Welcome back! It’s hard to believe that in just a few short weeks, we’ll be launching the 2025-26 school year! I hope this message finds you enjoying the final stretch of summer and looking forward to the excitement of a new school year ahead. Whether you’re returning or joining the Abe community for the first time, we’re thrilled to have you with us. Our school is more than just a place of learning, it’s a place where connections are made, growth is nurtured, and memories are created. Each of you plays an important role in making our school a welcoming and supportive place for all.

On a personal note, this summer has been full of special moments for my family. My daughter Kinsley is entering kindergarten this year, so we’ve been soaking up all the back-to-school fun, including picking out supplies and her new backpack! We also spent family time out on our boat, Kinsley took swimming lessons here in Monroe, and we spent time training her new puppy, Ellie, who is already learning some fun tricks. One of our summer highlights was seeing the "Puppy Pals Show," which was featured on America’s Got Talent! We also made it to the fair for a day of rides, snacks, and sunshine. I can't wait to hear about your summer adventures too!

We’re also excited to share that our school received some fantastic updates over the summer! As part of our referendum year two improvements, both the upper and lower hallways were freshly painted, the entire gym, including the ceiling and all walls - received a fresh coat of paint, and we now have a brand-new gym floor. These updates have truly brightened our space and will continue to support a positive and welcoming environment for our students and staff.

At Abe, our mission remains strong: to foster a compassionate learning environment with high expectations in which every student will grow and achieve. We’re thrilled to continue implementing the Bridges math curriculum this year, and now it will be extended to grades 4 and 5! This curriculum is designed to help students develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts through hands-on learning, collaboration, and problem-solving. Students will engage in rich discussions, explain their thinking, and explore math in meaningful ways.

We are also excited to welcome a few new staff members to our Abe team this year and I can't wait for you to meet them! 

In addition, congratulations are in order for Ms. Bartels, who got married over the summer and is now Mrs. Pratt!

As always, I’m so proud to lead a school with such an exceptional team of educators and support staff, all dedicated to helping your child succeed. 

Enjoy the rest of your summer! We’ll see you soon for a fantastic year of learning, growing, and achieving together!

Warmly,

Sarah

1. Log into Family Access - www.monroeschools.com 

2. Select your student. Use the down arrow if you have more than 1 child. 

3. Select Online Registration. You will need to do this for every child 

4. Verify Student Information REQUIRED - Update your child’s information. 

At the bottom of each step you must click the COMPLETE button.

5. Food Service Free & Reduced Application - Optional form 

6. Chromebook Acceptable Use Form - REQUIRED 

7. Code of Conduct Form - Optional form for students participating in Sports or Other Activities. 

8. Health Policy REQUIRED - Review the policy and sign.

9.Over the Counter Consent - REQUIRED - Review and Acknowledge.

10. Bus Policy - REQUIRED - Review the policy and sign.

11. Regular Bus Form - Optional form needs to be completed if your child rides the bus.

12. Alternate Bus Form - Optional form if your child will be dropped off somewhere besides home.

13. Bridging Brighter Smiles - Optional form if you want dental care for your child.

14. Complete Online Registration - If you have completed every step needed, the Submit Online Registration Button will be displayed.

  

Helpful Tip: If your Submit button is not displayed, check the Right sidebar. Look for any item that does NOT have a checkmark. When you find it, select it and go through the screen. 

To Pay Fees - 

1. Find your child’s Other ID #. It is located on the Student Info tab (left sidebar), under your child’s picture. 

2. Select Fee Management 

3. Select Make a Payment - This will take you to eFunds, our online payment site. Please follow instructions on that screen to pay fees.

1. Inicie sesión en Family Access - www.monroeschools.com 

2. Seleccione a su estudiante. Utilice la flecha hacia abajo si tiene más de 1 hijo. 

3. Seleccione Inscripción en línea. Tendrá que hacer esto para cada niño 

4. Verificar la información del estudiante REQUERIDO - Actualice la información de su hijo. 

5. Solicitud de Servicio de Alimentos Gratuito y Reducido - Formulario opcional. 

6. Formulario de Uso Aceptable de Chromebook - REQUERIDO 

7. Formulario de Código de Conducta - Formulario opcional para estudiantes que participan en Deportes u Otras Actividades. 

8. Política de Salud - REQUERIDO - Revisar la política y firmar.

9.Consentimiento de venta libre - REQUERIDO - Revisar y reconocer.

10. Política de Autobuses - REQUERIDO - Revisar la política y firmar.

11. Forma Regular de Autobús - Forma opcional necesita ser completada si su niño monta el autobús.

12. Forma Alternativa del Autobús - Forma opcional si su niño será dejado en algún lugar además de casa.

13. Bridging Brighter Smiles - Formulario opcional si desea atención dental para su hijo.

14. Complete Online Registration - Si ha completado todos los pasos necesarios, aparecerá el botón Submit Online Registration.

Consejo útil: Si no aparece el botón Enviar, compruebe la barra lateral derecha. Busque cualquier elemento que NO tenga una marca de verificación. Cuando lo encuentre, selecciónelo y pase por la pantalla. 

1. Encuentre el Otro # de ID de su hijo. Se encuentra en la pestaña Información del estudiante (barra lateral izquierda), debajo de la foto de su hijo. 

2. Seleccione Gestión de tasas 

3. Esto le llevará a eFunds, nuestro sitio de pago en línea. Por favor, siga las instrucciones en esa pantalla para pagar las cuotas.

