About Us

Contact Information

905 S. Madison Street,
Kaufman Tx. 75142
Website
972-932-3513

Student Demographic

Approximately 500 students: 1st-5th Grade

Title 1 Campus

68.66% - Economically Disadvantaged

26% - Emergent Bilingual

7% - Bilingual; 2% - ESL

7.89% - GT; 14% - Special Education

Campus Administration

Principal: Taylor Bernhagen

Assistant Principal: Miranda Jungman

Assistant Principal: Daniel Tippoli

Vision Statement

At Monday Elementary, we strive to provide a strong academic, social and emotional foundation where all students value themselves and others.

Mission Statement

To support our vision, we will:

  • Provide a positive environment where all students feel safe, welcomed and respected.

  • Expect academic success and growth for all students.

  • Encourage teamwork and open communication.

  • Create engaging learning experiences which require critical thinking.

  • Work cooperatively with each other and the community to establish a trusting partnership.

  • Develop authentic relationships which support family, home and school.

  • Celebrate diversity.

  • Allow students to make choices and decisions building leaders and life-long learners.

Monday Staffing

  • Administration: 3

  • Counselor: 1

  • Office Support: 3

  • Nurse; RN: 1

  • Classroom Teachers: 24

  • Self-Contained Special

  • Education Teachers: 4

  • Instructional Specialist: 8

  • Instructional Coaches: 2

  • Support Staff: 14

Student Opportunities

  • 2nd-5th Grade UIL

  • Robotics Club

  • 1st-5th CUB CLUBS

  • Fine Arts Programs

  • 1st-5th STEM LAB

  • Mentor Program

  • Leaders of Tomorrow

  • Daily Enrichment Opportunities

2023 - 2024 Star Performance

3rd Grade

Reading

75%-MES

75%-State

Math

72%-MES

72%-State

4th Grade

Reading

85%-MES

81%-State

Math

74%-MES

63%-State

5th Grade

Reading

86%-MES

76%-State

Math

85%-MES

81%-State

Science

63%-MES

57%-State

Parent Engagement Opportunities

  • Monday PTO

  • Campus Volunteer

  • Trunk or Treat

  • Room Parent

  • Cinco de Mayo Festival

  • Mentor Program

Many more opportunities await the parents of MES!!

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Mr. Monday

J.W. Monday Elementary School is an exemplary first through fifth grade campus located just six blocks from downtown Kaufman. Monday Primary first opened its doors in 1965 and was renovated in 1993. Many stones from the original building were used in the renovation of the school. They can be seen on the exterior walls of the office.

J.W. (Bill) Monday, for whom the school is named, began his teaching career of fifty years in a two-teacher school in the Abner community of Kaufman County. He graduated from East Texas State University and later earned his Master's degree from Southern Methodist University. He taught in schools in Kaufman and Dallas County for the duration of his fifty year career without ever taking a sick day.

Mr. Monday worked in the Kaufman ISD for 19 years as a teacher and principal. Monday Primary offers a diverse and comprehensive curriculum that meets the needs of its students in all aspects of their social and educational development. The school's core areas of study include Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and notable special areas such as Library, Art, Music, Computer & Physical Education.  

Monday Elementary