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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.

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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  Greenville County Schools Nutrition Services.  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