Stock The Lounge

1/18/2025 4:58 pm

Monroe Families-
Thank you for Stocking the Lounge! If you would still like to donate drinks, snacks, fruit, veggies for our staff to enjoy during the school day there is still time. The sign up genius link is here. Simply select a January item, drop them off at the school office or send in with your child this month.

Even though we designated a grade per month you may donate any month(s) you'd like. This is a great way to shower our teachers and staff during these cold winter days.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845AEAD29A4FC1-51346373-2425#/

Thank you so much! The Staff Appreciation Committee

Science Fair

1/18/2025 4:57 pm

Thank you to everyone who has signed up for Science Fair. We are very excited by the number of students who want to participate. The presentation boards (tri-fold presentation boards) will be given to the students soon. Details on what to put on the boards will be provided at that time. Students are welcome to partner if desired. As a reminder, 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.

Save the Date for Happy Hour: 2/21!

1/18/2025 4:56 pm

Monroe parents! Are you sick of the cold and darkness? Are you ready to get out of the house, mingle and have a cocktail? Join us for our Parent Social Happy Hour on Friday, February 21st at Pour Destino in Hinsdale from 6pm-8pm! Details to follow; hope to see you then!

Monroe's Sweetheart Dance! Get your tickets now!

1/18/2025 4:50 pm

Monroe students get ready to dance the night away at the 2025 Sweetheart Dance! The dance will be held Friday, February 28, 2025 from 7-9pm at Hinsdale Golf Club. Monroe students and their chosen caretaker are welcome. Tickets are $45/person and include music by DJ Maximus, dancing, desserts, and more! Buy your tickets now! CLICK HERE

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

1/18/2025 4:48 pm

Calling all 5th graders and families! Save the date 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 get to 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.

Save the Date! "Mon-Glow" Fifth Grade Dance: March 21st

1/18/2025 4:45 pm

Attention Fifth Graders and Parents! Get ready to glow up at our annual "Mon-Glow" fifth grade dance! Join us on Friday, March 21st from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Butterfield Country Club (2800 Midwest Road, Oakbrook) for sounds from DJ Maximus, dinner, dancing and photo booth. No siblings, please. Cash bar available for parents. Ticket links will be available within the Evite that will be sent out to fifth grade parents this week!

Monroe's Family Fun Fest- Sponsorship Opportunities

1/18/2025 4:42 pm

Hello Monroe Families!

We have been actively planning our school's Family Fun Fest for May 16, 2025. We can't wait to celebrate the end of the school year with you at this carnival.

We currently looking for sponsors for this year's event. If you would like to sponsor, or know of a potential sponsor, please reach out to Ellen Dunlap at 202-285-1069.

Thank you! The Monroe Family Fun Fest Committee

Save the Date

1/11/2025 4:03 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

Friday, February 28
Sweetheart Dance

Stock The Lounge

1/11/2025 4:01 pm

Happy New Year! Stock the Lounge is still going strong. If you would like to donate drinks, snacks, fruit, veggies for our staff to enjoy during the school day please do. The sign up genius link is here. Simply select items, drop them off at the school office or send in with your child by the date requested.
Even though we designated a grade per month you may donate any month(s) you'd like. This is a great way to shower our teachers and staff during these cold winter days.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845AEAD29A4FC1-51346373-2425#/

Thank you so much! The Staff Appreciation Committee

Monroe Chess starts Tues. Jan. 14. Don't miss out!

1/11/2025 3:58 pm

The Monroe Chess Club is Back! All new Lessons, Games, Worksheets, and Tournaments! ✨🐎♟️✨

Welcome all new and current students! All students are invited to try the first meeting for free, and chess club members are encouraged to bring a friend or two. Classes are more fun when you can play with your friends or make new ones. Beginners Welcome! (No prior knowledge of chess is required)

Register today HERE!

Classes starts this Tuesday, January 14th from 3:05pm-4:05pm.

