Congratulations to the nine educators who received tenure during the April 25 Board of Education meeting: Brianne Liebmann, Tiffany Kelly, Andrew Scecina, Lindsay Walsh, Jennifer Ruston, Beverly Correa, Danielle D’Agata, Angela Braselmann and Amanda Ormsby. Your hard work and dedication to the students of Monticello CSD has paid off, and we are so proud to have …
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Where do you read a book? In your favorite chair, or maybe outside in some fresh air? For the students at George L. Cooke Elementary School during March, it was anywhere! As part of “National Reading Month,” students at Cooke Elementary were presented with the Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge, co-sponsored by Every Person Influences Children …
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Cooke Elementary School Faculty invite Cooke students and their families to join them on Wednesday, May 3rd for their annual Family Literacy Night from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. This year’s event, “Making S’more Memories at Cooke” includes several fun activities for families. The event will be held indoors in case of inclement weather. We hope …
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Did you know that there used to be an amusement park where the Sullivan County Government Building currently stands? Or that the George L. Cooke Elementary School was once the site of a tannery? Or that there was once a time where you could just walk down to Broadway and buy anything you need? Students …
As Dr. Seuss would say, “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.” Students at George L. Cooke Elementary School did just that on Wednesday, March 29 with the help of special guest reader, Jane Sorensen, EPIC Family Engagement Program Manager! Ms. Sorensen stopped by the …
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The George L Cooke Elementary School presents its Spring Concert Series. The concerts will take place at the following dates/times in the Cooke gymnasium: First Grade -Wednesday, April 26 – Starting promptly at 2:30 p.m. Second Grade –Thursday, April 27 – Starting promptly at 1:30 Kindergarten –Thursday, April 27 – starting promptly at 2:30 (concert duration …
Article courtesy of Cathy McFadden, AIS teacher/Reading Specialist at George L. Cooke Elementary School: I love a good story. My favorites are my family’s stories, especially the ones starring me! If you enjoy telling stories then the Storytelling Workshop, hosted by EPIC (Every Person Influences Children), is for you. Cooke Elementary School families are encouraged to come to the workshop on Tuesday, April 18 from 5:30 to …
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The students and staff at the George L. Cooke Elementary School are continuing to discover new ways to incorporate health into their daily lives, thanks to the hard work of the Cooke Wellness Club. A healthier generation of Sullivan County residents After Sullivan County was ranked second to last in the state for its residents’ …
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El programa Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) organizará un taller en español para las familias de Monticello a través de Zoom el lunes 13 de marzo a las 6:00 p.m. a través de Zoom. Las familias discutirán el tema de “Equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida familiar”. El taller será presentado por Marta Mangual. …
The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will be hosting an in-person RULER workshop for Monticello families on Tuesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. at Cooke Elementary School. Participants will gather for “Meta-Moment: Part 1” and learn tools and strategies on how to identify positive responses to strong, unpleasant feelings. Cooke Elementary SEW Facilitator Elisa …
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