September 2018

Monticello is welcoming two new members to their teaching staff this year.
Brenda DiCristina is a new 3rd grade teacher this year. She has been a substitute teacher in Monticello for the past six years. Prior to that she taught a split 2nd/3rd grade, 3rd grade and 5th grade in Madison. Brenda and her husband, Tony, have lived in Monticello for 15 years with their children, Addison and Joe, and their dog, Rita. Brenda's family likes to camp and hike and they enjoy road trips. They love to read and play games.

The Monroe-New Glarus swim team competed against Watertown on September 4th. The JV team won 78-35 and the Varsity team won 121.50-48.50.
“The girls swam with determination even though most of them did not swim in their strongest events. Tonight showed that they can compete in strokes that are not necessarily their strongest stroke,” said Coach Linda Moser. “It was great to see the versatility this team has and I think the girls recognized it too. We will build on what we learned from tonight and keep getting stronger as a team.”

The New Glarus volleyball team played at Marshall on September 4th. They lost to Marshall in four, 18-25, 14-25, 25-23, 21-25.
Haiden Zimmerman had 7 kills and 7 digs. Alexah Mellenberger had 5 kills and 13 assists. Lola Gillaspie had 2 blocks and Megan Bellefeuille had 3 aces.
On September 6th, New Glarus hosted Waterloo, losing in three, 7-25, 15-25, 12-25.
Alexah Mellenberger had 2 kills. Lily Himmelmann had 2 kills and 4 blocks. Emma Marty had 2 aces, Jada Malaise had 4 assists, and Brooke Watrud and Haiden Zimmerman each had 3 digs.

What do the school districts of Albany, Black Hawk, Juda, Monticello, and New Glarus have in common? The answer: Weekend food programs for their students.