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Our library at Monroe is a special place full of reading, creativity, making, engineering, and fun. Mrs. Bird works hard with our staff to increase learning opportunities for all students and make our library welcoming for everyone. We're celebrating School Librarian Day and School Library Month by recognizing our magical Mrs. Bird!

Mrs. Johnson pours her whole heart into Monroe every day. She ignites a love for reading and is always ready to don a silly hat or costume just to make kids laugh. She is an integral part of our Monroe Magic, and we are so grateful for her!

Yeehaw Mustangs! It's time for the Monroe's Family Fun Night 2026 Mustang Rodeo! Wristbands for unlimited games $5 per kid. Raffle tickets are $1 each. Order now and PTA will deliver the week of the event.

Can’t wait for Family Fun Night! We need volunteers to help make this event magical! Please contact Brooke Benton at 405-819-3351 or email monroeptapresident@gmail.com if you’re interested!

One of the favorite FFN games is the cake walk! We are asking every class to donate 5 store bought items (1 cake or 1 dozen) for the cake walk. Sign up now and deliver on the day of FFN. Thank you!

3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Parents: Your child will begin taking the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) assessments this week. Please see below for our school's schedule. Parent information is included in the Student, Parent, and Teacher Guides. Teachers use the practice tests to familiarize your child with the testing procedures and to practice responding to standardized test questions. Students in grades 3 and 4 will be tested over Math and English/Language Arts. Students in grade 5 will have exams in Math, English/Language Arts and Science.

• Student, Parent, and Teacher Guides - English and Spanish

Please note as well that cell phones and other personal technology devices will be put in a bag in a separate location during state testing. This is a testing procedure per the state department.

*State testing begins at 8:00 AM each day. Please be sure that your student gets to bed a good time the night before and is on time to school so that they can do their best and take their assessments as scheduled. Thank you!

Are you or do you know a dad, dad-figure, grandpa, uncle, etc. who would like to have a positive impact at our school? If so, we need YOU (or that person) to volunteer for Monroe WatchDOGS! The goal of this program is to give opportunities for positive male role models to be present at our school.

1) You MUST complete this form and the required steps BEFORE you come to volunteer. Please know that district volunteer forms must be completed for each school year.

2) Then, please contact our Lead WatchDOG, Andrew Tiffany, at andrewtiffany23@gmail.com or (405)823-8005.

We appreciate your time and support!

Andrew Tiffany, Leader of Monroe WatchDOGS

Looking for a way to help teachers through volunteering at Monroe? We need you, we are thankful for you and you are a key part of what makes Monroe a magical place! Monroe Champions is a volunteer based group of moms, grandmas, aunties, mom-figures, and community members committed to empowering our teachers and staff through volunteering in various ways in the classroom, library, gymnasium, office and cafeteria. This looks like leading reading groups with students, helping put up a bulletin board, mentoring, laminating, making copies, and everything in between. We want to come alongside our Monroe teachers/staff and partner with them to encourage, empower and champion them as they invest in our students!

You must complete this form and the required district forms in order to volunteer. The district forms are linked in this sign up.

Thank you again for championing with us!

-Kait Bittle, Lead Monroe Champion

• Intra District transfer applications for the 26-27 school year accepted beginning January 1, 2026.

• Open transfer applications for the 26-27 school year accepted beginning June 1, 2026.

A student currently on transfer does not need to request a transfer for the next school year. Current transfers will be extended for next school year at the student's current site, or next school in the feeder pattern (5th to 6th or 8th to 9th), subject to continued adherence to attendance and behavior guidelines.

A family only needs to notify Student Services if they want to cancel or change their student's transfer for the next school year. 2026-2027 Transfer Change Request or https://tinyurl.com/NPSsy27TransferChange.

To request a new transfer for the 2026-2027 school year, use this link. You will need your student’s State Testing Number (STN) to complete the form. The STN is available in your parent portal or from your child’s school. Please be sure you choose the correct grade and transfer year.

An intra-district transfer request is not required for Pre-K students who reside within Norman Public Schools. These families should complete the Pre-K Placement Form. The Pre-K Placement Form will be open from February 16 - March 6, 2026.

Pre-K students who reside outside the district are required to submit an open transfer application, available on June 1, 2026. Learn more about Pre-K Enrollment here: www.normanps.org/o/nps/page/pre-k-enrollment-information

Click your child’s grade below to see what they will be learning through Second Step this quarter and how you can reinforce the concepts learned at home!

• PK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

NPS offers comprehensive prevention education in regard to self awareness, collaboration, mental wellness, and substance abuse prevention. All programs are evidence-based and parents can view specific prevention curriculum content across all grade levels here. If you have any questions, please email lhollingsw@normanps.org. If after reviewing the course content, you wish to opt your child out of any of this instruction please contact your site’s counseling team.

When attending district or school events, everyone will be expected to follow our event attendee guidelines. A reminder of these guidelines is posted at all events and available on our website.

• Students will be expected to turn off and put away personal devices - in their backpack - such as phones, earbuds, and smartwatches during the school day, including lunch and passing periods.

• Exceptions are in place for emergencies, documented medical needs, and approved assistive technology

• If you need to reach your child during the school day, there are several options. You can call the school office, and staff will make sure your child gets the message.

We encourage you to talk with your student about the importance of being present and limiting distractions. Your support at home makes a big difference in helping us create a learning environment where students can thrive.

To learn more, including answers to frequently asked questions, visit www.normanps.org/page/power-down-to-power-up.

Thank you for partnering with us!

Andrea Crowe, Principal - acrowe@normanps.org

Jamie Johnson, Assistant Principal - jamiej@normanps.org

Heather Fronheiser, School Counselor - heatherf@normanps.org

Kait Bittle, Principal & Financial Administrative Assistant - kbittle@normanps.org

Errin Spencer, Attendance Secretary - espencer@normanps.org

Courtney Atkins, School Nurse - courtneya@normanps.org

Email: acrowe@normanps.org
Location: 1601 McGee Drive, Norman, OK 73072
Phone: (405) 366-5927
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonroeCARES