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Reading Lock-In

This 45-minute 'just-for-students' literacy event promises to be lots of fun! Students who attend will participate in activities and get a free book to take home! Students can only attend if their family has filled out a permission slip, which came home on Wednesday, February 15, and was due on February 22.

MPSD 4K Programs for 2022-2023

Great news for MPSD students and families! Half-day 4K will be in session Monday through Friday for the 2023/2024 school year. MPSD is also offering limited full-day 4K options for qualifying families.

Come check out MPSD 4K sites during Open House. 4K registration forms will be mailed directly to homes to fill out and return to MPSD Central Office at your earliest convenience. Didn't receive a registration packet by February 20th? No problem! Call 686-4777 to request information.

March is Youth Art Month! To celebrate the fine arts in our public schools, the MPSD is once again collaborating with the Rahr West Art Museum to bring “Youth Art Series” to our community! The exhibition is composed of nearly 1,000 works of art by student artists in elementary, middle, and high school. Artwork of every medium can be viewed: painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, collage, fibers, digital media, photography, and animation. Immerse yourself in the creativity and energy of our local youth artists by viewing the exhibit from March 5th through April 2nd. In addition, a casual reception open to the public to honor and recognize the MPSD’s aspiring visual artists will take place on Sunday, March 5th, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.

The Rahr-West Art Museum is a City of Manitowoc facility. There is no fee for admission. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Monroe Spotlight Series

Here are this month's Monroe Spotlight staff members-

Kindergarten Teacher, Mrs. Filer

How many years at Monroe? 4 years

What do you love about Monroe? I love our nice, big playground.

Do you collect anything? If so what? I collect all kinds of vintage and antique items. I have a small collection of vintage hat stands that I think are cool.

Where is your favorite place on earth? I enjoy spending time relaxing on the porch of our cabin up north.

What is the most daring thing you have ever done? Canoeing in open water on Lake Superior.

If you could meet a famous person who would it be? I would enjoy meeting Michelle Obama.

What kind of pets do you have? Our cat, Fisher and our class pet fish, Alex Fastfin.

What is your favorite candy? Almond Joy candy bars

Special Education Teacher, Mrs. Cole

How many years at Monroe? This is my first year at Monroe, but my 8th year teaching.

What do you love about Monroe? I love the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Joining the Monroe staff has felt like joining a family!

What is your favorite kind of music? I listen to a little of everything, but my favorite is the singer/songwriter genre. My favorite artist is Billy Joel, and I've had the pleasure of seeing him in concert twice!

Do you collect anything? If so what? I collect Disney memorabilia

When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up? I knew I wanted to be a special education teacher by the time I was in 4th grade

Where is your favorite place on earth? Mackinac Island

What kind of pets do you have? We have 3: an 11-year-old Pomeranian named Iris, a 3-year-old Goldendoodle named Daisy, and a 6-year-old Siamese/ragdoll cat named Nes.

If you were made to sing karaoke what song would you sing? Mmm-Bop by Hanson

What is your favorite candy? Twix

If you were given a $100.00 gift card what would you buy? Things for our new baby, JJ!