📖It's World Book Day today so we asked Ms. Daniels, our ELL teacher and elementary library aide, to share a few of her elementary faves.
🐂Book 1: Clovis Keeps His Cool is about a burly bull and former linebacker who has a "temper as big as he was", but since he started running his grandmother Grace's China Shop, he feels calmer.
🍅Book 2: What Grew in Larry's Garden, inspired by a real person, is about a teacher who teaches his students how to grow tomatoes. They then give the tomatoes away to their neighbors with personal notes. "It's amazing how things can grow when you tend your garden with kindness."
⭐Book 3: Cuando Brillan Los Estrellas/Where the Stars are Scattered is a beautiful story about two Somalian refugee brothers who have not given up hope on finding their mother or being reassigned to America. It's an intimate, important, unforgettable look at the day-to-day life of a refugee, Omar Mohamed, the Somali man who lived the story.
🤖Book 4: The Wild Robot follows the story of Roz, a robot who unexpectedly finds herself stranded on a remote island. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home--until, one day, the robot's mysterious past comes back to haunt her.
💜In memory of Mr. Gus, these NHS members voted to make their annual donation to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation to support continued research and bringing new therapies to market.
#CrohnsAndColitisAwareness
✨NHS Banquet 2025-Congrats to all of our new inductees and best of luck to senior members in their future endeavors!
🩷A big shout out also goes to the Pink Heifer for the delicious meal and helping make this night special for these deserving students!
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Free Summer Basketball Camp! Monticello boys & girls entering grades 2-8 are invited to join Pony Basketball Camp this summer. Click here for the details/sign up: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19H1f-uQ9Keubj0LIzPzRrT0-u45DldGO/view?usp=sharing
📃The 8th graders are sending out persuasive letters to some important adults today. We're hoping for some replies back soon.
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💪The fitness center and gym will be closed this Friday, 4/18 and Monday, 4/21. Get outside for some fresh air. 🙂
📢I am pleased to announce that, pending board approval, Christopher Pickett has been selected as the new Pre-K through 12 Principal, effective July 1, 2025.
😀Christopher is a familiar face in our district, having spent the last three years teaching mathematics and coaching JV boys basketball. During his time with us, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to student learning and school community support.
💙Chris brings a variety of valuable educational experiences, as well as perspectives from outside the school setting. We look forward to welcoming him in his new role and supporting his growth as the next leader of Monticello School District.
-Mr. Brokopp
😁🪥Bridging Brighter Smiles will be visiting school again soon. Students can still be enrolled for this visit.
Today the HS Accounting class competed in the UW-Madison Accounting Case Competition at the Fluno Center at the UW. These students spent the last few weeks investigating a forensic accounting case and preparing a presentation examining the issues and outlining recommendations. They presented to a panel of judges this morning before hearing from professionals (including an accountant from the Brewers) and college students about careers in accounting. It was a great opportunity and learning experience. #PonyProud
🎉Congratulations to these students for displaying true PBIS GRIT this past month.
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🎉 Big shout out to Mrs. Freitag!! She was selected as an honorable mention for the 2025 Crystal Apple Award. The Crystal Apple Award honors teachers that go above and beyond. Mrs. Freitag's dedication, inspiration, and love for our students, staff, and community can be seen daily both inside and outside of school. Mrs. Freitag is truly an exemplary teacher who positively impacts the lives of students and staff in our school. Congrats Mrs. Freitag, we are so proud of you! 💙
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✨Watch for her on News 15 at 6pm during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5th-9th.
After a short time away for Spring Break, the Pony Report is back. Make sure to watch through the end for a special Behind the Scenes/Thank You message! https://youtu.be/S_MBnx6z_bQ
🎉🐴💙Congratulations to our March Elementary Students of the Month!
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🐴Huge thank you to the Johnson family and JRJ Trucking for sharing their horses with us for Flex and Focus Pet therapy day.
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🧸In need of childcare this summer? Little Ponies Childcare has openings.
📰This month's newsletter includes quarter 3 honor roll, 2025 Ag scholarship info, Senior Citizen meal, upcoming events and more.
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💰This week Alex and Derek traveled to Green Bay to compete at State FBLA. In addition to competing, they attended workshops on business innovation and utilizing career credentials. A great opportunity for our students! #PonyProud
🏃♀️➡️🏋️♀️Hours for the fitness center during Spring Break... Monday thru Wednesday ~ 6am to 7:30pm; Thursday and Friday ~ 6am to 2pm.
📹The Pony Report for the week of 3-17-25 is now available! Full video at: https://youtu.be/K350pMupVjg
5 students from Monticello High School attended the Youth Apprenticeship Job Fair at Monroe High School on Tuesday. Representatives from 20 companies in the Green County area were available to talk about apprenticeship opportunities in career fields ranging from manufacturing to business to construction (& more). Monticello is a part of the Green-Rock County Youth Apprenticeship Consortium which provides our students & staff with additional resources pertaining to career development prior to graduation. Thank you to the consortium for inviting us to this event & to Monroe High School for hosting!
