February 2021 Newsletter

The Monett School District received $5,000 in grant funding to support the free meal program during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Students learning from home have the opportunity to pick up meals from school. During the first semester, the kitchen served about 120 meals each week; they are now serving up to 260 meals weekly. The No Kid Hungry fund was used to purchase food warmers to keep meals warm during meal pick up for in-house students and virtual students.

“This school year looks different than any we’ve seen before, but one thing remains the same: kids rely on us not just for their education but also nutritious meals,” said Ralph Meredith, Food Service Director. “We have a deep desire to serve students delicious and nutritious meals during such a difficult time for everyone.” “This grant from No Kid Hungry will help ensure that we can continue to provide our students with the nutrition they need to learn, while also helping their families make ends meet during this difficult time.”

Education looks different this year for millions of students across America, but whether they’re learning in a classroom or online, kids need nutritious food to reach their full potential. With many families having lost jobs or wages in recent months, more kids than ever rely on the meals they get at school.

If your child lives in Monett and will be four before August 1st, they are eligible to attend Pre-School.

To schedule an appointment, please call the Monett Elementary School office Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00 pm.

Please bring the following at the time of screening:

• Immunization record
• Proof of residency (utility bill or lease agreement with your name and physical address)

February 22-26 is National Public Schools Week. Our nation's economic and social well-being is tied to public education. Supporting public schools today builds a stronger workforce tomorrow. Monett proudly serves 2,642 students, including SRTC students. Public schools welcome every child, regardless of ability, race, wealth, language, country of origin, or needs.

In Monett, we have students from around the world who can speak Achi, Aguacateco, Albanian, Burmese, Hmong, Karen, Karenni, K'iche', Macedonian, Marshallese, Nepali, Nahuatl, Pohnpeian, Punjabi, Q'eqchi', Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Vietnamese, and of course, English.

Join us in celebrating Public Schools Week and supporting education for our students.

We have several job openings. If you are interested in joining the Monett Schools team, follow the link below to see a list of open positions and requirements.

Careers and Requirements

We continue to hire substitute teachers. Requirements to become a substitute teacher have been eased by DESE to encourage more people to apply. Click HERE for more information on becoming a substitute teacher in Missouri.

Daily Health Screenings

Help us keep students and staff safe and healthy by doing a daily health screening before sending students to school.

• Daily Health Screening - English
• Examen de Salud Diario - Español/Spanish

March 11: No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences

March 12-15: No School - Spring Break

April 1: No School - Professional Development

April 2-5: No School - Easter Break

Last Day of School & Snow Make Up Days: TBA

Click on each image to read more about each story.

Student Focused. Future Driven.

Email: socialmedia@monettschools.org
Website: monettschools.org
Location: 900 East Scott Street, Monett, MO, USA
Phone: 417-235-7422
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonettR1Schools/
Twitter: @twitter_MonettR1