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Monroe Elementary
Principal Update
Greetings James Monroe,
This is principal McNeil.
This week it has been great to have family members meeting with teachers as we build our partnership in the education of our children.
Remember we have extra early out days for the remainder of this week (11:40/12:50 dismissal.) Fourth and Fifth graders have two additional days of Extra Early Dismissal (12:50,) Monday and Tuesday of next week. Please make sure that you have plans for your child's pick up on those days.
There will be no enrichment Friday, Oct. 13th or Monday, Oct. 16th. Please plan accordingly.
Congratulations to Jeffrey Liu for being recognized with the Superintendent's Award. Jeffrey is receiving this award for the following reasons: "Jeffrey Liu is receiving the Superintendent's award for James Monroe for his dedication to service to our school through serving as a leader on our Student Green Team. Jeffrey works on the Green Team every lunch supporting our efforts to sort our trash and reduce the waste that goes to the landfill. Jeffrey is also an inclusive member of our community who works well and collaborates with everyone. Jeffrey is everyone's friend and he is a caring ally. Jeffrey is a role model to younger students and an overall great Eagle Leader!" Congratulations Jeffrey and Family!
ELAC Meeting, Friday, Oct. 13th, 8:15am, MPR:
Friday, Oct. 13, 8:15 in the MPR we will have our second English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting. If you are a multi-lingual family, please plan to attend. We will vote for our officers at this meeting. We will have coffee and light breakfast treats.
School Smarts at Monroe:
School Smarts is a parent opportunity program to learn about our school and our greater school system. It provides information about many topics related to being successful in school! It is a great opportunity for first time parents, or those who want a refresher. The written curriculum comes in all different languages so please consider joining us. This is a great way to meet other families and build community within our school. We will be learning together, and also doing an art project each session. We will meet monthly on Friday Mornings. Please reach out to Ms. J if you are interested in participating rjauregui@slusd.us Or you can respond to this post! Just say you are interested in joining School Smarts!
Online Student Safety Forum (In Real Life)
All SLUSD families are invited to this community event to talk about Student Safety Online.
Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Madison Elementary School 14751 Juniper St, San Leandro, CA 94579
Topic: Exploring Student Safety in the Digital World
Monroe families, I hope to see you there (at Madison Elementary) for this important community meeting!
In today's age, our young individuals are navigating both the virtual realm and the physical world simultaneously. For some, their online identity, friendships, and activities hold a significance equal to or even surpassing their in-person experiences. How can we guide our students in cultivating a sense of safety, responsibility, and positive engagement in online spaces?
We extend an invitation to parents, guardians, and the community members of K-8th grade families for an engaging discussion on managing our children's online presence. How can we provide our students with personal space while ensuring their safety? What influence does social media have on their overall well-being? Moreover, what role do parents play in encouraging a constructive digital footprint?
Blaze Consulting will provide valuable tools and resources to enhance our dialogue during this session. Food and childcare will be provided. Spanish and Chinese translations will be provided. Raffle Prizes!
Click Here for more information and to register:
San Leandro Education Foundation (SLED,) Meeting at Monroe, 10/18, 6:30-8:30pm:
Wednesday, October 18th, SLED will meet at James Monroe. Everyone is welcome. This is a great opportunity to get to know this important foundation, a little better. SLED funds many things for all TK-12 classrooms throughout SLUSD. They support enrichment, field trips, assemblies, classroom PBL grants, etc.
Mariachi Band Assemblies, Friday, October 20th:
Come celebrate the beautiful cultural sounds of the Mariachi Band with our school community. Miguel Orozco Mariachi Jalisco will join us for a celebration of culture. Families are welcome to attend one assembly. You won't want to miss it!
Chocolate Sales:
Thank you so much for all your hard work selling chocolate. The kids are so excited to participate and we know they are getting a lot of support from you!
Our current top seller is Mia Gladney. Thank you Gladney Family!
Chocolate sales supports our PTO, who support our entire school. They fund field trips and school wide events for our kids! The next event PTO is planning and supporting is our Fall Festival!
Fall Festival: October 31st
We will have our Fall Festival and our Halloween Parade on Tuesday, Oct. 31st.
We will be meeting to plan game booths etc. on Saturday Oct. 28th at James Monroe MPR, from 9-11am. ALL WELCOME. We need helpers!! We also need candy and small prizes donated prior to Oct. 28th! Please send bags of candy or small prizes to the office to donate!! Let us know if you would like to create and sponsor a game for the fesitval!! THANK YOU!
More details to follow!
Have a great rest of the week and a great weekend!
Love,
principal McNeil
This is principal McNeil.
