September Newsletter

Sept. 2nd No School Labor Day

Sept. 5th Open House 5:30-7:00pm

Sept. 13th School Picture Day

Sept. 23rd Free Haircuts (See more info below)

Sept. 24th Site Base Meeting 7:00am LGIC

Sept. 27th School Spirit Day (6th Gr white, 7th Gr Yellow, 8th Gr Green)

Sept. 27th School Assembly Last 1/2 hour

Oct. 1st PTO Meeting Office 5:30pm

Oct. 8th Site Base Meeting 7:00am LGIC

Oct. 11th No School - State In-service Day

Oct. 25th Picture Re-Takes

Oct. 25th School Social For Students Following 4Bs

Mrs. Box-Hernandez has lived in Longview, WA her whole life, attending St. Rose from PreK to 8th grade and then R. A. Long High School. She participated in the Running Start program at LCC during high school and transferred to WSUV to finish school. Covid came along and made her student teaching experience one to remember. Mrs. Box-Hernandez studied and taught at St. Helens Elementary in first grade, then got hired the following school year after receiving her BA in Elementary Education. Mrs. Box-Hernandez taught for four years at St. Helens Elementary and is excited to start her new journey at Monticello Middle School. She enjoys playing volleyball and soccer, running, reading, and watching movies. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

We use a variety of ways to communicate with families. Emails are typically the quickest and easiest. If you have not listed your email address with us, please contact us at 360-575-7042.

REMIND App

This year, we will continue to use the REMIND app that can be used on your phone or personal device. You control the type of messages & notifications that you want to receive.

Skyward Family Access is an online tool that gives families the opportunity to participate more fully in their students’ education. It offers up-to-the-minute student information, including attendance, schedules, food service balances and immunizations. It also includes a calendar and message center.

If you have not yet obtained a username, submit an application to a school where you have a student attending. Your username will work for all active students living in your household. Each guardian may have a separate user name and password. Click here for a link to skyward family access.

A program is being offered to our Monticello students whose families may want a free hair cut for their student. It is called “Free Haircuts for Kids” and is being sponsored by local licensed hairstylist and barbers. The event is being held on September 23rd from 1:00-4:00pm in the FCRC.

How it works: With parent/guardian permission your child will be eligible for a free cut when volunteers are scheduled Monticello. Most events will be after school or held at a time when your student will not be missing their ‘core’ classes, like English and math.

Questions: If you have any questions about the program, please contact Martin Rios, our school liaison, at mrios@longview.k12.wa.us. or call 360-575-7055 or 360-720-5316

You will need to fill out the form that was attached in an email from Mr. Merzoian. Then sign and return the form to the school office to be turned into Mr. Rios or lead secretary. Space is limited, so sign-up early or contact Mr. Rios right away. The volunteer licensed hairstylists and barbers are looking to support families that may not be able to get a haircut for their students. However, they are willing to provide haircuts for as many students as they can during their time at Monticello.

Some Wednesdays after school from 1:30-3:00pm in the school garden with Ms. Hannah

hannah@lcschoolgardens.org

Dates: Sept 25th, October 9th, October 23rd, & December 4th

Permission Slips Required - Pick-up one in the office

Some Wednesdays after school in the LGIC with Ms. Jodi

jfowler@longview.k12.wa.us

Dates: Oct 2nd

Permission Slips Required - Pick-up one in room 103-A

The club focuses on kindness throughout the school as well as living a healthy lifestyle.

Every Thursdays after school from 2:30-3:30pm in Room 202 with Mrs. Peterson

kpeterson@longview.k12.wa.us

Football (7th & 8th Grade Students)

3:30 7th Grade Followed By 8th Grade (10 min after 7th grade)

Sept 18th At Castle Rock

Sept 25th Vs Mt Solo at Memorial Stadium

Oct 2nd At Coweeman

Oct 9th Vs Cascade at Memorial Stadium

Oct 16th At Hungtington

Oct 23rd Vs Kings Way at Memorial Stadium

Volleyball (7th & 8th Grade Students)

3:30 Blended Followed by 7th Grade then 8th Grade

Sept 16th At Coweeman

Sept 18th Vs Mt Solo at Monticello

Sept 23rd At Castle Rock

Sept 25th Vs Hockinson at Monticello

Sept 30th Vs Kalama at Monticello

Oct 2nd Vs Cascade at Monticello

Oct 7th At Hungtington

Oct 9th Vs Coweeman at Monticello

Oct 14th At Mt Solo

Oct 16th TBD

Cross Country (6th, 7th & 8th Grade Students)

Sept 10th At La Center Elementary School 4:00pm

Sept 18th At Lake Sacajawea 3:30pm

Sept 25th At Lake Sacajawea 3:15pm

Sept 28th At Lake Sacajawea 12:00pm

Oct 2nd At Rainbow Park Kalama

Oct 9th At Abrams Park Ridgefield

Oct 15th At Woodland High School 4:00pm

Middle school can be a challenging time of students as they navigate their way through the teenage years. We have several counselors and support professionals on hand to meet the needs of our students. Mr. Rodman and Mrs. Opgrande serve as our school counselors. If you have a concern regarding your child's school experience, please reach out to Mr. Rodman & Mrs. Opgrande by email. Mr. Rodman works with students whose last names start with A-K. He can be reached at mailto:drodman@longview.k12.wa.us Mrs. Oprande works with students whose last names start with L-Z. She can be reached at mailto:mopgrande@longview.k12.wa.us They also oversee the 504 planning process.

CORE Health, Columbia Wellness and other local agencies also provide serves to our students here at Monticello. If you would like your child to receive those services, please reach out to one of our counselors mentioned above.

We also have a Student Assistance Professional (SAP) in our building to support students in a variety of ways. Her name is Ms. Jodi. She works to reduce the risk of alcohol, tobacco, and other substance abuse. She strengthens healthy attitudes, positive decision-making skills, and provides clear standards of behavior. She also teaches healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety. Ms. Jodi works closely with school administrators, teachers and counselors as well as community services. Her goal is to help assist students in achieving academic and social success. If you would like Ms. Jodi to reach out to your student, please email her at mailto:jfowler@longview.k12.wa.us

We are fortunate to house the district’s Family Resource Center (FCRC). The resource center provides parents a place for parents to connect with us as well as receive support with food, housing, mental health or other services. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Rios at 360-575-7055 or the FCRC room at 360-575-7250. Mr. Rios is our bilingual liaison. He is at Monticello to help supports students and families. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

We want all students to feel safe at Monticello. If you see or hear something that may cause harm to another student or staff member, please talk with a staff member immediately. Drugs, alcohol and weapons are not allowed on school grounds. Reporting can be done confidentially. You can write a teacher a note, or find a time when other students are not around.

The picture above helps define mean, rude and bullying behaviors. Students are asked to report these incidents immediately to the nearest staff member. When incidents are severe, students will be asked to fill out a What Happened Form so our principals can gather all of the details to help it stop. All incidents will be handled and addressed by our administration. Students that continue to demonstrate mean, rude or bullying behaviors will receive progressive discipline which could include long term suspension.

Check out our online Monticello spirit wear store by clicking the link below. You can customize your own school gear using the online store.

https://www.monticellomiddlespiritwear.com/

We believe we make a difference in the lives of our students by providing a safe and supportive environment where ALL students receive a high-quality, comprehensive education that inspires them to become life-long learners and equips them with the skills and knowledge to succeed in high school and beyond.

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