Monitor Elementary School

February 2025

Message from Principals

Happy February! There are lots of exciting things happening these month! We'll kick off the month celebrating our school counselors, and we'll have hat day on Friday, February 7th! Students are also encouraged to wear red on Friday, February 7th for National Wear Red Day for American Heart Month! Don Tyson School of Innovation will be hosting a parent night on Thursday, February 13th for parents of 5th graders who might be interested in attending school there next year, and DTSOI enrollment for next school year opens on Friday, February 28th at 10am. On February 14th we will be enjoying class parties for Valentine's Day and our monthly student birthday lunch. We will also celebrate our SRO and CSSO on that day! There is no school on Monday, February 17th, and we will have picture day on Thursday, February 27th. Finally, please save the date for student-led conferences. These will take place March 10th and 11th, and we look forward to seeing our families then! It's going to be another great month at Monitor!

Mrs. Andi Acuff, Principal

Mrs. Cassie Marquette, Assistant Principal

Important Dates in February

Monday, February 3rd: School Counselor Appreciation Week
Friday, February 7th: Hat Day - $1.00
Friday, February 7th: National Wear Red Day
Thursday, February 13th: DTSOI Parent Night
Friday, February 14th: Valentine's Day Class Parties
Friday, February 14th: Student Birthday Lunch
Friday, February 14th: SRO + CSSO Appreciation Day
Monday, February 17th: No School // Teacher In-Service
Thursday, February 20th: Bring a Parent to Mallard U Night
Thursday, February 20th: 3rd Grade Music Program at 6pm
Tuesday, February 25th: Pre-K & Kindergarten Trike Theatre Performance
Wednesday, February 26th: Spirit Assembly
Thursday, February 27th: Spring Picture Day
Friday, February 28th: DTSOI Enrollment Opens at 10am

Student Check In/Check Out Procedures

The school day begins at 7:45am. Students who arrive after 7:45am should be checked in by an adult in the front office. If you need to change the way your child is going home, please contact your child's teacher or call the office by 2pm. Also, please note that if you are checking out your student, students will not be called to the office until a parent is in the office to pick them up so students are in class for instruction for as long as possible.

Inclement Weather

If there is inclement weather, please check the Springdale Public School Facebook page and the local news for school closings. As a general rule, we do not post if we are having school, only if the school will be closed.

Valentine's Day Party Fast Pass

If you are a parent who is planning to attend class parties on Friday, February 14th and you would like to skip the lines to check in, you can fill out the Google form linked below to let us know you plan to attend and we will preprint your visitor's label. We will only be able to pre-print a visitor's tag for you if you have checked in with your driver's license using our Raptor system this year or if you bring your driver's license to the school prior to February 14th. If you have never checked in using our Raptor system, please bring your driver's license with you when you come. If you are not sure if we have your ID on file, you are welcome to call the office to check. If you have questions about your child's class party, please reach out to your child's teacher.

Valentine's Day Class Party Fast Pass RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/3p8sz43y

Updated Contact Information

If your phone number or address has changed, please contact the office at (479) 750-8749 to let us know. It is important that we have the correct phone number for us to be able to get in touch with you and for you to get automated messages from the school with important information.

Student-Led Conferences

Mark your calendar! Student-led conferences will be March 10th and 11th. Look for more information coming home later this month!

Monitor Career Day

Career day is coming up soon! If you are interested in sharing information to students about your job with our students, please contact Mrs. Engelmann {our school counselor} at (479) 750-8749 or sengelmann@sdale.org. We need you and would love to have you!

National School Counselor Week

I hope this message finds you well! My name is Sierra Engelmann, and I am excited to serve as your child’s school counselor here at Monitor Elementary. As National School Counselor Week approaches, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share a little bit about my role in supporting your child’s academic, emotional, and social development. As the school counselor, my job is to ensure that all students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. I provide individual and group counseling, help with conflict resolution, and work alongside teachers and families to create a positive and inclusive environment. Whether your child needs support managing their emotions, building friendships, or navigating school challenges, I am here to help. If you ever have concerns or would like to discuss how I can best support your child, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, we can create the best possible experience for your child as they grow and thrive in school.

Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your child’s journey this year!

Warm Regards,
Sierra Engelmann
School Counselor
Monitor Elementary

sengelmann@sdale.org

Box Tops for Education

Did you know you could earn money for Monitor just by buying groceries? Check out the Box Tops for Education app and support our school! If you download the Box Tops of Education app, you can connect your Walmart app and earn money to help support our school. You'll want to use referral code: YTAJ9YLM. Thanks for helping to support our school!

ROOMS Communication Platform

This year, all elementary schools in Springdale are using ROOMS as the primary communication platform between teachers and families. Families should download the Springdale Public Schools app to access communication with the teacher. You'll want to choose ROOMS in the bottom right hand corner and enter your phone number to request a security code be sent via text. Using the app, you'll be able to receive important updates and chat with your child's teacher. If you have trouble getting signed up, feel free to stop by the school for help getting ROOMS set up!

Parent Center

If you have not yet visited our parent center, in the front lobby right outside the counseling office, we invite you to come look at the resources we have waiting for you! You can also check out our digital Parent Information & Resource Center linked below! This hub includes live links to direct families to community and state resources to help meet their needs. Our staff, including our social worker, counselors, parent liaisons, and more, are also here to assist families. We hope you'll find this resource helpful!

Parent Information & Resource Center: http://tinyurl.com/2s4yk3j8