DO-RITE Donut Fundraiser for Monroe School!

1/11/2025 3:55 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

Don't Forget - Sons & Superwomen Bowling January 25th!

1/11/2025 3:47 pm

Don't forget to buy your tickets for bowling! Monroe sons - grab your mom, aunt, grandma or any special lady in your life and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of bowling, bonding, and fun.

We'll be bowling at Suburbanite on Jan 25th from 3-5 with pizza and pop included.

Buy tickets HERE

Announcing the 2024-2025 Monroe Yearbook Cover Contest - Due by Monday, 1/27/2

1/11/2025 3:43 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!

Science Fair is Back!

1/11/2025 3:42 pm

Science Fair is back! Verbal details about the event were given to the kids on Friday. Deadline to signup HERE is 1/16. (Apologies for the short notice) This year’s themes will be: Grades KG-2: Circle of Life – Discover how plants and animals grow, survive, and adapt to their environments. Grades 3-5: Nature in Action – Forces that shape our world, explore gravity, friction, and motion. Please note the kids are not under any obligation to participate along theme lines. We want the kids to have fun. Boards due 2/18. Culminating Event 2/25. Contact sciencefair@monroeschoolpto.com with any questions.

Monroe 2025 Sweetheart Dance! Get your tickets now!

1/11/2025 3:22 pm

Monroe girls get ready to dance the night away at the Sweetheart Dance! The dance will be held Friday, February 28, 2025 from 7-9pm at Hinsdale Golf Club.

Monroe students and any caregiver/guardian are welcome. Tickets are $45/person and include music by DJ Maximus, dancing, desserts, and more!

Buy your tickets now! CLICK HERE

Monroe's Family Fun Fest- Sponsorship Opportunities

1/11/2025 3:20 pm

Hello Monroe Families!
Welcome to 2025!!! We have been actively planning our school's Family Fun Fest for May 16, 2025. We can't wait to celebrate the end of the school year with you at this carnival.

We currently looking for sponsors for this year's event. If you would like to sponsor, or know of a potential sponsor, please reach out to Ellen Dunlap at 202-285-1069.

Thank you! The Monroe Family Fun Fest Committee

Gordan Korman - District Sponsored Author Event Jan 17th!

1/11/2025 3:18 pm

3rd - 5th Graders Listen Up! Join us for the District-sponsored Author event on January 17th from 4-6PM. Author is Gordon Korman - purchase his book, Old School, to come!

Join us for the upcoming Community Speaker Series events!

1/11/2025 3:12 pm

Registration is now open for the next event of the Community Speaker Series season! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Michele Borba to share her parenting expertise with our community. Her dynamic approach and deep understanding of empathy will be of interest to parents of all ages of children.

There will be an evening presentation and a morning presentation to accommodate our audience. Both events will be held in person at The Community House. The events are free and open to all.

This year, local businesses are being invited to support the CSS as community partners by providing hospitality at the CSS events. Come out to connect, learn and enjoy!

Wednesday February 5
Evening Session:
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CSSBorbaPM

Thursday February 6
Morning Session:
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CSSBorbaAM

Culled from 30 years of research and experience, Dr. Borba shares why empathy is a skill that's vital for children's mental health, resilience, leadership skills, and job success and provides useful tools that parents can use to help our children become more empathetic.

Save the Date

1/5/2025 8:26 am

Wednesday, January 22

• General PTO Meeting - 9 AM

Saturday, January 25

• Sons/Superwomen Bowling

Friday, February 28

• Father/Daughter Dance

Gordan Korman Author Visit: THIS Friday!

1/5/2025 8:18 am

D181 and Barnes and Noble Present: Gordan Korman

Gordan is a beloved middle grade author and will be coming to HMS on Friday, January 17th, from 4-6 pm. He will talk with the students and families about his new book, "Old School." Books will be signed live at the event.

Seating is limited and sign up to follow this week!