Thursday, February 21, 2013

Monarch Mail Feb. 23 - March 2


February 23rd- March 2nd Monarch Mail 
This e-blast will go out weekly to keep you up to date on the happenings at Monarch Elementary School.  
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Spring Book Fair



Sunday
Feb 24th
Monday
Feb 25th
Tuesday
Feb 26th
Wednesday
Feb 27th
Thursday
Feb 28th
Friday
Mar 1st
2:00pm-5:00pm
7:30am-2:00pm
7:30am-5:00pm
7:30am-2:00pm
7:30am-2:00pm
7:30am-1:00pm


You’re invited to Monarch’s Spring Book Fair!  Join us in the Story Laboratory, where Reading Gives You Super Power!  Giving kids access to good books and the opportunity to choose their own books will motivate them to read more.  Like most acquired skills, the more kids practice reading, the better they’ll get!  Being a new school, Monarch is still in need of many items.  All proceeds from the book fair benefit Monarch Elementary.  It’s a win-win! 

 You may start to pre-order as well at - http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/monarchelementary

There will be several extra special events during our book fair!  Sunday, February 24th is Family Day.  Enter fun contests with chances to win book fair gift certificates!  We have extended hours on Tuesday afternoon, February 26th.  In conjunction with VIP Breakfast Week, your child will have the opportunity to shop at the book fair with their special VIP guests immediately after breakfast.

Thank you for supporting Monarch’s Media Center, and we look forward to seeing you at the book fair!




          February 26 - Chick-fil-a Spirit Night - 5pm-8pm


 YEARBOOKS!

Purchase a Monarch yearbook for $26.
Order Form


Please join State Senator Ross Turner
for a discussion about public education!


Monarch Elementary School
224 Five Forks Road • Simpsonville, SC 29681

When?
Friday, March 15, at noon (lunch provided)

Why?
To help keep public education in the forefront and to make every legislator know how important public education is to constituents!

How?
Everyone is welcome to attend!
Please visit the following web site to register:

http://publiceducationdiscussionwithsenatorrossturner.eventbrite.com

Host Schools:  Bethel Elementary School and Monarch Elementary School
                        

FUN IN THE GARDEN:  We are currently seeking the assistance of a parent volunteer with expertise in landscaping to assist with the project in the front of the school.  We need someone who is willing to share their landscaping expertise with 4th and 5th grade students and who can help provide manual labor sometime in March or April.
If you are interested please contact Alecia Brewster at aleciabrewster@hotmail.com

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: March 4-8th

Room coordinators will be in touch with details on the week.


****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.


  Monarch Marathoners are getting REEDY!!  
If your child is running in the Great Reedy Youth Mile, please have them wear their Monarch spirit wear.  We will also have red heart balloons for the children to be reunited with their parents at the end of the race.  
Thank you for your overwhelming amount of race registrations!  

 A special thank you to 4Balance Fitness for their support in registering over 50 racers through their gym.  Also, to Kerrie and Jon Soncrant for registering 39 racers!




Monapalooza April 19th 4:30pm - 8pm


Rides, games, inflatables and more! Monapalooza wants kids galore; with treats and
prizes they’ll adore! Monarch Elementary will host its first annual school carnival on April 19 th
from 4:30-8 pm. We have many opportunities for donations from families and businesses alike.
Consider teaming up with other families to sponsor rides, inflatables, or games allowing this to
be one of the best school carnivals ever! There’s a sign-up genius available for items needed
for donations as well. Sponsorships, donations, and volunteers are always greatly appreciated!
We’re such an amazing school because of such amazing students and families! Please contact
Tallya McDowell (latallya81@aol.com) or Kimberly McGrath (kimberlyanne0319@gmail.com)
with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!



Volunteers are needed to help with Monapalooza's SILENT AUCTION.   If you are interested in helping and/or have a business and would like to donate an auction item, please contact Kimberly Byrd kbyrd16@charter.net or Tracey Easterling at traceyeasterling@gmail.com.




Read an informational packet
about the Science Fair experience. Projects may be done on a display board or a file folder.
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
about all aspects of the Science Fair. 




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, March 4
Tuesday, April 9
Monday, May 6



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Mark your calendars for these special events:

February 25-March 1 - Book fair
February 26 - Chick-fil-a Spirit Night - 5pm-8pm
March 1-2 - Reedy River Run
March 4th - PTA Meeting - Science Fair, 6:30pm
Teacher Appreciation Week: March 4th-8th
April 19th - MONAPALOOZA at Monarch Elementary School, 5pm-8pm


Culinary Creations Lunch Menu

Monday, February 25th
Beef Burrito 
Black Bean Taco Lettuce & Tomato 
Vegetation Station with Chicken Tortilla Soup 
Pinto Beans 
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 
Tuesday, February 26th



Enchilada Pie with Garlic Breadstick 
Baked Fish Sandwich
Vegetation Station with Southwest Chicken & Brown Rice Soup 
Corn
Choice of Fruit
Milk 


