Monarch Mail - Oct.29th - Nov. 1st

Monarch Mail 
Oct. 29th- Nov. 1st

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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Parents, 

We’re excited to kick off the Boosterthon Fun Run at Monarch Elementary next week!

The goal of the Boosterthon Fun Run is to raise funds while teaching our kids about the importance of Fitness, Leadership, and Character. 

Our goal is to profit $25,000 for technology improvements, classroom materials and to improve our Butterfly Garden, and we need your help to connect your child with sponsors!  

We are very excited to have the Boosterthon Fun Run Team on campus, as they will be adding value in so many ways to our students and school!

Please mark your calendar for these important dates.

Pep Rally:       October 28, 2013

12: 45 - 4K-2nd Grade 

 1:30pm -  3-5th Grade

FUN RUN:  November 6, 2013 (this is a fun event for parents to attend)

8:15-9:15am - K4, K5, 1st
9:30-10:30am - 4th and 5th grade
10:45am - 11:45am - 2nd and 3rd grade

Thank you in advance for your support with this exciting fundraiser!!

PTA

 Monarch Express Carpool Lane Application

The Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and Greenville County Schools have approved for Monarch Elementary to pilot a MORNING Monarch Express Carpool Lane in the front of the school. This express carpool line is ONLY for cars with 3 or more children who attend Monarch. This lane will be open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am ONLY. This timeframe will be strictly enforced as this is primarily our bus loop. This pilot will last through the end of the school year.

Applications will be taken on a first-come first-serve basis beginning Friday, October 11, 2013 starting at 8:00 am. Applications will not be taken prior to this time. Only 100 carpool applications will be accepted. EACH CARPOOL COMPLETE ONE APPLICATION. For example, if 2 or 3 families are carpooling together, please complete only one application for the carpool. Special Monarch car tags will be issued to each family participating in the carpool. For example, if your family has 3 children, you receive one car tag. Multiple families in a car pool will each receive a tag.

The application can be accessed here. The MORNING Monarch Express Carpool Lane will open on Monday, October 21st at 7:30 am. The official Monarch tag must be displayed hanging from the rearview mirror anytime a driver uses the carpool lane. Cars without the application on files, or those that do have have the carpool tag, will be asked to go to the regular carpool lane.

Attention all Monarch Parents who enjoy RUNNING! 
(or would like to TRY to enjoy running!)
If you're a runner - you KNOW all the wonderful benefits (physical, mental, emotional and more) of running!  Maybe you're not a runner but would like to experience all the GREAT benefits of running!?  Monarch's 1st ever "Running Club" started on October 11.  If you enjoy running and would be willing to run with kids once or twice a month or even every Friday so that KIDS can experience all the great benefits of running - then please contact traceyndaniel@gmail.com.  You will be sent a SignUpGenius event to pick your Fridays. Group runs for the kids will take place each Friday from 7:15am-7:45am. Volunteers will need to arrive by 7:05am.  Experience running is NOT required!  This would be a great activity to do WITH your child!  Please let us know if you're interested in participating in RUNNING CLUB!"

Monarch Marathoners "Running Club" 

The Monarch Marathoners "Running Club" started on Friday, October 11th at 7:15am. The club is available for all 3-5th grade students.  Parents are not required to run with their child, but it would be a great way to promote health & activity with your child! The Running Club will train for 2 local 5K races during the school year and will accumulate miles throughout the year during the group runs and running on their own.  Awards will be given at the end of the school year for 5K participants, marathoners (26 miles), double marathoners (52 miles), and the Ultra marathoner (highest mileage) in each grade for the year. Incentives and recognition will be ongoing throughout the year too!  Your child can learn the JOY of running at an early age!  Be on the lookout for a separate email next week with a sign-up/permission form. Please contact traceyndaniel@gmail.com if  you have any specific questions.  

Skate Night at Golden Skate for PE
November 14th
5:30-7:30pm

Original Works Art Fundraiser:

Monarch Elementary PTA has selected Original Works, a high quality fundraising program, to help raise money for Monarch’s Art Program!  You will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of products featuring your child’s artwork that was created during art class.  Original Works packets containing product information, an order form, and your child’s artwork will be sent home on November 1st.

Orders will have to be returned by November 13th.  The finished products should be back to Monarch the first week of December.  These products make excellent Christmas gifts.  

Thank you so much for not only supporting your child’s creativity, but also supporting Monarch’s Art Program!

Thank you!

OCTOBER 

Oct. 28 - Boosterthon Pep Rally

Oct. 31 - First nine weeks report cards
Nov. 1 - 50th Day of School!  Dress in '50's clothing
Nov. 4 - SIC, 7:30am

Nov. 6 - Boosterthon Fun Run (parents attend)
Nov. 14 - Skate Night for PE at Golden Skate, 5:30-7:30pm
Nov. 18 - Chickfila Spirit Night, 5-8pm
Dec. 7th - Monarch Spirit Night at the Road Warriors Game

Culinary Creations Lunch Menu:

Monday, October 28th 

Chicken Sandwich with Lettuce and Tomato

Veggie Burger with Lettuce and Tomato
Vegetation Station

Broccoli Cheddar Soup 
Pinto Beans 
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 

Tuesday, October 29th Deli Sandwich with Lettuce & Tomato Arroz Con Queso with WG Roll  Vegetation Station Asian Ginger Chicken Soup  Vegetable Medley  Choice of Fruit Milk  Wednesday, October 30th 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, October 31st 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, November 1st Pizza BBQ Sandwich  Vegetation Station  Ham & Bean Soup  Peas  Choice of Fruit  Milk