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Monroe Public Schools: Monroe, Washington 98272

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  • Bravo, Bravo - MHS students's performance of the musical "Cinderella" earned rave reviews. Above Brittnye Jones as Cinderella holds the packages for her stepsisters "Joy" played by Arianna Sax (with fan) and "Grace" played by Lily Cory (behind) and her stepmother portrayed by Bryanna Jones. Photo courtesy of Jay Jones.

    • MHS plant sale continues  - Horticulture students have spent months preparing for their annual FFA Plant Sale that continues at 3 p.m. every Friday in the greenhouses on the MHS campus on Tester Road. Hanging baskets of mixed flowers and Fuschias are available for sale as are patio containers and veggie bowls. There is something for everyone and proceeds benefit this learning program. The sale continues until 5 p.m. on Friday and opens again on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Friday/Saturday schedule continues until May 26.

  • Montessori program to begin in September - Elementary School will host a new 5-day a week Montessori program for children in kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade. Registration continues for children ready to enter 2nd grade in September. There is no tuition for 1st or 2nd graders. Tuition is required for kindergarteners for the extended learning time beyond what the state supports. Work is underway to select a Montessori-trained teacher. Interested teachers may learn more about applying through the Human Resources page.   Families with questions may contact Maltby's principal Sonja Hoeft by email or call the school at 360.804.3500. 
  • Kindergarten choices determined - Monroe's elementary schools will host several choice programs for new kindergarteners starting in September 2012. Enrollment has allowed all day, every day programs at Chain Lake, Maltby and Salem Woods elementary schools. Only Fryelands Elementary has enough families interested in a half-day, every day program. Classroom space dictated the choices offered at each school. Registration continues this spring and is very important for teachers and classrooms to be ready in September. Visit your neighborhood elementary schools from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. and 1 - 3 p.m. to learn more. 

  • Monroe awarded $390,000 energy savings grant - This summer will see many energy-saving projects in local schools thanks to a state grant received this month. Upgrading lights and heaters are part of the scope of work as well as weatherizing at many schools. The projects are expected to save about $25,000 in annual operating costs.

  • MHS Horticulture earns $10,000 grant - Alison Hitchcock is one of 14 teachers around the state to receive a STEM grant to encourage students to use more science, technology, engineering and math. Her grant will focus on hydroponics as a new way to grow food. Her horticulture students will measure the effects of various environmental factors and record their findings using hand-held devices such as iPod touches.

  • MHS and WAVA earn top state awards - Increasing the numbers of young people earning a high school diploma has garnered Monroe High School a prestigious Washington Achievement Award. Staff at Monroe's online high school, Washington Virtual Academy, were also honored for their students' improved academic performance.

     

 

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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 neighborhood school or the Monroe Public Schools Administration Building, 200 East Fremont in downtown Monroe. For more information contact the Communications Office at 360.804.2503. This includes the Washington State Patrol Criminal History Background Check form.

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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

AREAS OF STRATEGIC FOCUS

• 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.

2011 - 2012

Welcome to our new Community Notices webpage. This page is designed to help families have the information they need when they need it. I don’t know about you but there have been many times I saved a flyer to refer to later but then never could remember where I put it. Hopefully this new process will help.

Our school newsletters will highlight new postings twice a month. Our goal is to refresh this page at the start of each month and then again in the middle of the month. This is definitely a work in progress so please let us know your suggestions for improvement.

If your organization is interested in taking advantage of this new process, please complete the Request for Distribution form and return it to the Superintendent’s Office.
By email to MooreB@monroe.wednet.edu
By fax to 360.804.2529
By mail to Superintendent’s Office, Monroe Public Schools Administration Building, 200 East Fremont, Monroe WA 98272
Or in person.

Questions? – contact Barb Moore by email or by telephone 360.804.2502.

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