January 17th - January 24th Monarch Mail

January 17th-January 24th Monarch Mail  

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2^nd Annual Monarch’s Got Talent

Monday, March 31, 2014 at Mauldin High School

Do you have some amazing, unusual or funny talent that you’d like to share with Monarch?  If so, please return the following form to Mrs. Gregory (R.210 or kagregor@greenville.k12.sc.us) by January 31st.

Monarch Audition Talent Form

Auditions will be held afterschool on the week of:  February 10th

Second Annual Father/Daughter Dance 

 January 31st 

 6:30-8:30pm

Monarch Cafeteria

This event is for all Monarch K4 - 5th grade girls and their fathers (or a positive male figure in their lives- uncle, grandfather, or friend).
We will have a DJ, photographer, door prizes and more!


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 gettingREEDY!  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.   All orders are due by February 7th.

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

Monapalooza and 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 Amberely Steele, AmberlySteele@gmail.com.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!!!

Monarch PTA loves our Volunteers!

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.

Please save the date and drop in for coffee.

Wednesday, February 12, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

More details to follow.

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.

Mother/Son Event

February 23rd
3pm-4:45pm

Sportsclub Kids 

Moms and sons will get to participate in a variety of interactive games and relays.
We'll also have a time of snack and socializing. 

$5 per person 

Order forms will go home Jan. 24th

Pay/RSVP by February 5th 

Spirit Night - January 28th - 5-8pm

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100th Day of School
January 31st
Dress like you are 100!!!
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Read an informational packet about the Science Fair experience. Projects may be done on a display board or a file folder.

SCIENCE FAIR INFORMATION Science Fair projects are optional for 3rd graders and mandatory for 4th and 5th graders. All projects need to follow the Scientific Method as outlined in the informational packet and PowerPoint. Projects are due on or before January 29th for participating 3rd graders and 5th graders.  Watch an informational powerpoint about all aspects of the Science Fair.

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Mark your calendars for these special events:

January 17-20th - NO SCHOOL
January 28th - Chick-fil-A Spirit Night, 5:00-8:00pm
January 30th - Extended Day Program - Moe's Spirit Night, 5-9pm

January 31st - Father/Daughter Dance, 6:30pm, Monarch Cafeteria/Gymnasium

January 31st - 100th Day of School

February 3rd - SIC, 7:30am

February 5th-7th - Fourth Grade Field Trip to Barrier Island

February 6th - Twisted Cup Spirit Event, 2:30pm-8pm

February 10th - PTA Meeting - Science Fair and Science Night
February 12th - Monarch PTA Loves Our Volunteers drop-in, 8:30am to 9:30am

February 23rd - Mother/Son Event at Sportsclub Kids, details to come

February 24-28th - Book fair
March 31st - Monarch Talent Show at Mauldin High School, 6-8pm

April 4th - MONAPALOOZA at Monarch Elementary School, 5pm-8pm

Culinary Creations Lunch Menu

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Monday, January 20th

No School 

Tuesday, January 21st

Beef and Cheese Nachos
Pasta Primavera with Garlic Bread Stick *Vegetation Station
Tomato Basil Soup
Carrots
Choice of Fruit

Milk 

Wednesday, January 22nd

Roast Chicken Vegetable Frittata 
Roll for All 
Vegetation Station 
Sweet Potato Bites 
Chicken Noodle Soup 
Choice of Fruit 
Milk

Thursday, January 23rd

Sweet and Sour Chicken Over Brown Rice 
Stuffed Shells with Garlic Bread Stick For All 
Vegetation Station 
Broccoli and Cheddar Soup 
Fresh Vegetables with Dip 
Choice of Fruit
Milk 

Friday, January 24th

Pizza
Chicken Fajita with Lettuce and Tomato Vegetation Station
Corn Chowder
Pinto Beans
Choice of Fruit
Milk