Friday, February 28, 2014

Monarch Mail, Week of March 3

 
Monarch Mail, Week of March 3
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Monarch PTA General Meeting, March 10 at 6pm
All PTA members are encouraged to attend. 
We will vote and elect a PTA Nominating Committee.





It's that time of year again! 
 Planning for Spring Carnival is in full swing.
MONAPALOOZA
Friday, APRIL 4
4:30 pm til 8pm

Rides, games, inflatables and more! Monapalooza wants kids galore;
there'll be treats and prizes they'll adore!
Monarch Elementary will host it's second annual school carnival on April 4th from 4:30-8:00pm. We have many opportunities for donations from families and businesses alike. Sponsorships, donations, and volunteers are always greatly appreciated! 
We're such an amazing school because of YOU!
 
We need parents to supervise/chair planning committees.  
Please follow this Monapalooza Chairperson link to sign up!
Please contact Tallya McDowell (latallya81@aol.com) or Susan Hodge (hodgesusan@att.net
with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!


Monapalooza Silent Auction

As we are preparing for this exciting event, we need your help.  We are in the process of procuring items for the 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 Amberly Steele, AmberlySteele@gmail.com.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!!!

MT. MONARCH UPDATES: 
*Effectively immediately, reservations must be paid via PayPal (info and link are accessible on the Mt. Monarch Sign Up Genius page). 

**Please be courteous- if you have reserved a date and decide not to paint, please cancel that date so others may have the opportunity to join in the fun of painting Mt. Monarch.

***If you elect not to paint the rock and do not cancel your reservation prior to the reserved date, you are still responsible for that payment.


 

Recycle for Related Arts
After Monarch parents and the community generously donated aluminum soda cans for the Roper Mountain Festival of Lights Holiday Card (we won SECOND PLACE!), Mrs. Kish thought it would be a great idea to continue recycling aluminum cans here at the school to support Monarch's environmental efforts.  In the school's front parking lot, you will see a red, recycle trailer that BSC Metal Recycling has set up for the school.  BSC has partnered with us so profits from the aluminum cans can go back to Monarch's Related Arts Program, allowing Physical Education, Music, Art, and Library to have additional funds to purchase new and engaging classroom resources.  BSC has requested that we only recycle aluminum soda cans.  If any other cans or products besides aluminum soda cans are placed in the trailer, Monarch's profit will be penalized.  Cans can be thrown in the trailer at any time.  Based on the amount of cans we received for the holiday card, we know our school's recycling efforts will be a success!  It's such a great way to show our students how to not only  help protect our environment, but also support Monarch's Related Arts Program.

Thank you,
The Related Arts Team

For more info on Greenville County Schools makeup days check out WYFF or GCS district website.

 
 
 
2nd Annual Monarch’s Got Talent
Monday, March 31, 2014 at Mauldin High School

 

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Mark your calendars for these special events:

March 3- SIC Meeting, 7:30am
March 7, 14, 21, 28- Silly Socks Day for March of Dimes (Student Council)
March 10th - 14th - Staff Appreciation Week (details to follow)
March 18 - 19--PASS Writing Test (3, 4, 5 grades)
March 20-- Tony's Pizza Spirit Night, all day
March 31 - Monarch Talent Show at Mauldin High School, 6-8pm

April 4 - MONAPALOOZA at Monarch Elementary School, 4:30-8pm
April 11--SIC Meeting, noon
April 7--PTA General Meeting, 6:30pm
April 10--Twisted Cup Spirit Night- 2:30pm til 8pm
April 14-18 --SPRING BREAK
April 22-- Chic-Fil-a Spirit Night, 5pm til 8pm

May 5, SIC Meeting, 7:30am
May 30, Fifth Grade Day

 

Culinary Creations Lunch Menu
 
 Monday, March 3 
Grilled Chicken Sandwich with lettuce and tomato
Cheese Quesadilla
Vegetation Station
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Pinto Beans
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 

Tuesday, March 4
Chicken Pot Pie
Black Bean Burger
Vegetation Station 
Asian Ginger Soup 
Vegetable Medley
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 

Wednesday, March 5
Hamburger with lettuce and tomato
Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli and Roll
Vegetation Station 
Vegetable Beef Soup
Peas
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 

Thursday, March 6
Brunswick Stew with Roll
Toasted Cheese Sandwich
Vegetation Station 
Chicken Noodle Soup
Green Beans
 Choice of Fruit 
Milk 

Friday, March 7
Pizza 
Vegetable Quesadilla with Roll
Vegetation Station 
Ham and Bean Soup 
Carrots 
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 

