On Dec. 6, fourth and fifth-grade students in the Emma C. Chase Elementary School’s Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) Creative Drama Club performed A Christmas Carol for Kids by Charles Dickens, modified by K. Barnhart and B Kelso. The play is a modern take on the classic “A Christmas Carol” story that integrates some new …
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As temperatures begin to drop, more students in the Monticello Central School District will stay warm thanks to the generosity of the Monticello Walmart and the advocacy of Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther. Anthony Cibrasi of Walmart and Assemblywoman Gunther visited the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School’s December Fun Friday to formally present the district with a …
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The second-grade students at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School just completed a unit on immigration. The children learned how and why people left their countries to make a new home in the United States. As a culminating activity the students created posters, dioramas and figurines that represented their families’ heritage.
The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will present a free workshop, Coping with Daily Stress and Frustrations on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the George L. Cooke Elementary School, room 205. The workshop will be facilitated by Social and Emotional Wellness (SEW) teacher Elisa Mendels. Children are welcome. The workshop …
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The holiday performance season is in full swing. Catch one of the many opportunities to see our students shine this winter. Dec. 5 Chase Winter Concert, Emma Chase School, 10 a.m. Dec. 10 RJK Winter Concert, Hughs Auditorium, 7 p.m. Dec. 11 MHS Chamber Musicians at the Sullivan County Government Center, 12 p.m. Dec. 13 MHS …
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Attendees at the annual Thanksgiving meal served at St. Joseph’s Church Hall on Thanksgiving day sat down to some extra festive tableware courtesy of the students at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School. The craft was a part of the school’s Social Emotional Wellness (SEW) curriculum in the week leading up to Thanksgiving. Just prior …
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Kudos to our November spotlights who exemplify November’s Life-Ready skill of Goal-Getting. These fine folks, submitted and described by their building/department leadership team, are the experts when it comes to achieving their goals! Ann Kurthy, Emma C. Chase Elementary School “Congratulations to Mrs. Ann Kurthy for being chosen as our November spotlight. Mrs. Kurthy is …
On Monday, Nov. 25 more than 120 members of the Monticello community gathered for the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Families, friends and businesses enjoyed a free Thanksgiving meal and a night of fun and friendship complete with giveaways, games and a turkey to bring home. The event was made possible by …
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The fall edition of the STREAM newsletter is live! Read the newsletter to learn how STREAM is enhancing student learning throughout the district.
The Sullivan County government recently shared information about resources for people in need of assistance staying warm in the cold months, including overnight warming shelters and the Home Energy Assistance Programs. Please visit the Sullivan County website to learn more.
