In early November, fourth and fifth-grade students at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School participated in an assembly facilitated by the John Lennon Real Love Project (JLRLP). According to the organization’s website, the JLRLP is a “visionary songwriting workshop in which participants compose their own songs and sing their truth.” During the workshop, students learned …
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The classic nursery rhyme says he’s uncatchable, but Emma C. Chase Elementary School students have been working hard to trap the Gingerbread man! All week long, Library Media Specialist Patti Andersen has been facilitating an activity for her students that combines holiday fun with STEAM skills. After reading The Library Gingerbread Man, Ms. Andersen challenges …
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It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, information about upcoming events, including this week’s district-wide sprit week, initial information about planning for our anticipated capital improvement project, wishes for a happy holiday break, and more.
The George L. Cooke Elementary School is looking for gently used snow boots (sizes little kids 9- youth 5) and snow pants (sizes: 4T- adult small) since some of our students don’t have winter gear to play in the snow at recess time. These snow boots and pants will be staying here at the Cooke …
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It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, upcoming events and a special sneak peek of this Friday’s Nutcracker performance from some of our talented dancers. Read more about the Nutcracker Read more about Open Office Hours
The Monticello Performing Arts Department presents: The Nutcracker, with music by Pytor Illyich Tchaikovsky on Friday, Dec. 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the A.P. Hughs Auditorium at Monticello High School. The event is free, and the snow date will be Monday, Dec. 18
The Monticello Central School District’s STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math) Committee would like to present their Fall newsletter. Within the newsletter, MCSD staff, students, and community members will find highlights of some amazing classrooms around the district and plenty of helpful resources! Read the newsletter.
The George L. Cooke Elementary School will host its winter concert series on Wednesday, Dec. 20, with a snow date of Thursday, Dec. 21. Due to space limitations, students will be limited to 2 guests each. The performances will be held in the gym at the following times: Second Grade 10 a.m. First Grade 11:30 …
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Good afternoon, Monticello community: First and foremost, I want to thank you all for your patience and cooperation during the events of Friday, Dec. 1. I am grateful to our staff and community partners who ensured every single one of our students was accounted for and arrived home safely following our district-wide evacuation. When …
The Monticello Central School District English as a New Language (ENL) Department held an awards ceremony on Nov. 30 to celebrate the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School English Language Learners (ELL) who either scored “commanding” on their proficiency tests, or moved up a level on the same test. ENL students take the NYSESLAT test annually, …
