In an effort to promote promote problem solving, interest in mathematics and to demonstrate that math is universal, Instructional Coach Jen Ruston challenged Monticello students in grades K through 2 to participate in monthly math challenges. This month, the challenge was to take a photo or video somewhere in the community that shows mathematics, …
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Dear Monticello Community Member: I hope this finds you well and hopeful for some better weather next week. As some of you have noticed, we’ve had some significant progress and an unfortunate setback in our Classroom 2020 project. First, and most importantly, some unanticipated asbestos has been found in the roof of the construction area …
There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. via videoconference with no in-person attendance, and will be recorded and transcribed at a later date. There will be a proposed executive session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss “the medical, financial, credit …
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Spectrum News recently stopped by Monticello High School’s Academy of Finance to cover a story about the Academy’s renowned VITA program. Watch the news story here, and remember, if you had a job last year and earned less than $57,000, you are eligible to have your taxes prepared for free through this program. For more …
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The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program is offering a wealth of virtual opportunities for engagement and connection for Monticello families during the month of March. All events are free, but registration is required to receive the Zoom information. To register for any event, email Jane Sorensen at jsorensen@k12mcsd.net Parent Cafes Tuesday, March 9th @ …
Click here for the message in Spanish. Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Yesterday, we were informed that a student at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last in school on March 2, 2021. They were determined to have been in contact with 36 students and staff who, we believe, …
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Click here for English ACTUALIZACIÓN: El taller EPIC para familias de habla hispana que estaba originalmente programado para el martes 30 de marzo ha sido reprogramado para el martes 23 de marzo a las 5:45 p.m. Para obtener información sobre la conexion por Zoom, comuníquese con aperez@k12mcsd.net. Si ya está registrado, no necesita volver a …
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Students at the George L. Cooke Elementary School celebrated 100 days of school on Tuesday, March 2 with a host of fun activities, including centenarian costumes, dance parties and 100-part building projects. Tuesday, March 2 is actually the 99th day of school, but after such an unusual year, the teachers thought a two-day celebration was …
Check out all the awesome ways the Science, Technology, Research, Art and Math (STREAM) is mixing wellness, learning and engagement in the Winter STREAM newsletter.
It’s time to get silly with Seuss. During the month of March, we want you to go mad for READING! The challenge begins March 1 and ends on March 25. Here’s how to participate: Complete 5 in a row (across, down or on a diagonal) of the activities in the chart below and turn in …
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