Monroe School

Message From The Principal

On behalf of the entire  faculty and staff, welcome to the Monroe School. As principal, I am honored to be a part of a school and district that has a rich tradition of valuing educational excellence. At Monroe, we believe students are at the heart of our vision. We have strong beliefs in challenging each student to reach beyond his or her potential.

We are extremely proud of our student body, exceptional staff, and supportive parents. We work together to foster high academic standards and social emotional skills within each child in our school community.  We believe it is our role to inspire in everyone a passion to excel and instill a confidence and hope in our community of today and the future.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like additional information.

Dawn Benaitis

News

  • Walk to School Day, October 5, 2011

    Posted September 26, 2011

    Join Monroe parents, students and village officials in the 12th annual Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 5.

    It’s a great way to celebrate neighborhood schools, reinforce safety rules and focus on the health benefits of walking to school.

  • District 181 Teacher Earns National Award

    Posted June 27, 2011

    Theresa McGee, art teacher at Monroe Elementary School, has been named one of 12 national recipients of a PBS Teachers Innovation Award. The program recognizes educatorsʼ creative and inventive use of public media to engage students and improve learning, according to PBS.

    View her entry on YouTube

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  • District 181 Launches Podcast Series

    Posted March 1, 2011

    “District 181 – Learning Together” will debut at the Board of Education meeting on February 28, 2011. Immediately following the meeting, the podcast will be posted on the district’s website, and on YouTube. Additionally, it will be given to local villages for consideration of website or cable channel airing.

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  • From the School Nurse: Summer and Head Lice

    Posted May 28, 2010

    Summer is approaching and your child will be participating in recreational activities with other children. While a lice infestation can occur anytime, peaks in infestations are generally experienced during summer and back-to-school times.

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  • Making One Better Informed Nutritional Choice: Summer Ready?

    Carlotta De Trana-Fet
    Posted May 28, 2010
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Districtwide Events

Mon Feb 06

Preschool Screening

Location: Oak School
8:30 AM - 11:30 AMRead More
Mon Feb 13

Board of Education - Committee of the Whole Meeting

Location: Clarendon Hills Middle School
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed Feb 22

Superintendent's Finance Committee Meeting

Location: Administrative Center Conference Room
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Mon Feb 27

Board of Education - Business Meeting

Location: Elm School
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mon Mar 05

Preschool Screening

Location: Oak School
8:30 AM - 11:30 AMRead More
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Monroe Events

Mon Feb 06

BOX TOPS for education collection continues thru Feb 27

D181 Preschool Screening, Oak School

Chess Club, MPR

Location: MPR
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM
Tue Feb 07

5th Grade Chorus, Music Room

7:45 AM - 8:45 AM

Junior Great Books, 3rd Gr, MRC

11:25 AM - 12:15 PM
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