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Help us make Monroe's Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week one for the BOOKS! Each day we will be celebrating our Monroe Staff and are in need of a variety of items. The Lounge will be stocked with snacks and drinks all week long--please have those items to the school by Friday, May 1st. We will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo Taco Bar on Tuesday, May 5th. Those items need to be dropped off by 10 am on 5/5/26. PTA covers some of the costs for Teacher Appreciation Week but we do need help with goodies for the teachers, the taco bar, snacks, and serving the staff as well! Check out the sign up here if you're interested in donating items or helping deliver to staff! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4CA5AF2CAAFE3-63755429-teacher

Thank you in advance for your help to make this year's teacher appreciation the best one yet! If you are unable to bring items, please consider supporting our staff by giving monetarily using the link below:

https://monroepta.givebacks.com/shop/items/150233

Thank you so much for your support!

Lydia Wears (405-326-5899)

Teacher Appreciation Chair

We invite you to help us celebrate our AMAZING teachers and staff this week! We love this time of the year dedicated to our compassionate and hardworking educators who strive to make each day full of learning and special experiences for our students. Below are some ways your child can celebrate their teacher(s) throughout the week. You can also submit a Staff Shout Out below to let any staff member know how wonderful they are! We give you these ideas, along with the message from our FABULOUS PTA, just to help provide the method which is most convenient and best for your family. :) Thank you for loving and supporting our staff!

Hello Monroe Parents,

Super Stuemky Day is just around the corner, and our kids are getting excited! Students rotate through 30 stations/games with a partner. Our goal is to make this day a special day while creating lifelong memories. To make this happen, we will need your help if you are willing and available. We currently have 30 games and would like two helpers per game. Ideally, I would like parents to arrive at 12:30 pm or 12:40 pm, so I can assign you to a game and explain how it works. If you are willing to help, please fill out the Google form. I look forward to hearing from you!!!

SUPER KID’S DAY INFORMATION

General Information

Who: Monroe Kids

What: Super Stuemky Day

When: May 8th, 2026

Where: Monroe Gym and the playground

Why: Celebrate another awesome school year with some fun and exercise!

Super Kid’s Day Schedule

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm: 3rd, 4, & 5th (parent helpers)

Here's the link to the Google form

Thank you!

Mr. Bo

PE Teacher

***Enrolling now for next year helps us ensure that there are enough teachers per grade level based on student numbers.***

If you currently attend Monroe and know there is at least a possibility that your student(s) will return next year, please enroll through the Returning Families link. Please also help us spread the word to families who are joining us at Monroe next year so they can enroll using the New Families link. Please enroll this week for the 26-27 school year!

NEW FAMILIES FOR 26-27 - Click here to enroll for next school year.

RETURNING FAMILIES FOR 26-27 - Click here to enroll for next school year through parent portal.

🔬🎨 Middle School STEAM Camp Is Back!

Get ready for a summer full of creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning! Our Middle School STEAM Camp invites students to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through exciting, real-world challenges. From building and designing to experimenting and creating, this camp is all about sparking curiosity and having fun while learning!

✨ What to Expect:

• Hands-on projects and interactive activities
• Opportunities to collaborate and problem-solve
• Engaging experiences led by passionate educators

🚀 Open to all current 5th - 8th grade students

📅 Camp Dates

• Week 1: June 1 - 5
• Week 2: June 8 - 12

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
💲 Cost: $50/class; FREE Lunch
📍 Location: NNHS

👉 How to Register: Visit our NPS Summer Programs webpage to secure your child’s spot and class descriptions!

Spots are limited, so we encourage families to register early. We can’t wait to see your student explore, create, and discover this summer! 🚀

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

Dear Elementary Families,

We are writing to share an important update regarding how we assess and support your child’s learning in literacy and mathematics.

Beginning this Spring and transitioning into next school year, our district is implementing a new universal screener for both literacy and math. We have utilized the FastBridge assessments for several years and will be transitioning to the STAR assessments. This change allows us to continue monitoring student growth using a state-approved assessment while also deepening our understanding of each student’s progress toward grade-level standards.

The new screeners are similar to our previous tools in that they include both computer-adaptive measures and curriculum-based assessments. Some portions are completed independently by students on the computer, while others are administered by teachers to assess specific skills. Together, the STAR assessments provide valuable insight that helps educators identify the supports and instructional strategies students need throughout the school year. This information will support literacy and math growth for all students.

Families will receive reports through STAR that offer clear information about your child’s progress and learning goals. The first family report will be shared prior to the last day of school. We are grateful for your continued partnership in your child’s educational journey. Your support plays an important role in helping every student succeed and reach their full potential.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Crowe, Principal

• 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

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