April is the month where we recognize the important role of libraries in our schools! This month we had author Coach Sloth speak to our students about reading and writing, we are reading many different genres (types of books) in the library, focusing mainly on poetry this month, and April 22-26 will be our Scholastic Book Fair!
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Spring Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, April 9 from 3:30-6:30. Please contact your child’s teacher to request a conference if you are not already scheduled and you feel that you need to talk with your child’s teacher. Family involvement is important for your child’s success in school and in anything else they do! Read more
Congratulations to our 5th Grade Spelling Bee winners!
1st place Mara Nguyen,
2nd place Tony Wickham,
3rd place Alyssa Petre.
We are so very proud of you, and congratulations to all of the 5th graders who demonstrated the courage and initiative to participate in this after-school event!
On Tuesday, April 2, students at Monroe were treated to a visit from children’s book author “Coach” Ryan Sloth. Coach Sloth played Football at Iowa State, several arena football leagues including the Iowa Barnstormers, and was on the coaching staff for the Iowa Barnstormers. He has now combined his love of sports and writing into a new career as a Read more
All Davenport Schools will be on Spring Break from Thursday March 14 through Friday March 22. School will resume on Monday morning March 25. Have a safe, fun, and relaxing time with your families! (and READ!) Read more
On Wednesday, March 13, Monroe students were treated to a visit from many of the professionals in our community to share their work! Students learned that there are many options for careers in their futures. A veterinarian, a soldier, a hair stylist, a cupcake decorator, a baker, a meteorologist, a city alderman, and a restaurant owner were just some Read more
On Tuesday Feb. 5 through Friday Feb. 8 and on Tuesday Feb. 12 Monroe students in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades will be taking the Iowa Assessments (formerly the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills or ITBS). Please help us prepare our students for these tests by talking with your children about the Read more
Ms. Meredith from the American Red Cross and “Scrubby Bear” visited with Monroe 2nd graders on Friday, Jan. 18. Meredith and Scrubby Bear shared with the 2nd graders how important it is to wash their hands often so they don’t spread germs and get sick! Scrubby Bear and Meredith then showed students the correct way to wash their Read more
On Thursday, January 17 Monroe school held their own “Minute to Win it” competition. Students who had demonstrated positive behaviors and used the Lifeskills were entered into a drawing to be allowed to participate in the fun activities. Events such as “Junk in the Trunk”, “Wreath Relay”, and “Candy Cane Fishing” brought energy and laughter to the whole group! Students Read more
On Friday, January 11 the Monroe First Grade classes read aloud from The Gingerbread Man to demonstrate reading fluency for their family members who were able to attend. After the reading everyone shared a treat of lemonade and gingerbread cookies in the library where each student was presented with his or her own copy of The Gingerbread Man to keep Read more
