Dear Parents and Families:
Get Ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.
Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from October 17th – 20th at Monroe Elementary School Room 85. It will also be open during Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
This year, say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases.
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/monroeelementaryschool28
Information will also be available on the Monroe Elementary School website:
https://www.caseywestfield.org/o/monroe
The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Catch you at the Fair!
Happy reading,
Linda Campbell
Principal
Monroe Elementary School
Seniors and Parents/Guardians,
Mark your calendars! We will host a FAFSA completion night on November 3rd in the IMC from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. If you need assistance completing the FAFSA graduation requirement, please join us. An email was sent to seniors and parents/guardians with all of the needed information to complete this process.
The junior class will attend Lake Land College on Tuesday, October 4th for Career Day during the school day. Please remember to bring money for lunch.
The Varsity Football game this week will start at 1pm on Saturday October 1st at Palestine High School.
JV Football will travel to Arthur/Lovington/Atwood/Hammond on Monday, October 3rd. Game time is 6:15 PM.
Football: Just to clarify, the football game is on Saturday, October 1st at 1:00 PM and will be played in Palestine.
Senior Parents/Guardians,
Reminder the Financial Aid Presentation is tonight with an updated time of 6:00 p.m. at Art's Hall.
We hope to see you there!
Important Dates for Casey-Westfield Homecoming 22:
Saturday, September 17th at 7:00 pm Coronation (on the football field)/ High School Semi-Formal Homecoming Dance following coronation-$2 per
Monday (9/19)- Dress Up Country vs. Country Club
Tuesday (9/20): Dress Up like the Generations
Freshmen-Tiny Tots (pigtails, pacifiers, onesies, etc.)
Sophomores-Awkward Tween (throwback to middle school years)
Juniors-Middle Age (like a professional adult)
Seniors-Senior Citizens (gray hair, ugly sweaters, canes, etc.)
Staff-Teenagers (dress like your students)
Wednesday (9/21)-Little Miss/Mister Shirts Dress Up Day
Thursday (9/22)-Class Color Spirit Day & Class Games
Freshmen-purple
Sophomores-blue
Juniors-orange
Seniors-pink
Staff-purple and gold
Friday, (09/23) Parade at 3:00 pm & Football game at 7:00 pm
UIC - Urbana Campus is holding a Virtual Nursing Open House
This is a great way to participate without having to make the drive.
Seniors & Parents/Guardians of Seniors,
On Tuesday, September 20th at 6:30 p.m., we will hold a financial aid presentation in Art's Hall. This presentation outlines the general financial aid process and provides insight on how financial aid works. It introduces the the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) along with summarizing state and federal aid programs among other topics.
Please plan to attend this presentation. Seniors and parents/guardians are welcome. This is a great way to start collecting information to help make decisions for life after high school.
We look forward to seeing you!
The Casey-Westfield Lady Braves softball team defeated Palestine Hutsonville 7 to 1 to finish the regular season with a record of 27 and 1. The Lady Braves play the in the regional semifinal this Saturday at home at 10 am against Arthur.
The Lady Braves softball team defeated Paris Mayo 11 to 1 and advance to 26 and 1 on the season. With tonight's victory the Lady Braves win the Regular Season Conference Championship going undefeated 9 and 0 in conference.
Casey-Westfield Lady Braves Softball advances to 25 and 1 on the season with a 9 to 0 win over Vandalia and a 10 to 0 win over Windsor/Stew-Stras today.
Casey-Westfield Lady Braves softball advances to 22 and 1 on the season with a 16 to 0 win over Oblong today.
Golf: Casey-Westfield boys split a dual match yesterday at Arcola.
Connor Yates was C-W medalist with a 46. Their record is now 8-10 for the season.
The Casey-Westfield Lady Braves softball team defeated Paris Crestwood tonight 6 to 4. The Lady Braves advance to 21 and 1 on the season.
Students in grades 7-9 will be bringing home IAR reports from the State of Illinois that detail their performance on the English/Language Arts and Math tests they took in the Spring.
Here is a link to the Score Report Interpretation Guide for Parents: https://il.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/reporting/parent/PC1141422_IAR_ScoreGuide_Parent_Spr22.pdf
Help Wanted
Monroe Elementary School is seeking applicants for a cafeteria helper from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on student attendance days for the 2022-23 school year. Starting salary: $13.00 per hour. Candidates should pick up an application at Monroe or Unit Office. Deadline to apply: September 7, 2022.
Reminder: Chromebook Distribution for all Jr./Sr. High School Students will be today (August 11th) from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. behind the High School by the cafeteria. If you are not able to pick up your Chromebook today it will be available to pick up before school on Wednesday, August 17th.
Kindergarten Orientation Signup is now available on our school webpage. I have provided the link to the Kindergarten Orientation below for you to signup with your child's teacher.
https://caseywestfieldil.sites.thrillshare.com/o/monroe/page/kindergarten-orientation-sign-up