Be A Teacher for the Day!

2/3/2025 5:43 pm

If your student has ever wondered what it's like to be the Monroe Principal for a day, now is their chance to find out! Announcing a PTO Fundraiser - Be A Teacher For The Day! 

Purchase your raffle ticket(s) for Art Teacher, PE Teacher, Librarian or Principal and we'll draw a winner for each on March 1. 

Buy as many tickets as you want for as many different roles as you want! 

Get your tickets HERE!

Monroe 2025 Sweetheart Dance: Tickets on sale

2/3/2025 5:42 pm

Get ready to dance the night away at the Monroe 2025 Sweetheart Dance! 

The dance will be held Friday, February 28, 2025 from 7-9 p.m. at the Hinsdale Golf Club. 

Monroe students and their chosen guardian are welcome. Tickets are $45/person and include music by DJ Maximus, dancing, desserts, and more! Cash (only) bar for the adults.

Tickets are limited and selling fast - get yours today! 

CLICK HERE to buy your tickets.

Monroe Parent Happy Hour: Get your tickets now!

2/3/2025 5:42 pm

Parents, are you looking for a night out to hang with other Monroe parents, socialize, escape the cold and dreary weather and have a cocktail? It’s time for another Monroe Parent Social!

What: Parent Social Happy Hour
Where: Pour Destino, 114 S Washington, Hinsdale
When: Friday February 21, 2025 from 6-8 pm
The Deets: $50 per person, includes private room, one complimentary beverage and family style tapas.

Get your tickets HERE!

January Teacher & Staff Appreciation Breakfast

2/3/2025 5:41 pm

The Monroe School Teachers and Staff enjoyed a delicious January breakfast from Citrus Diner last week. The breakfast sandwiches and fruit were a big hit!

Thank you families for your donations through stock the lounge! ~The Staff Appreciation Committee

Chess Club: Sign up for the Grandmaster Championship Chess Tournament

2/3/2025 5:40 pm

Last Call! Community Speaker Series Event THIS WEEK!

2/3/2025 5:37 pm

Last call! Please join us THIS WEEK for the Community Speaker Series winter events at The Community House. 

We are thrilled to welcome internationally renowned educational psychologist and award-winning author, Dr. Michele Borba.

Come for the expertise and stay for the refreshments! Kramer Foods will provide treats on Wednesday evening, and Cafe LaFortuna will provide coffee on Thursday morning. 

We appreciate our community partners and look forward to connecting with our parent community!

Thanks to the generous support of D181 and D86, the CSS events are free and open to all.

• Register HERE: Wednesday evening session, 2/5, 7:00-8:30pm
  
  
• Register HERE: Thursday morning session, 2/6, 9:00-10:30am
  
  

Hope to see you there!

Monroe Parent Happy Hour

1/28/2025 3:54 pm

Parents, are you looking for a night out to hang with other Monroe parents, socialize, escape the cold and dreary weather and have a cocktail? It’s time for another Monroe Parent Social!

What: Parent Social Happy Hour

Where: Pour Destino, 114 S Washington, Hinsdale

When: Friday February 21, 2025 from 6-8 pm

The Deets: $50 per person, includes private room, one complimentary beverage and family style tapas.

Click HERE for tickets!

Save the Date

1/25/2025 10:55 pm

Friday, January 24
Monroe Cafe - Culver's

Saturday, January 25
Sons/Superwomen Bowling

Monday, February 17
No School

Wednesday, February 19
Spring Picture Day (Sibling Photos)

Friday, February 21
Parent Social Event - Pour Destino

Friday, February 28
No School
Sweetheart Dance

Bowling Fun!

1/25/2025 10:54 pm

Thanks to everyone who came out to our first Sons/Superwomen Bowling event yesterday! The boys had a great time and it was so fun to see so many Mustangs together!

PS - Photo parents: if you have any great photos, please don’t forget to submit them for the yearbook!

Yearbook Cover Submissions Due TOMORROW - Monday, 1/27/25 by 3 PM to the Front Office

1/25/2025 10:52 pm

Calling all artists! Submit your art to be considered for the 2024-2025 Monroe Yearbook cover. We will have a NEW front cover winner for this year. All submissions will be included in the yearbook - either as a runner up or part of our submission collage pages.

See attached FLYER for rules and suggestions for your submission. There will be a bin in the front office to turn in your art and tomorrow is the final day to submit your art. Good luck, Mustangs!

Spring and Siblings Picture Day

1/25/2025 10:51 pm

Dear Families,

Spring is almost here, and we are excited to announce that Spring and Siblings Picture Day will take place on Wednesday, February 19th, at 8:30 AM! This is a wonderful opportunity to capture your child's bright smile and memory of this school year.

