Want to help break a Guinness World Record and spread positivity all around the world? The non-profit organization, Kids for Peace, is coordinating an initiative to create a 110 mile-long paper chain, made of links containing messages of love and positivity. Once the chain is assembled and the record officially set, portions of the chain …
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The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host two virtual self-care workshops during April: Monday, April 5, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 7 p.m. Participants will learn about fitness and health and also have an opportunity to win a self-care themed basket. Both workshops are free, but registration is required to receive Zoom information. …
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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 …
click here for English Martes, 13 de Abril a las 5:45pm por Zoom con el tema: Los Niños Necesitan Familia Martes 20 de Abril a las 5:45pm por Zoom con el tema: Estilos De Crianza Y La Toma De Desiciones Favor de registrarse con el facilitador de EPIC, Alex Perez at aperez@k12mcsd.net, llamando o por …
A monthly recap from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans I. Our Schools One Year On A year ago around this time (March 13, 2020), I had a discussion with my former boss on my pursuit of this position, and the ongoing updates we were receiving regarding COVID-19. We made some tentative plans for what …
A message to Chase parents and guardians from Principal Bill Frandino: Last week we spent some time as a faculty discussing ideas mentioned in an article, “How to Help a Teen Out of a Homework Hole” by Lisa Damour. We know we are not dealing with “teens”, but many of the ideas apply to students …
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Sullivan County School Boards Association (SCSBA) President Stacey Sharoff Vice President Anthony Sinacore Treasurer Dr. Kenneth Hilton Executive Director Tania DeFrank Dear Sullivan County Community, Recognizing that the Covid-19 pandemic has undermined the learning of all of our children, with its greatest harm on those students who can least afford it, we all want …
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In an effort to promote promote problem solving, interest in mathematics and to demonstrate that math is universal, Instructional Coach Jen Ruston challenged Monticello students in grades K through 2 to participate in monthly math challenges. This month, the challenge was to take a photo or video somewhere in the community that shows mathematics, …
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The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program is offering a wealth of virtual opportunities for engagement and connection for Monticello families during the month of March. All events are free, but registration is required to receive the Zoom information. To register for any event, email Jane Sorensen at jsorensen@k12mcsd.net Parent Cafes Tuesday, March 9th @ …
Click here for English ACTUALIZACIÓN: El taller EPIC para familias de habla hispana que estaba originalmente programado para el martes 30 de marzo ha sido reprogramado para el martes 23 de marzo a las 5:45 p.m. Para obtener información sobre la conexion por Zoom, comuníquese con aperez@k12mcsd.net. Si ya está registrado, no necesita volver a …
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