Friday, August 23, 2013


Monarch Mail 
August 26th-30th
During the school year this e-blast will go out weekly to keep you up to date on the happenings at Monarch Elementary School.  
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SEPTEMBER

2- No School

4 - Volunteer Orientation, STEAM TEAM presentation - 9:30am and 6:30pm

5 - Tony's Pizza Spirit Night - all day

9 - PTA Open House - 6pm - K4, K5, 1st and 2nd

9 - Room Parent Meeting - 9:30am

10 - PTA Open House - 6pm - 3rd, 4th and 5th

12 - Room Parent Meeting - 6:30pm

16 - SEEDS Training - 9:30 am

24 - Chick-fil-A Spirit Night - 5-8pm

30-Oct. 4th - Book Fair (Grandparent's Week)

30 - "Meet your Healthcare Neighbor" - GHS sponsored health night - 6:30pm-8pm

TARGET

Go to GiveWith.Target.comto vote for Monarch Elementary School once a week through September 21st or until Target has given away all $5 million. We have the opportunity to raise $10,000.  And please forward this to your friends. Vote and see rules at GiveWith.Target.com.

https://apps.facebook.com/givewithtarget/school/36075

Save the Date for Monarch Grandparents Week!
Monday, September 30th through Friday, October 4th
Monday, September 30th through Friday, October 4th
Monday:  4th grade and 5th grade
Tuesday:  3rd grade
Wednesday:  2nd grade
Thursday:  1st grade
Friday:  Pre-K and Kindergarten

Grandparents are invited to join their favorite kiddos for lunch!  The dates above are just guidelines to help with parking.  If the suggested date for your child's grade is inconvenient, your child's grandparents may attend on a different day.  Details to follow in the coming weeks.

Please email a picture of your children with their grandparents to dygruidl@yahoo.com(even if your grandparents aren't able to attend).   We'll be putting a video together to show during lunch that week!

2013 SPIRIT WEAR
These are the actual colors of our spirit wear.  Unfortunately, we cannot make color copies for the packets, but want to make sure you get to see the actual colors. 

Reserve Mount Monarch for 2013-2014
Mount Monarch Sign-Up Form
Our school spirit rock has already become a favorite tradition. Mount Monarch dates are available for July 2013-June 2014. Due to the spirit rock's popularity, now is the best time to go to select your dates for your special someone.  You now have the option to pay with PayPal.

Educational Extenders (Monarch's Extended Day Program)
WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR. 
EDP Enrollment Forms for 2013-2014 
The purpose of our program is to provide quality, convenient and affordable care for our elementary-age students after school.  The Extended Day Program operates in the school facilities.  Each afternoon, students enjoy a snack, do homework and participate in organized activities.  Program hours are from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM on school days only. There is currently a waiting list for Kindergarten, first grade and fifth grade slots.


For more information about our school lunches please visit 

Culinary Creations Lunch Menu:

Monday, August 26th

Chicken Sandwich with
Lettuce and Tomato
Veggie Burger with Lettuce and Tomato 

Vegetation Station
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Pinto Beans
Choice of Fruit
Milk 


Tuesday, August 27th

Deli Sandwich with Lettuce & Tomato 
Arroz Con Queso with WG Roll 
Vegetation Station
Asian Ginger Chicken Soup 

Vegetable Medley
Choice of Fruit
Milk 



Wednesday, August 28th


Hamburger with Cheese and Lettuce and Tomato 
Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli and WG Roll 


Vegetation Station 
Vegetable Beef Soup 
Carrots 
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 


Thursday, August 29th
Chicken Gumbo over Brown Rice with WG Roll
Pimento Cheese on WG Croissant 

Vegetation Station
 Southwest Chicken and Brown Rice Soup
Green Beans
Choice of Fruit

Milk 

Friday, August 30th

Pizza
BBQ Sandwich 

Vegetation Station 
Ham and Bean Soup 
Peas
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 


Monday, August 19, 2013


BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION
During the school year 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.

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




August 21, 22, 23
Monarch Elementary will open the first three days of school with staggered start times. This is to afford all parents who want to walk their children in to school this opportunity.
Buses will run on normal schedule; parents that need to drop off their children in the carline from 7:30 am-8:00 am may do so. 
The staggered start times are as follows:
Fifth Grade -7:30 am -8:00 am
Fourth Grade – 7:30 am -8:00 am
Third Grade – 7:30 am -8:00 am
Second Grade – 8:00 am
First Grade – 8:30 am
Kindergarten (4K and 5K) – 9:00 am


AUGUST
21 – First Day of School

21 - Twisted Cup Spirit Day - 2:30pm-8pm


SEPTEMBER

2- No School

4 - Volunteer Orientation, STEAM TEAM presentation - 9:30am and 6:30pm

5 - Tony's Pizza Spirit Night - all day

9 - PTA Open House - 6pm - K4, K5, 1st and 2nd

9 - Room Parent Meeting - 9:30am

10 - PTA Open House - 6pm - 3rd, 4th and 5th

12 - Room Parent Meeting - 6:30pm

16 - SEEDS Training - 9:30 am

24 - Chick-fil-A Spirit Night - 5-8pm

30-Oct. 4th - Book Fair (Grandparent's Week)

