New Year's Resolutions
Happy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed the winter break. For many, the start of the new calendar year brings resolutions to improve something we are already doing or start a new practice. Here are some resolutions families can make to support their children at school:
Prepare for school the night before to promote an on-time arrival to school the next day. Have backpacks packed and by the door and ready to go before going to bed
Set aside 20 minutes daily to read with your child or to have your child read independently. Daily reading or exposure to books is a great way to improve students’ reading abilities.
Set a reasonable bedtime and evening routine to promote quality sleep for your child. Quality sleep allows your child to recharge their brain, transfer knowledge learned during the day from short-term to long-term memory, and for our younger students, promote brain development.
Thank you for setting routines that help children be successful at school!
Mrs. Friis
School Spirit Day!
Monroe Spotlight Series
Ms. Zimmer, Grade 2 Teacher
How many years at Monroe? 24
What do you love about Monroe? Supportive and amazing staff
What is your favorite kind of music? Old country
Do you have a hero? Who is it? Master Sergeant Timothy McLin, 20-year Special Forces Veteran
When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up? Bus driver
If you could meet a famous person who would it be? Willie Nelson
What is your favorite candy? Starbursts
If you were given a $100.00 gift card what would you buy? Birdseed
Mrs. Phelps, Speech Teacher
How many years at Monroe? 5 years
What do you love about Monroe? The sense of community
What is your favorite kind of music? Live music (all kinds)
Do you collect anything? If so what? Thimbles and Nut Crackers
When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up? A secretary
Where is your favorite place on earth? The tropics
What is the most daring thing you have ever done? Cliff jumping
If you could meet a famous person who would it be? James Corden
What kind of pets do you have? A pet rock named Lazy
If you were made to sing karaoke what song would you sing? Any song by Johnny Cash
What is your favorite candy? Angel food candy
If you were given a $100.00 gift card what would you buy? Pizza for the teachers' lounge
Ms. Crabb, Special Education Aide
How many years at Monroe? 6 years
What do you love about Monroe? GREAT kids and staff
What is your favorite kind of music? Rock n' Roll
What kind of pets do you have? A pet cat named Hartley
If you were made to sing karaoke what song would you sing? Any Carly Simon song
What is your favorite candy? Chocolate
If you were given a $100.00 gift card what would you buy? Replace my wardrobe
Mrs. Berres, Library Media Manager
How many years at Monroe? 5
What do you love about Monroe? All the kids smiling faces :)
What is your favorite kind of music? I like all kinds of music but I gravitate toward pop.
Do you collect anything? If so what? Books!! There are books in every room of my house. My dream is to have a wall of floor-to-ceiling shelves filled with books.
Where is your favorite place on earth? I love walking along Lake Michigan when there are sunrises and sunsets, the colors are always different and peaceful and the sound of the waves is soothing.
If you could meet a famous person who would it be? Michael Bublé
What is your favorite candy? Dove Milk Chocolate
If you were given a $100.00 gift card what would you buy? Many many books!
Monroe Elementary School
2502 South 14th Street, Manitowoc WI
920-663-9550
920-663-9666 attendance line
