Information for families without, or at risk of losing, health insurance

The following message is from NY State of Health. The district is sharing this information as a public service and is not affiliated with, nor endorses this information:  As we work through these challenging times together, NY State of Health is committed to ensuring access to affordable, quality health insurance for all New Yorkers so …

April 7 update from Dr. Silver re: instruction going forward

para una traducción en español haga clic aquí As I wrote to you last week, we are shifting our focus from providing review and enrichment for students to providing new instruction in a virtual learning environment. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the IT staff will distribute 750 devices to students who have indicated they do not …

Let’s read a great book together

Students are missing their teachers and teachers are missing their students! Why not read together online? Cooke Elementary School teachers and administrators are reading books for their students – and all students – right here on our website! Their latest project is The One and Only Ivan. The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate, …

Talking with elementary-aged children about COVID-19

MCSD School Counselor, Molly Messina, has put together a guide for parents of elementary-aged children highlighting how to help younger children cope through the COVID-19 closure.  Click here to watch in English para una traducción en español haga clic aquí  

April 1: Update from Dr. Silver re: spring break cancellation and schedule

para una traducción en español haga clic aquí Dear families:  Things change very rapidly…    As I’m sure most of you know from the headlines in the Herald Record, we have been ordered by the Governor to cancel spring break and continue with the three activities we are required to do to preserve our state aid.  …

March 27 – Update from Dr. Silver re: extended school closure, meal delivery and more

para una traducción en español haga clic aquí Dear Families:   We continue to make the best of the extraordinary situation we find ourselves in.  None of us have ever experienced anything like this, and we are all inventing solutions as we go.  I hope that you and your family are healthy and safe, and that the school district is supporting you in …