First-grade students learn about our community of cultures

Students in Ms. Dutcher and Mrs. Post’s first-grade class had the opportunity to learn more about the many different cultures that make up our community. With the students learning remotely, the teachers had to think outside of the box to help the students learn more about their own backgrounds and the backgrounds of their friends. …

Feb. 1 through 5 is Cabin Fever Week at the Cooke school!

español George L. Cooke Elementary School is hosting a Cabin Fever Spirit Week from February 1 – 5 for all cohorts. Join in the fun whether you’re learning at home or in the building.  Super Monday Dress like your favorite Superhero. Team Tuesday Wear your favorite team apparel. Wacky Wednesday Show us your best crazy …

Liberty Partnerships Program offering free spring enrichment courses

SUNY Sullivan’s Liberty Partnerships Program is offering spring enrichment courses. Courses:  People in Mind of New York  Be Proud, Be Responsible American Sign Language for Beginners Application  People in Mind of New York Instructor: Darrin Raynorfor More info: https://www.peopleinmindofny.org Times/Dates: Starts Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Program will run for 12 …

The Monti Message, January 2021

A monthly recap from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans I.  Our Schools COVID-19 Vaccinations We have been working with Sullivan County BOCES to schedule COVID-19 vaccinations to all our staff and affiliated service providers, consistent with New York State Department of Health’s 1B vaccination eligibility.  While some of our staff have received vaccines as …

Positively RJK – Jan. 18 – Jan. 22

“Positively RJK” recognizes students who have received a positive referral from their teacher in the previous week. Congratulations to the following students: Positive Records 01/18/21 – 01/22/21 Rebecca Frey-Ramos – 6th – 8th grade Instructor Kayla Popp                                                                          Hannah Robinson Monique Gordon – 7th & 8th grade Home and Careers Instructor Caroline Alcantara                                                               Logan Brundage                                                                   William …

You can take the coach out of the Gym, but you can’t take the Gym, (PE), out of the coach!

The face of so many things is changing; why should Physical Education be any different? Without the use of the gym and lack of sufficient space in the classroom for strenuous exercise, there was a need for a change in location of PE classes at the Chase School. This did not dissuade Coach Coney; she …

RJK Middle School will return to a hybrid model Monday, Jan. 25

Robert J. Kaiser Middle School will return to a hybrid model of instruction beginning Monday, Jan. 25. Students in cohorts A and C should report to the building on Monday for in-person instruction. Students in cohort B will begin to report on Thursday, Jan. 28.    When we return to school, it is the responsibility of every person …

Rotary’s Million Mask Challenge comes to Monticello

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on, masks have become a ubiquitous part of daily life. However, procuring enough masks, which play an integral role in limiting the spread of the coronavirus, can pose a challenge for many. That’s why the Rotary’s Million Mask Challenge aims to donate an impressive 1,000,000 masks throughout the …