30 - "Meet your Healthcare Neighbor" - GHS sponsored health night - 6:30pm-8pm

TARGET

Go to GiveWith.Target.comto vote for Monarch Elementary School once a week through September 21st or until Target has given away all $5 million. We have the opportunity to raise $10,000.  And please forward this to your friends. Vote and see rules at GiveWith.Target.com.

https://apps.facebook.com/givewithtarget/school/36075


Exciting news for Monarch Elementary School
Remember all of that PASS testing last year??  Well, click on the link below to see how Monarch's 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students performed.  Way to go students, teachers and everyone involved!
news article


Reserve Mount Monarch for 2013-2014
Mount Monarch Sign-Up Form
Our school spirit rock has already become a favorite tradition. Mount Monarch dates are available for July 2013-June 2014. Due to the spirit rock's popularity, now is the best time to go to select your dates for your special someone.  You now have the option to pay with PayPal.

Educational Extenders (Monarch's Extended Day Program)
WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR. 
EDP Enrollment Forms for 2013-2014 
The purpose of our program is to provide quality, convenient and affordable care for our elementary-age students after school.  The Extended Day Program operates in the school facilities.  Each afternoon, students enjoy a snack, do homework and participate in organized activities.  Program hours are from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM on school days only. There is currently a waiting list for Kindergarten, first grade and fifth grade slots.


For more information about our school lunches please visit 

Culinary Creations Lunch Menu:

Wednesday, August 21st

Baked Fish Sandwich WG Roll
Baked Potato Creation Station With WG Roll 

Vegetation Station 
Chicken Noodle Soup Carrots
Choice of Fruit
Milk


Thursday, August 22nd
Enchilada Pie with WG Roll 
Hummus Plate 
Vegetation Station 
Tomato Basil Soup 
Mixed Vegetables 
Choice of Fruit
Milk 

Friday, August 23rd

Pizza
Veggie Chili 

Cornbread Casserole 
Vegetation Station 
Chicken Brown Rice Soup
 Broccoli
Fruit
Milk 



Saturday, August 3, 2013


BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION
During the school year 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.

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


**Please note that dates and times may be added or changed**


AUGUST
Meet the Teacher

Sunday, August 18
2:00 pm -3:00 pm – Grades 4K, 5K, 5th

Monday, August 19
11:30 am -12:30 pm – Grades 1st and 2nd
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Grades 3rd and 4th

August 21, 22, 23 – Staggered start  for families wanting to walk their children in to school  Buses will run on normal schedule; parents that need to drop off their children from 7:30 am-8:00 am may do so.

The staggered start is as follows:
Fifth Grade -7:30 am -8:00 am
Fourth Grade – 7:30 am -8:00 am
Third Grade – 7:30 am -8:00 am
Second Grade – 8:00 am
First Grade – 8:30 am
Kindergarten (4K and 5K) – 9:00 am



AUGUST
13- Chick-fil-A Spirit Night  - 5-8pm
15- Hospitality Breakfast for Staff – 8:30am
9:30am – Stuff Meet the Teacher packets
18 - Meet the Teacher:
 4K, 5K, 5th grade, 2:00-3:00pm
19 – Meet the Teacher:
1st and 2nd – 11:30-12:30pm,
3rd and 4th -5pm-6pm
21 – First Day of School

21 - Twisted Cup Spirit Day - 2:30pm-8pm

SEPTEMBER

2- No School

4 - Volunteer Orientation - 9:30am and 6:30pm

9 - PTA Open House - 6pm - K4, K5, 1st and 2nd

10 - PTA Open House - 6pm - 3rd, 4th and 5th

12 - Room Parent Meeting - 6:30pm

13 - Room Parent Meeting - 9:30am

24 - Chick-fil-A Spirit Night - 5-8pm

30-Oct. 4th - Book Fair (Grandparent's Week)

30 - "Meet your Healthcare Neighbor" - GHS sponsored health night - 6:30pm-8pm

Exciting news for Monarch Elementary School
Remember all of that PASS testing last year??  Well, click on the link below to see how Monarch's 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students performed.  Way to go students, teachers and everyone involved!
news article





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Reserve Mount Monarch for 2013-2014
Mount Monarch Sign-Up Form
Our school spirit rock has already become a favorite tradition. Mount Monarch dates are available for July 2013-June 2014. Due to the spirit rock's popularity, now is the best time to go to select your dates for your special someone.  You now have the option to pay with PayPal.

Educational Extenders (Monarch's Extended Day Program)
WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR. 
EDP Enrollment Forms for 2013-2014 
The purpose of our program is to provide quality, convenient and affordable care for our elementary-age students after school.  The Extended Day Program operates in the school facilities.  Each afternoon, students enjoy a snack, do homework and participate in organized activities.  Program hours are from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM on school days only. There is currently a waiting list for Kindergarten, first grade and fifth grade slots.


For more information about our school lunches please visit 





Meet Your 2013-2014 PTA Board
  • President - Jennifer Street 
  • President Elect - Caroline Otten
  • President Elect - Colleen Barnes
  • Treasurer - Rachel Kelly
  • Recording Secretary - Christine Ruby
  • Corresponding Secretary - Lauren Gallagher
  • VP Volunteers - Stephanie Sobke 
  • VP Ways and Means - Keri Lumm
  • VP Programs and Services - Sue Anderson
  • VP Business Partners - Mark McLamb
  • VP Membership - Mayte Pennington