Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Check us out at monarchpta.org!


Hi Monarch families,
 
We are excited to introduce you to our new
Monarch Elementary PTA website!
 
Be sure to click & complete the subscribe link on the home page to receive PTA newsletters, updates and more.
(Note: you may unsubscribe at any time.)
 
The new website and newsletter system will keep you up to date on all things Monarch!
 
 
Many thanks for your continued support,
Colleen Barnes & Caroline Otten
2014 - 2015 PTA Co-Presidents

Friday, May 30, 2014

Monarch Mail, Week of June 2 - 6!!!

Monarch Mail, Last Week of School!
In order to receive updates via email, please subscribe at monarchelementarypta.blogspot.com and enter your email on the right side of the page.


We would love your help with Field Days! 
June 4 and 5 
It's always a ton of fun!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054BAEA92DA02-monarch8/2031075
 
 



 Transportation Forms for 2014-2015 School Year

Please remember to complete your child's school transportation form for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year!  Please return all forms to your child's teacher or the front office!!!
District offices and schools will be open Monday, June 9 through Friday, August 8, from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Schools and offices will be closed on Fridays. Closing schools and offices on Fridays during the summer will save the district $50,000 per day in utility costs.


Columbia Museum of Art

Photo Contest

The Columbia Museum of Art is hosting a contest for students to photograph the "main drag" in their county: 
46 Main Street, South Carolina, The place to be in all 46 counties.
One winner will be selected from each county, displayed at the Museum, 
then moved for display in Washington, DC!  

Deadline is June 30, 2014 
see the link below for more details:

http://greenville.k12.sc.us/monarch/Related%20Arts/Communication%20for%20Parents%203-28-14%2046%20Main%20Street%20Photography%20Registration%20Form.docx


A cool way to get the kids out of the house and using their creative energy!  



Another great way for the kids to get out of the house and use their energy!!!  

The Park Hop Passport for 2014 has now been released, as well as the latest edition of the Park Hop Mobile App, created by Gamemaster. 

This summer long adventure can be completed using either the Park Passport (that can be downloaded below) or using the Park Hop Mobile App (information below).  As a part of the scavenger hunt you and your family can visit 19 different parks and recreation venues, discover a clue, and be eligible to win cool prizes like REI camping gear, water park passes, and a cool Park Hop t-shirt. You have the entire summer (til August 4th) to visit the parks and find your clues.  All participants who visit at least five parks will receive a prize, those who visit 10 will receive an additional prize, and those who visit 16 will receive an even cooler prize at the Park Hop Closing Celebration!  

Now Get Hoppin!




Back-to-School Packs will be orderable starting May 5th
for the 2014 - 2015 school year!
Example boxes are in the front office should you like to take a look. 
Detailed ordering instructions have been sent home with your student. 
www.ordermypack.com
Monarch's school number = 107967


BI-LO's New Hometown Educational Rewards

The new BI-LO Hometown Educational Rewards program allows parents and supporters to link their personal 
BI-LO BONUSCARD® to Monarch Elementary
Then, each time you shop with your BONUSCARD, the school automatically earns points towards
free equipment and supplies! 
Throughout the year, the points Monarch accumulates can be redeemed for free educational items from the rewards program catalog. They have everything from books and art supplies to computers and sports equipment.
Use the link below to register your BI-LO BONUSCARD... Monarch's school code is 55823.



2014-2015 MOUNT MONARCH 

SIGNUP GENIUS IS NOW AVAILABLE: 

Dates are going fast so be sure to log on to select a date to show your
SPIRIT and paint Mount Monarch!!!


Mark your calendars for these special events:


June 2, 8:15am – 9:15am -3rd  Grade Awards (cafeteria)
June 2,12:30pm – 1:30pm – 2nd Grade Awards (cafeteria)


June 4 (1/2 day) - Field Day for K - 2nd grade 

June 5 (1/2 day)- Field Day for 3rd - 5th grade

June 6 (1/2 day) - Last Day of School! 


"Like" Monarch Elementary on Facebook and receive updates and reminders all throughout the summer!!!


Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Monarch Mail, Week of Memorial Day!


Monarch Mail, Week of Memorial Day!
In order to receive updates via email, please subscribe at monarchelementarypta.blogspot.com and enter your email on the right side of the page.


