January 28th-February 1st Monarch Mail
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Golden Skate
January 29th
5:30pm-7:30pm
Proceeds go to support our PE Program
January 29th
5:30pm-7:30pm
Proceeds go to support our PE Program
First Annual Father/Daughter Dance
Feb. 8th
6:30-8:30pm
Monarch Cafeteria
This event is for all Monarch K4 - 5th grade girls and their fathers (or a positive male figure in their lives- uncle, grandfather, or friend).
Jumping Jukebox is the DJ for the dance. Escobar Photography is doing the photos and options start at $10 to be purchased the night of the dance (you can even purchase the digital copy of the photo taken for $15).
We have 26 prizes for $1 a chance to win!
Prizes include:
- Ice Skating and Skate Rental Passes,
- Greenville's Westside Aquatic Center Passes,
- Jump Passes to Pump it Up,
- Mother Daughter Manicure from the Spa at West End,
- Mother Daughter Pedicure from the Spa at West End,
- Seating at the Father Daughter Dinner for Chick Fil,
- Meals from Panera Bread at Haywood Mall,
- a Makeover for girls from Club Tabby at Haywood Mall (hair, nails, makeup, and accessories included),
- Personalized items such as T-shirts and purses from MoonStruck and a Personal Thing,
- Gift Baskets from Jelly Beans,
- the Elephant's Trunk,
- Inside Out at Home.
****These are some great prizes that girls will love so buy more than one chance for their name to be called out in front of all their friends to take home these great items!
Parents will be asked to send in finger desserts. Please see the Sign Up Genius link to sign up to help the day of the dance. To sign up, go to:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090E44A4A72CA31-father/4189859
Please complete the Nomination Form and return in a sealed envelope labeled PTA Nominating by February 15th.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!!
It is time to start thinking about your
role in the PTA at Monarch next year. We would love to know what role you would
like to play next year serving our school. Please take a moment to fill out
this survey. The nominating committee will meet in February and we need to know
how you would like to stay involved. Please consider donating your time to
assist the PTA in making Monarch the best school for our children.
Nominating
Committee Members: Sheila Stratford, Lise’ Cummings,
Brandy Walters, Caroline Otten and Stephanie Sobke (Chair).
Positions available:
Executive Board: President, President-
Elect, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, VP Business
Partners, VP Membership, VP Programs
and Services, VP Volunteers, VP Ways and Means.
Committee
Chairs: Boosterthon, Box Tops, Monapalooza, Red Ribbon Week,
Reflections, SEEDS, Sunshine Math, Bookfair, Let’s Move!, Mistletoe Market,
Directory, School Store, Silent Auction, Spiritwear, Hospitality,
Father/Daughter Dance, Newsletter, Historian, Science Squad, 5th
Grade Day Coordinator, Website Coordinator
Please complete the Nomination Form and return in a sealed envelope labeled PTA Nominating by February 15th.
YEARBOOKS!
Order early (by February 15th) and purchase a Monarch yearbook for a discounted price of $23. After February 15th the yearbooks will be $26.
Monarch Elementary School Val-A-Grams- $1 each
Val-A-Grams will be delivered on Valentine’s Day and
will include a bracelet and your greeting below
Directions: Complete the val-a-gram below and send in $1
for each val-a-gram requested
(Don’t forget teachers, siblings,
friends, mentor classmates, parents, grandparents, neighbors)
***Cash or check accepted payable to: Monarch Elementary
Place in one sealed enveloped
marked Student Council Val-A-Grams and return to your teacher.
Order Form
PTA Volunteer of the Year nominations
PTA Teacher of the Year nominations
Please return all nominations in a sealed envelope labeled PTA Teacher of the Year or PTA Volunteer of the Year.
Attention Monarch Families…Continue to Save your Box Tops!!
Grade Level Competition!!!
We are kicking off another Box Top contest. With our school's focus on Health Sciences, we are going to celebrate science. The class in each grade with the most Box Tops submitted will win the opportunity to attend an in-school field trip to see The Best of Roper Mountain - Science on Wheels.
The contest will end on Friday, February 15th. Please make sure your Box Tops are cut on the dotted line and are not expired. Don’t forget to include your child’s name and teacher’s name on the bag. Remember to ask friends and relatives to save their Box Tops.
