• Enjoy Winter Break – All of us at Monroe Public Schools wish you and your family a restful Winter Break with lots of time connecting with those you love. While schools are closed, our Administration Office will continue to be open on December 21, 22 and 23 before closing for the holidays. Classes and offices resume normal schedules on Monday, January 4.

• Winter begins to blow – Be the first to know when winter weather has made school/transporation schedule changes by signing up for the email alert system. Before the first snow falls double check the limited bus routes for your neighborhood. Twitter is also now available as a way to keep up on school schedule changes and events.

• Share your budgeting wisdom – There is still time to join Monroe’s longstanding tradition of transparency in budget planning by joining Dr. Ken Hoover on the Budget Review Committee to begin work on the 2010-2011 operating budget for Monroe’s public schools. Community members from all walks of life are encouraged to take part in the year-long effort to build the 2010-2011 operating budget for Monroe’s public schools. Please let Dr. Hoover know of your interest.
  

• Have a plan – As reports of influenza-type symptoms come in from around our community families are encouraged to have a plan should this illness occur at your home. Consider these questions 1.) Who could take care of your sick child if you cannot? 2.) Who takes care of you if you are sick? 3.) If my child’s school or day care is ordered to close what are my family’s options? Health Matters is a new page on our website for information regarding health topics such as the H1N1 virus. As more information in known about this illness and reports of it are received from our area, this webpage will be a great resource for families and staff as we head into the fall.

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Volunteer Opportunities: Many opportunities are available to become involved. Monroe Public Schools pride themselves on keeping children and volunteers in our schools safe. For the safety of the volunteers and our students, volunteers are required to fill out a volunteer packet each year.

Applications are available in English and Spanish and can be obtained from your school, Monroe School District Office or from Tess Thompson, District Volunteer Coordinator @ thompsont@monroe.wednet.edu or (360) 804-2575.
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VISION

Monroe Public Schools provides an outstanding education that results in all students having a passion for learning.

Adopted by Monroe Public Schools Board of Directors on August 10, 2009

MISSION

To fulfill our vision, the Monroe Public Schools will provide a safe, nurturing learning environment with a highly qualified, effective staff; promote active, engaging instruction for all students; and partner with families and community support agencies in order to ensure a learning community that practices shared leadership, embraces diversity and demonstrates a belief that each child can succeed.

Adopted by Monroe Public Schools Board of Directors on December 14, 2009

GOALS

• Increase Academic Rigor of Programs • Develop a Comprehensive Assessment Program • Advance the Capacity of the Organization to Learn and Improve • Close the Achievement Gap for Underrepresented Groups by Improving
Systems of Support for Students Struggling Academically and Socially • Expand Opportunities for Students to Participate in Enrichment and
Remediation Activities • Rebuild District Operations and Infrastructure to Support Student Learning • Build Access to Appropriate Technology and its Integration in the Learning
Environment • Enhance School Safety and Climate • Expand Community Connections Through Communications and Meaningful Involvement

Adopted by Monroe Public Schools Board of Directors on January 14, 2008

This section offers visitors the opportunity to review articles of interest about events and accomplishments of Monroe's youth and our community. Some items are re-printed from recent issues of the "Community Update," the district-wide newsletter published by Monroe Public Schools. We want this page to include information that parents, students and community members will find helpful. If you have an idea or suggestion please e-mail webmaster@monroe.wednet.edu.

2009

• December 18 - Monroe High School department scholars selected - December
• December 18 - Monroe High School department scholars selected - November
• December 7 - Monroe Middle School announces fall Honor Roll
• December 7 - Hidden River Middle School announces fall Honor Roll
• December 3 - Sky Valley Community Schools seeks Spring/Summer 2010 instructors
• December 3 - Sky Valley Community Schools seeks Spring/Summer 2010 instructors
• November 5 - Monroe community invited to dissect local schools’ budget
• October 29 - Final round of Fall sky valley community schools classes Begins
• October 28 - Free H1N1 vaccine for people in all CDC priority groups, Oct. 31
• October 19 - School Board seeks community advice on facility suggestions
• October 16 - Monroe’s school conferences encourage partnership with families
• October 15 - Monroe High students collect donations for UNICEF on Halloween
• October 15 - Health Curriculum Meeting on Oct. 21 for grades 9-12
• October 6 - Bearcat alumni invited to Community Pep Rally
• September 11 - Walk Your Child to School Day set for Monday, September 14
• August - 2009 Community Update