Schools are in session in Monroe Public Schools, and MPS students are happy to be in class.  Due to COVID-19, it’s not traditional school, but students are enjoying their interactions with their teachers and classmates – some in-person in learning labs and others online virtually.

MPS students shared their first-week photos and their observations with two full weeks behind them.

The Fahrbach sisters are doing remote learning from home with teachers and classmates at Manor Elementary.  Addy, 6^th grade, and Brielle, 4^th grade, said it is interesting having class and seeing their classmates on Zoom calls.  Emmy, a kindergarten student who was part of Manor’s Young Fives program last year, finds it interesting to do her work on a computer and is enjoying seeing her teacher and friends again.  Brielle enjoys being able to wear her pajamas for school (at home). Addy is happy to be back in class and “have something to do again.”  Mother Kelly said, “We love our Manor/Monroe family!"

The Layne brothers – Jameson and Sullivan – are part of a Learning Lab at Waterloo Elementary.  “The most interesting thing for all of the students, I’m sure, is adjusting to going to school during COVID-19,” mother Renee Layne said, “but my boys are so happy to be at school with their friends.”

Sullivan, who is in kindergarten, said the most interesting part of school so far was meeting his teacher, Mrs. Perkins.  The “meeting” took place online via Google Meet video conferencing.  He is really enjoying “having time with my new friends.”

Jameson, 4^th grade, agreed with his mom that school is a little different right now.  “We have to wear a mask and social distance,” he observed.  “We also stay with our brothers and sisters all day.” But he doesn’t mind spending time with his younger brother, Sullivan.  In fact, he said what he is enjoying most is being able to play with his brother and their friends outside.

Josephine Webb is a kindergarten student at Raisinville Elementary and is learning remotely at home.  She said the most interesting thing about school is “reading books every morning with my class.”  Her favorite story so far is The Bad Seed.  She said her most enjoyable time is “recess.”  Her mother, Jenna, explained that Josephine goes outside with her younger sister, who is not yet in school.

MPS Students Are Happy to Be in School