Monroe PTSO
will have a booth at the
United Way Family Fun Fair,
on September 27, from 9am to 3pm at the Leroy Jackson Park.
Come by to say
"Hi"
FROM MS. FINNERAN
Students:
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Thursday marks the 7th anniversary of 9/11. Lets all take the time to remember those who have sacrificed and continue to sacrifice for the sake of freedom. And, as a student, please remember that your education is the most important ticket to your own personal freedom in the future.
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After school tutoring has begun! It is every Tuesday and Thursday in the library after school, from 2:30-3:30 P.M. It is free!
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Remember homework includes studying. During middle school, you should develop the habit of studying every night. This good habit will you achieve success in classes now and in the future!
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Regular, on time attendance is very important for your academic success. Remember, there are very serious consequences for unexcused absences!
FROM MS. KAUFMAN
Students:
Welcome back from your weekend. I hope it was a good one for everyone. I know you have heard a lot of rules these past couple of weeks, however there are some that need to be heard again:
- Please do not wear inappropriate clothes to school short shorts are not allowed. Read the dress code in your planner or the one posted on your teachers wall.
- Backpacks should NOT have any extra writing on them.
- Keeping hands to yourself includes all situations. Please do not use the excuse I was just goofing around. Thats how people get hurt and is not accepted as an excuse.
- This is a no gum campus. You can receive an ASD for chewing.
- If you skip or forget your teachers detention, you may end up with some administrative detentions.
The first dance of the year is happening Friday. Remember that all fines and overdue books need to be taken care of prior to going to the dance this includes the cafeteria and library. All school rules (including dress code rules) apply. Please review them in your student planner so you dont get turned away at the door. Be sure to read the dance rules posted in your classroom. Tickets will be on sale Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at lunch. No tickets will be sold after 6th Period lunch on Friday. No dance tickets will be sold at the gate. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Kaufman.
Remember, your actions tell a lot about you. Treat others with the same respect with which you wish to be treated. Make it a great day or not. As always, the choice is yours.
"You just cant beat the person who never gives up." Babe Ruth Go Tigers!!
BIKES/SCOOTERS: Students, if you bring your bicycle or scooter to school, you must lock it in the bike area. Any bicycle or scooter found locked to the chain link fence will have the lock cut and the bicycle placed in storage. If you come to school and the bike area is locked, please let someone in the office know so you can lock your bike up properly.
FROM THE COUNSELORS
Students:
I hope you have all started the school year by paying attention in class and keeping up with your classroom and homework assignments. Students remember…
“Even if at first you do succeed, you still have to work hard to stay there.” – Richard C. Miller
In other words, in order to keep your grades up, you have to continue to complete your classroom and homework assignments. I know that each and everyone of you can do that. Have a good week.
FROM MS. DOUGLAS.
Students:
Work to achieve your goals and remember: Life is hard by the yard, but a cinch by the inch.
FROM MS. YOST
Students:
The obstacles in a person's life provide one with opportunities to determine one's values and goals. One could think of those obstacles as hurdles one must jump in order to live the life one wants.
WEEKLY ATTENDANCE CONTEST WINNERS:
Congratulations. It seems we are having an “Olympic” contest. Check the cafeteria for the exact (very close) percentages. Congratulations to our 7th grade Tigers! Teachers, please dismiss your 7th graders 5 minutes early for lunch today only. Please make sure that students are dismissed for their proper lunch time. No bells will ring.
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR LIBRARIANS:
THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who have been turning in your used ink cartridges and toner cartridges. Monroe Library just received a check for $50.50 from the recycling company. These funds are use to purchase book only. Keep bringing them in!!!!
Use this link to find out which books have AR tests.
Happy reading!
FROM THE CAFETERIA:
Everyone, please be sure to turn in your lunch forms for this current school year. A new ‘Free and Reduced’ lunch application must be submitted each year.
Monday: Burritoes
Tuesday: Corn Dogs
Wednesday: Enchiladas
Thursday: Chicken Nuggets
Friday: Taco Pockets
CROSS CLUB
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CROSS Club, which stands for Christians Reaching Out Student to Student, is an after school extra-curricular activity wherein students from James Monroe gather together once a week for youth group type activities, snacks and fun. In addition to reading and discussing the Bible, students have snacks, plan community service activities, and conduct fundraisers in order to bless students and families within our school, our city and throughout the world. All James Monroe students are welcome and encouraged to join. Check us out! Come and join us for Bible study, fellowship, movies, and fun every Friday from 2:30 – 3:30. We’re gearing up for the world-wide “See You At The Pole” event coming Wednesday, September 24th. Get in on the action! See you next Friday!
AMERICAN RED CROSS CPR/FIRST AID:
Beginning Tuesday, September 2, Mr. Cox will be giving an American Red Cross CPR/First Aid class in his classroom from 2:30 to 3:30pm. The classes will be every Tuesday and will last 8 weeks. Any teachers that want to join for either certification or refresher are welcome to join. The cost for the class is $6.00 and is due the last day of the class. This fee is to cover the cost of printing the Red Cross Cards.
HOMEWORK CLUB
Teachers and Students: Homework Club starts Thursday, September 4th from 2:30-3:30 in the library. If students need help with homework or just need a quiet place to study come to Homework Club. Homework Club will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30-3:30. If you have any questions please see Miss Bachety in Room 21 or Miss Schmalenberger in Room 22.
CHESS CLUB:
Chess Club will begin meeting in Room 11 on Sept. 15th from 2:30-3:30pm
ART SMART
SEE YOU SOON FOR MORE ART SMART 08-09 !