With as many as 60 Monticello teens and tweens showing up each day to the St. John Street School Community HUB, it’s safe to say the program’s launch has been a successful one. However, with as many as 60 Monticello teens and tweens showing up each day to the St. John Street School Community HUB, …
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At its Jan. 16 meeting, the Monticello Board of Education held its semi-annual “Board Award Ceremony,” to recognize staff and students who exemplify excellence and a commitment to the Monticello Central School District community. Read more about these fine folks, as described by their nominator(s), below. Ms. Jennifer Unverzagt Nominated by William Frandino, Chase Principal …
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Student council members at the Emma. C. Chase Elementary School organized a fundraiser for the animals at the Sullivan County SPCA in Rock Hill. After all the generous donations came in, the students took a trip to deliver the goodies and to visit with the animals at the shelter. Both the employees at the shelter, …
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Without clear vision, it’s difficult to see a path forward. That’s why, over the summer and into the early fall, members of the Monticello Board of Education carefully deliberated and discussed their perceptions of an ideal school district, Monticello’s challenges and strengths, and pathways to resolutions. As a result of these discussions, the Board committed …
On Dec. 6, fourth and fifth-grade students in the Emma C. Chase Elementary School’s Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) Creative Drama Club performed A Christmas Carol for Kids by Charles Dickens, modified by K. Barnhart and B Kelso. The play is a modern take on the classic “A Christmas Carol” story that integrates some new …
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As temperatures begin to drop, more students in the Monticello Central School District will stay warm thanks to the generosity of the Monticello Walmart and the advocacy of Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther. Anthony Cibrasi of Walmart and Assemblywoman Gunther visited the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School’s December Fun Friday to formally present the district with a …
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The second-grade students at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School just completed a unit on immigration. The children learned how and why people left their countries to make a new home in the United States. As a culminating activity the students created posters, dioramas and figurines that represented their families’ heritage.
The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will present a free workshop, Coping with Daily Stress and Frustrations on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the George L. Cooke Elementary School, room 205. The workshop will be facilitated by Social and Emotional Wellness (SEW) teacher Elisa Mendels. Children are welcome. The workshop …
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The holiday performance season is in full swing. Catch one of the many opportunities to see our students shine this winter. Dec. 5 Chase Winter Concert, Emma Chase School, 10 a.m. Dec. 10 RJK Winter Concert, Hughs Auditorium, 7 p.m. Dec. 11 MHS Chamber Musicians at the Sullivan County Government Center, 12 p.m. Dec. 13 MHS …
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Attendees at the annual Thanksgiving meal served at St. Joseph’s Church Hall on Thanksgiving day sat down to some extra festive tableware courtesy of the students at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School. The craft was a part of the school’s Social Emotional Wellness (SEW) curriculum in the week leading up to Thanksgiving. Just prior …
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