Our next Principal’s Coffee/Tea Chat will be Wednesday, September 21st, from 8:00–9:00 a.m.

Dr. Anderson will be discussing the following issues:

1:1 Computer Pilot Program

Q&A Monarch Procedures, Policies, etc.

Light refreshments will be served.  Please RSVP to mhsvolunteer@MonarchPTSO.org by Monday, September 19th.

Hope to see you there!

PTSO Social Event Committee

The Monarch PTSO (Parent Teacher Student Organization) would like to announce the launch of the 2011/2012 Coyote Canvass - the annual direct appeal fundraiser.  This is the ONLY fundraiser that the PTSO conducts each year.  The funds raised are used to support the academic experience of Monarch students and to support various other school needs.

During the current school year, the teachers and staff received over $16,000 in mini-grants for classroom equipment and materials.  All of this funding came from last year’s Coyote Canvass.  Here is what some of the recipients had to say about their additional funding:

“I've never been a part of any program where we received 100% positive feedback from students, teachers and parents.  It has been a tremendous success.  It seems to be very powerful for students that they get to use the newest technology and that they can read and listen to their books at the same time using one of the 6 Nook Wi-Fi eReaders.  I'm thrilled with the results.  The only downside is that I don't have 50 of them available for checkout.  I'm so grateful that the PTSO has given MHS the opportunity to pilot this project for our students.”  

~Beatrice Gerrish, Librarian

"The math department and our students are overwhelmingly appreciative of the PTSO's generosity in providing the funds for 10 graphing calculators and a set of 40 classroom radio frequency clickers. The additional technology is allowing more of our students to be actively engaged in class discussions and make stronger connections between their algebra, geometry, and graphical models." 

~Jen Bravo, Math Teacher

"I am so thankful for the support of Monarch's PTSO for awarding me a mini-grant in the fall.  We received 10 iPod Nanos in the World Languages department.  They have enabled teachers and students to do more speaking and listening activities in class.  We will also use them for the district assessments in the spring which will save teachers a lot of time and effort."

~Melissa Duplechin, Spanish Teacher

With the continued financial instability of our state school funding, Monarch needs your financial support – now, more than ever.  Our school needs range from digital audio recorders and color printers to new and improved hardware and software in almost every department.

We have roughly 1000 Monarch families, and our goal is to have 100% participation for this very important fundraiser.  The PTSO is the only entity at Monarch who is raising funds for classroom and on-going academic school needs.  Please help us to support our teachers and students.  

We appreciate that not everyone can give at this time; however, please remember that any amount is appreciated.  If you can afford to give generously, please do so. 

If you have any questions regarding the Coyote Canvass or the Mini-Grant program, please feel free to contact us.

We are grateful for any and all donations.  Please remember that your donations are fully tax-deductible (Tax ID# 27-2283745).

 Respectfully,

Ciel Lawrence                           Todd Tenge                                                Nancy Lands

President                                                        Fiscal Enrichment Committee Chair                              Fiscal Enrichment Committee

MHS PTSO                                                     MHS PTSO                                                                       MHS PTSO

ciel@monarchptso.org                                   jttenge@tengelaw.com                                                     landsdesign@comcast.net

Monarch PTSO – We need your time, talent, and treasures!

Time to connect with other PTSO folks and learn more about taking Monarch to the next level!  Join the conversation by attending our first General Meeting of the 2010/2011 school year on Tuesday, August 10^th from 11:30 to 1:00 in the Main Office Conference Room R.S.V.P. mailto:connie@mhsptso.org and/or plan to attend our monthly General Meetings the 2^nd Tuesdays of every month from 11:30 to 1p.m. in the Main Office Conference Room (lunch provided). 

Talent (& time) needed by joining Monarch’s volunteer forces here http://www.monarchptso.org/volunteer. OUR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS NEED AND DESERVE OUR SUPPORT!  Please complete your MHS volunteer form (and BVSD authorization form in order to volunteer) and return to the Monarch PTSO c/o Monarch High School, 329 Campus Dr., Louisville, CO  80027.  We thank you!

Treasures needed to support PTSO’s vision & plans to benefit ALL students at Monarch.  Any amount helps.  Please make your financial commitment to the annual direct appeal campaign “Coyote Canvass” by clicking here now http://www.monarchptso.org/donate.  WE ARE ASKING FOR 100% PARTICIPATION IN THE COYOTE CANVASS TO LESSEN THE IMPACT OF LAST YEAR’S BUDGET CUTS. 

Together we can have a HUGE impact on Monarch’s development.  Let’s join Louisville’s #1 ranking by adding Monarch High School to #1 on the list of Colorado high schools! STAY TUNED AND PLAY A PART!!