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PARENT INFORMATION LETTER
September 2010

Monroe Elementary
To report an absence call
613-6577
Main Office - 613-6500
Principal
Susie Goppert - 613-6500
Secretary– Jennifer
Kingston ~613-6500
Health Aide
Chris K-Vetter - 613-6502
. WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS HERE AT OUR SCHOOL. YOU
School Hours
HELLO PARENTS,
AS WE START A NEW SCHOOL YEAR, WE NEED TO BE REMINDED OF A
COUPLE OF RULES THAT WE HAVE HERE AT MONROE. PLEASE REMEMBER TO
CALL IN YOUR STUDENT IF HE OR SHE IS ILL. IF YOU DO NOT CALL IN, YOUR
CHILD WILL RECEIVE AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE.
ALSO, PLEASE KNOW THAT WE DO NOT ALLOW ANY SOUTH POLE
CLOTHING AT MONROE. THIS IS PART OF OUR DRESS CODE. THANK YOU FOR
RESPECTING THIS.
WE ALSO NEED TO REMIND YOU THAT WE ARE WORKING WITH THE
LOVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT IN KEEPING OUR KIDS SAFE. PLEASE TAKE
THE TIME TO PULL OVER TO LET YOU CHILD IN AND OUT OF THE CAR. PLEASE
KEEP THE BUS LANES OPEN FROM 8:15AM TO 9:00aM AND 3:20PM TO 4:00PM IN
THE AFTERNOON.
WE ARE SO EXICTED TO HAVE A WONDERFUL POSITIVE SCHOOL YEAR.
WE INVITE YOU AS PARENTS TO WRITE A ARTICLE FOR OUR NEWSLETTER. IF
YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO SO, PLEASE CALL MRS. KINGSTON.
CAN VOLUNTEER IN MANY WAYS, FOR EXAMPLE, HELP IN THE CLASSROOMS,
COPY ROOM, LUNCH ROOM, COMPUTER ROOM, AND MORE..
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE LET MRS, KINGSTON KNOW AT
970-613-6500.

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri

8:38-3:40
Wed only
8:38-2:10
Coming to the Cafeteria Soon - New Sporks!
AM Kindergarten Nutrition Services will soon be changing over to a new heavy-duty reusable spork. In the
8:38-11:25 meantime, we are having the children "practice" putting their used sporks into a bus tub rather
than into the trash. Monroe students are always eager to help us help the environment.
Wed only Thank you for your support.
12:35-2:10
Office 8:00 - 4:00
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Reporting Absences – Attendance Line 970 613-6577

It is important to report all students’ absences to our attendance line when possible.
When students are not called in, the system will be calling home to verify student ab-
sences. Our Health Office tracks student absences and we will follow up on excessive
absences with our Home Liaison Gloria Major. Tardies are also tracked and when they
exceed 5 or 6 parents are notified by letter. Mrs. Major will also follow up with families
if chronic tardiness is a problem. If you should have any questions about absences or
tardies please contact me. Mrs. Goppert 970 613-6500

SPIRIT WEAR

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOME MONROE SPIRIT WEAR,

THURSDAY’S AFTERNOON WE WILL HAVE SOMEONE FROM
PTO HERE SELLING MONROE ELEMENTARY SHIRTS.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE ONE, PLEASE SEE PTO IN

THE HALLWAY.

MIGHTY MUSTANGS

REMEMBER TO WEAR
YOUR MIGHTY MUSTANG
GEAR ON FRIDAYS.
FRIDAYS ARE SPIRIT
DAY…..

WWW.mylunchmoney.com
If you have questions, please call Rene at 970-613-6511..DON’T FOR-
GET…… IF YOU ARE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH YOU ALSO
GET A FREE
BREAKFAST…...
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To report your
Safety News child absent
24 Hour Attendance
Student’s that cross south of the Madison Cross walk area near to the construction area, Line
are to use the cross walk that is posted. We have a crossing guard at this cross walk for 613-6577
the safety of our children.

We have received many calls from concerned bystanders and fellow Parents. If your child
uses this cross walk, please make sure to tell them to wait for the crossing guard.

Thank you,
Monroe Elementary

What’s New?
Fastt Math is a new math intervention program being used at Monroe this year. The program is produced by a company you
are familiar with, Scholastic. This program is computer-based and will be used to build math fact fluency (speed they can
answer a problem correctly) for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Fastt Math builds fluency (speed) with
math facts through a series of continuously adaptive lessons that build students efficiency for solving math fact problems.
The engaging and motivating lessons are customized for each student. This program will help Monroe students gain the
foundation for successes in higher order problem-solving.

Mathematics Navigator is a new math intervention program being incorporated at Monroe to help us target and fill critical
gaps and misconceptions in mathematics to help students in second grade and above grasp key foundational concepts that
they need to be successful in math. The units are organized into 20-day modules that work because they identify and correct
the math misconceptions that research shows hold students back from accessing grade level math curriculum. Math Naviga
tor builds problem-solving skills and the conceptual understanding needed for future success in algebra. The program has
built in check points to allow for individualized instruction and research demonstrates sustained success with the program.
Monroe will begin using this intervention during school hours as well as for an after-school program.
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Please visit our website:

www.fc.thompson.k12.co.us/%7emes/

Monroe’s Mission Statement - Monroe Elementary School Community is dedicated to providing a safe, child centered,
academic and social environment. We are committed to the development of independent, responsible, life-long learners
who are productive members of their community.
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Trck-or-Treating Safety:

While Halloween is meant to be

scary, trick-or-treating should be
fun, safe, and free from danger on
Halloween night. So, making sure
your kids follow the basic safety
rules on Halloween just as they
should be following on other days is
very important. Remind them to
stay away from strangers, no mat-
ter how cool their Halloween cos-
tumes are, or what kind of candy
they’re offering! They should never
get into a strange car or go into a
stranger’s house while trick-or-
treating. They should also be espe-
cially wary of traffic on Halloween
night because there are usually a
lot of cars out carrying groups of
trick-or-treaters, so looking both
ways before crossing and just gen-
erally be aware of their surround-
ings is key. Wearing reflective ma-
terials on the front, back, and sides
of their Halloween costume, as well
as carry a flashlight, will make it
easier for drivers to see them. Of
course, you don’t want to frighten
your kids so much that they won’t
want to leave the house on Hallow-
een night, but just make sure they
are reminded of these tips before
they head out for a night of trick-
or-treating fun.