Materials matter when you’re making music. Woodwinds, brass and string instruments all sound different because of the different materials used to make them. Even the sound of percussion instruments is different based upon whether you hit them with hands, drumsticks or mallets. After learning about the different materials used to make a variety of instruments, …
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Second-grade students at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School and George L. Cooke Elementary School had the opportunity to participate in a sweet activity to celebrate Agriculture Literacy Week. During Agriculture Literacy Week, volunteers throughout the state visit classrooms to read a story about agriculture and engage elementary students in a hands-on activity. This year’s …
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Due to the number of Robert J. Kaiser Middle School faculty and staff receiving their second vaccination this Friday, March 26 the middle school will now be pivoting to fully remote instruction for that day. There will be no in person instruction. All other MCSD schools are running as scheduled. Thank you again for your …
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It’s Cooke school’s favorite time of year! Watch the videos below and don’t forget to send in your reading challenge sheets!
Español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, We have recently been informed that two of our interscholastic athletics teams have been found to be in close contact with COVID-19 positive student athletes from other school districts. Our junior varsity volleyball team and varsity football team recently competed against athletes from other schools who later tested positive …
For more information about the 2021-22 budget vote, please visit our budget webpage Legal Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a budget hearing of the qualified voters of the Monticello Central School District, Sullivan County, New York will be held virtually on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 7:30 PM prevailing time for the presentation of …
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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 Records 03/15/21 – 03/19/21 Scott Cooper – Health Instructor Tiara Harris Monique Gordon – grades 7 & 8 – Home & Careers Instructor Caroline Alcantara Brian Allen Megan Bastone Logan Brundage William …
On Thursday, March 18, the district was informed of a confirmed COVID-19 case in an individual who was present at a girls volleyball game in Orange County on Monday, March 15. After conferring with the Orange County Health Department and Sullivan County Health Services, we will be suspending all girls junior volleyball practices and …
Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, I hope this finds you well and hopeful for the onset of spring. As many of you aware, the district has been developing plans to increase in-person learning opportunities for students. We are also seeking safe ways to increase the number of in-person instruction days available to students. This is …
Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Barrett came to the Cooke school to teach Ms. Dutcher and Mrs. Post’s first-grade virtual learners about stranger danger, chemicals in the home, calling 911 and many other ways to stay safe. They set up a computer station for Deputy Barrett to be able to come into the class to …
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