Do you have ideas about how the statewide assessment results, like the MCA, could be shared with the public and school and district staff?

MDE is beginning the process of redesigning the statewide assessment reports. This includes evaluating how student results are organized and communicated (including the labels like "does not meet” or “exceeds" the standards, and what the reports will look like for new academic standards). The redesigned reports will be seen for the first time in summer and fall 2025.

Please take the survey to share your experience. It should take no longer than 15 minutes. The survey is now open for submissions until May 19. Responses are completely anonymous.

tinyurl.com/state-testing-survey

Your voice is important to this process. We appreciate your time and consideration.

Please reach out to mde.testing@state.mn.us with any questions or concerns about the survey or feedback process.

Please note that when students have to leave during the day, they will remain with their class until their pick-up person has arrived and either called the office or buzzed the door. Due to confidentiality and students not getting picked up at their specified time, we can not have children waiting in the office. Please understand that if you need them at a specific time for an appointment, you may need to come a few minutes earlier so we have time to get them from their classroom.

Great job Monroe Students!

Monroe had 2 teams that placed 4th and 5th out of 48 at the Tournament. Way to go Monroe!!

Transportation Registration is now open and available online.

Not sure if your student qualifies for transportation, click here to find out.

If your student qualifies for transportation, please complete the form by clicking on this link.

If you do not have access to a device, you can visit the Central Registration Office at the Intergovernmental Center (10 Civic Center Plaza) to complete a form.

All forms are due by July 15th in order for busing to be available on the first day of school.

Student who ride special education busing will have transportation arranged by the Special Education Office and case manager.

The last day to check books out will be on May 17th.

The playground is closed after school until 6:00pm. This is for ACES and Excel use only. Thank you for picking your students up promptly at 2:30.

Student reports are live in Infinite Campus. What does this mean? You can access your student's test data from the parent portal anytime you log in. Data is updated throughout the year as testing windows close and data is final. Local and State Assessments that your child has taken throughout their time MAPs, are readily accessible as well as available for you to download and print. Please read the following document and video to see how to access your student’s data.

Monroe is having a SPRING CONCERT on Friday, May 10! 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, and 2nd grade will perform at 8:45am AND 12:10pm

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

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

Mrs. Sarah Payne

Monroe Music Teacher

spayne1@isd77.org

Every week we will pass along some tips for reading with your children.

Start a family library so your child can enjoy favorite books again and again. Of course, few families can afford to buy every book their children like. But with a little planning, you can have a library that will spark your child's interest in reading. Here's how.

• Choose paperback books. To make them last, cover them with clear contact paper.
• Encourage your child to swap books with friends. Host a "read-in" in your neighborhood. Have each child bring a favorite book. Afterward, they can exchange or borrow books.
  
• Buy used books. You can often find gently used books at a very reasonable price. Visit used book shops and websites that sell secondhand books. Look for yard sales and garage sales.
• Give books for gifts. Establish a family tradition of giving books for holidays and birthdays. If you're not sure which book to choose, give a gift certificate to a bookstore.

This link will take you to the District-Monroe Website Calendar. Check out the new District Website at isd77.org.

- Click Schools in the upper right corner

- Click Monroe under Elementary Schools

- On the far right side there are 3 icons

- The silverware is for the lunch menu

- The calendar is the Monroe Events calendar

- The bullhorn is for Announcements

MAY

10 - Spring Music Concert

• 8:45 K-2
• 10:00 3-5
• 12:10 K-2
• 1:15 3-5

13 - 5th Grade - Revolutionary War @ Franklin

14 - 3rd Grade - MN Zoo

15 - PLC/Early Out

17 - School-Wide Read-Out

23 - PTO Meeting

24 - Kindergarten - Ruby Ranch & Fallenstein Park

26 - 3rd Grade - MAESL field trip

27 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

29 - Schulz & Anderson - Ecology Bus

30 - Blasl - Ecology Bus

June

4 - Play Day

Website: www.me.isd77.org
Location: 441 Monroe Ave, North Mankato, MN, USA
Phone: 507-387-7889
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonroeElementaryPto/?ref=br_tf