Wednesday, February 27th

Chicken Pot Pie 
Arroz con Queso 
Garlic Breadstick For All 
Vegetation Station with Chicken Noodle Soup 
Carrots
Choice of Fruit
 Milk 



Thursday, February 28th

Baked Potato Creation Station 
Salisbury Steak
WG Roll For All 
Vegetation Station with
Tomato Basil Soup 
Mixed Vegetables 
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 


Friday, March 1st

Pizza
Deli Sandwich on a WG Bun Lettuce & Tomato 
Vegetation Station with Chicken & Brown Rice Soup 
Broccoli
Choice of Fruit
Milk 

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013


February 13th-February 22nd Monarch Mail 
This e-blast will go out weekly to keep you up to date on the happenings at Monarch Elementary 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.
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.
Order Form


Please join State Senator Ross Turner
for a discussion about public education!


Monarch Elementary School
224 Five Forks Road • Simpsonville, SC 29681

When?
Friday, March 15, at noon (lunch provided)

Why?
To help keep public education in the forefront and to make every legislator know how important public education is to constituents!

How?
Everyone is welcome to attend!
Please visit the following web site to register:

http://publiceducationdiscussionwithsenatorrossturner.eventbrite.com

Host Schools:  Bethel Elementary School and Monarch Elementary School
                        

Spring Book Fair



Sunday
Feb 24th
Monday
Feb 25th
Tuesday
Feb 26th
Wednesday
Feb 27th
Thursday
Feb 28th
Friday
Mar 1st
2:00pm-5:00pm
7:30am-2:00pm
7:30am-5:00pm
7:30am-2:00pm
7:30am-2:00pm
7:30am-1:00pm


You’re invited to Monarch’s Spring Book Fair!  Join us in the Story Laboratory, where Reading Gives You Super Power!  Giving kids access to good books and the opportunity to choose their own books will motivate them to read more.  Like most acquired skills, the more kids practice reading, the better they’ll get!  Being a new school, Monarch is still in need of many items.  All proceeds from the book fair benefit Monarch Elementary.  It’s a win-win! 

There will be several extra special events during our book fair!  Sunday, February 24th is Family Day.  Enter fun contests with chances to win book fair gift certificates!  We have extended hours on Tuesday afternoon, February 26th.  In conjunction with VIP Breakfast Week, your child will have the opportunity to shop at the book fair with their special VIP guests immediately after breakfast.

Thank you for supporting Monarch’s Media Center, and we look forward to seeing you at the book fair!


TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: March 4-8th

Room coordinators will be in touch with details on the week.


****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.  Registration Form

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!



Monapalooza April 19th 4:30pm - 8pm


Rides, games, inflatables and more! Monapalooza wants kids galore; with treats and
prizes they’ll adore! Monarch Elementary will host its first annual school carnival on April 19 th
from 4:30-8 pm. We have many opportunities for donations from families and businesses alike.
Consider teaming up with other families to sponsor rides, inflatables, or games allowing this to
be one of the best school carnivals ever! There’s a sign-up genius available for items needed
for donations as well. Sponsorships, donations, and volunteers are always greatly appreciated!
We’re such an amazing school because of such amazing students and families! Please contact
Tallya McDowell (latallya81@aol.com) or Kimberly McGrath (kimberlyanne0319@gmail.com)
with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!



 We are looking for volunteers to help with Silent Auction.  If you are interested, please contact Kimberly Byrd at kbyrd16@charter.net




Read an informational packet
about the Science Fair experience. Projects may be done on a display board or a file folder.
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
about all aspects of the Science Fair. 




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, March 4
Tuesday, April 9
Monday, May 6



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Mark your calendars for these special events:

February 25-March 1 - Book fair
February 21 - Moe's Spirit Night for Extended Day Program
February 26 - Chick-fil-a Spirit Night - 5pm-8pm
March 1-2 - Reedy River Run
March 4th - PTA Meeting - Science Fair, 6:30pm
Teacher Appreciation Week: March 4th-8th
April 19th - MONAPALOOZA at Monarch Elementary School, 5pm-8pm


Culinary Creations Lunch Menu


Tuesday, February 19th


Pasta Primavera with Garlic Breadstick
Baked Fish Sandwich 
Vegetation Station with Southwest Chicken & Brown Rice Soup 
Carrots
Choice of Fruit
Milk


Wednesday, February 20th
Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich 
Vegetable Lasagna with Garlic Breadstick 
Vegetation Station with Chicken Noodle Soup 
Corn
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 


Thursday, February 21st
Toasted Cheese Sandwich 
TurkeySandwich on a Croissant Lettuce & Tomato 
Vegetation Station with Tomato Basil Soup 
Broccoli
Choice of Fruit
Milk 


Friday, February 22nd
Pizza
BBQ Sandwich 
Vegetation Station with Chicken & Brown Rice Soup 
Fresh Veggies with Dip 
Choice of Fruit
Milk 

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