Monticello

March 3rd Girls Basketball at Coweeman

March 4th PTO Meeting in the lobby at 5:30pm

March 5th Girls Basketball at Monticello Vs Cascade

March 6th Knowledge Bowl at Cascade

March 7th No School - Weather Make-Up Day

March 10th Girls Basketball at Kalama

March 11th Site Base Meeting in the LGIC at 7:00am

March 12th Knowledge Bowl at La Center

March 12th Girls Basketball at Kings Way

March 13th Early Release 10:55

March 13th Student Led Conferences -Scheduled with your child's advisory teacher 12:00-6:30

March 14th Early Release 10:55

March 17th Girls Basketball at Coweeman

March 18th Bowling Tournament

March 18th Orchestra Concert at RA Long at 7pm

March 18th Regional Band Concert at Mt Solo

March 19th Bowling Students Vs Staff

March 20th Knowlege Bowl at View Ridge MS

March 20th Band Concert at RA Long at 7pm

March 28th 8th Grade Parent Night RA Long 6:00-7:30pm
April 1st Choir Gala at RA Long

April 7th-11th No School Spring Break

April 14th School Resumes 7:50am first bell

April 14th 1st Track Practice after school

Let's give a warm welcome to Ms. Day, our new para educator here at Monticello! Ms. Day grew up in Kalama and transferred to Monticello for her 8th-grade year. After graduating from Kalama High School, she worked as a caregiver until this year. She is currently attending LCC with the goal of earning her bachelor's degree so she can become a teacher. In her free time, she enjoys creating art and studying psychology. We are excited to have Ms. Day join our team!

The following students have been recognized by their teachers for exemplifying the 4 Bs of Monticello: Being Responsible, Being Respectful, Being Safe, and Being a Learner. Congratulations to this month's outstanding winners!

Each year, we gather valuable feedback through climate and culture surveys from our students, parents, and staff. The insights we collect help guide the development of our school improvement plans. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete the parent climate and culture survey. The link to the survey is provided below. Thank you in advance for your time and thoughtful input!

Parent Climate & Culture Survey Link

Spring Conferences will be student-led and have been thoughtfully prepared during advisory classes. Your student should have already shared the scheduled time for your conference, which will take place between 12:00 PM and 6:30 PM. If you have not yet received your scheduled time, please contact us at 360-575-7056. Each conference will last 13-15 minutes, providing students with the opportunity to reflect on their progress, celebrate their achievements, and set meaningful goals for the future.

Student-led conferences are a great way for students to take ownership of their learning, develop communication skills, and gain a deeper understanding of their academic strengths and areas for growth. These conferences empower students to be active participants in their education, fostering a sense of responsibility and motivation to reach their goals. If you have specific questions for a teacher, please feel free to reach out to them directly via email. Thank you for your support in this important process! Our goal is to get 100% participation.

At Longview Public Schools, the safety and security of our students and staff is a top priority. Creating a safe school environment takes all of us working together – families, staff, and students. Simple actions like keeping emergency contact information updated, staying aware of your surroundings at school, and encouraging responsible social media use can make a big difference. Having open conversations with your student about reporting concerns, whether in person or online, is also key. Most importantly, if you see or hear something concerning, say something. Together, we can keep our schools safe, supportive, and a great place for students to learn and grow.

The first track practice will be held on April 14th after school, and all students— including 6th graders—are encouraged to participate. Athletes must submit their paperwork online, and it is important to ensure that we have a valid physical form on file in the office. If you have any questions, please reach out to our athletic secretary at 360-575-7041 or by email at crogers@longview.k12.wa.us.

Our basketball team will be finishing up their season on March 17th. The team has shown tremendous improvement throughout the course of the year. Check out some of the pictures that were taken at their games.

The character trait that we are emphasizing in March is RESPECT. We will be teaching students how to show consideration for others feelings, wishes, and rights. At times, students struggle to develop appropriate ways to communicate with their peers and with our staff. We will focus our attention on helping students work through conflict while being respectful of others.

It was a pleasure to see everyone at our 2025 Evening of Excellence Awards Night! The event allowed us to celebrate students who have worked tirelessly to grow and improve during the first semester. This aligns with one of our key goals: to honor student success. Another goal of ours is to foster positive connections with both students and families. To support this, we invited local organizations to share information about the valuable resources they offer to our community. We hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did. Below are some photos from the event for you to enjoy! Additionally, we’ve included a short survey and would greatly appreciate your feedback. Your input is valuable to us as we continue to improve and build on these events.

Evening of Excellence Survey

We are proud to recognize students who have recently received a positive referral for demonstrating excellent character and making outstanding choices at school. Each of these students have made a significant impact on our school community, and their commitment to making good choices sets a fantastic example for others to follow to help build a positive culture at Monticello.

Our PTO has put together an online spirit wear site for students and family members to design and order their own personal school gear. Click on the following link to get started.

https://www.monticellomiddlespiritwear.com

After school Garden Club is back! The Lower Columbia School Garden's Program will run on Wednesdays through June 4th. Students that are interested in attending will need to complete a registration form that is located in the lobby. Below are the official dates of the garden club.

Dates:

March 5th & 19th

April 2nd & 23rd

May 21st

June 4th

Our yearbook staff is looking for baby photos of our 8th grade students. If you are willing to send them in please submit them to kflint@longview.k12.wa.us

Be sure to write down the name of your student once you attach the photo.

Bell Studios is the company that creates and sells our yearbook online.

Link to online purchase

Cheer Tryouts April 21st-26th

• All paperwork must be turned in prior to tryouts. See below for more information.
• Our parent/athlete informational meeting will be held March 18 at 5:30 pm in the RA Long Cafeteria.
• Athletes that wish to try-out must attend 3 clinics as noted. Clinics will be held in the RA Long Main Gym.

BEFORE TRY-OUTS, there are a few checklist items, so be sure to take note!

• Try-out application is completed and signed
• Teacher recommendations are completed and turned in.
• Be sure your athlete is registered on Final­Forms.
• Athlete has a current sports physical on file with the RA Long ASB Office

For more information, email Coach Jodi Reid at mailto:cheerral@gmail.com

If you are interested in helping at the concession stand for girls' basketball games, please let me know. The following dates are the remaining home games:

• Wednesday March 5th
• Monday March 17th

If you are interested in volunteering for the school dance on Friday, April 25, 2025 please let me know. The theme for the dance is spring. More information to come. heatherbethpeterson@hotmail.com

We provide a high level of education to each student, and inspire them to believe they can succeed by creating a supportive learning environment.

We Believe. We Inspire. We Succeed.

Email: smerzoian@longview.k12.wa.us
Website: https://monticello.longviewschools.com/
Location: 1225 28th Ave, Longview, WA, USA
Phone: 360-575-7056
Facebook: facebook.com/monticellomiddleschool