News and events

Happy October! Thank you to all the families who came to Parent/Teacher Conferences! We enjoyed meeting all of you and talking about goals for your student(s). There are lots of things happening in the next few weeks so be sure keep an eye on your email and students folder!

There will be no school on Thursday, Oct. 17th and Friday, Oct. 18th this week for MEA Break.

Upcoming Events Highlighted in this newsletter include:

• Important Dates/ Upcoming Non-School Days
• Food Drive to fill our GEARS Shelf
• PTO Fundraiser
• Volunteer News
• October Parent Press

Keep Being Amazing!

Principal Oliver

Oct. 17th & 18th- No School MEA Break

Oct. 21st-25th- Food Drive to Fill the Gears Shelf

Oct. 24- 5th Grade Field Trip- Orchestra Hall

Oct. 28th- 1st Grade Field Trip (1B & 1V) to Wargo Nature Center

Oct. 29th- 1st Grade Field Trip (1P & 1S) to Wargo Nature Center

Oct. 30th- Kindergarten Field Trip- MN Children's Museum

Nov. 5th- No School- Staff Development Day

Nov. 7th- PTO Fundraiser Kickoff

Nov. 15th- PTO Fundraiser Royal Run Event

Nov. 22nd- End of Trimester 1

Nov. 25-29th- No School (Staff Work Days and Thanksgiving Break)

Help Monroe restock the Gears Shelf by donating food during the food drive next week. See the schedule below and donate items that match the theme of each day.

Monday

• Dress like a Teacher
• Snacks and Individual Items (fruit snacks, applesauce pouches, granola bars, etc)

Tuesday

• Dress gray-on-gray or denim-on-denim
• Grains- Cereal, rice, oats and pastas

Wednesday

• Dress in clothing from History
• Pasta Sauce, peanut butter, jelly (plastic containers) and canned items

Thursday

• Dress in Sports Jersey or Favorite Color
• Household Items- paper plates, plastic silverware, cleaning supplies, etc

Friday

• Dress in Monroe Gear or the Color Blue
• Quick Cook Items- instant pasta, oatmeals, baby items, and personal and feminine hygiene

Is your family in need of food or toiletries? If so, you can use our school’s food shelf. It’s easy, fast, and confidential.
Here are some options:

• Reach out to a social worker to set up a time by calling 763-506-3689 or emailing: michael.thompson@ahschools.us
• Scan or click the QR code to sign up to shop

Hey Monroe Families,

Welcome back to a new school year. There are several opportunities to support staff and students at Monroe. Here are a few ways:

1. Workroom Volunteer - On-going

We are looking for extra help in our workroom. If you are interested in cutting, copying or laminating, this opportunity is for you! You can come in to help out at your convenience or take a project home to work on!

2. Chaperones for Field Trips

To be considered as a chaperone, a background check and volunteer forms are mandatory. These can be completed at any time but for sure need to be done 3+ weeks prior to any field trip. Please watch for information from your student's classroom teacher. Please use the links below to complete!

• Monroe Application

• Monroe background check

3. Attend a PTO Meeting

Attending a PTO meeting is a great way to get to know Monroe staff and other Monroe families! Childcare is provided for free for children ages preschool and older. PTO meetings are held in the Monroe Media Center and run from 6:30-7:30pm. Here are the upcoming meetings:

December 3rd, 2024 - 6:30pm-7:30pm

February 4th, 2024 - 6:30pm-7:30pm

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Wendy Brown

wendy.brown@ahschools.us

763-506-3630

Dismissal Line: Please use this line to make any changes to your student's transportation for the afternoon. Any changes need to be made prior to 3pm. The number is 763-506-3614.

Parent Drop Off/Pick Up: Please be sure that you wait in the line along the south side of Brookdale Drive until you are directed to enter the front parking lot. This ensures safety for our students as they arrive and leave Monroe. Students should have everything ready to get right out of the car in the morning and should get out on the school side.

Lunch Schedule: If you plan to come to lunch, please call the office at 763-506-3600 ahead of time, so we can see if there is space. Here is a reminder of the lunch times!

• 11:00-11:25- Kindergarten
• 11:30-11:55- 2nd Grade

• 12:00 -12:25 - Grade 1
• 12:30-12:55 - Grade 4
• 1:00-1:25 - Grade 3
• 1:30-1:55- Grade 5

Attendance Information: Please be sure to call the attendance line if your student is sick, will be out of town or has a doctor's appointment. Absence number is: 763-506-3606.