Monroe Messenger

APEX Fundraising Feedback Survey

Thank you for supporting Monroe School during our recent APEX fundraiser. We truly appreciate the generosity and participation from our students and families.

The Monroe PTO is currently run by a small group of parent volunteers, and we are always looking for ways to make our fundraising efforts both meaningful for students and impactful for the school. Our recent fundraiser included a program provider that helped manage the event and student activities, while a portion of the funds raised went directly back to the school.

As we begin planning future fundraisers, we would really value your feedback. Your responses will help us understand what worked well, what could be improved, and what types of fundraising our community prefers moving forward.

The survey is 12 short questions and takes about 2–3 minutes to complete. https://forms.gle/8TdWtGyxCYd4apM38 Your input will help guide how the PTO approaches fundraising in the future and ensure our efforts best support Monroe students and staff.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts and for being part of the Monroe community.

Warmly,
Brittany Johnson, PTO President
Andrea Mattes, PTO Treasurer
Dinah Langsjoen, PTO Secretary

Middle school students going into 6th grade for the 2026-2027 school year will have an opportunity to visit Dakota Meadows Middle School on Wednesday, May 6th. This visit during the regular school day gives students a chance to experience the building, meet staff, ask questions, and get a preview of what life as a middle schooler will be like.

During the visit, students will tour the school, learn about schedules and classes, and hear from staff and current students. The goal is to help students feel comfortable and excited about the transition to middle school.

Parents and Guardians,

Each spring, Minnesota students take statewide assessments to provide a snapshot of their academic progress. These assessments help our school and the state ensure that all students are meeting Minnesota’s academic standards. The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) are state-required assessments that help us measure student progress in Reading, Mathematics, and Science (Grades 5 and 8).

The Reading, Math, and Science assessments are scheduled for the following dates:

Reading MCA: Grade 3-5, April 13-17th

Math MCA: Grade 3-5, April 20-24th

Science MCA: Grade 5, April 27-30th

Please encourage students to get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast the morning of the test. Personal electronic devices, smartphones, watches, etc. are not permitted. If you have any questions, please contact Mollie Meyer (mmeyer1@isd77.org or 507-387-7889).

Thank you,

Mollie Meyer

Monroe Elementary Principal

Monroe is having a SPRING CONCERT on Tuesday, May 5!

ALL students K-5 will be involved, but please read carefully what times each grade level performs.

Each grade level has 2 separate times they will be performing during the day for you to choose from to attend:

*Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grade will perform at 8:45am AND 12:15pm

*3rd, 4th, & 5th grade will perform at 10:00am AND 1:15pm

We are so excited to have a chance to share a concert with you! If you have any questions at all, please let me know.

Mrs. Sarah Payne

Monroe Music Teacher

spayne1@isd77.org

ACES, the child care program of Mankato Area Public Schools, is excited to welcome families for Summer 2026 and the 2026–2027 school year!

Summer 2026 Registration Opens March 11, 2026

ACES summer programming is available at select schools and is open to all incoming kindergarten–5th grade students attending Mankato Area Public Schools.

2026–2027 School Year Registration Opens May 13, 2026

During the school year, ACES provides before- and after-school care at each elementary school.

Hours: 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

We look forward to supporting your family with engaging, safe, and enriching care experiences. For more information or to register, visit mankatoCER.com, contact us at 507-387-5501, or email aces@isd77.org.