Monroe Elementary School

Message from the Superintendent regarding school delays, cancellations, and weather-related make-up days.

#jaCONNECT #alderFAMILY #ElevateAlder #PioneerTogether

4 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

Jonathan Alder Families As we move through the winter months, I want to provide clarity on how decisions are made regarding school delays or cancellations due to inclement weather. These decisions are never based on a single factor. District officials closely monitor multiple conditions, including temperatures at bus start times, wind chill during student pickup, road and driving conditions, visibility concerns such as fog, and whether conditions are improving at sunrise. We are in constant communication with crews who are actively driving routes, the Madison and Union County Sheriff’s Offices, and surrounding school districts. This collaboration with neighboring superintendents allows us to compare conditions across counties and make informed, safety-centered decisions. Our goal is always to communicate decisions as quickly as possible while ensuring student and staff safety remains our highest priority. Families have also asked about missed school and make-up days being required. Under Ohio law and Board Policy 8210, school districts are accountable for meeting a required number of instructional hours rather than a limited number of calamity days. Jonathan Alder Local Schools proactively builds additional instructional hours into the school calendar to account for potential weather-related closures. At this time, despite recent closures, the district remains above the state-required minimum instructional hours, and no make-up days are anticipated based on days missed so far. We will continue to monitor instructional hours closely and will communicate with families should that status change. Thank you for your continued understanding, patience, and support as we navigate winter weather together. We are grateful to welcome students back to school this week with beautiful skies, crisp air, and the sun shining.

✨ Preschool Screening Sign-Ups Are Open! ✨

Jonathan Alder Preschool is now scheduling preschool screenings for the 2026–2027 school year.
🗓 Screening Date: March 20
🔗 Use the links below to sign up for a screening time.
We can’t wait to meet our future preschoolers! 💙🧸

English- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe80lHUph4stEhCnH962nyBSfCy55PPTHXc9hHs3z7mPmzkkA/viewform

Spanish- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScg2ik3tdEPKC0IvOXwnZn1GHDQa1PNDiJojeLzs8Mx8_bofQ/viewform

4 months ago, Julie Paige

❄️📚 Winter Fun in the Library! 📚❄️

For the next 6 weeks, our students will enjoy fun-filled winter learning stations during library time! These hands-on activities build creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork while keeping learning exciting.

✨ Winter Library Stations:
❄️ Create snowflakes with pipe cleaners and beads while learning patterns
🏠 Build a winter habitat using cardboard and recyclable materials
🤖 Explore coding with the Osmo app on iPads and coding mice
❄️ Create a snow globe and write a winter-themed story
🧩 Take on the Rubik’s Cube challenge

Learning + creativity + winter fun = a great time in the library! ❄️📖

5 months ago, Julie Paige

Today we held our holiday House Meeting, and it was a fun-filled time for everyone! Students worked together to decorate gingerbread houses and enjoyed some friendly competition during a bell relay game. Watching our House Teams grow, collaborate, and build relationships continues to be such a joy. 🎄🔔

5 months ago, Julie Paige

All aboard! 🚂❄️ Monroe Elementary’s preschool students enjoyed a fun-filled day centered around The Polar Express, full of excitement, imagination, and holiday cheer.

5 months ago, Julie Paige

Our gifted 3rd and 4th graders from Plain City and Monroe Elementary teamed up today to make holiday cards for local seniors. Love seeing our students give back!

6 months ago, Julie Paige

A big shout-out to our two 4th grade students who created an interactive Gratitude Tree during Thanksgiving Break! They brought it in to share with Monroe, and students have loved adding their notes of appreciation.

6 months ago, Julie Paige

Students in our EL class had the opportunity to hear from our district interpreter, Enmanuel Coronado, about the many benefits of being bilingual. Our students loved asking questions and learning from his experiences!

6 months ago, Julie Paige

Due to inclement weather and dangerous driving conditions, Jonathan Alder Local Schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Please continue to follow the district website and social media channels for any additional updates.

6 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

It has been a fun two days of school this week! Monroe students rotated through eight different Makerspace stations with their House Teams. The activities included:

Pumpkin Launcher

The Great Turkey Escape with Dash

Gross Motor Activities in the Gym – parachute, blue blocks, and an obstacle course

Breakout EDU Game

Mosaic Design Challenge

Fall Craft – tissue paper fall tree

Puzzle and Board Game Room

Balloons Over Broadway – foil balloon creations

6 months ago, Julie Paige

Our preschool students enjoyed learning about firefighting from a Norwich Firefighter today. This is the end of their unit about different jobs people have.

6 months ago, Julie Paige

Due to dense fog and dangerous driving conditions, Jonathan Alder Local Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Friday, November 21, 2025. Please continue to follow the district website and social media channels for any additional updates.

6 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

🎉 Tomorrow is World Diabetes Day! 🎉

On Friday, November 14th, we encourage all students to WEAR BLUE to show support for diabetes awareness.

We know you love wearing your Jonathan Alder gear, and you absolutely should! Simply incorporate a shade of blue with small accessories, such as:

💙 Blue accessories (jewelry, pins, scarves)

💙 Blue footwear (socks, laces)

💙 Blue clothing underneath (undershirts)

6 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

So proud of our Monroe 4th graders! 🇺🇸 They took part in the Veterans Day Assembly at JAHS—reading poems and presenting certificates to our Veterans. A beautiful way to say thank you for your service!

7 months ago, Julie Paige

Due to inclement weather and dangerous driving conditions, Jonathan Alder Local Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, November 10, 2025. Please continue to follow the district website and social media channels for any additional updates.

7 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

Connecting our "Best Days" for a Future Ready school year! 🤝 Our staff spent professional development time on Nov. 4 diving deep into what makes learning truly irresistible through the "Best Days" activity. By identifying the conditions that make "magic happen" in the classroom, we're investing in our students and staff to elevate our community!

This shared reflection is all about strengthening the connections between our instructional strategies and optimal learning experiences. We believe in the value of every life and are committed to supporting each person's potential to contribute to our future. ✨

#jaCONNECT #alderFAMILY #ElevateAlder #PioneerTogether

7 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

Future Ready Pumpkin Farmers at Monroe Elementary are working on number identification and cardinality!

7 months ago, Julie Paige

Our Monroe teachers are dressed to impress and ready to make today unforgettable!

7 months ago, Julie Paige

Our littlest Pioneers had a blast celebrating fall today.

7 months ago, Julie Paige

📢 Happy National Principals Month! 📢

To celebrate, we’re kicking off our daily series this week by shining a light on one of our incredible leaders, Mrs. Paige!

Did you know she’s a Pioneer through and through? She, her parents, and her sister all graduated from JA! Talk about Pioneer Pride! ❤️🖤

When she’s not leading Monroe Elementary, you might find her:
Lost in a great book 📚, Dancing at a Dave Matthews Band concert with her husband and son 🎶 , or Taking her adorable mini Labradoodle, Cinder, for a walk 🐾
We're so lucky to have a principal who loves working with our amazing students, staff, and families every single day.

Join us in celebrating all our amazing school leaders this month! 🎉

7 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

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