Bedford Public Schools

WELCOME TO MONROE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! 

KEEP INFORMED

Follow MRE on Facebook! 

Set Schoology Parent Account Notification Settings to see additional announcements shared with students. Learn how here!

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Mrs. Field's Fundraiser

We are excited to kick off our Mrs. Fields fundraiser this week! Together we will be raising money for School Improvements, PBIS & School Events. We are asking each student to sell at least 5 items to help us reach our goal of $35,000.

Selling begins this Monday 10/2 through Monday 10/16. Completed order forms and payment can be returned to your student's teacher, and must be turned in by close of school day on Monday 10/16.

Within the next couple days, every student will be bringing home their fundraising packet. Be sure to check your child's home folders for the fundraiser flyer & brochure. If each student could sell at least 5 items, we would reach our goal!

You can also order items online, to do so register your child on or after 10/2/23 through the online store to start selling. This way you can invite your friends and family to order online and that will help us reach our goal faster!
https://onlineorders.mrsfieldsfundraising.com/monroeroadelementaryf23/mfmnodon?a=17

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FALL PICTURES

Order pictures online at: can go to mylifetouch.com
Use the code EVTMR4D8W to place orders.

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PTO ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please "Like" the MRE PTO Facebook page! 

2023-2024 PTO Executive Board:

President: Kristen Conrad
Vice President of Parent Involvement: Sarah Albring
Treasurer: Sherri McCormick
Secretary: Tori Dougherty

MEETING SCHEDULE:
Thursday, November 9 at 3:45 pm
Thursday, January 11 at 3:45 pm
Thursday, March 21 at 3:45 pm
Thursday, May 23 at 3:45 pm

DINE TO DONATE!
Mancinos in Temperance: Every third Thursday of the month they are donating 10 percent of their sales to the MRE PTO!
See you there on October 19th!

UPCOMING PTO EVENTS:
Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 26 from 6-7 pm

Family Bingo Night
Friday, January 12 6-7 pm

Book Fair
Feb 26 – March 1
Family Reading Night: Friday, February 27

VIP Day
March 1 during school hours

Fun Run
May 10 with a May 17 Make-Up

ONLINE SPIRIT SHOP
Shop closed September 10, 2023.
Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery after the online store closed. 

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS

Enter Monroe Road Elementary PTA or our organization number: 81700

BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION

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2023 FALL BROCHURE IS HERE!

Check out the fall programs covering everything from art classes to kayaking, youth sports leagues and skills training, to special programs for adults; computers, and CPR, or take a trip to Frankenmuth! There truly is something for everyone!

SEARCH PROGRAMS & REGISTER ONLINE AT:
HTTPS://BEDFORD.CE.ELEYO.COM. 

Ed2Go offers a full array of online Career Training programs in multiple fields. Go to www.ed2go.com/bedfordae for a complete list

Adult enrichment classes are also offered. Check out the adult fitness classes: cardio & tone, karate, line dancing, and yoga as well as art classes and more.

Don't see a class that you would be interested in? Email us your interests - [email protected] or call our office 734-850-6036.

Follow Community Ed on Facebook for updates on their new programs and activities: facebook.com/bedfordcommunityeducation

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GENERAL INFORMATION

WELCOME BACK PRESENTATION
This is full of information about Monroe Road Elementary! 

 

ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL TRAFFIC FLOW MAP 
Some changes have been made to the drop-off and pick-up process. Please review the Arrival/Dismissal Traffic Flow Map to help things flow smoothly from Day 1! 

DISMISSAL AND VEHICLE LOOP TAGS
Please use this link to sign up for a vehicle tag to use during pick-up.

LATCHKEY IS AVAILABLE
Latchkey is available before and after school. You can learn more on the Latchkey website or by calling 734-850-6004 to speak with Latchkey Director, Amber Brushaber.

MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM
Parents can drop off any medication that will be given at school in the health room. A Medication Authorization Form, signed by a physician, must accompany the medication. This includes many common over-the-counter medications, such as cough drops.

UNIVERSAL SCHOOL MEALS ARE BACK!
FREE & REDUCED SCHOOL MEALS APPLICATION STILL WORTH FILLING OUT!
We encourage families in need to fill out a Free and Reduced School Meals Application. Other programs that may benefit families may also require this form to be completed in order to be considered such as potentially waived or discounted Chromebook Fees. Family participation in the program may also qualify the school to receive additional funding to support our students. This form can be filled out online: https://bedfordps.familyportal.cloud/.

BUS ROUTE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON TRAVERSA RIDE 360 MOBILE APP

Link to detailed instructions on how to access and use the Traversa Ride 360 app and website
The “Where’s the Bus?” link on our website also links to these instructions.