We would love your help with Field Days! 
June 4 and 5 
It's always a ton of fun!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054BAEA92DA02-monarch8/2031075
 
 
 



 Learning Environment Parent Input Form

for the 2014 - 2015 school year
will be up on the
Monarch Elementary School website 

May 16 through May 30. 
This form is a way for you to provide input into the learning environment that your child needs for the coming 2014-2015 school year.


Summer Hours Begin Monday, June 9

District offices and schools will be open Monday, June 9 through Friday, August 8, from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Schools and offices will be closed on Fridays. Closing schools and offices on Fridays during the summer will save the district $50,000 per day in utility costs.

Transportation Forms for 2014-2015 School Year

Please remember to complete your child's school transportation form for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year!  Please return all forms to your child's teacher or the front office!!!


WEBMASTER

Monarch PTA is in search of a volunteer to serve as a WEBMASTER for our soon-to-be PTA website. If you are interested in helping out, or know of someone that may be qualified, please contact Stephanie Sobke at monarchvolunteers@gmail.com.
Interested individuals should have prior web design and maintenance experience.






Back-to-School Packs will be orderable starting May 5th
for the 2014 - 2015 school year!
Example boxes are in the front office should you like to take a look. 
Detailed ordering instructions have been sent home with your student. 
www.ordermypack.com
Monarch's school number = 107967



2014-2015 MOUNT MONARCH 

SIGNUP GENIUS IS NOW AVAILABLE: 

Dates are going fast so be sure to log on to select a date to show your
SPIRIT and paint Mount Monarch!!!


Mark your calendars for these special events:


May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm- First Grade Exhibition, "Where are the Bees?"

May 27, 6pm- Fifth Grade Exhibition, "Young Inventor's Day"

May 27, 5-8pm, Chic-fil-A Spirit Night


May 28, 1:15pm til 1:45pm- Second Grade Exhibition,
"Celebrations of Cultures"

May 29, 8:15am - 9:15am – Kindergarten Awards (classrooms)
 May 29, 10:30am – 11:30am – 1st Grade Awards (cafeteria)

 May 29, 12:30pm - 1:30pm – 4th Grade Awards (cafeteria)



  
May 30, 8:15am – 9:15am – 5th grade Awards (cafeteria) –

with 5th Grade Day activities immediately following



June 2, 8:15am – 9:15am -3rd  Grade Awards (cafeteria)
June 2,12:30pm – 1:30pm – 2nd Grade Awards (cafeteria)


June 4 (1/2 day) - Field Day for K - 2nd grade 

June 5 (1/2 day)- Field Day for 3rd - 5th grade
June 6 (1/2 day) - Last Day of School! 




"Like" Monarch Elementary on Facebook and receive updates and  reminders.



Culinary Creations Lunch Menu


Monday, May 26
No School - Memorial Day!!!

Tuesday, May 27
Beef and Cheese Nachos 
Pasta Primavera with 
WG Garlic Breadstick 
Vegetation Station 
Tomato Basil Soup 
Carrots 
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 

Wednesday, May 28
Roast Chicken 
Vegetable Frittata 
WG Roll for All 
Vegetation Station 
Chicken Noodle Soup 
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy 
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 

Thursday, May 29
Sweet and Sour Chicken over Brown Rice 
Stuffed Shells 
WG Garlic Breadstick For All 
Vegetation Station 
Broccoli and Cheddar Soup 
Fresh Vegetables with Dip 
Choice of fruit 
Milk 

Friday, May 30
Pizza 
Chicken Fajita 
With Lettuce and Tomato 
Vegetation Station 
Corn Chowder 
Pinto Beans 
Choice of Fruit 
Milk

Friday, May 16, 2014

Monarch Mail, Week of May 19


Monarch Mail, Week of May 19
In order to receive updates via email, please subscribe at monarchelementarypta.blogspot.com and enter your email on the right side of the page.


The Final Box Top contest is almost over…
The Deadline is Monday, May 19th    
 
 If you have been clipping, collecting, and saving, now is the time to turn in those Box Tops for the 2013-2014 school year.  The class that brings in the most Box Tops will get a frozen yogurt party!  Make sure your Box Tops are clipped, not expired, and bag is labeled with your teacher’s name, so your class has a chance to win this yummy prize.
            Good Luck and Happy Clipping!