Friday, February 21, 2014

Monarch Mail, Week of February 24 - February 28

Monarch Mail, Week of February 24 - February 28
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Get Ready for VIP Breakfast Week!
Monday, February 24th through Friday, February 28th
  Your child may invite a “VIP” to join them for breakfast in the school cafeteria beginning at 7:15am and ending by 8:00am.  
They’ll have the opportunity to visit the book fair after breakfast. 
The following dates are just guidelines to help with parking.  If the suggested date for your child’s grade is inconvenient, they may attend on a different day.
Mon, Feb 24
Tues, Feb 25
Wed, Feb 26
Thurs, Feb 27
Fri, Feb 28
K-4 and K-5
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th and 5th Grade
The cost for breakfast is $1.00 for students and $2.00 for adults.  Cash or check is accepted.  Please try to have exact change.  Student accounts cannot be used to pay for adult breakfasts.  Please enter through the front of the school.  
Contact Denise at dygruidl@yahoo.com with any questions.

Monarch Elementary Scholastic Book Fair

will be held February 24-28. To make room for all those new books, Monarch Elementary is hosting our first ever used book drive to benefit the Greenville Literacy Association! To make it fun, we are holding a Book Drive Contest! The teachers of the classes that donate the most books will receive a gift certificate to our next school book fair. So clean off those bookshelves and bring your used books to school February 18-21! Donation bags will be located in each child's classroom.


Please consider volunteering for our spring Spring Book Fair!!



It's that time of year again! 
MONAPALOOZA planning is in full swing.
Rides, games, inflatables and more! Monapalooza wants kids galore; there'll be treats and prizes they'll adore! Monarch Elementary will host it's second annual school carnival on April 4th from 4:30-8:00pm. We have many opportunities for donations from families and businesses alike. Sponsorships, donations, and volunteers are always greatly appreciated! 
We're such an amazing school because of YOU!
We need parents to supervise/chair planning committees.  Please follow this Monapalooza Chairperson link to sign up!
Please contact Tallya McDowell (latallya81@aol.com) or Susan Hodge (hodgesusan@att.net) with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!


Monapalooza Silent Auction
Please mark your calendars for Monapalooza and Silent Auction on April 4th!  

As we are preparing for this exciting event, we need your help.  We are in the process of procuring items for the 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 Amberly Steele, AmberlySteele@gmail.com.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!!!

MT. MONARCH UPDATES: 
*Effectively immediately, reservations must be paid via PayPal (info and link are accessible on the Mt. Monarch Sign Up Genius page). 
**Please be courteous- if you have reserved a date and decide not to paint, please cancel that date so others may have the opportunity to join in the fun of painting Mt. Monarch.
***If you elect not to paint the rock and do not cancel your reservation prior to the reserved date, you are still responsible for that payment.

Get a head start planning!  GCS has published the 2014 - 2015 School Calendar  for students and parents!!


Mother/Son Event
February 23rd
SportsClub Kids 

TIME CHANGE FOR MOTHER-SON EVENT

We had an amazing number of moms and sons register for our Sports Club
 Kids event on Sunday, February 23rd!  Due to fire codes, we have had
 to split the event into two sessions. Please make note of this change:


K5-2nd grade 3:00-4:15

3rd-5th grade 4:30-5:45
*If you have children in both age groups we're asking that you come to the 2nd time slot (4:30 - 5:45)

Thank you for your flexibility as we make every effort to ensure a
 safe and fun event for all!

REEDY RIVER RUN

It's time again to get REEDY!  Yes, Monarch Marathoners are getting REEDY!

The Greenville Reedy River Run is this Friday, Feb. 28th and Saturday, March 1st

Can't wait to see everyone there!!!



Recycle for Related Arts
After Monarch parents and the community generously donated aluminum soda cans for the Roper Mountain Festival of Lights Holiday Card (we won SECOND PLACE!), Mrs. Kish thought it would be a great idea to continue recycling aluminum cans here at the school to support Monarch's environmental efforts.  In the school's front parking lot, you will see a red, recycle trailer that BSC Metal Recycling has set up for the school.  BSC has partnered with us so profits from the aluminum cans can go back to Monarch's Related Arts Program, allowing Physical Education, Music, Art, and Library to have additional funds to purchase new and engaging classroom resources.  BSC has requested that we only recycle aluminum soda cans.  If any other cans or products besides aluminum soda cans are placed in the trailer, Monarch's profit will be penalized.  Cans can be thrown in the trailer at any time.  Based on the amount of cans we received for the holiday card, we know our school's recycling efforts will be a success!  It's such a great way to show our students how to not only  help protect our environment, but also support Monarch's Related Arts Program.

