Can you imagine reading 250,000 words? πŸ˜²πŸ“š

Monroe Center Library is celebrating our Million Word Reader stars β€” more students are hitting the
250,000 words mark every week! This is a huge accomplishment for our young readers and a testament to their dedication. Keep turning those pages, it's not too late to join the Million Word Reader Wall! πŸ‘πŸ“–
1 day ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
250,000+
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500,000+
500,000+2
750,000+
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500,000+
13 days ago, MCUSD223
Our readers are hitting milestones! πŸŽ‰πŸ“š

Monroe Center School Library’s Million Word Readers are making amazing progress β€” students are working hard, reading more, and achieving their goals every day. πŸ“šπŸ’ͺ

βœ¨πŸ€“We’re so proud of these young readers as they build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of books.
15 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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4 MWR MC
Law Enforcement Appreciation was last week, but we appreciate our SRO all year long!
Thank you, Deputy Aaron, for all you do.
15 days ago, Jennifer DeWindt
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The Health Services Newsletter for the 3rd quarter may be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y04amZe9cWVeEURJeG-Dm1BqvyTECWQKb8u7FFDXPuk/edit?usp=sharing
16 days ago, Kayla Richolson
πŸ“£Tomorrow's the big day!

Monroe Center School welcomes graphic novelist Mat Heagerty (author of Lumberjackula) tomorrow morning β€” a special look at creating graphic novels. πŸ“–

Have some fun, wear flannel for Team Lumberjack or black for Team Dracula β€” who are you cheering for?. πŸͺ΅πŸ§›
16 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
Mat Heagerty Author Visit
πŸ“šβœ¨Monroe Center School welcomes graphic novelist Mat Heagerty, author of Lumberjackula, on the morning of Tuesday, January 13. Each grade level will enjoy a unique opportunity to learn about storytelling, illustration, and the creative process behind graphic novels.
Make it funβ€”wear flannel for Team Lumberjack or black for Team Dracula. πŸͺ“πŸ¦‡
19 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
Mat Heagerty Author Visit
20 days ago, MCUSD223
πŸ“£ Exciting author visit next week! πŸ“š

Monroe Center Library is thrilled to welcome graphic novelist Mat Heagerty to Monroe Center School on Tuesday morning, January 13. Each grade will enjoy its own presentation, so students get a personal look at how graphic novels are written. Many students have already read or heard excerpts from Lumberjackulaβ€”what a treat to meet the author!

Add to the fun: students are invited to wear flannel for Team Lumberjack or black for Team Dracula. πŸͺ΅πŸ§›β€β™‚οΈβœ¨
22 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
Mat Heagerty Author Visit
πŸ“šβœ¨ Happy New Year from Meridian CUSD #223 Libraries! βœ¨πŸ“š

πŸ“ Back-to-school tip: as you pack backpacks tomorrow, don’t forget any library books!

Parents & guardians β€” check your email for a full reminder on library procedures. Students will go over expectations at their next library visit.

We’re so excited to welcome you back! 🀩
23 days ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries

Here is this week's transportation bus safety tip!

Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XXzJKyz8XunOWU18G4nwwArvdERiHNPC/view?usp=drive_link

about 1 month ago, MCUSD223
Big smiles at Monroe Center School β€” Million-Word Reader UPDATE! πŸŽ‰πŸ“š

So proud of the growing number of students reaching the word wall. Special shout-out to Josephine for surpassing 4,000,000 words! πŸ˜±πŸ‘

Who will be next to hit 1 or 2 million? Who will join the Million-Word Reader wall? Know an MC student, encourage them to keep reading! πŸ’›
about 2 months ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
1/4 MWR MC 3
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πŸ“šβœ¨ Meridian Jr. High Families β€” Our Scholastic Book Fair is OPEN! βœ¨πŸ“š

Literature classes are previewing the Fair and creating wish lists this week and early next β€” keep an eye out for your child’s list (a great gift idea!). Student in-person shopping: Friday, Dec. 5, and Monday–Thursday next week.

Book Fair Homepage Set up a Book Fair eWallet today so your child can shop cash-free and independently, and share the link with family and friends. Online orders over $35 ship free, and every purchase benefits our library.

Stop by the Cardinal Community Christmas this Sunday, Dec. 7, from 3–7 PM β€” we’ll be there! πŸŽ„

Thank you for supporting the Meridian Jr. High Library.

about 2 months ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
Book Fair is Here!
eWallet Book Fair
Online Shopping
Book Fair QR code
about 2 months ago, MCUSD223

Monroe Center School is kicking off 2026 with an author visit! πŸŽ‰

✨ As promised, we've rescheduled for Tuesday morning, January 13, 2026. Students will meet Mat Heagerty, creator of the graphic novel Lumberjackula.

πŸ“šWant a signed copy? Fill out the Google form to reserve your copy today! πŸͺ΅πŸ§›β€β™‚️

about 2 months ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
Mat Heagerty Author Visit
Lumberjackula author Mat Heagerty Visit

πŸŽ‰ Big news from Monroe Center School! πŸŽ‰

Monroe Center School is celebrating big β€” our Million Word Reader update is here and keeps growing! So proud of every student turning pages and chasing goals. πŸ‘πŸ“–πŸ’«

2 months ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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Big congratulations to Brinley and Michael β€” FIRST FINISHERS of the Bluestem Reading Challenge at Monroe Center! πŸŽ‰ Both students have read and passed quizzes for all 20 Bluestems. Huge thanks to Mrs. Carnrike for supporting our readers! Mrs. McDevitt hopes everyone takes a little time to enjoy a good book over break. She’s aiming to add even more readers to both the Bluestem and Million Word Reader Challenges at Monroe Center. Challenge a friend to start reading today! βœ¨πŸ“–
2 months ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
1st Bluestem Readers
2 months ago, MCUSD223
Picture Retake Day is coming up soon at MC (December 4th). Only students who were absent on the previous picture day and students with pre-ordered photo packages will be taking photos on this day. If you previously ordered photos and want them retaken, please send your student with the photo package to turn in for exchange.
https://inter-state.com/order Order Code: 0103RJD
2 months ago, Jennifer DeWindt
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retakes

πŸŽ‰WOWβ€” more reader milestones at Meridian 223 Libraries! πŸŽ‰

Monroe Center is doing fantastic in the Million Word Reader Program! Massive shoutout to Josephine for reaching an incredible 3,000,000+ words! πŸ‘ Michael, Samuel, and William have each surpassed 1,000,000+ words πŸ“šβœ¨
- 4 students read 750,000+
- 7 more have read 500,000+
- 28 are leaving behind 250,000+

In total, Monroe Center students have read 39,644,155 words β€” and counting! ✨
Who’s next to join the million-word club?

2 months ago, MCUSD 223 Libraries
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