Dear Monroe Families,

Thank you for an encouraging and supportive week at Monroe. It’s been great to have positive experiences with students across campus, and yesterday’s track meet was a perfect example—our students showed great effort, sportsmanship, and Mustang pride throughout.

We are now in full planning mode for end-of-year events, and there is so much to look forward to as we celebrate our students and their growth this year. Upcoming opportunities include:

• Our final Student of the Month Assembly of the year! 

• A variety of 8th grade events (Honor Roll Breakfast, Camp Harlow, Promotion, Sheldon field trip Student vs. staff flag football and basketball games)

• Field Day for all! 

• Talent Show and more! 

These events are not only fun, but also meaningful ways to honor student achievement, build community, and create lasting memories as we close out the year together.

As we move through the final quarter, it’s an important time for students to stay focused, finish strong, and continue building positive habits. Thank you for your steadfast support at home—encouraging your student to stay on-track, engaged, and connected truly makes a difference.

We also want to extend a big thank you to our Site Council for their thoughtful engagement this week, and to our MPO (Monroe Parent Organization) for partnering with us to support our staff—especially with the upcoming Teacher Appreciation Week lunch (see details below). We are grateful for a community that continues to show up in meaningful ways.

Enjoy the sunshine this weekend, and thank you for all you do to support Monroe- see below for key reminders…GO MUSTANGS! 

• MPO Teacher Appreciation Week Lunch: We are incredibly thankful for the outstanding teachers who support, inspire, and guide our students every day. Their hard work and heart are what make our school such a special place. The school community and MPO are coming together to show our appreciation during Teacher Appreciation Week by providing lunch for teachers on Friday, May 8th. If you’re able, please sign up, HERE. Thank you for helping us celebrate and appreciate the people who care for our kids each day. 

• Math Placement and Optional Acceleration to Math 8 or Algebra: We want to share information about math placement for next year. Please click HERE for detailed guidance and instructions.

• Track Meet Parking Next Week: In preparation for the track meet next week @ Sheldon please do not park in the Sheldon Pool parking lot under signs that read "pool parking only 7-7." There is also the digital reader board that states No Sports Parking. Thanks for your support and understanding here. 

• 8th Grade End of Year Events & Communication At-a-Glance: see HERE for up to date information about all things 8th grade. It’s a working document so please check it consistently and we’ll communicate directly if key dates change. 

  • *Exclusion from Activities: It is our practice that suspendable incidents and other behaviors can exclude students from participating in activities- specifically Camp Harlow, the 8th Grade Dance, and Field Day. In an effort to increase our communication around this, Administration will be in contact with you and your student a week before the event (the best we can) if they will be excluded due to behavioral concerns. In general, we give students a reset/restart at the mid-term. However, Administrators do use their discretion in determining which students will need to be excluded.

• 8th grade Annual Permissions forms: 8th Grade Parents: If you received an email from our registrar, Sydney Bakos, about a missing permission slip for the walking trip to Sheldon, please send it as soon as possible. Starting next week, any students with missing permission slips will be sent home with the form to be filled out. Students can’t attend without one—thanks so much! Please email to bakos_s@4j.lane.edu or turn it into the front office. 

• State Testing May 4th-May 2st: This year, students will be completing their testing in their respective core classes. Please note that testing is not an all-day event. Students will only test during specific class periods. For example, science tests will take place during their science class period (only 8th grade), ELA tests during their ELA class period (all grades), and math tests during their math class period (all grades). Outside of these testing sessions, students will follow their normal daily schedule and participate in regular class activities. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Registrar and State Testing Coordinator Sydney Bakos, at bakos_s@4j.lane.edu or at 541-790-6323

• U of O Volleyball camp: See HERE. Camp will take place July 20–23 in Matthew Night Arena, and is designed for 3rd–7th grade students of all skill levels. This camp focuses on creating a fun, positive environment where kids can: Learn volleyball fundamentals, Build confidence and teamwork, Stay active and engaged over the summer. Campers will receive instruction from our coaching staff and student-athletes, making it a memorable and inspiring experience for young athletes in our community.

• Nutrition Services: see updated newsletter from our fantastic Nutrition department Here.

• Sheldon Colleens Dance Team Info Night: Sheldon Colleens will hold an informational meeting on May 19th, 6 pm, in the Sheldon Library.  Meet the coaches, learn about the tryout process, and understand practice commitment to be a part of the program.  This meeting is MANDATORY for students interested in pursuing a spot on the Colleens team.  See flyer for complete information here . 

• Learn to Ride a Bike: Do you or your child want to learn how to ride a bike? Join 4J, Bethel, and Springfield Safe Routes to School programs, the City of Eugene, the City of Springfield, Shift Community Cycles and Cascadia Mobility for this fun event on Thursday, May 7 from 4:30-6:30 with bike checks, free helmets and information about bike share. Contact Safe Routes to School at mazze_s@4j.lane.edu or albee_b@4j.lane.edu with questions or to volunteer.   4J Education Center, 200 North Monroe St, Eugene.  Also, on Tuesday April 29th 4-6pm, Eugene 4j Safe Routes is hosting an Adaptive Bicycle Open House at the Hilyard Community Center, featuring a fleet of more than 20 adaptive bikes.  See attached flyer for more info.

• School Pay for Yearbook and End of Year Activities: Did you know yearbooks as well as other end-of-year activities can be paid through SchoolPay? Click Here to go to SchoolPay.

• Food for Lane County: community resources HERE. If your family is seeking assistance, reach out to our office directly and we will collaborate to support as our community is able.

Best,

Holly Campbell

Substitute Office Manager 

Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:15

**If you need to reach the secretary desk Monday or Tuesday, please email Stephanie Plascencia, plascencia_s@4j.lane.edu