Please click on the link for details in English and Spanish.

Monroe families, please ask our office staff for hard copies or visit https://www.lunchapplication.com/ for online applications.

Drive Up and Pick Up:
On Monday, August 17th, learning materials, Chromebooks, and pre-ordered spirit wear will be distributed to students in a drive up and pick up process---- by grade level time block.

We will have 3 stations along Colorado and Alta Vista. We implore you to remain in your vehicle and wear a mask (even in the car) when picking up the items. To prevent collisions, please approach the distribution line on Colorado Blvd. heading east during your child's assigned time block. We will have runners who will bring your student learning materials, Chromebooks (and Loaner Agreements), and spirit wear to your car. If you will need a Chromebook, we will require that parents complete a Loaner Agreement. For this reason, we ask that you bring your own pen to complete the form inside of your vehicle.

Learning materials will be distributed on Colorado Blvd., Chromebooks will be issued/exchanged on Alta Vista, and the spirit wear table will be near the main entrance at the front of the school. Order your Monroe Spirit Wear online at https://monroepta.membershiptoolkit.com

Distribution Hours by Grade Level
8:00am - 9:50am: TK - 1st

10:00am - 11:20am: 2nd - 3rd

12:00pm - 1:20pm: 4th - 5th

1:30pm - 2:30pm: Time block for those who missed their assigned time block.


Distribucion de materiales y utiles
El lunes 17 de agosto se distribuirán materiales de aprendizaje, Chromebooks y camisetas de la escuela pre-ordenada. Este proceso sera durante el tiempo asignado.

Tendremos 3 estaciones a lo largo de las calles Colorado y Alta Vista. Le rogamos que permanezca en su vehículo y use una máscara (incluso en el automóvil) cuando recoja los artículos. Para evitar un acidente, acérquese a la línea de distribución sobre la calle Colorado Blvd. hacia el este durante el bloque de tiempo asignado de su hijo/a. Tendremos personal que llevarán a su automóvil materiales de aprendizaje de sus alumnos, Chromebooks, y las camisetas. Si necesita un Chromebook, los padres completaran un Acuerdo de préstamo, y por esta razón le pedimos que traiga su propio bolígrafo para completar el formulario dentro de su vehículo.

Los materiales de aprendizaje se distribuirán en la calle Colorado Blvd., los Chromebooks en la calle Alta Vista, y la mesa de camisetas estará cerca de la entrada principal al frente de la escuela. Ordene su Monroe Spirit Wear - camisetas en línea en https://monroepta.membershiptoolkit.com

Horas de distribución por grado
8:00 am - 9:50 am: TK - 1er

10:00 am - 11:20 am: 2do - 3ro

12:00 pm - 1:20 pm: 4to - 5to

1:30 pm - 2:30pm: Bloque de tiempo para las familias que no asistieron durante el tiempo asignado.

Dear Mighty Monroe Community,

Lately, many parents have expressed their valid concern with the unconventional opening of the new school year, and I want to assure you that I hear you and understand you. I, too, am a mother of an elementary school child, and I am equally as concerned with my own child's educational experiences, potential learning gaps, and social-emotional development.

As you might recall, last year, we were thrown into "crisis teaching," and learning conditions were far from optimal. Educators have learned from those experiences, and will take those tough lessons, feedbacks you've provided in surveys and emails, and our rich conversation at our focus group in May, and we will honor and include your voice in our plans.

As we continue our preparations for the 2020-21 school year, a planning group of parents, teachers, and administrators will gather to discuss the best distance learning instructional program for dual language immersion students in Monrovia Unified. Our planning will be centered around distance learning in consideration of the following: 1) effective instructional strategies with an emphasis on feedback, 2) student participation and engagement, 3) building relationships and community in a virtual environment, 4) student academic achievement, 5) additional support for students with learning gaps, and 6) equity and access for all.

I can assure you that our plan will be thoughtful, well-articulated, rigorous, and robust, and our Mighty Monroe Lions will be met where they are --- academically and socially. As details and specifics are formulated, I will communicate them to our community in a timely manner. Again, this is a time to come together in mutual support, and I am with you 100% of the way. We got this!

Sincerely,

Dr. Jarvis
Principal, Monroe Elementary School
Director of Bilingual Programs, MUSD
...Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader...

"Only those who can see the invisible, can do the impossible."


Queridas Familias de Monroe,

Últimamente, unos padres han expresado su preocupación con la apertura del nuevo año escolar, y quiero asegurarles que los escucho y los entiendo. Yo también soy madre de una niña de primaria, y estoy igualmente preocupada por las experiencias educativas de mi hija, las posibles brechas de aprendizaje y de su desarrollo socio-emocional.

