Dear Monroe Families,

We would greatly appreciate your participation in this year's 5Essentials Survey.  The 5Essentials Survey is an evidence-based tool used across Illinois to measure a school's organizational health. Essentially, it's a check-up for schools to see if it has the right culture and climate to help students succeed.

Schools need at least 20% of parents to participate in order to receive aggregated results. We currently have 15% participation.  We hope to exceed the 20% mark! Please consider taking a few minutes today to complete the survey.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are stronger as a system because of it!  Again, here's the link for parents to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

General Announcements

1. We're ready for a restock of the Monroe Moolah store.  If you are interested in donating, please click here.  Thank you to our Monroe community for your support in recognizing students doing amazing things and following our SOAR expectations!

2. PM Bus Procedure Reminder: If your student should ever need or want to ride a bus home which differs from their regular documented mode of transportation, a parent/guardian must contact the main office via phone or email to communicate consent for the arrangement, prior to 3pm. Your student will then be given a “Bus Pass” which will be the only way they can be permitted to take an alternative PM bus at the end of the school day. In order to properly communicate with all involved parties and ensure student safety, phone calls or texts through your child’s cell phone after 3:00pm for same-day arrangements cannot be accepted.

3. IAR Testing is coming up in March & April.  Check out the graphic below for specific testing dates.

Upcoming Events

2/17: BVB Home, GBB @ Glen Crest
2/20: Band Step Up Day
2/21: Bowl for the Torch
2/23: 6th Grade Cyberbullying Presentations w/ WPD, GBB Home, BVB @ Glenside
2/24: Winter Play 3:15-4:15pm, GBB Home, BVB @ Hubble
2/26: Winter Play 3:15-4:15pm, GBB Home, BVB @ Leman, PTA Bingo Night
2/27: No School, Institute Day

Finally, please encourage your student to take a look at our lost and found (pictured below).  Unclaimed items will soon be donated.

Go Eagles!

Ashley Huettemann
Principal

There is a free mobile food market Thursday, February 19, from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. at Villagebrook Apartments located at 278 E St Charles Rd, in Carol Stream.

Families will receive groceries at no cost in pre-packaged boxes. This food distribution is drive-thru format only, and is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

All families in CUSD 200 are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Thank you to the Student Excellence Foundation for Sponsoring this event.

Grab Your Monroe Spirit Wear!

Parents today face a real challenge:How do we hold high expectations for academics and behavior while also supporting mental health?

When kids struggle, adults often feel stuck between pushing harder or pulling back. This engaging parent night shows a better path—one that raises expectations without raising anxiety.

Join us on February 26 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Hubble Middle School as Dr. Bryan Pearlman introduces a whole-child framework that explains why kids struggle and how to help them without lowering expectations.

Parents will learn:

Why anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and stress often show up as behavior
How unmet emotional needs block motivation and follow-through
What “high expectations with support” looks like in real life
How to respond to shutdowns, defiance, and meltdowns without lowering the bar

Parents Will Leave With:

A clear, practical framework for behavior and mental health
Tools to reduce power struggles and increase responsibility
Greater confidence in supporting their child’s growth

Online registration for the 2026-27 school year opens on Monday, January 12, for new students pre k-12th grade, including incoming kindergarteners from Jefferson ECC. Click here for more information and to begin the online registration process.

Upcoming registration for all returning students for the 2026-27 school year is scheduled to open in the spring. More information will be forthcoming.

We are excited to announce a fantastic new feature within our ParentVUE mobile app designed to make managing your student's attendance even more convenient!

While the traditional method of calling your child's school attendance line remains fully functional, you now have the ability to report planned absences directly through the ParentVUE app. This option will be available starting the week of January 12, 2026.

What This Means for You

This new digital option allows you to notify us in advance of any scheduled absences, such as illness, medical appointments, family travel, or other planned events. It’s a fast, easy way to communicate important attendance information without needing to make a phone call during busy hours.

How to Use the New Planned Absence Feature

Open the ParentVUE Mobile App on your smartphone or tablet. This can also be done via an internet browser on the web by going to this website.

Log in with your credentials.

Navigate to the Attendance section or click the Report Absences button.

Follow the prompts to enter the start date, end date, reason for absence, and any necessary comments. Note: leaving a note regarding the absence is required.

Submit the request.

Currently, ParentVUE can only record full day absences. If an absence will be a partial day, please note the time in the notes section (i.e. periods that will be missed for MS/HS) so that your child’s school can reflect that in their records.

Lastly, this attendance feature still adheres to adopted cut off times for excused absences as stated in each school’s student handbook.  

We believe this new feature will be a significant time-saver and enhance our communication regarding student attendance. If you have not yet downloaded the ParentVUE mobile app, please search for "ParentVUE" in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Thank you for your partnership in ensuring accurate and timely attendance records for all our students.

Sincerely,

Community Unit School District 200

Registration is now open for Bowl for the Torch! Click here to register and join us for a fun-filled day supporting CUSD200 Special Olympics programming!

For 8th grade students and parents of 8th graders - please click here to view the Monroe Bulletin for 8th graders.  We will continue to add items to this site that are helpful pieces of information from both Monroe and WNHS!

DuPage County Health Department Dental Program is joining the American Dental Association in observance of "Give Kids a Smile Day" on Friday February 27th . Free dental screenings will be done by DuPage County Health Department dentists. Children will receive a School Dental Exam form, oral health education and an oral healthcare kit.  This event is by appointment only. Please call 630-221-7776 to make an appointment.

On behalf of the CUSD 200 Student Excellence Foundation, we invite you to join us for the Rise and Shine for Excellence in Education Breakfast on March 11.

This inspiring morning brings together business leaders, educators, and community partners committed to student success across CUSD 200. Through moving, real-life stories, we will highlight the powerful impact of our Essential Needs Fund, which has helped ensure students and families facing unexpected hardship have access to food, clothing, and basic necessities so learning can remain the focus.

The program will also feature performances by students from the Wheaton Warrenville South High School Show Choir, directed by Chris Miller, an incredible keynote speaker, and our Excellence in Action videos showcasing the tangible difference community support makes in our schools.

This breakfast is a celebration of what’s possible when schools and the business community work together. We would be honored to have you join us for this uplifting and meaningful start to the day.

Register Here