Imagine that!
#MonticelloRocks because of our English Language Learners! Ms. Aftel’s third grade ELLs at KLR are working on narratives about their own imaginary planets. And they are doing an out-of-this-world job!
KLR students dazzle at mid-winter concert
Third, fourth and fifth grade students at KLR were able to show an appreciative audience just what they are learning in music class by singing, playing instruments and performing at the mid-winter concert. Each grade performed five songs. Third graders performed “Hello Song” in two languages along with other traditional tunes. The fourth-grade students ended …
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Sarah Grodin to run track for West Point
Monticello High School senior Sarah Grodin is heading to West Point. Sarah, a Principal’s List honor student and a member of the Monticello High School ski team and track team, committed to West Point at a signing ceremony on March 4, surrounded by her family, coaches and Monticello High School staff members. She will run …
RJK’s Earth Guardians are doing their part
RJK’s Environmental Club is doing its part to learn what needs to be done to maintain a safe and healthy environment and bring that information back to the school. On Sunday, March 3, members of the club took a trip to Kingston to be part of the New York Youth Summit. It’s a two-part summit, …
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What parents need to know about the Momo Challenge
We are aware of a social media challenge targeting children and young adults called the Momo Challenge. It has created much concern because of its disturbing nature. The Momo Challenge is found on WhatsApp (a free smartphone messaging application) and on Facebook. The challenge involves a frightening character making contact with a child from an …
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Academy of Finance students celebrate FBLA Day with the Binghamton Devils
On Feb. 22, 2019, nineteen students from the Academy of Finance traveled to Binghamton to attend the “FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Day with the Binghamton Devils” at Floyd L Maines Arena. We learned about the arena business and managing a hockey arena. Initially, we took a tour of the arena and saw all …
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Growing confident, compassionate young women
Ms. Harden and Mrs. Ducey, sixth grade counselors at RJK, facilitate the JEMZ Girls’ Group at lunch. JEMZ is an eight-session program based on compassion, kindness, fun and creativity, designed to promote self-confidence and build social relationships. The girls learn the importance of gratitude, having a positive attitude, working together and seeing the good in …
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Ski teams place 5th, 6th at states
Skiers participating in the state championships at Gore earlier this week endured some pretty extreme condition. On Monday, there were 50 mile-per-hour winds and light snow. On Tuesday, the temperature dropped with a high of 5 degrees. Still, Monticello’s Alpine ski teams persevered and were successful. Shane Bittinger placed 8th in the slalom event. Overall, …
Reading brings joy – and rewards – to Monticello students
Students at Monticello High School, RJK Middle School and Rutherford Elementary each won Amazon gift cards thanks to their participation in the Sullivan County BOCES-sponsored Cross-County Reading Challenge. Senior Claudia Seward, sixth-grade student Griffon Tamweber and KLR fourth-grader Jasheilitz Gonzalez Toro are avid readers and have been part of this Cross-County Reading Challenge since it …
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Scholarship season is here
Attention seniors! Scholarships are listed on the Guidance Department web page. New ones are added regularly so it would be beneficial to check the listing often. Click here to go directly to the scholarships currently listed. And pay close attention to the due dates. Good luck! For more information, contact your guidance counselor.