Bedford Public Schools

WELCOME TO MONROE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! 

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THANK YOU, BEDFORD VOTERS!

The Non-Homestead Millage and Headlee Override passed!

We are so grateful for your continued support of the schools at the polls and your commitment to education in our community!

All of the wonderful things we can offer the children in our schools and the many amazing things they can accomplish here are only possible because of YOU!

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FOOD DRIVE

And the winner is...
Michigan had 474 items. MICHIGAN WINS!!!!!!
Ohio State had 283 items.
The winning team of the food drive is MRE's prediction for the winner of the big game...Let's see if MRE made the right prediction!

Thank you to our student council and Mrs. Scroggs who organized our annual food drive benefitting Bedford Goodfellows. Thank you to all those who were able to send in their non-perishable food item donations!

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STAFF RECOGNIZED WITH ABOVE & BEYOND AWARDS

Each school/department nominates award recipients and we are honored to have several honorees here at MRE!

A big congratulations goes out to Amanda Vickers and Tara Fraley for being chosen for the BPS Above and Beyond Award for the 1st quarter on behalf of MRE. Amanda Vickers and Tara Fraley have worked collaboratively to implement math workshop while navigating inclusive practices in the classroom. They are using space and materials creatively, as well as the use of personnel to best instruct students to increase learning.

Denise Miller and Elizabeth Hadley were chosen on behalf of the ISD/Special Education Team. Elizabeth has stepped into the role of teacher in one of our local-based special education classrooms. She has taken on this role with positivity and on-going commitment to the students in the classroom. Denise has taken on new responsibilities and continues to be present and positive in the midst of changes. Her dedication to students is evident.

Clifford Shrein was chosen on behalf of the Transportation Department. Cliff has only been onboard here for a few years but upholds his positve outlook and he is willing to help in what ever way he can.

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Congratulations to our 5th Grade Honor Roll Students!

These students received all As and Bs for the 1st quarter, met their AR goal and kept an 85% average on their AR tests. They will be given yard signs to proudly display.

Myles A., Amariah F., Chase G., Lucas G., Tessa M., Ryan H., Lydia N., Stella P., Madeline P., Aubrey R., Zoey S., Rocco S., Beau S., Tatum T., Sophia W., Collin W., Evan W., Evelyn A., LJ B., Gracie B., Evan C., Grayson F., Brooklynn F., Blair G., Krista H., Logan H., Landry M., Jayden R., Tia S., Lillian S., Jacob W., Katerina Y., Alice G., Evelyn H., Oliveeha K., Alex K., Emma K., Nicholas M., Darren M., Athena M., Daniel P., Hazel P., Harper S., Mia S., Kyah S., Owen T., Logan T.,Violet Z., James Z., Damian B., Quinn C., Eden C., Sophia D., Eli F., Ruxin G., Cameron H., Ethan H., Dylan H., Cayden K., Fischer K., Braelynn M., Bowen M., Colton N., Kellyn O., Avery R., Graesyn R., Parker S., Eric S., Lainey S., and Gia S.

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OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

We are so proud of the following students for being chosen by their teachers for showing respect to themselves and others during the month of October:

Lydia B., Graesyn R., Tia S., Violet Z., Isabel B., Everett F., Madison R., Marshall H., Maize M., Jaelyn D., Quinn D., Lily S., Layla M., Jaxx W., Easton S., Quinn B., Aiden N., Zaydyn B., Owen K., Nolan R., Francis S., Logan S., Hazel H., Wyatt C., Ember A., Garrett H., Chet K., Zoey S., Easton S., Alexis S., Alex W., Gracie B., Elijah B., and Ali D.

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GLOVE DONATIONS

Mrs. Vancena is accepting donations of gloves for some of our students who forget. If you would like to send some in with your child labeled 'Mrs. Vancena', she will make sure they get to a child in need. Thank you!

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MRE STUDENT TECH TEAM MEMBERS FOR 2023-2024

Congratulations to the following students selected for MRE's Tech Team for this year!

Mrs. Scroggs: Eli F. (not pictured) and Fischer K.
Ms. Chrysochoos: Lucas G. and Beau S.
Mrs. Stanley: Harper S. and Owen T.
Mrs. Shinaver: Gracie B. and Krista H.

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2023-2024 MRE Student Council

Congratulations to Avery R., Gia S., Stella P., Amariah F., Evelyn A., Blair G., Alex K., and Oliveeha K. as our new Student Council members for this school year!

We are so proud of every fifth grader who ran for a spot on the Student Council. Everyone did a great job with their posters and speeches and their drive to be a leader did not go unnoticed!

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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, 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:
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! Winter classes and programs will be coming soon. Look for new art and fitness programs and more league play to come in early December. Until that time, there is still plenty to see and do.

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

Winter Boys Basketball League Registration for the Boys Basketball League for students in grades 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12 will run from December 1-21st. The league will begin in January. Register at bedford.ce.eleyo.com

SAVE THE DATE!
The Annual Daddy Daughter Dance for girls in grades K-8 grade and their dads, uncles, grandfathers or significant other is set for Saturday, February 10. Registration will open on January 3 through February 2. Volunteers are always needed for this event - contact the Community Education Office if you are interested in assisting at the dance. 

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

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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TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT 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