Monroe News

Dance Marathon Success!

Wow - what a night last night! I am so proud of our students, staff, and community for coming together to support Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Dance Marathon was meaningful, empowering, impactful, and most of all, fun! We had great music, games, raffles, activities, and good vibes all around! As of this morning, we have surpassed our $5,000 goal and raised over $7,000 all to benefit Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Thank you to the Castino family for their vision and advocacy, student council members and sponsors Ms. Aghazadeh and Ms. Granbom for their commitment and passion, staff and parent volunteers, and thank you to our Monroe community for supporting physically and financially. Thank you to our guest speakers and survivors for sharing their powerful stories and inspiring hope. Thank you to the Wheaton Police Department for coming and showing support, and to the Hadley community for joining in and showing incredible sportsmanship. My gratitude to be a part of the Monroe community jumped to a whole new level last night. I am one proud principal!

The 5Essentials window is open for parents! If you have not yet taken a few minutes to complete the survey, I would greatly appreciate your participation. To access the survey, please click here. Follow the prompts for the parent survey in English or Spanish, and then you will fill out our county (DuPage) and school (Monroe). For more information about 5Essentials and answers to frequently asked questions, please click here.

Upcoming Events:
Monday, March 3: PTA 7pm
Tuesday, March 4: GBB pictures 3pm, GBB v. Glen Crest 4pm, 6th Grade Mosaic Concert 7pm
Thursday, March 6: BVB pictures 3pm, BVB v. Hubble 4pm
Tuesday, March 11: GBB v. Glenside 4pm, 7/8 Grade Showcase Concert 7pm
Wednesday, March 12: Winter Play 3pm and 6pm
Thursday, March 13: Winter Play 3pm and 6pm, GBB v. Franklin 4pm

Over the next couple of weeks, we will be preparing our students for IAR testing coming up in late March/early April. More information about these assessments will be included in the next newsletter. Also coming up is additional information regarding end of the year activities for 8th grade families. Stay tuned!

Looking forward to spring! Quarter 4 is just a couple of weeks away.

Ashley Huettemann
Principal

Middle School Capital Project Update

During its meeting, the Board received an update on the Middle School Capital Projects that were outlined in the passed November 2024 Referendum.

The presentation included an overall project budget estimate, and a preliminary look at site logistics (flow of traffic, staging/parking area for construction teams/equipment) for the duration of the projects at each building.

At Monroe, two pilot classrooms have been set up with furniture and technology solutions. Students and staff are testing these options and providing feedback so that we can make informed decisions moving forward in the planning phase. Check out the pictures for a closer look.

Do These Items Look Familiar?

Time to clear out the lost and found! Please check out the lost and found shelves located on the southeast corner of our commons area. Items not claimed by spring break will be donated.

The Blue Note Bistro: An Evening of Jazz

Wheaton North Falcon Band Parents Organization is proud to present "The Blue Note Bistro: An Evening of Jazz", featuring jazz ensembles from Wheaton North High School, Franklin Middle School and Monroe Middle School. This event is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year. The money we raise helps to fund our extra-curricular jazz and marching band programs, as well as subsidizing our curricular band programs. We hope to see you on Saturday, March 22nd at 6pm!

Mental Health & Wellness Symposium

Join CUSD 200 and neighboring districts for the 3rd Annual Mental Health & Wellness Symposium on Saturday, March 8, at Metea Valley High School!

Choose from a variety of breakout sessions designed for adults and teens, covering topics from practical strategies for managing anxiety, supporting children's needs, navigating college readiness, and much more. Keynote speaker Doug Bolton will address the challenges of "Overscheduled and Overwhelmed: Navigating a Culture of High Achievement." Plus, enjoy free childcare (ages 3-10), a resource fair, and a book fair!

For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/3QgHgMn.

Citizens’ Advisory Committee: Now Accepting Applications for 2025-26 School Year

CUSD 200 is looking for engaged community members to join the Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC) for the 2025-26 school year. The CAC works to provide valuable input on educational and district-related initiatives to district administration and the Board of Education.

Candidates must reside within CUSD 200 boundaries and shall not miss more than two meetings without first notifying an officer of the CAC or the superintendent’s office. Members serve one-year terms (up to five consecutive years) and meet regularly (usually monthly) throughout the school year.

Applications are due by March 28, 2025, and can be filled out and submitted online by clicking here or visiting the CUSD 200 website.

Questions? Please contact: Dianna Hutchison at (630) 682-2002 or dianna.hutchison@cusd200.org.

Online registration is now open for the 2025-26 school year for new students, kindergarteners, and new and returning Jefferson Early Childhood Center tuition students. Click here for more information and to begin the online registration process.