Monroe Messenger

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

We discovered that the Homerun Bookmarks sent home for the Moondogs Reading Challenge were printed incorrectly. Please refer to the diagram below for the correct prizes awarded at each base around the field.

Thank you for your understanding, and please remember to keep reading! Every 200 minutes of reading earns a prize as students continue around the bases.

Happy reading!

Incoming 2026-27 middle school students will have an opportunity to visit the middle school their elementary school feeds into in late April and early May. These visits during the regular school day give 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.(Not sure if this is true : ) The goal is to help students feel comfortable and excited about the transition to middle school.

More details, including specific dates for your elementary school student, will be shared with families as the visits get closer.

Each spring, our staff engages in a thoughtful and comprehensive class placement process. An important part of this work includes gathering input from families who wish to share information about their child. While participation is optional, some families choose to complete a brief questionnaire to provide helpful insights. Please note that we are unable to honor requests for specific teachers; however, we truly value and consider the feedback you share as we work to create balanced and supportive class placements. Class placement will begin April 1, so please have questionnaire filled out before.

If you would like to participate, the questionnaire can be accessed here: https://forms.gle/S3ExnKxPqsxd1j389

New Menu Viewing Page

Nutrition Services will be moving to a new menu viewing page starting Monday, March 2. On the morning of March 2, we will be working as quickly as possible to post menus to the new site. I am attaching information for you to share with your families about the new website. Families will still log in to view menus by selecting the "Log in as a Guest" button.

The current March menus are available now on our website.

New Menu Viewing Page

Parent-teacher conferences are an invaluable opportunity for you to connect with your child’s teachers, discuss their progress, and collaborate on strategies to support their learning at home. Attending these conferences allows you to gain insights into your child's academic strengths and areas for improvement. It also gives you a chance to share your observations and concerns, ensuring that we work together to provide the best possible education for your child.

Your involvement is crucial in helping us tailor our programming, including Title I programming, to meet the needs of our students. We look forward to seeing you at the conferences and continuing our partnership in your child’s education!

*Parent-teacher conference sign-up link will be sent out in the next couple of weeks.

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.

Do you have questions about ACES?

If you'd like to book a phone call with us, we'd love to answer all your questions!

March

16 - PTO Meeting - Media Center

19 - No School - Teacher Prep Day

20 - No School - Eid

24 - Conferences

26 - Conferences

31 - Conferences

April

2 - Camp Ignite Registration Deadline (by invite only)

3 - No School - Good Friday

7 - Field Trip - 2nd Gr. - Picklebarn

8 - PLC Early Out

10 - Field Trip - 5th Grade - Willy Wonka @ MSU

17 - Math Masters

23 - Administrative Professional Day

29 - Field Trip - 4th Grade - Water Safety

May

5 - Music Concert

6 - Spring Bike Bus

6 - Field Trip - 5th Grade Field Trip

8 - Field Trip - 1st Grade - Rasmussen Woods

10 - School Nurse Day

11 - PTO Meeting - Media Center

12 - Field Trip - 1st Grade picnic

13 - PLC - Early Out

18 - Last Day of School

The yearbook is in need of your school activity photos. Any first-day-of-school pictures, field trips, classroom parties, book fairs, and general fun photos that you take in any school-related activity can be submitted to Amy Demaster at amydemaster@gmail.com.