Monarch Mail

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  Greenville County Schools Nutrition Services.  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