Thank you,
The Related Arts Team

2nd Annual Monarch’s Got Talent
Monday, March 31, 2014 at Mauldin High School

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


Mark your calendars for these special events:


February 23rd - Mother/Son Event at SportsClub Kids, see above for times
February 24-28th - Book Fair and VIP Breakfast Week


March 3- SIC Meeting, 7:30am
March 7, 14, 21, 28- Silly Socks Day for March of Dimes (Student Council)
March 10th - 14th - Staff Appreciation Week (details to follow)
March 31st - Monarch Talent Show at Mauldin High School, 6-8pm

April 4th - MONAPALOOZA at Monarch Elementary School, 4:30-8pm


Culinary Creations Lunch Menu

 Monday, February 24th 
Grilled Chicken Sandwich with lettuce and tomato
Cheese Quesadilla
Vegetation Station
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Pinto Beans
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 

Tuesday, February 25th
Chicken Pot Pie
Black Bean Burger
Vegetation Station 
Asian Ginger Soup 
Vegetable Medley
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 

Wednesday, February 26th
Hamburger with lettuce and tomato
Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli and Roll
Vegetation Station 
Vegetable Beef Soup
Peas
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 

Thursday, February 27th
Brunswick Stew with Roll
Toasted Cheese Sandwich
Vegetation Station 
Chicken Noodle Soup
Green Beans
 Choice of Fruit 
Milk 

Friday, February 28th 
Pizza 
Vegetable Quesadilla with Roll
Vegetation Station 
Ham and Bean Soup 
Carrots 
Choice of Fruit 
Milk 

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Monarch Mail, Week of February 10 - February 14

Monarch Mail, Week of February 10 - February 14
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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 few minutes to complete the survey linked below. 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.  Responses needed by Feb 14th.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W8J6RGR
It's that time of year again! 
MONAPALOOZA planning is in full swing.
Rides, games, inflatables and more! Monapalooza wants kids galore; there'll be treats and prizes they'll adore! Monarch Elementary will host it's second annual school carnival on April 4th from 4:30-8:00pm. We have many opportunities for donations from families and businesses alike. Sponsorships, donations, and volunteers are always greatly appreciated!

We're such an amazing school because of YOU!
We need parents to supervise/chair planning committees.  Please follow this Monapalooza Chairperson link to sign up!
Please contact Tallya McDowell (latallya81@aol.com) or Susan Hodge (hodgesusan@att.net) with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!


Monapalooza Silent Auction
Please mark your calendars for Monapalooza and Silent Auction on April 4th!  

As we are preparing for this exciting event, we need your help.  We are in the process of procuring items for the 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 Amberly Steele, AmberlySteele@gmail.com.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!!!

MT. MONARCH UPDATES: 
*Effectively immediately, reservations must be paid via PayPal (info and link are accessible on the Mt. Monarch Sign Up Genius page). 
**Please be courteous- if you have reserved a date and decide not to paint, please cancel that date so others may have the opportunity to join in the fun of painting Mt. Monarch.
***If you elect not to paint the rock and do not cancel your reservation prior to the reserved date, you are still responsible for that payment.
Get a head start planning!  GCS has published the 2014 - 2015 School Calendar  for students and parents!!


Mother/Son Event
February 23rd
3pm-4:45pm
SportsClub Kids 
Join us for an exciting afternoon of fun, food and games at our
"Mothers (or grandmothers, aunts, special friends, etc.) and Sons" event. 
$5 per person 
Pay/RSVP by February 5th 


Monarch PTA loves our Volunteers!
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.

Take a break from die-cuts and emails; meetings and
organizing; SEEDS and Sunshine Math; lunch relief and decorating doors, among all the other fabulous things you do for Monarch..........
Please drop in between 8:30 am and 9:30 am for coffee and conversation.
Wednesday, February 19, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Room 601
NOTE: Due to inclement weather, this has been rescheduled from it's previous date.


 
The K5 classes are building igloos.  They are in need of clean gallon milk jugs with lids.  Please send the jugs in with attention to K5.  Thank you!

 


Six Flags Reading Program

It's that time again, just read 6 hours (360 minutes) and earn your FREE child's admission to Six Flags in GA. Forms must be turned in to your teacher by Friday, February 21st.  Free admission tickets can be used in the summer months as the tickets do not arrive until the end of May, right before we leave for summer break. Valid dates of admission will be listed on the back of the ticket.

REEDY RIVER RUN

It's time again to get REEDY!  Yes, Monarch Marathoners are getting REEDY!  The Greenville Reedy River Run is coming up Fri. Feb. 28 & Sat. March 1st

Monarch has a chance to earn PRIZE money for race registrations! There are races for kids ages 3-14 on Friday, Feb. 28 and a 5K or 10K race for any age (or ability!) on Saturday, March 1st.  $1250 will be given to the school with the MOST registrations (Kids Fun Run not included) OR the highest percentage of registrations based on the school enrollment.  What a great opportunity for families to get healthy and run a race together!  Monarch's running club will be running too!  Downtown Greenville is a spectacular venue for this race.  Plenty of time for a "couch to 5K" program! (great training plans & tips HERE - even for 1st timers)