This week it has been great to have family members meeting with teachers as we build our partnership in the education of our children.
Remember we have extra early out days for the remainder of this week (11:40/12:50 dismissal.) Fourth and Fifth graders have two additional days of Extra Early Dismissal (12:50,) Monday and Tuesday of next week. Please make sure that you have plans for your child's pick up on those days.
There will be no enrichment Friday, Oct. 13th or Monday, Oct. 16th. Please plan accordingly.
Congratulations to Jeffrey Liu for being recognized with the Superintendent's Award. Jeffrey is receiving this award for the following reasons: "Jeffrey Liu is receiving the Superintendent's award for James Monroe for his dedication to service to our school through serving as a leader on our Student Green Team. Jeffrey works on the Green Team every lunch supporting our efforts to sort our trash and reduce the waste that goes to the landfill. Jeffrey is also an inclusive member of our community who works well and collaborates with everyone. Jeffrey is everyone's friend and he is a caring ally. Jeffrey is a role model to younger students and an overall great Eagle Leader!" Congratulations Jeffrey and Family!
ELAC Meeting, Friday, Oct. 13th, 8:15am, MPR:
Friday, Oct. 13, 8:15 in the MPR we will have our second English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting. If you are a multi-lingual family, please plan to attend. We will vote for our officers at this meeting. We will have coffee and light breakfast treats.
School Smarts at Monroe:
School Smarts is a parent opportunity program to learn about our school and our greater school system. It provides information about many topics related to being successful in school! It is a great opportunity for first time parents, or those who want a refresher. The written curriculum comes in all different languages so please consider joining us. This is a great way to meet other families and build community within our school. We will be learning together, and also doing an art project each session. We will meet monthly on Friday Mornings. Please reach out to Ms. J if you are interested in participating rjauregui@slusd.us Or you can respond to this post! Just say you are interested in joining School Smarts!
Online Student Safety Forum (In Real Life)
All SLUSD families are invited to this community event to talk about Student Safety Online.
Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Madison Elementary School 14751 Juniper St, San Leandro, CA 94579
Topic: Exploring Student Safety in the Digital World
Monroe families, I hope to see you there (at Madison Elementary) for this important community meeting!
In today's age, our young individuals are navigating both the virtual realm and the physical world simultaneously. For some, their online identity, friendships, and activities hold a significance equal to or even surpassing their in-person experiences. How can we guide our students in cultivating a sense of safety, responsibility, and positive engagement in online spaces?
We extend an invitation to parents, guardians, and the community members of K-8th grade families for an engaging discussion on managing our children's online presence. How can we provide our students with personal space while ensuring their safety? What influence does social media have on their overall well-being? Moreover, what role do parents play in encouraging a constructive digital footprint?
Blaze Consulting will provide valuable tools and resources to enhance our dialogue during this session. Food and childcare will be provided. Spanish and Chinese translations will be provided. Raffle Prizes!
Click Here for more information and to register:
San Leandro Education Foundation (SLED,) Meeting at Monroe, 10/18, 6:30-8:30pm:
Wednesday, October 18th, SLED will meet at James Monroe. Everyone is welcome. This is a great opportunity to get to know this important foundation, a little better. SLED funds many things for all TK-12 classrooms throughout SLUSD. They support enrichment, field trips, assemblies, classroom PBL grants, etc.
Mariachi Band Assemblies, Friday, October 20th:
Come celebrate the beautiful cultural sounds of the Mariachi Band with our school community. Miguel Orozco Mariachi Jalisco will join us for a celebration of culture. Families are welcome to attend one assembly. You won't want to miss it!
Assembly Schedule: Friday, October 20th:
8:30-9:10am: 4th/5th Grade
9:20-9:40: TK/K
9:50-10:30: 1st-3rd Grade
Chocolate Sales:
Thank you so much for all your hard work selling chocolate. The kids are so excited to participate and we know they are getting a lot of support from you!
Our current top seller is Mia Gladney. Thank you Gladney Family!
Chocolate sales supports our PTO, who support our entire school. They fund field trips and school wide events for our kids! The next event PTO is planning and supporting is our Fall Festival!
Fall Festival: October 31st
We will have our Fall Festival and our Halloween Parade on Tuesday, Oct. 31st.
We will be meeting to plan game booths etc. on Saturday Oct. 28th at James Monroe MPR, from 9-11am. ALL WELCOME. We need helpers!! We also need candy and small prizes donated prior to Oct. 28th! Please send bags of candy or small prizes to the office to donate!! Let us know if you would like to create and sponsor a game for the fesitval!! THANK YOU!
More details to follow!
Have a great rest of the week and a great weekend!
Love,
principal McNeil
