School News
Updated Wed, Sep 21st
Join us from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM This event is set up so that parents/caregivers may visit any of their student’s teachers at any point during our Back to School Night Event. Teachers will have information in the classes as well as be available to answer questions. Your child will be sent home with an invitation where they can write in their classes for you. Don't forget you can also access your student classes on your parent portal.
Updated Wed, Sep 21st
Our PTA is currently engaging in its fall membership drive. We encourage all parents/caregivers, students, and staff to join. Review the two flyers with more information about the power of being a part of the Monroe Middle School PTA. Please visit this link to sign up.
Our Charleston Wrap fundraiser is underway. It runs through October 5th. This is a great way to get some gifts for friends and family while supporting our school. Please check out the attached flyer or visit www.registercw.com and our organization code is 19766.
Lastly, Monore Middle School PTA participates in Amazon Smile. Use this link to support Monroe's PTA every time you shop with Amazon.
Updated Wed, Sep 21st
Our PTA is currently engaging in its fall membership drive. We encourage all parents/caregivers, students, and staff to join. Review the two flyers with more information about the power of being a part of the Monroe Middle School PTA. Please visit this link to sign up.
Our Charleston Wrap fundraiser is underway. It runs through October 5th. This is a great way to get some gifts for friends and family while supporting our school. Please check out the attached flyer or visit www.registercw.com and our organization code is 19766.
Lastly, Monore Middle School PTA participates in Amazon Smile. Use this link to support Monroe's PTA every time you shop with Amazon.
Updated Tue, Apr 30th
September 7, 2022
Dear Monroe Families,
We hope this message finds you well. With the continued hot weather please continue to encourage your child(ren) to bring water to school.
Back to School Night
Back to School Night is September 14th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM This event is set up so that parents/caregivers may visit any of their student’s teachers at any point during our Back to School Night Event. Teachers will have information in the classes and be available to answer questions. Your child will be sent home with an invitation where they can write in their classes for you.
iReady Assessment
Testing dates: 9/6, 9/8, 9/9, and 9/13, 9/15, and 9/16
Testing time: 8:48 AM to 9:48 AM
Make-ups: 9/19, 9/20, and 9/21
Please ensure your child gets a good night's sleep and eats breakfast. We will have snacks for students during the testing blocks as well. We do ask if at all possible not to schedule appointments during the testing window.
Character Strong Week 2 Dare: Family Bucket List
Sit together as a family and see if you can brainstorm a list of 20 things you want to do together this year. Get creative and collaborative! Make sure the items range from totally doable in a day to something that may seem silly or impossible. Work to check things off each month until you make your next one.
Photr Re-Takes
If you missed photo day or need a re-take, our photographer will be back on September 29.
As always we are here to answer your questions. We appreciate you and your support for our school.
Regards,
Ruth Stephens Radle
rstephensradle [at] campbellusd.org
Veronica Valencia
vflores [at] campbellusd.org
Updated Wed, Sep 7th
Each student will have a Chromebook checked out to them from the school that they will take to and from school. We want to ensure that students have access to technology tools to support their learning. Additionally, we need your support to ensure that students treat their Chromebooks with respect and bring them to school every day. Distribution will start next week.
Updated Wed, Sep 7th
Our gates open at 7:45 AM. Students who arrive by bus will enter through the gates on Clifton Ave, students who arrive on foot, bike, scooter, or skateboard will enter through the gate by Genevieve Ln, and students who arrive by car will enter through the front gates next to the main parking lot. The Genevieve Ln parking lot and Clifton Ave are not designated car drop-off areas.
If you are dropping your student off in the front parking lot, we ask that you enter off S. Clover Ave. not. Monroe St. Please pull all the way forward in the lane to keep the flow of traffic moving as smoothly as possible.
Updated Wed, Aug 31st
Below is a link to our bell schedules for the school year. Please take note of the new lunch rotation schedule. 6th grade will go to lunch FIRST (A Lunch) on the days color-coded yellow. The 7th and 8th grades will be going to lunch FIRST (A Lunch) on the days color-coded blue.
Updated Wed, Aug 17th
We hope this letter finds you well. Our staff is working diligently to get ready for the start of the new school year and are very excited to welcome back students on August 18th at 8:00 AM. Please check out our website at monroe.campbellusd.org for up to day information as well as be on the lookout for our weekly communication that comes out on Wednesdays.
School Schedule
School starts Thursday, August 18th at 8 AM and ends at 2:33 PM. On Wednesdays, the day ends at 1:33 PM. Bussing will resume this year. If your student will be taking the bus our transportation department will be reaching out directly with time and route information.
6th Grade and New Student and Family Orientation
Tuesday, August 16th from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM we will host our orientation. The event is going to be set up like a scavenger hunt. You will need about 30 minutes to complete the orientation. At the end, you will have an understanding of the campus, our services, and support, and get a chance to gather some cool gifts/snacks. We are collaborating with our School Linked Services team to put on this event. School Linked Services is a collaboration with community resources to support families with a variety of needs and opportunities.
Returning Student Schedules
Returning students will view the schedules online in PowerSchool. Schedules will be made available on August 16th at 5:00 PM.
School Site Council Members Needed
We are looking for parent/guardian volunteers who would be willing to join our School Site Council. This is an elected position, the term is two years, and we have three openings. The School Site Council provides feedback and input into school programming and budgeting. If you are interested please email Mrs. Radle by August 26th with a brief personal introduction. Language is not a barrier, please feel free to apply.
School Uniforms
Uniforms are not required at Monroe Middle School. Please review our school policy below.
Appropriate and modest attire is expected at school. Students should be comfortable without distraction.
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Undergarments and torsos must be covered. If clothing is not worn correctly, it must be corrected or parents will be contacted.
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Sleepwear and blankets are not to be worn (Exceptions on verified Spirit Day)
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Hats or hoodies are allowed IF worn appropriately on campus but are subject to individual classroom policies. Face and ears must be visible to school staff.
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NO profane, vulgar, sexually suggestive, violent, drug, alcohol, tobacco, or gang-related clothing are allowed. This includes clothing or accessories that are predominantly red or blue.
Items such as backpacks, belts, and belt buckles will also be monitored. Inappropriate words, designs, or anything causing a distraction may be confiscated and could lead to disciplinary action.
Principal Coffee
Mark your calendars for the first principal coffee on Tuesday, August 23rd. Principal coffee is on the 4th Tuesday of every month excluding holiday weeks. Our first meeting will be covering general school information and preview some exciting events for this year.
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6:00 to 6:50 PM Principal Coffee (Spanish) |
7:00 to 7:50 PM Principal Coffee (English) |
As always we are here to answer your questions. We appreciate you and your support for our school.
Regards,
Ruth Stephens Radle
rstephensradle [at] campbellusd.org ( )
Veronica Flores
vflores [at] campbellusd.org ()