
Today was a big day! Our PTO purchased new "kicks" for Wren Roberts, the 1st place winner of our school design contest. Thank you, PTO and congrats to our winners.
1st place- Wren Roberts
2nd place tie-Ashton Huckaba and Landon Strong
3rd place-Leila Jones




The 3rd grade classes have been working hard to channel our Jen Stark visions and create some "drippy" art! Jen Stark is a contemporary artist that creates drippy art work on buildings, walls, and canvas space. These hearts are "drippin" with awesomeness!






Some of our younger Zone Room kids participated in the 'Lie Monster' lesson today! They enjoyed putting the tentacles on the monster and taking them off. Here is a link to the story if you'd like to review it with your children.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMWJ5Of9RLE

Today's topic- walking pneumonia! Please click on the graphics to open to full size.
PLEASE REMEMBER- this is informational only. If you have questions or concerns specific to your child, please contact their healthcare provider!



Let's Make Winter Sparkle! Join the CWHS Student Council next week to try to brighten the days!


Next week, Winter Blues Week, the CWHS Student Council will be selling hot chocolate. The cost for this delicious drink is $2 and will be sold in the cafeteria during breakfast.


Today's spotlight is on influenza! Please click on the graphics to open to full size.
PLEASE REMEMBER- this is informational only. If you have questions or concerns specific to your child, please contact their healthcare provider!



As you might be aware, we are in the middle of "sick season." We'll be sharing some information regarding some common illnesses.
PLEASE REMEMBER- this is informational only. If you have questions or concerns specific to your child, please contact their healthcare provider!



This week, we are spotlighting our fantastic 4th grade team! Meet Mrs. Boyer, Mrs. Keller, and Mrs. Perie. Stay tuned for more great teams at Monroe!


The Casey-Westfield Band will be having a Band Binga on Sunday, February 9th at Casey-Westfield High School in Casey. Tickets are $15.00 per person for 15 games and may be purchased from High School and Junior High Band members or by calling the High School at 217-932-2175. The doors will open at 12:30 p.m. People may come and eat lunch at the High School before the games begin. Games will begin at 1:30 p.m. There will be prizes from vendors like:
J&K Mitchell
Mary Kay
Mia Bella Salon
Casey Coffee
Area Banks
Westfield Graphics
Richard’s Farm
Casey’s
Rock Hounds
L&L virtual video
OP Design
Greenup IGA
Sloan Implement
Birkey’s Farm Store
Several downtown businesses and many more
In addition, door prizes will be handed out from local merchants between games. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and other prize drawings. Menu items include:
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Hot Dogs
Ribeye sandwiches
Pork burgers
Chips
Cookies
Pop, Bottled Water


Introducing the Class of 2031 -Tim Burton style! Tim Burton is a movie animator and producer for many popular movies including Nightmare Before Christmas and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Students had to create a self portrait mimicking his characterizations. They were to add a personal touch to the piece as well.










Always a favorite project-weaving and textiles! The 4th grade students have began their radial weaving designs. Over and under on repeat!





This week in the ZONE Room we are reviewing our Zones of Regulation. This framework is a strategy used to help children learn how to self-regulate their emotions and bodies.
*Blue Zone: a state of low alertness or low energy
*Green Zone: a calm, focused, and alert state where a person is able to learn, interact positively, and is considered to be in a regulated state of mind
*Yellow Zone: a state of heightened alertness and more intense emotions, where a person is still able to maintain some control
*Red Zone: a state of intense emotions and heightened alertness, a person has more difficulty managing these feelings or emotions
Try asking your child this week what Zone they might be in.


Penelope Boyd is a 2nd grade student in Mrs. Ritter's class and has quickly shown she has a way with color! Check out some of her great art work this year.
"Penelope is always excited and interested in each project. She takes her time and chooses color placement carefully! I'm always excited to see what she comes up with." Mrs. Kusterman




HELP WANTED:
Casey-Westfield Junior/Senior High School for the 2024 Spring Season:
2 JH Track Coaches: Practices may begin on March 3rd and end on May 16th and 17th. The stipend is 9% for the Head JH Coach and 6% for the Assistant Coach of the first-year base for all certified staff members.
HS Boys Tennis: Practices may begin on March 3rd, and the season ends on May 31st. The stipend is 10% of the first-year base for all certified employees.
If you are interested in these open positions, please send an email expressing your interest to james.sullivan@caseywestfield.org


❄️ All about snowflakes! ❄️ Collaborative work creating detailed snowflakes with sticks and shapes.











Due to the inclement weather, Monroe Elementary will NOT have After School Care today, Jan. 10, 2025. If you need to make special arrangements for your student(s), please call the Monroe office as quickly as possible.

Casey-Westfield schools will be in session tomorrow. We will run a normal schedule. Some rural roads could be patchy, and Buses could run behind, so expect delays. Students who drive should allow themselves additional time to drive safely. Thank you.

This week, Miss Bishop’s 5th grade Math classes made cookies in a jar! Students measured out and combined ingredients in mason jars, copied instructions on how to prepare their cookies, and took their jars home to enjoy over Christmas break! 🍪 🎅🏼 🎄











Mrs. Sackrider's class is wrapping up their fun filled gingerbread week with making gingerbread houses. All the students had a great time and had some wonderful masterpieces.









