We asked and you answered! The Monroe Minute Survey results have been posted! See what your thoughts were about Curriculum Offerings and Student Use of Cell Phones in Schools by visiting https://www.monroe.k12.mi.us/District/5722-MonroeMinute.html 

Raisinville Elementary School Authorized to Offer International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program

MONROE, MI – Monroe Public Schools announces the designation of Raisinville Elementary School as fully authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.

The Primary Years Program (PYP) is offered to students aged 3-12 in 1,653 schools in 109 different countries worldwide. It encompasses a transdisciplinary framework focusing on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both at school and beyond. Informed by research into how students learn, how educators teach, and the principles and practice of effective assessment, the program places a powerful emphasis on inquiry-based learning. Additionally, the PYP incorporates local and global issues into the curriculum, asking students to look at six related, transdisciplinary themes and to consider the links between them. The themes include: who we are; where we are in place and time; how we express ourselves; how the world works; how we organize ourselves; and sharing the planet. It provides schools with a curriculum framework of essential elements — the knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes, and action that young students need to equip them for successful lives, both now and in the future.

“This honor is the culmination of five years of hard work, determination and study by our talented and dedicated staff,” said Raisinville Principal, Scott Hoppert. “Through implementation of the PYP, Raisinville School will continue to develop students’ academic, social and emotional wellbeing, focusing on international-mindedness and strong personal values, while nurturing independent learning skills, and encouraging every student to take responsibility for their learning.”

“I am so very proud of Raisinville Elementary School’s students, staff and leadership,” said Monroe Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Julie Everly. “They all worked very hard to achieve this prestigious distinction – which will provide all of Monroe Public Schools’ elementary-aged students yet another exciting and innovative program that prepares them for whatever future they want to achieve.”

The PYP is a transformative experience for students, teachers and whole school communities. PYP students learn how to take control of their learning, teachers collaborate to deepen student- learning and increase their confidence and self-motivation. The whole school community, including parents, are viewed as partners in learning, and actively contribute to a holistic educational experience.

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end, the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

The Monroe Youth Advisory Council presents Pop-Up-Palooza. A gathering of small businesses to market their business and sell their products on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in St. Mary's Park on Elm St. in Monroe. If you are a small business and would like to participate, sign up at https://forms.gle/NWshzRppMkqbwSBd6.

Registration for this event has ended, however, we invite you to join us for some great shopping!

Questions? Call (734) 265-3185.

The Monroe Public Schools Board of Education has designated May 6-10, 2019 as School Family Appreciation Week.

Each day this week, we will honor our staff as scheduled below (also see attached Board Resolution):

Monday, May 6 - Administrators and Exempt Employees

Tuesday, May 7 - Teachers

Wednesday, May 8 - Custodial/Maintenance and Bus Drivers

Thursday, May 9 - Assistants and Kids Club/Preschool Employees

Friday, May 10 - Secretaries and all other Support Personnel

Watch for videos to be posted on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/MonroePublicSchools 

For students to utilize the Tele-health Technology at our elementary school campuses, please download and complete the attached form. Thank you.

Please see the attached letter from Monroe Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Julie Everly about the effect of school cancellations.

Monroe Public Schools Families, if you have not already done so, we need your help in completing the Household Information Survey by Thursday, January 31. This information helps Monroe Public Schools qualify to receive funding to provide programs like free and reduced lunch for all students, after school intervention programs, enrichment opportunities, expanded college and career planning and much more! Choose the form at the bottom under Resources, titled "Household Information Survey." Thank you!

Choose the form title Household_Information_Survey, print it, complete it, and send it to your child's teacher.

Farm Science Lab Comes to AWC

The MHS Trojan Marching Band received a "Straight Ones" division rating at MSBOA Marching Band Festival this past Monday. This means that all three judges gave us no lower than an A- rating in any given adjudication category. Our students impressed some tough critics and left it all on the field at Flat Rock HS, giving the best performance yet. They continue to impress new band director, Mr. Joseph Swinkey, daily with their social, emotional, and musical growth. Thank you to everyone at MPS who has taught, mentored, transported, and cleaned up after these kids, K-12, as they learn and grow. Your investment is their success: without it, this accomplishment would not be possible!
 
Our band and football team also received some positive press from local columnist Tom Treece in the Monroe News last week. Here is the link to the news article (http://www.monroenews.com/news/20181009/tom-treece-monroe-high-school-trojan-game-refreshing). Keep up with students in the Monroe Band Program, and see our performance schedule with the link to our band website, found in my signature, and by following the Monroe Instrumental Music Boosters on Facebook!
 

The Monroe Public Schools School Safety Panel Discussion video is now available on our YouTube Channel! Follow the link to watch the panel discussion that took place at Monroe Middle School on May 26, 2018.

Click here to view the School Safety Panel Discussion!

The panel included members from throughout the Monroe Public Schools learning community at various positions:

• Julie Everly, Superintendent
• Sandy Kreps, Monroe High School Principal
• Scott Hoppert, Raisinville Elementary School Principal
• Kim Vandavelde, District Climate Liaison
• Darren Pocs, Custer Elementary School Teacher
• Navarre Gilbert, Waterloo Elementary School Student Service Provider
• Ofc. Brian Winsjansen, School Resource Officer
• Andrew Hoppert, Community Engagement Coordinator

Also, find below a PDF file of the Data Presentation of the Monroe Minute Survey Results for you to reference as you watch the panel discussion!