Como recordarán, el año pasado nos vimos inmersos en una "enseñanza de crisis" y las condiciones de aprendizaje no fueron óptimas. Pero las maestras y maestros han aprendido de esas experiencias, y tomarán esas lecciones difíciles, los comentarios que ha proporcionado en encuestas y correos electrónicos, y nuestra rica conversación en nuestro grupo de enfoque en mayo, y honraremos e incluiremos su voz en nuestros planes.

A medida que continuamos con nuestros preparativos para el año escolar 2020-21, un grupo de planificación de padres, maestros y administradores se reunirán para discutir el mejor programa de enseñanza a la distancia para estudiantes de doble inmersión en en el distrito escolar de Monrovia. Nuestra planificación se centrará en el aprendizaje a la distancia teniendo en cuenta lo siguiente: 1) estrategias educativas efectivas, 2) participación de los estudiantes, 3) relaciones y comunidad en un entorno virtual, 4) logro académico, 5 ) apoyo adicional para estudiantes con brechas de aprendizaje, y 6) y acceso para todos.

Les puedo asegurar que nuestro plan será detallado, riguroso y robusto, y que nuestros Leones Poderosos de Monroe van a recibir los mejor en estas circunstancias--- académicamente y socialmente. En cuanto se formulen los detalles, los comunicaré a nuestra comunidad. Una vez más, este es un momento para unirse en apoyo mutuo, y estoy con ustedes el 100% del camino.

Sinceramente,

Dra. Jarvis

Please click on the link for details.

For families who missed last week's appointment to pick up your child's personal items left in the classroom in March, we have coordinated a final pick-up this Friday, June 5th, from 9 am to 11 am on Colorado Blvd. To keep social distancing guidelines, we have broken up the alphabet. See the schedule below. Please come at your designated time. Remember to wear a mask and maintain social distance.

Para las families que no pudieron venir la semana pasada para recojer los articulos personales de los alumnos, hemos planeado otro dia FINAL para recojer las cosas de los estudiantes. El dia será este viernes 5 de junio de 9 a.m. a 11 a.m. sobre la calle Colorado Blvd. Para mantener la distanciamiento social, hemos dividido el alfabeto y asignamos tiempos. Por favor venga a su horario designado--- por la primera letra de su apellido. Recuerde usar una máscara y mantener la distancia social.

Student Last Name and the Assigned Time Slots:
Primera letra de su apellido & Tiempo asignado:

A-C 9:00 am- 9:15 am
D-F 9:15 am - 9:30 am
G-I 9:30 am - 9:45 am
J-L 9:45 am - 10:00 am
M-O 10:00 am - 10:15 am
P-R 10:15 am - 10:30 am
S-U 10:30 am - 10:45 am
V-Z 10:45 am - 11:00 am

Dear Mighty Lion community,

Please click on the link to see the expiration dates of commonly used learning platforms. This information is being provided in consideration and encouragement of summer learning.

We look forward to seeing you in the new school year!

Registration for Existing Families: Enrollment into the Village Extended School Program is guaranteed for existing Village families as long as they register during the Priority Registration window, and the family is in good standing with the Village Program. Priority Registration for the 2020-2021 school year begins June 1st and continues until June 14th. Existing families who are not in good standing may still register for the Village Program but will be placed on the waiting list until the obligation is met.

New Families: Families not currently enrolled in the Village Program who wish to register a child for the 2020-2021 school year for the Before or After School Programs will register during Open Registration. Open Registration starts on June 15th, 2020 and will continue throughout the year. New families will be enrolled into the Village Program based on available space and will be on a first come, first serve basis.

Waiting lists: Waitlists will be created for each Village site for existing families who do not register during Priority Registration and/or who have outstanding Village obligations. Additionally, new families who register after all available spaces are taken will be placed on a waitlist until there is room in the program. Families on the waitlist will be notified by the Village office staff once they are enrolled into the program.

EZ ChildTrack Information: The Village Program Registration will be an online registration through the EZ Childtrack Parent Portal. Once Priority Registration begins, an EZ ChildTrack Quick Start Guide can be obtained from the Site Manager or Village Office to help with questions about the registration process. Additionally, the Quick Start Guide can be printed by clicking on this announcement's HEADLINE link.

Please note: Students currently enrolled in the program are required to re-register each year and are not automatically re-enrolled into the Village Program.

Registration Link- Existing families and new families, please use the following link to register for the Village Program's Before or After School Programs: https://www.ezchildtrack.com/Village/parent/

Registration and Enrollment questions? Please call the Village office at (626) 471-3083. You can also email the Village Office at tolguin@monroviaschools.net.

We envision The Circle of Pride as a fun and celebratory event where students and their families decorate their cars ahead of time, and one at a time drive onto the blacktop and drive The Circle of Pride while their teachers and Monroe staff cheer them on. Teachers will observe safety guidelines and social distancing.

