❗❗Attention parents of 4th-6th grade girls❗❗
We are excited to roll out a 6 week (Wednesdays) after school program to help inspire girls to make healthy choices, build confidence, and show kindness. Be on the lookout for forms to be sent home with all girls, 4th-6th grade, next week!
Read-A-Thon kicks off in just a few days! Here is a message from our wonderful librarian staff, Becky Stutesman and Dara Livvix:
With this year's annual Read-A-Thon quickly approaching, the Monroe Library staff would like to thank you for your continuous support and donations to your child's reading journey. Our library relies fully on fundraising and donations to purchase the needed books and supplies to keep our students engaged in reading. With your generous donations we have been able to purchase hundreds of new books, new book shelves, book repair supplies, AR Brag Tags, AR party supplies, and so much more!
Monroe Elementary School has decided to hold a Read-A-Thon again this year!
Read-A-Thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more.
Our Read-A-Thon starts Sunday March 2, 2025.
On Friday, we will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress.
We encourage you to activate your reader’s account over the weekend by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/3332303735/1 and following the simple instructions.
We've chosen Read-A-Thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills.
We hope EVERYONE participates.
Thanks so much,
Kacie Rhoads
📢Order your Yearbook now! The deadline to order is quickly approaching-- March 2.
Yearbook Sales Period: 01/20/2025-03/02/2025
Student Cost of the Yearbook: $14.50
Online Store Link: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/monroeelementaryilcasey
Meet the Title Team! So many students benefit from their careful study, planning, and preparation. Thanks for being such a great team!
Stay tuned for more fantastic team members at Monroe!
Art is schools is so important! I love watching the kindergarten skills develop throughout the school year. This particular lesson touched on so many different skill sets, along with incorporating literature into the art room.
Our K-1st grade counseling groups talked about our Superpower of Pause today! Here is the link to the story we used to assist in the lesson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BxI6mTxGDw
Click the link below to watch the Casey-Westfield 8th graders as they perform the President's Song!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GX_ZRiz-nybo0_S5p5CQ3yzZvv0ALNsp/view?usp=sharing
8th grade ELA students had a silent debate about their graphic novel excerpt to finish up their unit on Holocaust-era literature. By responding to questions on the poster, students had to take a position on 4 different topics and support those positions with text evidence. They were then given the opportunity to silently reply to one another's stances and to ask questions.
Tickets for our spring musical "Annie Jr" go on sale TUESDAY! Tickets are general admission - $10 for adults and $5 for students. You can get tickets ahead of time by calling the High School office or they will be available at the door as long as there are seats available!
Performance dates are Thursday, February 27th at 7:00 PM, Friday, February 28th at 7:00 PM and Saturday, March 1st at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
We hope to see you there!!
We have big plans for Read Across America Week!
📚Read-A-Thon kicks off on Sunday, March 2nd! Sign-up information will be sent home in backpacks on Friday, February 28th. In the past few years, this has been such a success fundraiser for Monroe. Kids reading more and more, plus raising $$ for our library-- its a double WIN! Let's make it the most successful one yet🌟
📚Family Reading Night- Mad Science Theme! March 4th, 5-7 PM. Please return meal RSVP's by Thursday, February 20th. Please make plans to join us for reading, science booths, food, family and fun! 🧪🔬
📚Read Across America Spirit Week! See flyer for details 🧾
Band Fundraiser
Saturday, March 15th from 10am-5pm
Which project steals your heart? Give these artists some love!
Sixth graders reviewed for their test on equations by playing "Capture the Flag" this week. 🚩They enjoyed getting out of their seats collecting flags for their correct answers. At the end, they discovered the flags were worth varying points, and the fastest team didn't necessarily with the game. 😮
This is what a happy little artist looks like!
We're still in sick season- boo! Just some reminders about when your student should stay home. Please call your student's school nurse for specific questions or concerns.
Kindergarten classes married the letters Q and U today with a wedding, reception, gifts with qu and and dance party. Thank you to Terra Cottage for the donation of the wedding bouquets and Hannah Todd for the balloon displays.
Post Super Bowl Speech Team Touchdown!🏈
2nd grade speech students took turns trying to find the touchdown after practicing their R sound today!
Great job to the Casey-Westfield Junior High Band students who participated in the Embarras River Band Festival on February 6th at Olney High School!
Corbin Easton
Grady Fain
Annlee Gendren
Addison Harris
Jackson Hayes
Olivia Henderson
Paysli Kinkelaar
Lillian McLin
Zane Miller
Kale Morgan
Makenzie Patchett
Emmy Redman
Vaedyn Roberts
Milley Simmons
Ella Staley
Mrs. Robinson's kindergarten class had their own Super Bowl party. We designed our own helmets, jerseys, played bingo, practiced addition, and had a fun snack.
