Special Programs
Mighty Mouth Dental Health Education
Mighty Mouth provides free dental screenings and oral health education to students at James Monroe Elementary. Their team helps identify students who may benefit from additional dental care, including sealants.
Upcoming Dental Screenings at James Monroe:
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Friday, October 23, 2026
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Friday, November 6, 2026
Students who are identified as needing dental sealants will have the opportunity to receive them when Mighty Mouth returns to James Monroe in Spring 2027.
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement (JA) helps students learn about the real world through fun, hands-on classroom activities focused on money, careers, entrepreneurship, and making responsible decisions.
What Students Learn
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💰 Money and financial literacy
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💼 Careers and the world of work
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💡 Entrepreneurship and problem-solving
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🤝 Teamwork and decision-making
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🏘️ Communities and how they work
Coming to James Monroe
We are excited to welcome Junior Achievement volunteers to James Monroe Elementary on Wednesday, December 16. Volunteers will work with our students in their classrooms and provide engaging lessons that connect learning to real-life experiences.
🚲 Bike Rodeo
Bike Rodeo is a fun, hands-on program that teaches students important bicycle safety skills, including helmet fitting, safe riding, and navigating an on-bike course.
Coming to James Monroe
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
The Bike Rodeo will be available for our 4th grade students at James Monroe Elementary.
Students will participate in activities focused on:
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Proper helmet fitting and safety
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Bicycle safety skills
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Riding and maneuvering through an on-bike course
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Safe and responsible riding
🚶♀️🚲 Walk & Roll
Walk & Roll encourages students and families to walk, bike, scooter, or use other active ways to travel to school. Each month, students can participate in a fun theme or challenge and join us on our Walk & Roll Day.
2026–27 Walk & Roll Events
| Month | Theme & Challenge | Walk & Roll Day |
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| September | Back to School Buddy Travel Challenge | Walk & roll when possible and connect with other families! |
| October | International Walk & Roll | Friday, October 9 |
| November | Ruby Bridges Walk to School & Be Thankful for Safety Champions | Friday, November 13 |
| December | Wacky Winter Walk & Roll | Friday, December 4 |
| January | Wacky Winter Walk & Roll continues | Optional day of choice |
| February | Walk & Roll for our HeARTS Art Contest | Friday, February 5 |
| March | Spring Go Green! Transportation | Friday, March 5 |
| April | Spring Go Green! Transportation continues | Friday, April 2 |
| May | Bike to School Day | Friday, May 7 |