Register ASAP with the attached form!  All Registrations DUE Mon. 2/17/14.  You can turn in registrations to your child's teacher. Be sure to share this opportunity with friends, family, neighbors, and all your running buddies!  ANYONE can register for this race through Monarch Elementary and save LOTS of money. All race registrations are only $14 (versus $30+ for 5K & 10K)!!  Time to get REEDY and healthy!
REEDY RIVER RUN registration form

 
Student Council Val-A-Grams
$1 each

Do you have a friend, teacher, brother or sister that you want to send a Val-a-gram to?  For just $1 per Val-a-gram, student council will deliver a bracelet and greeting on Valentine's Day to that special person.   
Orders will be taken through Tuesday, February 11th

 
Recycle for Related Arts
After Monarch parents and the community generously donated aluminum soda cans for the Roper Mountain Festival of Lights Holiday Card (we won SECOND PLACE!), Mrs. Kish thought it would be a great idea to continue recycling aluminum cans here at the school to support Monarch's environmental efforts.  In the school's front parking lot, you will see a red, recycle trailer that BSC Metal Recycling has set up for the school.  BSC has partnered with us so profits from the aluminum cans can go back to Monarch's Related Arts Program, allowing Physical Education, Music, Art, and Library to have additional funds to purchase new and engaging classroom resources.  BSC has requested that we only recycle aluminum soda cansIf any other cans or products besides aluminum soda cans are placed in the trailer, Monarch's profit will be penalized.  Cans can be thrown in the trailer at any time.  Based on the amount of cans we received for the holiday card, we know our school's recycling efforts will be a success!  It's such a great way to show our students how to not only  help protect our environment, but also support Monarch's Related Arts Program.

Thank you,
The Related Arts Team

Monapalooza Silent Auction

Please mark your calendars for Monapalooza and Silent Auction on April 4th!  

As we are preparing for this exciting event, we need your help.  We are in the process of procuring items for the 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 Amberly Steele, AmberlySteele@gmail.com.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!!!



Get Ready for VIP Breakfast Week!
Monday, February 24th through Friday, February 28th
  Your child may invite a “VIP” to join them for breakfast in the school cafeteria beginning at 7:15am and ending by 8:00am.  
They’ll have the opportunity to visit the book fair after breakfast. 
The following dates are just guidelines to help with parking.  If the suggested date for your child’s grade is inconvenient, they may attend on a different day.
Mon, Feb 24
Tues, Feb 25
Wed, Feb 26
Thurs, Feb 27
Fri, Feb 28
K-4 and K-5
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th and 5th Grade
The cost for breakfast is $1.00 for students and $2.00 for adults.  Cash or check is accepted.  Please try to have exact change.  Student accounts cannot be used to pay for adult breakfasts.  Please enter through the front of the school.  
Contact Denise at dygruidl@yahoo.com with any questions.



Attention Monarch Families…Continue to Save your Box Tops!!  
The next competition will be a grade level competition.  Please submit your boxtops in a bag labeled with your name and your teacher's name.  Deadline is February 21st.



2nd Annual Monarch’s Got Talent
Monday, March 31, 2014 at Mauldin High School

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


Mark your calendars for these special events:




February 10th - PTA Meeting - Science Fair and Science Night, 5:30pm
February 12th - Monarch PTA Loves Our Volunteers drop-in, 8:30am to 9:30am
February 17- NO SCHOOL, Presidents' Day



February 23rd - Mother/Son Event at SportsClub Kids, 3pm -4:45pm

February 24-28th - Book Fair


March 3- SIC Meeting, 7:30am


March 7, 14, 21, 28- Silly Socks Day for March of Dimes (Student Council)

March 10th - 14th - Staff Appreciation Week (details to follow)
March 31st - Monarch Talent Show at Mauldin High School, 6-8pm
April 4th - MONAPALOOZA at Monarch Elementary School, 4:30-8pm



Culinary Creations Lunch Menu
Monday, February 10
Hamburger with Lettuce and Tomato
Arroz con Queso with Bread Stick
Vegetation Station
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Broccoli
Choice of Fruit
Milk
Tuesday, February 11
Beef and Cheese Nachos
Pasta Primavera with Garlic Bread Stick
Vegetation Station
Tomato Basil Soup
Carrots
Choice of Fruit
Milk

Wednesday, February 12
Roast Chicken
Vegetable Frittata
Roll for All
Vegetation Station
Sweet Potato Bites
Chicken Noodle Soup
Choice of Fruit
Milk
Thursday, February 13
Sweet and Sour Chicken over Brown Rice
Stuffed Shells
with Garlic Breadstick for all
Vegetation Station
Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
Fresh Vegetables with Dip
Choice of Fruit
Milk
Friday, February 14
Pizza
Chicken Fajita with Lettuce and Tomato
Vegetation Station
Corn Chowder
Pinto Beans
Choice of Fruit
Milk