Giggles. Squeals. Shouts of “Best Day Ever!” – all things passersby would have heard near Somerville Field on Wednesday, Feb. 11 as the George L. Cooke Elementary School celebrated their inaugural Winter Fun Day. Cooke’s wellness committee has been emphasizing outdoor activities for the 2024-25 school year. Supported by the generosity of local donors, and …
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Español EPIC is hosting a series of virtual workshops for Spanish-speaking families. Participants will learn tools and strategies to apply with everyday challenges. Please register for each session by contacting Marta Mangual at mangualm@epicforchildren.org or call 845-866-1398 Session dates/times Tuesday, February 25 @ 6:00pm on Zoom Promoting Non-Violent Solutions Tuesday, March 4 @ 6:00pm on …
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Do a different kind of spring cleaning. Freshen up your calendar and find an hour to donate blood. The MHS Red Cross Club is sponsoring a Blood Drive Location: High School Small Gym Date: Monday, March 3, 2025 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Schedule your appointment March 1-31: All who come to give blood …
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On Feb. 5 and 7, Robert J. Kaiser Middle School (RJK) Orchestra and sixth-grade Band students had the exciting opportunity to see the famed New York Philharmonic perform live at Lincoln Center in New York City. The interactive concert, held at the prestigious Avery Fischer Hall, featured a vast array of works across the classical …
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The George L. Cooke Elementary School STEAM Committee designed an interactive bulletin board to engage students in learning about influential figures from history across various fields, including scientists, engineers, artists, mathematicians, writers, and illustrators. The board features colorful visuals, short biographies, and fun facts about each individual, making history come alive in a way that …
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Congratulations to Giovanni Gutierrez, Baya Titus, Abby Morse and Yousef Elsayed who competed at the Section 9 Nordic Ski Championships. All four have qualified to compete in the NYSPHSAA Nordic State Championships in Lake George on Feb. 24and 25!
It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with George L. Cooke Elementary School Nature Ambassador Anna Mollema about how the program empowers our students, deepens their connections with nature and puts our school in the running for a $75,000 grant …
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Taller de EPIC en Español Tema: El Amor es una Vitamina Poderosa ¡Únete a nosotros en Zoom! ¡Miércoles, 12 de febrero @ 6 pm! Registrarse con Marta Mangual enviando un correo electrónico a: mangualm@epicforchildren.org ó llamando al 845 866-1398 English EPIC Spanish Workshop Topic: Love is a Powerful Vitamin Come join us on Zoom! Wednesday, …
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EPIC Focus Group: Let’s Talk About Attendance Attendance matters: “Good attendance is the foundation for a successful academic career.” Join us via Zoom Thursday, February 20th from 11:00 AM-11:30 AM or Monday, February 24th from 6:00 PM-6:30 PM Participants will have the opportunity to win a $25 Amazon gift card To register, contact Marta Mangual at mangualm@epicforchildren.org …
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The Monticello Junior & Senior High Jazz Bands rocked the house at the 27th Annual Liberty Jazz Festival on Saturday, Feb. 1. The event featured an open master class clinic with professional musician and trumpet player Nick Lieto. Mr. Lieto is a music educator and well-known jazz performer from the Capital Region. After working in …
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