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“Positively RJK” Week of March 22 through March 26

“Positively RJK” recognizes students who have received a positive referral from their teacher in the previous week. Congratulations to the following students:  Positive Records 03/22/21 – 03/26/21 Joel Jerume – Technology Instructor Gianna Baron Meagan Quinn – 6th grade Science Instructor Valeria Acevedo Roque                                                                                 Leland Brooks Nancy Padmore-Whidbee – Teacher Assistant Kamila Concepcion                                                                                          Adam Dannacher …

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Students create motivational messages

It’s important to seek out the positive in all situations, especially during stressful times, such as the one we’re in now given the COVID-19 pandemic . As part of Katie Alvarez’s health class at Monticello High School, students created videos with motivational messages. Listen to these wise words:       

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Friday, April 30 will be full day of school for all students

Friday, April 30, which was originally scheduled as a half-day for all elementary school students, is now a full day of school for all students. Parent-teacher conferences will not be held on this day.   The change was made to provide continuity of learning for our students. Parents who wish to discuss their child’s progress should …

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EPIC will host two self-care workshops in April

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host two virtual self-care workshops during April: Monday, April 5, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 7 p.m. Participants will learn about fitness and health and also have an opportunity to win a self-care themed basket. Both workshops are free, but registration is required to receive Zoom information. …

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Ethelbert B. Crawford COVID-19 vaccine forum

On Thursday, March 18, the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello and the NAACP hosted a forum on the COVID-19 vaccine with guests Congresswoman Cori Bush, R.N., Dr Camara Jones,  Sullivan County Public Health Director Nancy McGraw and local Nurse Practitioner Dr. Chyrise Taylor. A recording of the video is available below. 

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Cooke music students learn that materials matter

Materials matter when you’re making music. Woodwinds, brass and string instruments all sound different because of the different materials used to make them. Even the sound of percussion instruments is different based upon whether you hit them with hands, drumsticks or mallets. After learning about the different materials used to make a variety of instruments, …

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A sweet way to celebrate Agriculture Literacy Week

Second-grade students at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School and George L. Cooke Elementary School had the opportunity to participate in a sweet activity to celebrate Agriculture Literacy Week. During Agriculture Literacy Week, volunteers throughout the state visit classrooms to read a story about agriculture and engage elementary students in a hands-on activity. This year’s …

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