Wednesday, August 27th 4:00-6:00pm

Students will drop off supplies and receive information from their teacher. Students that ordered supply kits from 1st Day School Supplies will be in their homeroom.

Volunteers make it all work!

Please consider volunteering to support your children and our school!

The Abe PTO provides special events that support learning and school pride. We meet to plan these events. All parents/guardians are invited and encouraged to attend our meetings. PTO events require volunteers to help us maintain smooth operations and safe environments.

Below are some dates for the upcoming school year!

Meetings:

Spring Book Fair: April 27-May 1

Fall Book Fair: Nov 12-18

End of Year Carnival: May 13 5:30-7:00

Fall Event : October 17 5:30-7:00

We also have some new officers!

President - Cailey Pickett 

Vice President - Desire Alt

Secretary - Brittany Binger

Treasurer - Jena McGowan

Consider volunteering and supporting your children and our school!

Families can go to any school on these dates/times.

Wednesday, August 6 from 2pm-6pm

Monday, August 11 from 1pm-5pm

Tuesday, August 12th 8am-4pm

Thursday, August 14th 8am-4pm

Tuesday, August 12th 8 am-4pm 

Wednesday, August 13th- 8 am- 4pm

Please Click the list below to see the school supply list.

Morning Playground Supervision 7:40- 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast Served in the Cafeteria 7:40- 7:55 a.m.

Arrival Bell 8:00 a.m.

Class Begins (tardy bell) 8:05 a.m.

Monday -Thursday Dismissal 3:25 p.m.

Friday Dismissal 1:25 p.m.

Students arriving after the 8:05 am bell will be marked tardy. Parents must sign in their child if they are tardy. Student attendance records are monitored closely and if a pattern of absences or tardiness is observed you will be contacted by the school pupil services team.

School bus transportation services will be provided to eligible students who qualify. Bus forms will be completed online during registration this year. These forms need to be completed by August 15th in order to ensure busing is available for your student on the first day of school. Please do not delay completing your online registration!

*Please call Lamers Bus Lines at 608-325-7788 with any busing questions.

SNACK BREAK- Milk will be served during snack break. This is an additional optional purchase with payment in full at the beginning of the school year or as two payments made in September and January. If your child is NOT going to take milk at milk break, please complete the Opt-Out Form and return it to the office before school starts. If your child qualifies for the traditional Free/Reduced Lunch program, he/she will receive milk at no cost.

K-5th

1st Semester Snack Milk Fee- $50.40

2nd Semester Snack Milk Fee- $54.60

4K-1st Semester- `$13.80

4K-2nd Semester- $14.60

Early Childhood-Semester 1 M/T- $7.00

Early Childhood-Semester 1 W/TH- $6.80

Early Childhood -Semester 2 M/T- $7.20

Early Childhood-Semester 2 W/TH- AM $7.60

Early Childhood-Semester 2 W/TH- PM $7.40

Elementary Breakfast $1.80

Elementary Lunch $3.00

Reduced Fee Breakfast: Free

Reduced Fee Lunch $.40

Adult Breakfast $3.10

Adult Lunch $5.10

Extra carton of milk is $.60

(Milk is included in the meal)

Meals are paid for in advance. If you feel you are eligible for free/ reduced meals and did not receive a letter/ email stating that you were pulled for Direct Certification, you MUST complete a free/ reduced application to update your status. This can be done during online registration or paper applications are available at the district office.

Payments are deposited into family accounts. If using a credit card or debit card, payments must be made online through the “food service” tab on Skyward Family Access. Check or cash payments can be made at any of the schools or the District Office.

NOTE: Any student who brings a sack/ cold lunch may purchase ala carte milk for 60 cents in the cafeteria. Students can bring cash or charge their lunch account.

School Fees can be paid online by selecting the “Fee Management” tab on Skyward Family Access. The school office can accept only cash or check payments. Students in Grades K-5 must pay the following fees:

Classroom Material Fee - $20.00 + Book Rental/Planner/Apps - $16.00 = $36.00 per student

1st Semester Snack Milk $50.40

2nd Semester Snack Milk $54.60

If your student qualifies for Free/Reduced Lunch, he/she will receive snack milk at no cost. If your student qualifies for Free/ Reduced Lunch, you must complete the "Sharing Information with Other Programs" to have school fees reduced or waived.

August 4th: Online Registration Open

August 15th: Bus forms due to Lamers

August 27th: Meet the Teacher 4-6 @Abe

September2nd: 1st Day of School (Full day)

September 18th: Picture Day

October 3rd: No School (In-service)

October 6th-10th: Homecoming Week

October 28th: Picture Day Retakes

October 31st: No School

November 13th: Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 18th: Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 26th-28th: No School- Happy Thanksgiving

December 1st: No School (In-service)

December 23rd- Janurary 2nd: Holiday Break

January 5th: Welcome Back!

January 19th: No School

February 27th: No School (In-Service)

March 5th: SMART Night 5:30-7:00

March 12th: Chorus Performance@ PAC. 4th & 5th grade (select students) 7pm

March 19th: Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 24th: Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 30th- April 3rd: No School (Spring Break)

April 30th: Abe Open House 5-7pm

May 13th: PTO Carnival

May 25th: No School -Memorial Day

June 4th: Last Day of School/Half Day/No Lunch will be served