This event is the right time to express school spirit and creativity! We ask that students and their families decorate their car in any creative style (i.e., signs, flowers, balloons, and play their child's favorite songs). We also ask that parents write the name of their child on a piece of paper, in large bolded letters, and place it on the inside of their dashboard. As the car drives-up, we will read the student's name and announce it on the sound system. Enjoy the ride around The Circle of Pride, honk, and cheer!

Families who will "walk the Circle" can dress up in any celebratory theme and are asked to line-up at least 6 feet apart alongside Colorado Blvd. We recognize that many 5th graders are disappointed at missing the final months of their elementary life---- and miss socializing with their friends on campus. However, we would like to keep everyone safe, and we ask that students and their families remain in their cars and appropriately distanced during this event.

Below are the scheduled time slots for each class for the Circle of Pride - June 3:
-Ms. Rivas - 9 am -9:45 am
-Ms. Mallette - 9:45 am -10:30 am
-Ms. Inda - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
-Ms. Iler - 11 am - 11:30 am

We will have nearly 70 5th graders, as a means of having an orderly event, cars should line-up around the perimeter of the school starting on Alta Vista heading south. Then the car line will turn right on to Olive heading west, then turn right on Mayflower heading north. Finally, cars will turn right heading east on Colorado Blvd. To enter the campus, heading east on Colorado Blvd. cars will enter the campus on Colorado Blvd., through the gate by the basketball courts and swings. As cars head off campus, cars will exit via the same gate, and continue heading east on Colorado Blvd.

Our hope is to bring closure and honor to our student's elementary school years, and lovingly launch them into middle school and adolescence in a fun and creative way!

El círculo del orgullo (en el desfile del campus)
3 de junio, 9 am - 11:30 am - ver el horario a continuación

Imaginamos que The Circle of Pride es un evento divertido y de celebración donde los estudiantes y sus familias decoran sus autos con anticipación, y uno a la vez conducen al asfalto y conducen The Circle of Pride mientras sus maestros y el personal de Monroe los animan. Los maestros observarán pautas de seguridad y distanciamiento social.

¡Este evento es el momento adecuado para expresar el espíritu escolar y la creatividad! Pedimos que los estudiantes y sus familias decoren su automóvil con cualquier estilo creativo (es decir, letreros, flores, globos y que toquen las canciones favoritas de sus hijos). También les pedimos a los padres que escriban el nombre de su hijo en una hoja de papel, en letras grandes en negrita y que lo coloquen en el interior de su tablero. A medida que el automóvil se acerca, leeremos el nombre de los estudiantes y lo anunciaremos en el sistema de sonido. ¡Disfruta del paseo por el Círculo del Orgullo, toca la bocina y anima!

Las familias que "caminarán por el círculo" pueden vestirse con cualquier tema de celebración y se les pide que se alineen al menos a 6 pies de distancia junto al Colorado Blvd. Reconocemos que muchos estudiantes de quinto grado están decepcionados por perderse los últimos meses de su vida primaria ---- y extrañan socializar con sus amigos en el campus. Sin embargo, nos gustaría mantener a todos a salvo y les pedimos a los estudiantes y sus familias que se queden en sus automóviles y que estén debidamente distanciados durante este evento.

A continuación se muestran los horarios de cada clase para el Círculo del Orgullo - 3 de junio:
-Em. Rivas 9 am -9: 45 am
-Em. Mallette - 9:45 am -10: 30 am
-Em. Inda - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
-Em. Iler - 1 1am - 11:30 am

Tendremos cerca de 70 estudiantes de 5to grado, como medio para tener un evento ordenado, los autos deben alinearse alrededor del perímetro de la escuela comenzando en Alta Vista hacia el sur. Luego, la línea del automóvil girará a la derecha hacia Olive en dirección oeste, luego gire a la derecha en Mayflower hacia el norte. Finalmente, los autos girarán a la derecha hacia el este en Colorado Blvd. Para ingresar al campus, diríjase hacia el este por Colorado Blvd. los autos entrarán al campus en Colorado Blvd., a través de la puerta junto a las canchas de baloncesto y columpios. Cuando los autos salgan del campus, los autos saldrán por la misma puerta y continuarán hacia el este en Colorado Blvd.

¡Nuestra esperanza es llevar el cierre y el honor a los años de escuela primaria de nuestros estudiantes, y lanzarlos con amor a la escuela intermedia y la adolescencia de una manera divertida y creativa!

Our restaurant dine-out nights have been a lot of fun this year. Unfortunately, this one will not be one where we can dine together, but Panda Express is still willing to donate a portion of the profit to Monroe on Friday, May 22 from 10 AM to 10 PM. Please click on the link for details.

Please note: If ordering in person, the flyer (digital or printed) needs to be shown when making the purchase. When ordering online, enter the code 270901 in the promo code box for your order to be credited to the fundraiser. Purchases must be made at the store or online directly through Panda Express orders.pandaexpress.com. The fundraiser will not be honored through any delivery services.