The Roar of the Mountain Lions
Monterey Elementary - March 2024
Principal's Message
They say the best view comes after the hardest climb. March 2024 marks the four-year anniversary of when we received the news that schools would be closing for the remainder of the year due to the pandemic that still lingers on today. While Monterey and Roanoke City Public Schools have adapted, adjusted, and supported our students, families, and staff well, we have also grown tremendously through this incredible learning experience. Every student, staff and parent that has endured the productive struggle with us has shown great determination, flexibility, resilience, and grit. Our teamwork and collaboration as well as shared grace is what continues to see us through. I am proud of our ability as a school and community to trust one another along the journey. We all have had to be transparent and vulnerable to allow each other to grow, learn and make progress. Together we can celebrate fours years worth of growth. As I reflect, every day may not have been a good day but there was something good about every day at Monterey!
Thank you as always for supporting our students, teachers, and staff. In February we had a very successful paint night thanks to our PTA and Ms. Leslie. March continues to bloom for us as we get to celebrate reading with Read Across America week, enjoy Goodies with Grown-Ups, battle each other in a fun game of Penny Wars, and prepare for another family engagement STEAM night. Stay connected with us as we MARCH into spring! The world is full of beautiful places. Always remember that Monterey Elementary is one of them!
Stay Blessed,
Morgan Strother, Principal
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open!
Visit our website for details on registering, including registration forms, required documentation, and eligibility requirements. Kindergarten Registration
Cellphones
Cellphones should not be brought to class or used while at school. If a student brings a cellphone to school, it should remain off and in the student’s bookbag. If a student has his/her phone out in class or during the school day, the cellphone will be collected by the teacher or administrator and returned at the end of the day.
Snack Donations
We are in need of snack donations! Donated snacks are provided to students who forget their snack as well support our food closet at school. Ideas for snack donations include individually wrapped chips/goldfish/Cheez-Its, granola bars, fruit gummies, fruit cups, and pop-tarts. Donations can be dropped off at the office or sent with your child to school. Thanks for your support!
Message From the PTA
THANK YOU!
Thank you to all the families who participated in our annual Paint Night! And thank you to our wonderful art teacher, Ms. Leslie for her excellent leadership. It was a successful fundraiser for our PTA and most importantly an evening of fun for family and community building!
Upcoming Events:
Penny Wars: Feb 26-March 8
It is time for students to collect their pennies (nickels, dimes and quarters) and drop them into their grade level’s jug in the hallway outside the gym in the morning. Gain points for all the coins you drop in. Drop a bill into another grade's jug in order to subtract points. The grade with the most POINTS (not necessarily money) wins the school approved prize of their choice.
Goodies with Grown-ups: March 8 from 7:05-7:45 am in the cafeteria
Students bring a grown-up (mom, dad, grandparents, guardians, aunt, uncle, step-parents, or special guest) and enjoy a pastry or donut and juice. If you missed the RSVP deadline and would like to come, please be in touch with your student's teacher to let them know you are planning to attend.
STEAM Night on April 18
Look for more information soon about a fun evening of STEAM activities, plus a silent auction.
PTA Meetings:
If you would like to attend any PTA meetings, please e-mail Ms. Laughlin at tlaughlin@rcps.info for more info on how to access our meetings.
Become a Member
Although it’s a new year, it is not too late to join the PTA. If you have not joined the PTA yet and are interested, please see the directions below.
Why should I join the PTA?
As a member of our PTA, you are supporting your student's school and educational successes. You are also a voting member. When you come to a PTA board meeting you can vote on how we should spend funds or how to improve a program. Please consider joining the PTA. There is a $5 fee for each member that joins. A portion of this fee pays for local and state PTA membership fees and a portion goes directly to our school’s PTA.
If you have not joined the PTA yet and are interested, please see the directions below.
It is just $5 to join the PTA. Click the box below to join!
What's Coming Up?
Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming April Dates
- April 2: Spring Pictures/Class Pictures/5th Grade Cap and Gown Pictures
- April 5: Report Cards Go Home
- April 5th: 5th Grade Field Trip to the Caverns
- April 17: 2nd and 3rd Grade Field Trip to the Red Sox's Game
- April 23-26 SMILES Dental Program
- April 24: Early Dismissal
- April 25: 4th and 5th Music Concert/Art Show
Monterey Elementary
Anthony Swann~Assistant Principal
Website: https://www.rcps.info/monterey
Location: 4501 Oliver Road Northeast, Roanoke, VA, USA
Phone: (540) 853-2933
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MontereyElementary