Mamakating Library creating virtual kids reading clubs

A message from the Mamakating Library:  The Mamakating Library is creating virtual reading clubs for children in grades 2-5.  These after-school reading groups will be small, Zoom-based kids’ programs with read-aloud opportunities and literacy activities, led by experienced educators. The times are as follows:  Fridays, 4:00 p.m. — Kids in grades 2 & 3 Tuesdays, …

MHS dance students to work with Tony-nominated choreographer’s community engagement platform

As part of Bethel Woods’ in-school residency program E3: Engage. Experience. Explore, Monticello High School dance students (along with members of the community) will have the opportunity to watch a performance from Tony-nominated choreographer Camille A. Brown’s teaching artists from her community engagement platform, EVERY BODY MOVE(EBM).  According to the Bethel Woods website, EVERY BODY …

Two additional staff members at Cooke test positive for COVID-19; individuals have not been in the building since Friday, Sept. 25

Two additional staff members at the George L. Cooke Elementary School have tested positive for COVID-19. The individuals were contacts of the first identified positive case at Cooke and have not been in the building since Friday, Sept. 25. The district first learned of a positive case in a Cooke staff member on Monday, Sept. …

Sullivan County Public Health Services will host drive-thru flu shot clinic Oct. 15

Sullivan County Public Health Services will hold a drive-thru flu shot clinic on Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SUNY Sullivan Fieldhouse Parking Lot. Registration is required; please register by visiting the following link: https://apps.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=306 Important information:  All those requesting a shot must be pre-registered (register here) You must be 18 …

Local organizations seek virtual tutoring volunteers

Sullivan 180 is looking for virtual tutoring volunteers for their partnership with SUNY Sullivan LPP What is a Volunteer Virtual Tutor? Volunteer Virtual Tutors work with local students in grades 7 – 12 to provide a solid support system, mentorship, and academic assistance. What are tutor prerequisite requirements? High school diploma Clean background check Reliable internet …

Fight the flu at home and school

Please read this important information about the flu from the New York State Department of Health:  English Español

MCSD seeks staff, community members and students to serve on pandemic planning committees

In an effort to maximize resources to provide the highest-quality learning experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Monticello Central School District is establishing five ad hoc pandemic planning committees (one at each school building). Members of the committee will discuss and recommend improvements for curriculum, instruction, health/safety and operations for the schools during the 2020-21 …

Microsoft Teams outage; please restart the program if you’re experiencing difficulties

During the morning of Friday, Oct. 2, there was a Microsoft Teams outage. If you are currently experiencing difficulties with Teams, restarting the program should resolve your issue. To do that, please follow these instructions:  For iPads: 1.Double click the home button and quit all the apps 2.Then hold down the power button and home …