 Learning Environment Parent Input
form for the 2014 - 2015 school year
will be up on the
Monarch Elementary School website
May 16 through May 30. 

This form is a way for you to provide input into the learning environment that your child needs for the coming school year on the Monarch website.
 

STEAM  DAY

May 23

Steam Day will be a fun filled day of
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics!
 
Many volunteers are needed! 
Sign up here to volunteer.
 
Please continue to send in your plastic 2 liter bottles, rinsed and dried.
 
  

Monarch PTA is in search of a volunteer to serve as a WEBMASTER for our soon-to-be PTA website. If you are interested in helping out, or know of someone that may be qualified, please contact Stephanie Sobke at monarchvolunteers@gmail.com.
Interested individuals should have prior web design and maintenance experience.


 

We would love your help with Field Days! 
June 4 and 5 
It's always a ton of fun!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054BAEA92DA02-monarch8/2031075
 





Back-to-School Packs will be orderable starting May 5th
for the 2014 - 2015 school year!
Example boxes are in the front office should you like to take a look. 
Detailed ordering instructions have been sent home with your student. 
www.ordermypack.com
Monarch's school number = 107967
 



2014-2015 MOUNT MONARCH 

SIGNUP GENIUS IS NOW AVAILABLE: 

Dates are going fast so be sure to log on to select a date to show your
SPIRIT and paint Mount Monarch!!!
 


Mark your calendars for these special events:

May 21, 9am- Third Grade Play-
"South Carolina: From the Mountains to the Sea"

May 21, 6pm- Fourth Grade Living History Museum


May 22, Kindergarten Exhibition, "Humpty Dumpty"
9am til 9:45 am, Moore, Tinga, Tatarinchik, Stephenson and Smoak
11:30am til 12:15pm, Dulin, Grant and Willis


May 23, STEAM Day – all day......Many volunteers needed!


May 27, 6pm- First Grade Exhibition, "Where are the Bees?"

May 27, 6pm- Fifth Grade Exhibition, "Young Inventor's Day"

May 27, 5-8pm, Chic-fil-A Spirit Night


May 28, 1:15pm til 1:45pm- Second Grade Exhibition,
"A Celebrations of Cultures"



May 29, 8:15am - 9:15am – Kindergarten Awards (classrooms)

 
May 29, 10:30am – 11:30am – 1st Grade Awards (cafeteria)
 
May 29, 12:30pm - 1:30pm – 4th Grade Awards (cafeteria)

May 30, 8:15am – 9:15am – 5th grade Awards (cafeteria) –
with 5th Grade Day activities immediately following
 
 
June 2, 8:15am – 9:15am -3rd  Grade Awards (cafeteria)
June 2,12:30pm – 1:30pm – 2nd Grade Awards (cafeteria)
 


June 4 (1/2 day) - Field Day for K - 2nd grade 

June 5 (1/2 day)- Field Day for 3rd - 5th grade
 
June 6 (1/2 day) - Last Day of School! 


"Like" Monarch Elementary on Facebook and receive updates and  reminders.


Culinary Creations Lunch Menu


Monday, May 19


Grilled Chicken Sandwich
with Lettuce and Tomato
Hummus Plate
Vegetation Station 
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Sweet Potato Bites
Choice of Fruit 
Milk

Tuesday, May 20


Chicken Fajita
Black Bean Burger
Vegetation Station 
Asian Ginger Chicken Soup
Vegetable Medley 
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 

Wednesday, May 21


Hamburger with Lettuce and Tomato
Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli and WG Roll
Vegetation Station 
Chicken Noodle Soup 
Vegetable Beef Soup
Peas
Choice of Fruit
Milk 

Thursday, May 22


Sweet and Sour Chicken 
Over Brown Rice 
Toasted Cheese Sandwich
Vegetation Station 
Chicken Noodle Soup
Green Beans 
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 

Friday, May 23


Vegetable Quesadilla 
Pizza 
Vegetation Station 
Ham and Bean Soup 
Pinto Beans
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 


Friday, May 9, 2014

Monarch Mail, Week of May 12

Monarch Mail, Week of May 12

In order to receive updates via email, please subscribe at monarchelementarypta.blogspot.com and enter your email on the right side of the page.

2nd Grade Art Exhibition and Musical Production of 

"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"


Join us for a fun-filled evening, viewing 2nd grade masterpieces and watching the 2nd graders production of the musical "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". 


