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Parent Portal functionality issue with 64 bit version of Windows 7

No Access to Parent Portal - Resolution Sought

Microsoft recently sent out its newest operating system and software updates. If your computer is programmed to install updates automatically (or if you have recently installed an update) you may be experiencing a problem accessing the Monticello Schools Parent Portal. It has been identified that the Windows 7 (64 bit processor) is impacting Parent Portal access. Monticello's technology department is working with the company that maintains the Parent Portal system to find a resolution. Please be patient as we work to fix this issue.

Parent Today e-Newsletter and Website

The Monticello Central School District is offering parents a free resource to help them coach and support their children’s education from pre-k through high school. Parent Today is an e-newsletter and website that provides parents with the tools and information they need to be even more engaged in their children’s education.

“Research shows that engaged parents have a positive effect on their children’s school success. This includes improvement in attendance, attitude, homework and grades,” said Daniel A. Teplesky, Monticello Superintendent of Schools. “It is our hope the Parent Today e-newsletter will encourage additional parents in our district to become more involved.” MORE

CLICK HERE for contact information about school and community groups

These include the YMCA, Domestic Violence Hotline, Grief Support and the Recovery Center.

Parent Portal now online

The Parent Portal gives parents of middle school and high school students access to certain information in the SchoolTool student management system. Parents and guardians can access information about their children's grades and attendance.

NOTE: If you are already a Parent Portal (PP) user and you do not need to refer to this page for anything, you may access the PP login page from the district and school homepages by clicking on the SchoolTool icon under Quick Links.

Parents may request to register for this service via email as follows:
RJK Middle School: msparentportal@k12mcsd.net
Monticello High School: hsparentportal@K12mcsd.net
NOTE: If you have a child in both schools, you will need to register with both schools.

Please follow the instructions below to ensure a smooth registration:
• Send an e-\mail from the email address you want to use for registration (this must be the email address of the primary contact listed in the student's record).

• In the email you send, put “Parent Portal Access” in the subject line.

• In the body of the email, include your name, your child’s name as indicated on his/her student record and the school he/she attends.

• The information you send will be checked by the school and a confirmation e-mail will be sent to the registration address. This process can take up to two weeks.

• Once you have received a confirmation email, return to this spot of the website and CLICK HERE for the rest of the instructions.

If you have questions, please contact the Parent Portal Help Desk at 845-796-5033 or via email at pantherparent@k12mcsd.net.

If you are a registered user, CLICK HERE to log into the PARENT PORTAL.

CLICK HERE for the NY State Sex Offender Registry

CLICK HERE for Important links to information about the NY State Education Department and NY State Assessments.

Tdap Vaccine Information MORE (PDF)

NY State Department of Health 2011-12 Flu Guide for Parents MORE

CDC ESSAY: Ethical Concerns Regarding Interventions to Prevent and Control Childhood Obesity READ

Emergency Preparedness and Response (CDC)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regularly provide U.S. residents with tips for preparing and responding to emergencies. Some articles include, "What You Need to Know When the Power Goes Out Unexpectedly," "Extreme Heat and Cold;" and "First Aid for Electrical Shock." MORE

Cyber Safety Guide Now Available from the U.S. Government

CLICK HERE for a PDF of "Net Cetera" a new booklet about cyber safety released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in December 2009. The booklet is designed to help parents and teachers guide kids on safety precautions for navigating the internet and using a cellular phone. For more info visit www.OnGuardOnline.gov.

The National Institute on Media and the Family

The National Institute on Media and the Family is a resource available to parents who want to help their children thrive in a changing, dynamic media culture. Click here for the Mediawise Network Parent Guide on Emerging Technologies. Click here to log into the free MediaWise Network and explore other important resources.

Healing Hearts Children's Bereavement Group

Healing Hearts Children's Bereavement Group meets Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris. Open to Sullivan County children ages 4-18 and their caregivers, who have had a loved one die. Sponsored by Hospice. For more info or to register, call Eva Ottesen at 1-800-924-0157.

How About Better Parents?

11/19/11 - NY Times Editorial by Thomas Friedman

"...getting parents involved with their children’s learning at home is a more powerful driver of achievement than parents attending PTA and school board meetings...just asking your child how was their school day and showing genuine interest in learning...can have the same impact as hours of private tutoring. It is something every parent can do, no matter what their education level or social background.” MORE

"Why Johnny Won't Go to School"

October 13, 2011 - U.S. News and World Report - The symptoms aren't often alarming: headache, stomachache, fatigue. But they tend to come on weekdays, specifically when your child should be heading off to school. Psychologists call it school avoidance, and it can take different forms. MORE

Other Parent Resources

EPIC Parent Center
Comprehensive District Attendance Plan (PDF document)
Code of Conduct 2011-12 (PDF document)
Emergency Contact Info needed for all students
FERPA Law
Pesticide Notification Law
No Child Left Behind Act
School Bus Information
School Safety
School Violence and At-Risk Behavior
Parents for Parents Support Group
Sullivan County Service Providers for Youth and Families (PDF document)
New NY State Health Screening guidelines
United Way 211 help and answer line info (PDF document)
Safety Plan information
NY State Department of Health: Misuse of Prescription Drugs by Middle and High School Students Climbing