MONROE ELEMENTARY

About us

Monroe is a happy, multilingual and multicultural K-5 school offering three academically aligned language programs. Monroe is flourishing with the help of talented teachers and staff, energized parent groups, special grants and school beautification projects.

Academics

Students at Monroe become critical thinkers, life long learners and citizens of the world. They are compassionate toward others, environmentally conscious, linguistically diverse, socially responsible and academically prepared to be our future’s leaders.

Equity and Social Justice

We are focused on equity and social justice, which allows us to give everyone the different resources they need for equality of outcomes.

Join the PTA

Learn about school events & special projects & make new friends! Translation in Spanish & Chinese available at all meetings.

Donate

Find out how you can help the school through donations of time, money, or goods.

Volunteer

If you'd like to help out in the classroom or at a fundraising event, look no further.

Come see it for yourself!

Monroe is proud of its three Academic Programs:

Spanish Two-Way Immersion Program
Cantonese Bilingual Program
English Language Development Program

Quick Facts:

260 Madrid Street
San Francisco, CA 94112
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Tel: 469-4736
Fax: 469-4070

Principal: Benjamin Salas
Assistant Principal: Jenny Gibson

SIZE: 557 students

HOURS
Mon, Weds-Fri: 8:25 am – 2:25 pm (K); 2:40 pm (1-3); 2:45 pm(4-5)
Tues: early dismissal at 1:25 pm

UNIFORM
Mon-Thur: white shirt or blouse, navy blue pants, skirt, shorts or jumper, navy blue sweater or sweatshirt.
Friday: free dress.

TOURS: Tours are given Tuesdays & Wednesdays starting in early October. Please click here for more info.

Welcome Back Letter from Principal Salas

Hello Monroe Families, We hope you had a wonderful summer and are enjoying the last few days before school starts again on Monday, August 15th. You should receive a Welcome Back letter in the mail this week from Principal Salas, but in the meantime, it is also posted to the site under the Prinicipal’s Message. […]

by monroepta on August 7, 2016 in Community Events, PTA

Parents and Staff Soccer Game this Sunday

MONROE PARENTS AND STAFF: Join us for a FUN game of soccer & potluck in the park It’s our turn to play! Sunday, May 14th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Cayuga Park, 301 Naglee Ave. (at Cayuga) Street parking is available on Alemany Street above the park. There is a path that leads you […]

by monroepta on May 11, 2016 in Community Events, PTA

This Sat, May 7th – Garden Work Day and Community BBQ

Last GARDEN WORK DAY of the school year Join Natalie and members of the P.T.A. Garden Committee this Saturday, May 7th, from 3-5 p.m. as we work on the garden and area green spaces. It’s our last work day of the year and an important time to get things in place for summer. COMMUNITY BBQ / […]

by monroepta on May 4, 2016 in Community Events, PTA, volunteering