Monroe Elementary PTO

09/23/2026

Picture Day is only 1 week away (October 1st)! Visit https://my.lifetouch.com, sign into your pre-existing account, or continue as a guest using event code EVT769DWK to order your picture packages today.

09/22/2026

⚠️ EVENT CANCELLATION: Monroe Food Truck Night 🚚🌧️

We regret to announce that this Thursday’s Monroe Food Truck Night has been cancelled.

Our favorite part of this event is bringing our community together for a fun, stress-free evening of outdoor games, delicious food, and wonderful socializing. However, a combination of rainy weather in the forecast, no backup indoor space, and limited vendor setups led us to this difficult decision.

We want to make sure we hold out for a time when our families can truly relax and enjoy the event to its fullest. Our hope is to reschedule and host a full-scale Food Truck Night together in the spring! 🌷

Thank you so much to all of our amazing families, volunteers, and staff for your incredible support and understanding. We can't wait to gather with you all when the weather clears up next season!

With Deepest Regrets,
The Monroe PTO Board

09/22/2026

Fall conferences are next week! If you haven't signed up yet, you can do so here:

09/21/2026

Join us this Thursday, Sept 24th from 5-7pm for Monroe Food Truck Night! We can't wait to eat some delicious food, hobnob with Monroe staff, and let our kids burn off some steam! We hope to see you there!

09/20/2026

There's still time to help us feed our hard-working Monroe staff during conferences. Donate today at www.tinyurl.com/539zbkxa. If you've already given, thank you so much! Stay tuned to our page to see your gift in action!

09/17/2026

Let's face it, sometimes communicating with our children can feel stressful, difficult, even impossible at times. Join Anoka-Hennepin's FREE virtual parenting workshop on September 22nd to find simple ways to better communicate and deepen your relationships with your kids.

We communicate every day, but sometimes communicating with our child can feel stressful or difficult. When we are mindful and intentional about our communication, talking with our children can be a simple, everyday way to deepen our relationship and even improve listening skills! Join us as we:-Cons...

09/15/2026

Monroe's very own, Mr. White was featured on the Black Men Teach Twin Cities page! We are honored to get to support him and all of the other extraordinary faculty members of Monroe Elementary through the PTO.

Meet Thetis White! A 5th grade teacher at Monroe Elementary, and one of our longest-standing Black Men Teach Fellows. 🍎

Thetis is just one of the incredible educators leading the front of the classroom this year, and he's one of many voices you're about to hear a lot more from. This season, we're introducing you to our 2026–2027 Teaching Fellow Cohort. The men shaping classrooms in schools across the Twin Cities.

Brick by brick, we're building something bigger than a single classroom. Follow along to hear directly from our Fellows about their stories, what drove them to become educators, and the moments that keep them showing up for their students every single day.

📩 Want it in your inbox too? Consider subscribing to our newsletter (https://blackmenteach.givevirtuous.org/page/bmt-newsletter-sign-up).

👍 Follow & share Black Men Teach with your friends! Help us grow the community behind the Half Percent.

09/15/2026

Happy International Dot Day! Celebrated globally on September 15th and inspired by the famous children's book The Dot, this day encourages people of all ages to unlock their creativity, bravery, and self-expression.

Our incredible volunteers went above and beyond to create this stunning International Dot Day display for students! Every dot tells a unique story, and every single student makes our school community brighter.

Drop a comment below with your favorite color or emoji to help us celebrate our creative makers! 👇❤️💙💛