Students’ artwork will be displayed, ranging from three-dimensional, mixed-media, and painting.

Art Exhibition and Performance will be held on Tuesday, May 13th at 6:00 pm.



The Final Box Top contest is almost over…
The Deadline is Monday, May 19th    
 
 If you have been clipping, collecting, and saving, now is the time to turn in those Box Tops for the 2013-2014 school year.  The class that brings in the most Box Tops will get a frozen yogurt party!  Make sure your Box Tops are clipped, not expired, and bag is labeled with your teacher’s name, so your class has a chance to win this yummy prize.
            Good Luck and Happy Clipping!



 Learning Environment Parent Input
form for the 2014 - 2015 school year
will be up on the
Monarch Elementary School website
May 16 through May 30. 


Safe Routes is conducting a survey regarding your thoughts about your child walking or riding a bike to school.
If you have not had a chance to take this brief survey, please do so. 


This survey will be open until May 16th


We need as many responses as possible. 


Thank you!





STEAM  DAY

May 23

Steam Day will be a fun filled day of
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics!

Materials needed (please send in to PTA room):
plastic 2 liter bottles, rinsed and dried;
gently used or new measuring cups and spoons (these will not be returned);
and tailgating tents (needed the day of event).

Monarch PTA is in search of a volunteer to serve as a WEBMASTER for our soon-to-be PTA website. If you are interested in helping out, or know of someone that may be qualified, please contact Stephanie Sobke at monarchvolunteers@gmail.com.
Interested individuals should have prior web design and maintenance experience.


 

We would love your help with Field Day!  It's always a ton of fun!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054BAEA92DA02-monarch8/2031075
 

Monarch Elementary Awards Schedule



Thursday, May 29


8:15am - 9:15am – Kindergarten (classrooms)


10:30am – 11:30am – 1st grade (cafeteria)


12:30pm - 1:30pm – 4th grade (cafeteria)



Friday, May 30


8:15am – 9:15am – 5th grade (cafeteria) – with 5th Grade Day activities immediately following


Monday, June 2


8:15am – 9:15am -3rd grade (cafeteria)


12:30pm – 1:30pm – 2nd grade (cafeteria)





FIELD DAYS are always a blast! 
Join us for the fun.....sign up to volunteer here!

Back-to-School Packs will be orderable starting May 5th
for the 2014 - 2015 school year!
Example boxes are in the front office should you like to take a look. 
Detailed ordering instructions have been sent home with your student. 

2014-2015 MOUNT MONARCH 

SIGNUP GENIUS IS NOW AVAILABLE: 

Dates are going fast so be sure to log on to select a date to show your
SPIRIT and paint Mount Monarch!!!



Mark your calendars for these special events:




May 13-  2nd Grade Art Exhibition & Musical Production


May 13-16, Fifth Grade Washington Trip


May 21- Third Grade SC Play


May 21- Fourth Grade History Museum


May 23, STEAM Day – all day!  Many volunteers needed!


May 29- Kindergarten, 1st and 4th Grade Awards


May 30- 5th Grade Awards and 5th Grade Day


June 1- 2nd and 3rd grade Awards

June 4 - Field Day for K - 2nd grade 

June 5- Field Day for 3rd - 5th grade


"Like" Monarch Elementary on Facebook and receive updates and  reminders.


Culinary Creations Lunch Menu


Monday, May 12


Chicken Gumbo 
Over Brown Rice 
Toasted Cheese Sandwich 
Vegetation Station 
Tomato Basil Soup 
Vegetable Medley 
Choice of Fruit 
Milk

Tuesday, May 13


Baked Fish Sandwich 
Beef and Cheese Nachos 
Vegetation Station 
SW Chicken and Brown Rice Soup 
Corn 
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 

Wednesday, May 14


Roasted Chicken 
Pasta Marinara 
WG Garlic Bread Stick for All 
Vegetation Station 
Chicken Noodle Soup 
Carrots 
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 

Thursday, May 15


Thai Sweet Chili Chicken 
Over Brown Rice 
Baked Potato Creation Station 
WG Roll For All 
Vegetation Station 
Corn Chowder 
Pinto Beans 
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 

Friday, May 16


BBQ Sandwich 
Pizza 
Vegetation Station 
Vegetable Beef Soup 
Broccoli 
Choice of Fruit 
Milk