What to Wear: Feel free to let your child pick their favorite spring outfit! Please avoid green clothes as they can interfere with the photographer's green background.

Retakes: If your child (children) is absent on Picture Day, a retake day will be announced after that day.

Science Fair

1/25/2025 10:51 pm

The presentation boards (tri-fold presentation boards) will be given to the students after school on Wednesday, January 29th. Details for what to put on the boards will be provided at that time. The boards will be due back at Monroe by 2/18. The Science Fair will be 2/25, 6-7 PM. Please send an email to sciencefair@monroeschoolpto.com if you have any questions or if you would still like to sign up your child.

Monroe 2025 Sweetheart Dance

1/25/2025 10:45 pm

Get ready to dance the night away at the Monroe 2025 Sweetheart Dance! The dance will be held Friday, February 28, 2025 from 7-9 p.m. at the Hinsdale Golf Club. Monroe students and their chosen guardian are welcome. Tickets are $45/person and include music by DJ Maximus, dancing, desserts, and more! Cash (only) bar for the adults. CLICK HERE to buy your tickets.

Be A Teacher For The Day!

1/25/2025 10:41 pm

If your kid has ever wondered what it's like to be the Monroe Principal for a day, now is their chance to find out! Announcing a PTO Fundraiser - Be A Teacher For The Day! Purchase a raffle ticket for Art Teacher, PE Teacher, Librarian or Principal and we'll draw a winner for each on March 1. Buy as many tickets as you want for as many different roles as you want! Link HERE.

Calling all 5th Graders! Save the Date for CHMS Pizza Wars! 🍕🎤

1/25/2025 10:39 pm

Calling all 5th graders and families! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 12th for CHMS Pizza Wars 2025!
This well loved, delicious middle school event will be held Wednesday, March 12th at CHMS. It’s a great way to get a glimpse and experience what CHMS is all about!
You’ll sample slices of pizza and vote for your favorites! And enjoy the Eagle Jam Talent Show put on by CHMS students!
Hope to see you there. More details to come soon.

"Mon-Glow" Fifth Grade Dance Tickets Now Available!

1/25/2025 10:37 pm

Fifth Grade Students & Parents! Tickets are now available for the "Mon-Glow" Fifth Grade Dance on Friday, March 21st at Butterfield Country Club. Tickets are $75/person and include music by DJ Maximus, dinner, drinks, glow sticks and a photo booth. Drink tickets are available to purchase for parents. No siblings please.

CLICK HERE to purchase. Hope to see you there!

Save the Date

1/18/2025 5:10 pm

Friday, January 17
Monroe Cafe - Home Run Inn

Monday, January 20
No School

Wednesday, January 22
General PTO Meeting - 9 AM

Saturday, January 25
Sons/Superwomen Bowling

Wednesday, February 19
Spring Picture Day (Sibling Photos)

Friday, February 28
No School
Sweetheart Dance

Hinsdale Humane Society Supply Donation Drive

1/18/2025 5:07 pm

Hello Monroe Parents -

The Monroe Kids Care Club will again be collecting pet supply donations for the Hinsdale Humane Society. Items such as litter, bleach, paper towels and canned dog/cat food are among the items needed. For a full list, please refer to the attached HHS WISH LIST.

Donation boxes will be placed throughout the school from Tuesday, January 14th through Thursday January 30th. Alternatively a donation box will be available on the porch of 207 N Vine Street.

Thank you on behalf of the animals and the MKCC!

DO-RITE Donut Fundraiser for Monroe School!

1/18/2025 5:05 pm

DO-RITE Donut Fundraiser for Monroe School! Support Monroe School and enjoy the city’s best donuts from DO-RITE! Pre-order freshly made donuts now for delivery on 1/24—perfect for your weekend plans. Monroe earns 25% of the proceeds, so treat yourself and help the school! Scan the QR code or use the link to place your order. Don’t wait—order today! 🍩

Order Donuts here: https://portal.tripleseat.com/direct_bookings/r3c53r87sv7

Submit Art for the 2024-2025 Monroe Yearbook Cover Contest - Due by Monday, 1/27/25

1/18/2025 5:02 pm

Calling all artists! Submit your art to be considered for the 2024-2025 Monroe Yearbook cover. We will have a NEW front cover winner for this year. All submissions will be included in the yearbook - either as a runner up or part of our submission collage pages.

See attached FLYER for rules and suggestions for your submission. There will be a bin in the front office to turn in your art. Good luck, Mustangs!