****MOUNT MONARCH*****
Due to limited daylight in the afternoons, we are going to change the times to paint Mount Monarch to 3pm. You will be able to begin painting at 3pm and your design will be on the rock until 3pm the following day.
Please remember to send in your $10 payment one week before your painting date.
Carraba's Night at Monarch
This event is being held by the 5th grade in order to help raise money for their trip to Washington, DC. The night will be held on Monday, March 4th before and during the March PTA Meeting. All orders need to be placed by February 14th. Meals are $10. Look for order forms from your teachers.
ARE YOU REEDY? Monarch Marathoners are getting REEDY!!
The Greenville Reedy River Run is coming up March 1-2 and Monarch has a chance to earn PRIZE money for registrations! There are races for kids ages 3-14 on Friday, March 1 and a 5K or 10K race for any age on Saturday, March 2nd. $1250 will be given to the school with the MOST registrations (Kids Fun Run not included) OR the highestpercentage of registrations based on the school enrollment.
What a great opportunity for families to get healthy and run a race together! Downtown Greenville is a spectacular venue for this race. Plenty of time for a "couch to 5K" program! So Register with the form from your child's class today and be sure to share the form with friends, family, and neighbors!
ANYONE can register for this race through Monarch Elementary and save LOTS of money. All race registrations are only $12 (versus $25+ for 5K & 10K)!! Help Monarch earn $1250 too! Time to get REEDY!
Read an informational packet
about the Science Fair experience. Projects may be done on a display board or a file folder.
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SCIENCE FAIR INFORMATION
Science Fair projects are optional for 3rd graders and mandatory for 4th and 5th graders. All projects need to follow the Scientific Method as outlined in the informational packet and PowerPoint. Projects are due on or before March 1st for participating 3rd graders and 5th graders. Fourth graders need to turn in projects on or before February 25th due to the Rock Eagle trip.
Watch an informational powerpoint
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School Improvement Council
School Improvement Council, or SIC as it is commonly called, was initiated by South Carolina legislation over 20 years ago. as a means of assuring the influential voice of parents and community members in the education of their children. Some SIC members are appointed, some are elected and some are members as a result of their job. Please see the Monarch calendar for the meeting schedule. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have questions please contact one of the members of the council or attend one of our meeting. Be sure to check out the Monarch website for updated information about SIC.
Jon Soncrant
SIC Chairperson
JSoncrant@delta-q.com
All meetings will be held at 7:30 am in the Extended Day Room unless otherwise notified.
Monday, February 4 - Public Education Partners, Craig Stine, will be presenting on the upcoming legislative session.
Monday, March 4
Tuesday, April 9
Monday, May 6
JUMP ROPE! SAVE LIVES!
We are kicking off the first ever Monarch Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser!! Our goal is to raise $10,000 for the American Heart Association by Valentines Day. Please fill out the permissions form and complete your on-line registration ASAP. Let's get our heart healthy and start saving lives!! Learn more...
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Mark your calendars for these special events:
January 29th - Skate Night, Golden Skate, 5:30-7:30pm
February 8th - Father/Daughter Dance, 6:30pm, Monarch Cafeteria/Gymnasium
February 25-March 1 - Book fair
April 19th - MONAPALOOZA at Monarch Elementary School, 5pm-8pm
Culinary Creations Lunch Menu
Monday, January 28th
Hamburger
Lettuce & Tomato
Baked Potato Creation Station with WG Roll
Vegetation Station with Chicken Tortilla Soup
Baked Beans
Choice of Fruit
Milk
Tuesday, January 29th
Pasta Primavera with Garlic Breadstick
Baked Fish Sandwich
Vegetation Station with Southwest Chicken & Brown Rice Soup
Carrots
Choice of Fruit
Choice of Fruit
Milk
Wednesday, January 30th
Wednesday, January 30th
Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich
Vegetable Lasagna with Garlic Breadstick
Vegetation Station with Chicken Noodle Soup Corn
Choice of Fruit
Milk
Thursday, January 31st
Friday, February 1st
Thursday, January 31st
Toasted Cheese Sandwich
TurkeySandwich on a Croissant Lettuce & Tomato
Vegetation Station with Tomato Basil Soup
Broccoli
Choice of Fruit
Milk
Choice of Fruit
Milk
Friday, February 1st
Pizza
BBQ Sandwich
Vegetation Station with Chicken & Brown Rice Soup
Fresh Veggies with Dip
Choice of Fruit
Milk
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