Dear Monroe-Woodbury Middle School Families,

I hope this message finds you well as we reach the midpoint of the school year. Time truly does fly by when our students are actively engaged in their learning and participating in the many opportunities our school community provides.

We are incredibly proud of our students involved in the Middle School Drama Club production of Into the Woods Jr. Our performers, musicians, stage crew, and directors have dedicated many weeks of rehearsal and preparation. Thank you to our staff, families, and volunteers who helped make this production possible.

March is also an important time for strengthening the partnership between home and school. Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on March 10, March 18, and March 19. These conferences provide a valuable opportunity to connect with teachers, discuss student progress, and work together to support our students’ academic and personal growth.

As we move closer to spring, we encourage students to remain focused on their academic goals, maintain strong attendance, and continue demonstrating the respectful and responsible behavior that makes our school community strong. Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Upcoming Events & Activities

Middle School Drama Club Production Into the Woods Jr. - March 6 & 7

Daylight Saving Time Begins - March 8

PTA Meeting - March 10

Parent-Teacher Conferences - March 10, 18 & 19

Spring Modified Sports Begin - March 16

Board of Education Meeting - March 18

Eid al-Fitr (School Closed for Students) - March 20

First Day of Spring - March 20

Spring Recess (School Closed) - March 30 - April 3

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our students and our school community. Your active participation makes a meaningful difference in the success of our children and helps us continue building a positive learning environment for all.

Warm regards,

Rafael Vasquez, Jr.

Principal

Monroe-Woodbury Middle School

PROTOCOLS FOR VISITORS TO SCHOOLS

Schools are a place of work and learning, and certain limits must be set for any visitation. Any visitations require principal or his/her designee approval.

The building principal or his/her designee is responsible for all persons in the building and on the grounds. For these reasons, the following rules apply to visitors to the schools:

Anyone who is not a regular staff member or student of the school will be considered a visitor. This includes any contractor or government official conducting professional or official business. 

The Monroe-Woodbury School District uses a visitor management practice known as The Credential Exchange Program. The practice requires all visitors to enter the school at the main entrance where they will press the intercom button. Using the visitor intercom system, a Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will engage each visitor from inside the school and ask the individual to state their purpose for visiting. When a legitimate purpose has been stated, the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will electronically grant access to the visitor and they will enter the inside of the school or vestibule. Upon approaching the Security Desk or vestibule, all visitors will follow the Credential Exchange Program.

The Credential Exchange Program requires all visitors to produce a valid Government Photograph ID, which will be vetted by the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter through the VISITOR DATABASE. Once authorization is permitted, the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will take the printed-out visitor’s tag and insert it into the ID holder attached to a break away Orange Visitor Lanyard. The visitor will hang the Orange Lanyard around their neck and the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will maintain the visitor’s ID in the security booth or vestibule’s lock box. All visitors to the school must report to the main office upon entering the school.

Student visitors are not permitted during the school day or to functions not open to the public without advance approval from the principal.

Any unauthorized person on school property will be reported to the principal or his or her designee. Unauthorized persons will be asked to leave. The police may be called if the situation warrants. All visitors are expected to abide by the rules for public conduct on school property contained in our Code of Conduct.

Refer to individual school handbooks for additional information and requirements.