Monticello
April 2024 Newsletter
Upcoming Events
April 8th
- First Day Back To School After Spring Break 7:55am
- 6th Grade Elective Rotations Begin for 4th Quarter
- First Track Practice After School
April 9th
- PTO Meeting in the Monticello office from 5:30pm
- PTO Dance from 5:00-6:30pm in the cafeteria
April 22nd
- Track @ La Center (7th & 8th Grade) 3:30
- Longview/Kelso Art Show 6:00-8:00pm at the Cowlitz Expo Center
April 24th
- Track @ Huntington (7th & 8th Grade) 3:30
April 25th
- Track @ Mt Solo (6th Grade) 3:30
- Title Committee Meeting
- Track @ Monticello (7th & 8th Grade) 3:30
April 30th
- Track @ Cascade (6th Grade) 3:30
May 1st
- Track Pictures After School (All Grades)
- Track @ Cascade (7th & 8th) 3:30
May 6th
- Track @ Jemtegard (7th & 8th)
- Staff Appreciation Week
- Start of State Testing (See schedule below)
- PTO Meeting 5:30 in the office
- Track @ Monticello (7th & 8th)
May 14th
- Track @ Castle Rock HS (Championships 7th & 8th Grade)
May 16th
- Track Awards Banquet in the cafe at 2:40pm
6th Grade Elective Rotation for 4th Quarter
- Students that were in Art will now take Culture in room 104.
- Students that were in Technology will now take Art in room 107.
- Students that were in Choir will now take Technology in Room 119
- Students that were in Culture will now take Choir in room 220.
CLIMATE AND CULTURE SURVEY FOR PARENTS
Each year, we conduct climate and culture surveys for our students, parents and staff. The information from the surveys helps us create our school improvement plans. We are asking you to take some time to complete the parent climate and culture survey. Below is the link to the survey. Thank you in advance for taking time to complete it.
March Students of the Month
Congratulations to our March Students of the Month. They were recognized by their teachers for modeling positive character traits and following the 4 Bs of behavior at Monticello. Being Responsible, Being Respectful, Being Safe and Being a Learner.
Monticello Science Fair
We held our first Science Fair before spring break and it was a huge success. We had a number of students that worked really hard on their projects. Check out some of the pictures of their work below.
Longview/Kelso Art Show April 22nd
Several of our students will be participating in the Longview/Kelso Art show this year. The opening ceremony is April 22nd from 6:00-8:00pm at the Cowlitz County Expo Center. Artwork from Longview and Kelso middle schools and high schools will be featured April 22nd to April 25th.
After School Clubs
School Newspaper Club
Meets on Thursdays after school from 2:30-3:30. Contact Mrs. Peterson at kpeterson@longview.k12.wa.us if you have any questions.
Hope & KIND Club
Meets on Wednesdays after school. The next meeting is April 17th. Contact Ms. Jodi at jfowler@longview.k12.wa.us if you have any questions.
Theater Club
Meets on Fridays after school. Contact Mrs. Anderson at nanderson@longview.k12.wa.us if you have any questions.
Lower Columbia School Gardens
Dates:
March 7th & 28th
April 11th
May 2nd, 23rd, 30th
June 6th
Track Schedule and Info
If you have any questions, please contact our athletic secretary at 360-575-7041 or by email at crogers@longview.k12.wa.us
Track Schedule
April 22nd @ La Center (7th/8th Grade Only)
April 24th @ Huntington (7th/8th Grade Only)
April 25th @ Mt Solo (6th Grade Only)
April 29th @ Monticello (7th/8th Grade Only)
April 30th @ Cascade (6th Grade Only) Final Track Day for 6th Grade
May 1st @ Cascade (7th/8th Grade Only) Pictures for all grades after school
May 6th @ Jemtegard (7th/8th Grade Only)
May 8th @ Monticello (7th/8th Grade Only)
May 14th @ Castle Rock H.S. District Championship
May 16th Track Awards Cafeteria 2:30-3:30 for all grades
State Testing Begins May 7th
May 9th & 11th
Math Assessments
May 16th, 18th, & 19th
Reading Assessments
May 23rd
8th Grade Science Assessment
Make-Up Testing will occur on the off days for those students that were absent or did not finish. All testing must be completed by June 7th.
2024 Growth Goals
6th Grade Reading
2023 = 42% 2024 Goal = 52%
7th Grade Reading
2023 = 50% 2024 Goal = 60%
8th Grade Reading
2023 = 50% 2024 Goal = 60%
6th Grade Math
2023 = 33% 2024 Goal = 43%
7th Grade Math
2023 = 33% 2024 Goal = 43%
8th Grade Math
2023 = 37% 2024 Goal = 47%
Substance Abuse Prevention Opportunity
April's Character Trait Is HONESTY
HONESTY: The quality of being truthful even when you may have done something wrong.
Monticello Spirit Wear
Our PTO has put together an online spirit wear site for students and family members to design and order their own personal school gear. Click on the following link to get started.
PTO News
Fundraising Events
- Mustang Market- We are looking for volunteers to help run the Mustang Market. You must be CHAMP Approved.
8th Grade End Of Year Celebration
- Looking for 8th Grade Parents/Guardians to help plan and organize. Volunteers that help on the last day will need to be CHAMP approved.
CHAMP Approval Process
Follow this link to start the process to volunteer in the Longview School District.
https://www.longviewschools.com/family-resources/voilunteerget-involved
Skyward Access To Check Grades
Skyward Family Access is an online tool that gives families the opportunity to participate more fully in their students’ education. It offers up-to-the-minute student information, including attendance, schedules, food service balances and immunizations. It also includes a calendar and message center.
If you have not yet obtained a username, submit an application to a school where you have a student attending. Your username will work for all active students living in your household. Each guardian may have a separate user name and password. Click here for a link to skyward family access.
If you have any questions at all regarding your child's progress or classes, you are encouraged to reach out to your child's teachers.
We believe we make a difference in the lives of our students by providing a safe and supportive environment where ALL students receive a high-quality, comprehensive education that inspires them to become life-long learners and equips them with the skills and knowledge to succeed in high school and beyond.
MONTICELLO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Email: smerzoian@longview.k12.wa.us
Website: https://monticello.longviewschools.com/
Location: 1225 28th Ave, Longview, WA, USA
Phone: 360-575-7056
Facebook: facebook.com/monticellomiddleschool