Monticello

May 1st

• Site Base Meeting 7:00am LGIC

May 2nd

• PTO Dance 5:30-7:00pm

May 5th-9th

• Staff Appreciation Week

May 5th

• Track At Cascade (7th & 8th Grade)
• District Art Show Opening Night 6:00-8:00pm
• Cowlitz Regional Conference Center

May 6th

• Track At Cascade (6th Grade)

• Start of State Testing (See schedule below)

May 7th

• Track At Cascade (7th & 8th Grade)

May 12th

• Track At La Center (7th & 8th Grade)

May 14th

• Track At Mt Solo (7th & 8th Grade)

May 19th

• No School - Weather Make-up Day

May 20th

• Track At Kelso H.S. (7th & 8th Grade)

May 22nd

• Track Awards After School in the Cafeteria

• Incoming 6th Grade Parent Information Night 5:30-6:30pm

May 26th

• No School - Memorial Day

May 28th

• Band Concert At RA Long 5:45pm

June 5th

• Choir Concert in the cafeteria at 6:30pm

June 9th

• Orchestra Concert - Cafeteria at 7:00pm

June 13th

• 6th Grade Awards - In the cafeteria from 9:30-11:00am
• 7th Grade Awards - In the cafeteria from 8:00-9:30am
• 8th Grade Awards Day & Celebration 10:00am-11:55am
• Last Day of School - Early Release 11:55am

At Monticello we celebrate all of our staff members together. This year it is the week of May 5th-9th. Our PTO has several events planned for our staff. If you are interested in helping, please contact our PTO President Heather Peterson-Woodruff at mailto:heatherbethpeterson@hotmail.com If you would like to send a staff member a quick note of appreciation, please click on the link below.

Staff Appreciation Note

On Friday, May 2nd, we hosted our State Testing Kick-Off Assembly with a clear and encouraging message for our students: GIVE YOUR BEST EFFORT. When students try their hardest, we’re confident they will show meaningful growth and continue building on last year’s progress. Their effort allows the results to truly reflect their learning and development. State testing will begin on Tuesday, May 6th. Students will report to their 1st period class for attendance and then move to their 4th period class or small testing location. These tests play a critical role in helping us measure student growth and guide important decisions related to school improvement. Results are also used for course placement—lower scores may lead to additional support classes, while higher scores can open opportunities for accelerated courses. That’s why it’s so important that each student gives their best effort. To ensure students are set up for success, we ask the following:

• Encourage your student to get plenty of rest and maintain healthy nutrition throughout the testing period.

• Encourage to bring wired earbuds. We have plenty available for those that need them.

May 6th & 8th

Math Assessments

May 13th, 15th, & 16th

Reading Assessments

May 22nd

8th Grade Science Assessment

To encourage students to give their best effort, we’re offering a fun incentive during testing: students can earn up to 4 raffle tickets on each test day! These tickets will go into a drawing for exciting prizes at the end of the testing period.

Here's how to earn your raffle tickets:

• Stay focused: Work for the full required time on the test (typically 60–100 minutes, depending on the assessment).

• Show your thinking: Use scratch paper to demonstrate your work.

• Use your time wisely: After finishing, read quietly. (Be sure to bring a book!)

• Be respectful: Maintain a quiet environment to support others during testing.

In addition, students that get all 4 raffle tickets will earn some outside time at the end of the day. Let’s aim high, stay focused, and have some fun while doing our best!

This year, we had three outstanding entries in the Science Fair. Each group presented their projects during lunch this week, giving the entire student body a chance to view their work and vote for their favorite. All participants were recognized at the assembly with a prize for their effort. We are incredibly proud of the hard work, creativity, and dedication they put into conducting and presenting their experiments. Great job Parker, Axel, Naomi, Daxton and Harlow—you represented Monticello with excellence!

You're Invited to the Kelso/Longview Celebration of the Arts! Join us on May 5th from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Cowlitz Regional Conference Center for the annual Kelso/Longview Celebration of the Arts. Our talented Monticello art students will be proudly showcasing their work alongside other young artists from the community. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate creativity, support the arts, and witness the incredible talent that exists right here in our schools. We hope to see you there!

• Monday: 6:00-8:00pm
• Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:00am – 8:00pm
• Thursday: 8:00am – 2:00pm

The following students were recognized by their teachers for demonstrating the 4Bs of positive behavior. Being Responsible, Being Respectful, Being Safe & Being a Learner.

Our track athletes have done a great job representing Monticello. We still have a few meets left. All of our home meets will be at Cascade due to the remodel at Memorial Stadium. See the schedule listed in the events section above.

We’re excited to announce that enrollment is now open for the 2025–26 school year in Longview Public

Schools! Whether your child is entering kindergarten, transitioning to middle or high school, or joining us from another

district, we encourage families to complete the enrollment process as early as possible.

Enrolling early is important because it helps our schools plan ahead—allowing us to staff classrooms appropriately,

balance class sizes, and ensure we’re ready to welcome every student with the resources they need to succeed. The

more accurate our enrollment numbers are now, the better we can prepare for a strong start in the fall.

Visit our district website www.longviewschools.com to enroll today or contact your neighborhood school for assistance.

We’re here to help every step of the way!

Now is the time to get your 2025 school yearbooks ordered. You can order your yearbook by clicking on the link below. The yearbooks will be delivered to your home. If you have any questions, please reach out to Bell Imaging at (503)556-5232.

Link to online purchase

I want to extend my deepest thanks to our incredible PTO and all of the parent volunteers who helped make our school dance such a wonderful success. The students had an amazing time, and it was all possible because of your time, energy, and dedication. We know how much planning and effort goes into an event like this, and we are truly grateful for everything you did to create such a memorable experience for our school community. Thank you for your hard work and continued support!

Our PTO meets the first Tuesday of each month from 5:30-6:30 in the office. We are still looking for volunteers interested in helping our PTO. If you are interested, please reach out to Heather Peterson-Woodruff by emailing us at mailto:heatherbethpeterson@hotmail.com

8th Grade Celebration

• In our June 3rd meeting, we will discuss the 8th grade end of year celebration party. Please join us at 5:30pm in the Monticello office.

Fundraising Events

• Mustang Market- We are looking for volunteers to help run the Mustang Market. You must be CHAMP Approved.

CHAMP Approval Process

Follow this link to start the process to volunteer in the Longview School District.

https://www.longviewschools.com/family-resources/voilunteerget-involved

Our PTO is looking for CHAMP approved chaperones to help with the 8th grade celebration party on June 13th from 10:00-12:00. If you are interested, please contact our PTO President Heather Peterson-Woodruff at mailto:heatherbethpeterson@hotmail.com

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. If you have any questions at all regarding your child's progress or classes, you are encouraged to reach out to your child's teachers.

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