español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Yesterday, we were informed that a staff member at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. This staff member was last in school on March 10, 2021. They were determined to have been in contact with 15 students and staff who, we believe, will most likely be …
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A message to Chase parents and guardians from Principal Bill Frandino: Last week we spent some time as a faculty discussing ideas mentioned in an article, “How to Help a Teen Out of a Homework Hole” by Lisa Damour. We know we are not dealing with “teens”, but many of the ideas apply to students …
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About The Theory of Relativity: This collection of stories within songs mirrors our narratives of home, family, love, loss, and, finally, connection. Although this musical will appear to be a simple song cycle, it explores the relationships between the actors, which are revealed at the end to be reflective of our own travels through life. …
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“Positively RJK” recognizes students who have received a positive referral from their teacher in the previous week. Congratulations to the following students: Positive Record Week of 03/01/21 – 03/05/21 Mrs. Knowlton, Principal Dejenae Dillon Mr. Sternkopf – Physical Education/Health Instructor Eoin Smith Claudia Corces Mrs. Rebecca Frey-Ramos, 6th – 8th Instructor Hannah Robinson (2) Kent …
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Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Earlier today, we were informed that a student at George L. Cooke Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last in school on March 2, 2021. They were determined to have been in contact with 39 students and staff who, we believe, will most likely be quarantined. After …
Sullivan County School Boards Association (SCSBA) President Stacey Sharoff Vice President Anthony Sinacore Treasurer Dr. Kenneth Hilton Executive Director Tania DeFrank Dear Sullivan County Community, Recognizing that the Covid-19 pandemic has undermined the learning of all of our children, with its greatest harm on those students who can least afford it, we all want …
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In an effort to promote promote problem solving, interest in mathematics and to demonstrate that math is universal, Instructional Coach Jen Ruston challenged Monticello students in grades K through 2 to participate in monthly math challenges. This month, the challenge was to take a photo or video somewhere in the community that shows mathematics, …
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Dear Monticello Community Member: I hope this finds you well and hopeful for some better weather next week. As some of you have noticed, we’ve had some significant progress and an unfortunate setback in our Classroom 2020 project. First, and most importantly, some unanticipated asbestos has been found in the roof of the construction area …
There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. via videoconference with no in-person attendance, and will be recorded and transcribed at a later date. There will be a proposed executive session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss “the medical, financial, credit …
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Spectrum News recently stopped by Monticello High School’s Academy of Finance to cover a story about the Academy’s renowned VITA program. Watch the news story here, and remember, if you had a job last year and earned less than $57,000, you are eligible to have your taxes prepared for free through this program. For more …
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