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Chase teachers’ generosity benefits local families

This spring, the Monticello Teachers Association (MTA) partnered with various community organizations to lend support during these unprecedented times. The Emma C. Chase Elementary School faculty and staff collected supplies and funds for the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless. We collected a ton of toiletries, socks, large cans of vegetables, and $350 monetary donation …

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Chase students learn about ticks and Lyme disease prevention

Students in all classes at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School recently learned about ticks and Lyme disease prevention as part of their Social and Emotional Wellness (SEW) classes. As the warmer weather approaches, it’s important to get outside and move as much as possible for our overall wellness but it’s equally as important to …

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Monticello President’s Education Awards ceremony is available on YouTube

Congratulations to all of the Monticello Central School District President’s Education Awards recipients!  The virtual ceremony premiered on Tuesday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. on the district’s YouTube channel.  Don’t fret if you weren’t able to tune in on the premiere date — the video will remain up on the YouTube channel for families to …

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NYSDOH issues guidance re: masks; BOE will hear recommendations at June 10 meeting

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, The New York State Department of Health has issued updated guidance (June 7) that rescinds the requirement of face coverings for individuals while outdoors on school district property. However, the updated guidance keeps the requirement for individuals—i.e., students, staff, and visitors—to wear face coverings while indoors in district schools, …

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Message from Superintendent re: face coverings

español Dear Monticello CSD Community, We are aware of the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) recent inquiry (June 4, 2021) to the Center for Disease Control on its advisement on face coverings in schools. The current NYSDOH guidance (April 9, 2021) states, Appropriate [personal protective equipment] means, at least, an acceptable mask, which …

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MCSD families are eligible for temporary $50 discount on internet service

Español Enrollment for the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program is open. The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. The $3.2B Emergency Broadband Benefit program provides a discount of up to a $50 per month toward broadband service …

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Upcoming EPIC events: Art Therapy and Sensory Motor Skills Workshops

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host two virtual workshops for Monticello families in June. All events are free, but registration is required. Please email Jane Sorensen at JSorensen@k12mcsd.net to register for any event.  Art Therapy: 100 Exercises to Make Your Mind, Body and Spirit Sing Thursday, June 3  7 p.m. – 8 …

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Chase students continue working towards Guinness Record by creating links

Students at the Chase School are excited because the deadline for the Kids for Peace, Links of Love Guinness Book of World Record challenge has been extended.    We had tried to meet our goal of 5,280links, but Covid-19 was an obstacle in our way.  Now that most students are physically in school, we are …

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