Park Place Middle School
PUMA PRINTS-March 24th
The Park Place Puma Way "Pride, Excellence, and Character"
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tomorrow dismissal at 2:20 pm
SPRING BREAK
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
March is Women's History Month.
This month we are featuring Women of Monroe on the screen in the commons before school and during lunch. Thank you to Ms. Mains and the Monroe Historical Society for the pictures and information.
Hiro Haji
Hiro Haji was a member of the only Japanese American family living in Monroe at the time of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. In 1942, she and her family were subject to executive order 9066 issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and were required to move to Tule Lake, an internment camp in northern California. Toward the end of the war, Hiroko’s brother Tom enlisted and was part of the 442nd Nisei Regimental Combat Unit. He was killed in action in Italy on April 9, 1945.
This photo was taken in 2009 at the Monroe High School graduation ceremony where, her brother Tom was awarded an honorary diploma.
Fun Times at Park Place
A huge Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade band members for earning a superior rating at today’s band festival!
8th grade baby pictures
Submit your baby pictures for the yearbook. Email them to shawk@monroe.wednet.edu.
6th Grade Information Night
Thank You
Park Place Middle School would like to thank all of the families who attended our 6th grade information night. If you were unable to attend here are some of the topics that were introduced:
- Complete student elective choices on the Google survey that was sent out via email by March 31st
- 6th Grade Orientation Day is September 6, 2022
- Introduced key staff members
- Encouraged families to ensure their family information is correct in Skyward
- Different day structure - going from 1 teacher to 5 or 6
- Before and after school activity opportunities available
- Programs in place to support student success
- Set up bus transportation on the district website
- No additional immunization requirements for 6th grade
- Self-guided tour of the building
Families can expect more detailed information in late August. As always, feel free to give Park Place a call if you have any questions.
incoming 9th grade mhs cheer
TRACK
From the PPM Kitchen
Example of one of the many fine lunch menu items from our Park Place Middle School kitchen.
8TH GRADE PARTY INFORMATION
Thought Exchange
What do we need to learn from the failure of the recent levy measure?
In February of 2022, Monroe School District asked voters to renew the expiring School Program & Operations levy, which provides critical funding to "fill the gap" between state funding and the actual cost of the programs and services we provide to our students. Funding provided by this levy is critical in continuing many of the programs, activities and opportunities that directly benefit the students of Monroe. Unfortunately, the renewal of this levy was not approved by Monroe voters in February.
We want to know what we need to learn from the failure of the recent levy measure so that we can better meet the expectations of our community, address concerns, and effectively plan for ways to move forward together. Therefore, we are using Thought Exchange to give our community the opportunity to share their thoughts with us before we make plans to put this levy measure on the ballot again. Thought Exchange is an easy-to-use, interactive online platform that allows you to share your thoughts anonymously.
All community members are invited to share their thoughts and rate at least 20-30 of the thoughts that others have shared (5 stars = strongly agree, 1 star = strongly disagree). You do not need to rate all thoughts, though it's recommended to rate at least 20. Your participation is confidential, so no one will know who shared or rated which thoughts. Come back often until March 23 to rate new thoughts!
About Us
PRINCIPAL
Kristie Hilson
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Joel Garrison
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Amy (AJ) Adamski
OFFICE MANAGER
Jeanette Barr
OFFICE SUPPORT
Ruby Avalos
Lisa Bednarik
Shannon Maykovich
COUNSELORS
Sharron Leinweber
Last Names A-Li & PBS
Brooke Fox
Last Names Lo-Z & SLC
STUDENT SUPPORT ADVOCATE
Ken Steenis
HEALTHROOM
Jennifer Jacobs
360.804.4332
Pamela Hyvonen RN
360.804.4320
PTO CONTACT
Main Office Number
360.804.4300
Fax
360.804.4399
Attendance Line
360-804-4301
Address
1408 W. Main Street Monroe, WA 98272
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The Monroe School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator
Greg Burns / Victor Scarpelli
14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804.2500
burnsg@monroe.wednet.edu / scarpelliv@monroe.wednet.edu
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
David Paratore
14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804.2609
paratored@monroe.wednet.edu
Compliance Coordinator for 28A.640 and 28A.642 RCW
Sonya Robinson
14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804.2530
robinsons@monroe.wednet.edu
The Monroe School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact:
Chris Cronas
14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804.2558
cronasc@monroe.wednet.edu