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November 20, 2019

Dana Taylor named CCE’s 2019 Friend of Extension recipient

Monticello CSD’s Executive Director for Special, Summer and After-School Programs, Dana Taylor, received the 2019 School-Based Friend of Extension award from the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC). The award highlights a Sullivan County school district or district staff member who partners with CCE Sullivan to involve young people in making changes in their schools to promote health, wellness …

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November 18, 2019

Cooke students perform “The Sisters Grinn” – a new take on some classic stories

You may have heard of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, but unless you’re part of the George L. Cooke Elementary School community, chances are you’ve never heard of The Sisters Grinn: Hanselle Hood and Gretelle Locks. It’s an original play penned by Monticello alumna Noel Komatz that takes the characters from three of the most …

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November 13, 2019November 22, 2019

Update on Superintendent search

A message from Monticello Board of Education President, Lori Orestano-James One of the few explicit responsibilities of a school board is the hiring and evaluation of a superintendent. We take that responsibility very seriously. In early fall, the District issued a Request for Proposals (RFP), seeking responses from individuals or firms interested in assisting with …

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November 4, 2019

Cooke students learn the ABCs of getting along

The Dispute Resolution Center came to the George L. Cooke Elementary School to teach an anger management program called “ABCs of Getting Along” (A- Ask “What’s the problem,” apologize; B- Be kind, Be honest, Be fair; C- Calm down, cool off). The DRC employees went into the kindergarten through third grade classes, using interactive tools …

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October 31, 2019

Cooke Planting Power

Mrs. Prestianni’s third grade students at George L. Cooke Elementary School got a special treat on Oct. 22. Social Emotional Wellness Teacher, and Cooke Garden Coordinator Elisa Mendels visited their classroom to teach them about garlic and how it is planted. After that, the students all got to go into the garden and plant garlic …

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October 30, 2019October 30, 2019

Touch-A-Truck Day at the Cooke school brings community together

Students at the George L. Cooke Elementary School had the opportunity to learn more about the many people and organizations that work together to keep the Monticello community safe and running during the school’s Touch-A-Truck Day on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Representatives from a host of local agencies brought themselves and their trucks to the school, …

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October 30, 2019

Rachel Blount named MBK coordinator as integral program continues to grow

The Monticello My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception in 2017, and Rachel Blount is poised to continue to expand this integral program that has been the catalyst for a wave of positive impacts on youth of color in Monticello. Ms. Blount, who is the Assistant Principal of …

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October 29, 2019October 29, 2019

Congratulations to our October Spotlights

Kudos to our October spotlights who exemplify this month’s Life-Ready skill of “Awareness.” These fine folks, submitted and described by their building/department leadership team, know that you can’t get to where you need to go, unless you know where you’re starting from. Read on to learn more! Emma C. Chase Elementary School – Tamara Coney …

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October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

Cooke students bounce their hearts out for a good cause

After several bouts of inclement weather, the students at the George L. Cooke Elementary School received their well-deserved reward for fundraising their “hearts” out in the 2019 Heart-A-Thon. The annual fundraiser, which will enter its 42nd year in February 2020, is a partnership between the Catskill Regional Medical Center, radio station WSUL 98.3, and a …

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October 24, 2019

All treats, no tricks at Cooke’s Halloween event

George L. Cooke Elementary School, EPIC, Every Person Influences Children and the YMCA hosted their Annual Halloween “Trick or Treat” event on Oct. 23. The school was transformed into a “spooky Halloween village” where teachers decorated their classroom doors and handed out hundreds of goodies to trick-or-treaters and their families. In the multi-purpose room, the …

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