What's Growing at Monarch
Growing young minds since 2010

🪲A Message from Laura Pretty🐞
Hello families,
Here’s a look at what’s happening across our school this week. We’ll share key updates, upcoming dates, and resources to help you stay informed and support student success.
- School Focus Areas
- Scenes from Last Week
- Important Dates and Resources
- Principal's Message
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📆 Mark your Calendar!✅
Below are a few important dates and resources for families. You can share reminders here and include links to school policies, forms, or helpful materials; families can open them with one tap.
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Wednesday, March 13: Early dismissal
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Friday, March 15: School assembly
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Monday, March 18: Family survey closes
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🌟First Steps Update with Brenda🌟
Dear Lincoln Elementary Families,
🎉 A few highlights from around our school:
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We’ve had a strong semester with consistent attendance and positive morning routines across grade levels.
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Teachers and staff have been collaborating during recent planning days to strengthen instruction and better support student learning.
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Our upcoming family events and important dates are posted above; we hope to see you there!
Thank you for your continued partnership and for everything you do to support your students each day. Together, we’re building a welcoming, supportive school community where students can thrive.
Warmly,
Principal Angela Foster
✨Elementary Update with Mairi✨
Dear Lincoln Elementary Families,
🎉 A few highlights from around our school:
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We’ve had a strong semester with consistent attendance and positive morning routines across grade levels.
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Teachers and staff have been collaborating during recent planning days to strengthen instruction and better support student learning.
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Our upcoming family events and important dates are posted above; we hope to see you there!
Thank you for your continued partnership and for everything you do to support your students each day. Together, we’re building a welcoming, supportive school community where students can thrive.
Warmly,
Principal Angela Foster
🌱Outdoor Learning and Urban Gardens🌾
This week, our school community is focusing on the following priorities:
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Teaching & Learning: Supporting strong instruction and consistent expectations across classrooms
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Student Well-Being: Reinforcing positive behavior and social-emotional learning
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Attendance: Encouraging daily attendance and on-time arrival
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Big Focus: Creating a safe, welcoming environment where every student can succeed
💡Tip: Bullet points make it easy to highlight priorities and keep families informed.
👪Parent Teacher Organization💪
This week, our school community is focusing on the following priorities:
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Teaching & Learning: Supporting strong instruction and consistent expectations across classrooms
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Student Well-Being: Reinforcing positive behavior and social-emotional learning
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Attendance: Encouraging daily attendance and on-time arrival
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Big Focus: Creating a safe, welcoming environment where every student can succeed
💡Tip: Bullet points make it easy to highlight priorities and keep families informed.
📸 Scenes From Last Month
Our Amazing Staff and Students
Last week was a great example of what makes our school community special. From morning arrivals to hallway check-ins, staff were actively connecting with students, reinforcing expectations, and creating a welcoming environment where learning can thrive.
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Building Community
Our March Festival brought students, families, and staff together for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and community fun. Events like this help strengthen relationships and create welcoming spaces for families and students!
💡 Tip: Sharing candid, everyday moments helps families see how school culture and student support show up beyond the classroom.