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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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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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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Español Monticello Central School District 2025/26 Kindergarten Registration will take place on the following dates, and your child must accompany you to register: Chase students: at the Emma Chase Elementary School on March 28 Cooke students: at 22 St. John Street on March 24, 25, 26. Please call (845) 794-7700, x 78905 to set up …
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Becoming a big brother for the first time can be an intimidating experience for anyone, but George L. Cooke Elementary School kindergartner Jaylen Agapito can rest assured that he has the love and support of his classmates and teachers. Cooke kindergarten teachers Michele O’Sullivan and Megan Hobby organized a “big brother shower” to help Jaylen …
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The Monticello Central School District’s STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math) Committee would like to present their Fall newsletter. Within the newsletter, MCSD staff, students, and community members will find highlights of some amazing classrooms around the district and plenty of helpful resources. Read the STREAM newsletter
Español Pre-school registration Monticello families with three and four-year old children may register for the St. John Street Community School Preschool program on school days during the month of April. Your child must accompany you to register. Step 1: Interested parents must call the registrar’s office at at (845) 794-7700, ext. 78905 to make an …
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On Nov. 14, 2024, local veterans came to visit the second graders at the George L. Cooke Elementary School to give presentations on their military experience and what it means to be a veteran. Louis Alvarez is a Sullivan County Legislature for District #6. He is retired from the Army and the Sheriff’s department. He …
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Students in Mrs. Liebman’s kindergarten class and Mrs. Kilcoin’s second-grade class at the George L. Cooke Elementary School read the book Balloons Over Broadway. After reading the book the students made their very own balloons so they could participate in their own version of Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. Mrs. Liebman’s students stood in front of …
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