityhouse.org/walk-the-walk-for-mental-health-2024/

Save the Date

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Tuesday, April 30th

• Monroe Milers, 7:55am

Friday, May 3rd

• Monroe Milers, 7:55am
• Monroe Cafe - Jersey Mike's

Saturday, May 4th

• Off to the Races - Monroe Fundraiser, 5pm

Monday, May 6th - Friday, May 10th

• Staff Appreciation Week

Friday, May 17th

• Family Fun Fest, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Off to the Races is Here!

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Time to put on those hats and bowties...Off to the Races is this Saturday, May 4th at Chicago Highlands Club! Doors open at 5pm; please arrive as close to 5pm as possible. 

CLICK HERE for details of the evening and to check out some new auction items!

There's still time to pre-order your custom Yeti tumbler and a Golden Raffle ticket for a chance to win a trip to Mexico! (These can also be purchased at the event). Also, don't forget to book your spray tan at GloUp in Oak Brook who will be donating 20% back to Monroe School.

We're looking forward to a fun night! Thank you for supporting Monroe School!