Monarch Mail

Monarch Mail 
September 9th - 13th

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


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

10 - 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

Got Box Tops????

It is time to turn in all those Box Tops you have been collecting over the summer.

We are kicking off the school year with a Box Top contest.  The top two students

in the school who bring in the most Box Tops will each receive a $25 gift card

to the place of their choice.  The contest will end on Friday, October 25.  Please

make sure your Box Tops are cut on the dotted line and are not expired.  Using

a snack size Ziploc bag, place no more than 50 Box Tops in each bag.  If you have

multiple bags, place all the snack size bags in a larger Ziploc bag.  Don’t forget to

include your child’s name and teacher’s name on the bag.  Turn the Box Tops in

as you get them, and we will keep track of your total for you.  Remember to ask

friends and relatives to save their Box Tops.

Good luck and happy clipping!


INFORMATION FROM ADMINISTRATION:

Changes in How a Student Goes Home
All parents have given their child’s teacher information regarding the way their child will go home.  Any change in the way a child goes home must be on a note that is signed by the parent and turned in to the teacher by the child first thing in the morning. If you have a change in plans during the school day that warrants a change in how your child goes home, a signed faxed note must be sent to the office no later than.  The Monarch fax number is 864-452-0690.  For the safety of all children, NO EMAILS OR PHONE CALLS TO THE TEACHER OR THE OFFICE WILL BE ACCEPTED.


Birthdays
Birthdays are a special milestone in a child’s life.  We want to recognize and celebrate children’s birthdays. At Monarch, our birthday celebrations may be a little different than how you celebrate in other schools. Aligned with our school focus, we want birthday celebrations to reinforce healthy eating choices.  If you would like to send in a birthday treat, fruit kabobs, cut fruit, whole grain goldfish, real fruit snacks, low-fat popcorn, and graham crackers are examples of wholesome  treats that could be sent in.  Thank you in advance for promoting our healthy lifestyle and not sending in items such as cupcakes, brownies, candy, chips of any kind, sugary drinks, etc.  If you come with unhealthy treats such as cupcakes, we will ask you to take them home. Once a month, our cafeteria will serve a special “birthday” treat to all children.



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.

Culinary Creations Lunch Menu:

Monday, September 9th

Chicken Sandwich with Lettuce and Tomato 
Black Bean Burger 
Vegetation Station 
Chicken Vegetable Soup 
Vegetable Medley 
Choice of Fruit

Milk 

Tuesday, September 10th Baked Penne Pasta w/Meatballs With WG Roll Vegetable Frittata with WG Roll Vegetation Station  Southwest Chicken and Brown Rice Soup Corn Choice of Fruit Milk  Wednesday, September 11th Fish Sandwich Baked Potato Creation Station with WG Roll  Vegetation Station  Chicken Noodle Soup  Carrots Choice of Fruit Milk  Thursday, September 12th Enchilada Pie with WG Roll  Hummus Plate  Vegetation Station  Tomato Basil Soup  Mixed Vegetables  Choice of Fruit Milk  Friday, September 13th Veggie Chili  Cornbread Casserole  Vegetation Station  Chicken and Brown Rice Soup  Broccoli Fruit Milk