Please join Gilbert Rodriguez for Coffee With The Principal at 8:00am on Thursday, February 14th. This is an opportunity to learn what is going on around campus and ask any general questions you may have.
School News
Updated Wed, Mar 13th
Showing both leadership and compassion, the students in Monroe's Leadership class made the arrangements to bring music, smiles and conversation to the residents of Caring Hearts senior care home this week.
"My committee had to find a place nearby that would like support from students," said eighth grader Valerie M. "We searched online for some place close, and I phoned the manager of Caring Hearts. We worked out ways we could be supportive, and scheduled our visit with them."
Wearing smiles, school uniforms and colorful tu-tus, students from our Leadership class and the Associated Student Body (ASB) joined the residents in making Valentine's Day bracelets, talking about school, and listening to a piano solo performed by one of the students.
"Teaching the value of giving back to the community is important to us at Monroe," said Principal Gilbert Rodriguez. "At Monroe, Leadership students gain more than gratification from helping others. They also learn how to plan and coordinate events and activities, how to identify resources they need, and how to communicate and interact with diverse groups of people. They really represent our school well."
Updated Fri, Mar 8th
Monroe continues to work in partnership with our learning community to support student success. Last week, Monroe Middle hosted a Campus Collaborative that was designed to engage parents, school personel, community based organizations and the City of San Jose Departments to collaboratively work together. As a result we were able to guage our collective efforts into four key areas Building Community, Academic Services Facilities/Services and Health/ Safety. The school is representative of each of these key areas and by working together we in turn directly support one another.
Working Together
Join our PTA General Membership. We look forward to your conitnued support and collaboration.
Meeting Dates (MMS:Library at 7:00PM)
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February 27, 2019
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March 20, 2019
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May 15, 2019
School and Home Partnership
Our learning community continues to provide resources and supports for both our students and families through our Parent Nights, ELAC, School Site Council and PTA.
Reminder: We have had an increase of students using their phones during the school day, which is not allowed "Away for the Day". Please be sure to communicate through the office if you need to get a message to your child and/or text/call before or after school when phone use is allowed. Thank you for your support.
Updated Thu, Feb 7th
Today, we complete the month of January.
Yesterday, in conversation with a group of students in the lunch line, I took the time to explain to students that at Monroe we learn to complete tasks and goals each and every day.
Tomorrow, we begin the month of February and look forward with intentionality to complete the tasks and goals within the day, week and month.
Take the time today, to speak with your child about the tasks and goals they would like to complete today, tomorrow, this week and this comming month.
Note: School theme this year "Everybody Matters and Every Day Counts"
High School Programming
Each year our local high schools provide our 8th grade students with high school scheduling information, program/course offerings, extra curricula activites, and sport information. Our 8th grade students will be meeting with the associated high school they will be attending as determined by the High School District.
In preparation, our 8th grade students have been provided A- G graduation requirement information provided by our counseling team Mrs. Bowman and Mrs. Marquez. As a parent/ guardian continue to speak with your student about their scheduling options and the A- G graduation requirments.
Facilities Update
The gate entrance on Van Sansul Ave will be closed begining Feb. 1, 2019. The portable area next to Van Sansul Ave. has been leased. Students will now need to be dropped in the front of school on Monroe or Clover entrances of the campus. Also, students will need to walk around to the front of the school since Van Sansul is now closed to accomodate lease ocupants.
School and Home Partnership
Our learning community continues to provide resources and supports for both our students and families through our Parent Nights, ELAC, School Site Council and PTA. Remember to join our PTA to further support your learning community.
Updated Wed, Feb 6th
Each year our local high schools provide our 8th grade students with high school scheduling information, program/course offerings, extra curricula activites, and sport information. Our 8th grade students will be meeting with the associated high school they will be attending as determined by the High School District.
In preparation, our 8th grade students have been provided A- G graduation requirement information provided by our counseling team Mrs. Bowman and Mrs. Marquez. As a parent/ guardian continue to speak with your student about their scheduling options and the A- G graduation requirments.
Updated Wed, Jan 30th
We wanted to remind our parents that next week Del Mar High School has invited all 8th grade parents to a parent night.
Feel free to review and download the invitation and planning worksheet below so to make the most of your time at Del Mar. Please contact Linda Harvey (lharvey [at] cuhsd.org) if you have any questions.
Updated Wed, Jan 16th
Welcome back to Monroe Middle School! We trust everyone had a wonderful break full of family/friends, fun, and rest. The start of the new calendar year also ushered in the highly anticipated opening of the new two story building, blacktop, field area and walking track. The return of teachers/staff and students was also a spectacular site as they greeted one another and explored the new areas of the campus together. We look forward to the start of 2019 with much anticipation and excitement.
We Continue to Grow and Learn Together
In response to the new calendar year teachers continue to develop the intentional learning experiences for our students with our commitment to AVID; that also support our district wide focus of the profile of a graduate competencies (self directed, Innovative, a critical thinker, collaborative and empathetic). AVID directly supports our curriuclum and instruction planning and provides students the core stratedgies to further develop their learning. We would also like to share that we recently received our annual designation over the break as an AVID school.
Also, we have successfully implemented the web to one initiative providing our students with the means to support access and to technology relevant in and outside the classroom. The web to one has provided our students and teachers a learning extension tool to the instruction provided in the classroom.
We Continue to Support One Another
Our learning community continues to provide resources and supports for both our students and families through our Parent Nights, ELAC, School Site Council and PTA. Remember to join our PTA to further support your learning community.
Updated Wed, Mar 20th
Monroe Middle School is pleased to offer the following STEAM Family Learning Labs Please feel free to join us here at MMS.
LEARN ABOUT:
- Develop 21st Century Skills: Collaboration; Communication; Creativity; Critical Thinking
- Examine the Role of Technology in Education and Global Citizenship
- Develop 21st Century Skills: Collaboration;
- Communication; Creativity; Critical Thinking
- Cultivate and Apply Design Thinking Through Hands-On Experiences
- Identify Resources that Support Student Success
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dates:1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 (last class)
Location: MONROE MIDDLE SCHOOL | STAFF LOUNGE 1055 S. MONROE ST | SAN JOSE, CA 95128 If you have any questions,please contact (650) 949-7463
PLUS FAMILY BRIDGE TO COLLEGE 3/9/19
Free materials, childcare and snacks provided.
Participants receive Foothill College Certificate & Student I.D.
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Updated Wed, Feb 6th
8th Graders - it is that time of year to submit your baby pictures for the yearbook. 8th grade language arts teachers will be collecting printed pictures. Be sure your full name and teacher is on the back of the picture. If you are sending digital pictures - please include a high resoution image, the student's first and last name in the body of the email and "Baby Pictures" in the subject line. Email to Mrs. Eitner, email below.
Click here to access the website. The new yearbook is available to be ordered. Enter our school code 1013402154572370 and you can order your softcover yearbook or upgrade to a hard cover yearbook. All orders for yearbook are taken online. No yearbooks will be sold at school.
For questions please contact Mrs. Eitner, deitner [at] campbellusd.org .
Updated Wed, Jan 16th
If you are interested in drama and would like to audition for this year's play at Monroe, Peter Pan, Jr. auditions will be only on March 18 from 2:45 - 5:00 pm. Click here for a flyer with all the details and what you will need in order to audition. Performances are expected to be May 9,10 & 11. There is a cost of $150 for expenses.* Early registration is encouraged, so please register online at https://cusdextensions.asapconnected.com/. Registration can also be done at the Extensions Department at 155 N. 3rd St., Campbell, 95008
*Partial scholarships may be available, please contact the Extensions Department for more information.