Please note that the staff is continuing to make adjustments to the routes as last minute student registrations come in. Please double check before the first day of school. Times will fluctuate at the start of a new school year until everyone settles down into a routine. 

2023-2024 DISTRICT SCHOOL-YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE CALENDAR

Note: Easter Sunday is March 31, 2024. It is the last day of Spring Break.

2023 NEWS & VIEWS NEWSLETTER

The BPS District Back-to-School Newsletter is a great resource to use year round!

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HOW TO REQUEST TEXT MESSAGE ALERTS AND MANAGE YOUR CONTACT PREFERENCES IN INFINITE CAMPUS

Bedford Public Schools uses Infinite Campus' ability to send out Emergency Notifications. You can manage your contact preferences within your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. (If you have not set up your Parent Portal Account yet, please check you email for an activation key code.)

You can choose how you want to receive our messages: email, phone calls, and now text messages. The default setting is email and phone options. If you wish to add text messages, you will have to add that as an option in your Parent Portal Settings. Please use this link for Instructions on How to Set Your Contact Preferences and to Receive Text Message Alerts. 

You can edit your phone numbers within the portal, but if you need to change your email, you will need to contact the school office.

NEW TO INFINITE CAMPUS?
Each parent who is listed as a student guardian in Infinite Campus will receive an email on Monday. This email will include their personal parent activation key (a long string of letters and numbers) that will connect the parent to all of the students in their household that attend BPS. A parent will use that special key to set up their Infinite Campus parent account.

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APP STORE LINK
GOOGLE PLAY STORE LINK

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MEET THE NEW MRE LEADERSHIP TEAM! 

Principal: Mrs. Deanna Kline

I am honored and proud to have been chosen as Monroe Road Elementary's new principal. You may have seen me around as I am a Bedford graduate and an MRE and BJHS mom. If we haven't met already, I look forward to meeting you and your child/ren in August.

I will begin my 19th year in education after spending 15.5 years in the classroom as a 3rd grade teacher, exploratory for K-4th grades and I spent many years in the 1st grade classroom at Mason Central Elementary. The last 2.5 years I was the proud assistant principal at Douglas Road Elementary and now I am the very proud principal of Monroe Road Elementary! You can count on me to support and advocate for our students while upholding the traditions of Monroe Road Elementary that we all hold so dear to our hearts. My vision for students at MRE is that they will experience a safe and inclusive environment where their needs are met academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. Students and their parents can expect challenging academia, high behavior expectations and a plethora of opportunities for community and family events in order to make their elementary experience exceptional.

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Nikki Macke

I have had the pleasure to serve as a fifth grade teacher in this building alongside my dedicated and passionate teaching partner, Mrs. Stanley since opening day in 2001. Although choosing to take a leap forward at an opportunity of next step leadership was a hard decision, as this meant leaving the comfort of my classroom, I am confident that I will continue to serve others in the new platform that I've been given. I am looking forward to joining Mrs. Kline in continuing the contribution to the unique culture of our MRE family.

Thank you ALL in advance for your support, patience, understanding, and encouragement of smiles and hugs to help make this transition a successful one. I am eager and excited for what lies ahead for MRE!

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TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT UPDATES

Please see the latest Tech Department Newsletter as we get ready for 2023-24!

It includes details on:

• 2023-24 Chromebook Insurance for 2nd-12th Grade
• Optional Protective Chromebook Messenger Bag Available
• Chromebook Distribution for 2023-24
• Google Drive & Gmail Summer Access for Students
• Like the Bedford Ed Tech Facebook Page

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Parents Guide: How to View Child Information on Schoology & Infinite Campus
Infinite Campus: Resources for Parents to Get Started

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COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR BEDFORD FAMILIES

Find details with this Community Assistance Opportunities for Bedford Families Link including information about food assistance programs, Eye Exams/Glasses, Parent Support Group and more. New information will be added to that document as it comes in. Some programs are seasonal but past details are included for future reference.

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY  

Link to Mobile Food Pantry dates/locations in Monroe County 

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BPS IS HIRING!

Among the available openings are several Parapro positions. These are great for people looking for part time work that fits within the same times as their child’s school days!

Use the “Jobs at BPS” link to see what is available and for details on applying.

A variety of substitute positions are also available. Substitute bus drivers are in demand. (If you are interested in being a bus driver, please call Transportation Director, Cari Dupree, at 734-850-6071 to ask about paid training if needed.)

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Monroe Road Elementary Mission Statement

OUR MISSION
We work together to provide an enjoyable safe haven where students receive individual academic challenges.
We help develop character and thinking skills that encourage them to thoughtfully contribute to society.

OUR VISION
Every Child...A Success Story!

Monroe Road Elementary School
7979 Monroe Road, Lambertville, MI 48144
Phone: 734-850-6800, Attendance: 734-850-6820, Fax: 734-850-6899