SJS students visit government center

The high school seniors at the St. John Street Community School had the opportunity to attend a Legislative Committee meeting at the Sullivan County Government Center to watch local officials in action. After the scheduled meeting, the students also had an impromptu question and answer session with County manager Josh Potosek and Chairmain Rob Doherty …

Health & Wellness 2023 at Tiny Town: Earth Day Activity

Article courtesy of EPIC Family Engagement Program Manager, Jane Sorensen: Health & Wellness 2023 at Tiny Town: Earth Day Activity – Fidelis Care visits Tiny Town for Healthy Veggies & Planting Activity! Ruth Stratton, Fidelis Care, Community Relations Specialist visited Tiny Town on Wednesday, April 26. Mrs. Stratton provided informational pamphlets and spoke to the …

SJS celebrates Ms. Gorr’s first National Principal’s Day

The staff and students of the St. John Street Community School threw an extra special celebration for Principal Jennifer Gorr’s first National Principal’s Day on May 1. When Ms. Gorr arrived at school, there was a delicious breakfast waiting for her, as well as a hand painted tree, with “leaves” made from the thumbprints of …

EPIC hosts successful first “Kids Movement Family Fun Night” at SJS

Families came out to bust a move on Monday, May 1 at St. John Street Community Preschool’s first “Kids Movement Family Fun Night.” The event was hosted by EPIC, the Every Person Influences Children program and focused on the importance of integrating movement into the daily lives of kids. Children ages 2-6 had the opportunity …

An important message from Superintendent Evans

Monticello CSD is aware of an unfounded school threat that has been circulating on social media.  Law enforcement has advised the district the post is neither local nor credible. All Monticello CSD schools are operating on their regular schedules today, Friday, May 5. 

EPIC to host “Kids Movement Fun Family Night” on May 1

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will be hosting a “Kids Movement Fun Family Night” from 5-6PM at St. John’s Community Preschool on Monday, May 1.  The event is for children ages 2-6 and will be held in the school’s gym.  Families will gather for a night of exhilarating fun that will feature:  A movement …

First “Sweetheart Dance” a success for EPIC & St. John Street Community Preschool

Everyone had a “sweet” time at St. John Street Community Preschool Center’s first Valentine Sweetheart Dance, hosted by EPIC, Every Person Influences Children on Friday, Feb. 17. Families were invited to dress in their best Valentine’s Day themed attire to enjoy a night full of music, dancing, food, and crafts. Dozens of SJS families braved …

EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Balancing Between Work and Family Life” on March 13

El programa Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) organizará un taller en español para las familias de Monticello a través de Zoom el lunes 13 de marzo a las 6:00 p.m. a través de Zoom. Las familias discutirán el tema de “Equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida familiar”. El taller será presentado por Marta Mangual. …

EPIC will host “RULER” Workshop on March 14

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will be hosting an in-person RULER workshop for Monticello families on Tuesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. at Cooke Elementary School. Participants will gather for “Meta-Moment: Part 1” and learn tools and strategies on how to identify positive responses to strong, unpleasant feelings. Cooke Elementary SEW Facilitator Elisa …

St. John Street Community School celebrates its inaugural literacy night

The St. John Street Community School Preschool program held its inaugural Family Literacy Night on March 2 — Dr. Seuss’ birthday!  Students rotated through a series of fun Seuss-themed activities, while their parents had the opportunity to learn more about the instructional methodologies that help young children develop literacy skills and also learn about resources …