Students and families gathered at the George L. Cooke Elementary School on May 6 for a fun-filled Literacy Night that brought reading to life through a camping theme and hands-on activities. Families kicked off the night making (and of course, eating) s’mores around campfires in the school’s outdoor learning center. Indoors, the library was transformed …
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Firefighter Wayne VanderMeulen’s final walk through the halls of George L. Cooke Elementary School as an active firefighter was one to remember. Mr. VanderMeulen is retiring after 20 years of dedicated service to the community. Over the years, he has made a lasting impact on the students at the Cooke school, especially the students in …
Welcome to Liebmanville, where the residents are cute, the community is intentional, and there’s even a puppy store! In units 5 and 6 of Open Court — “Home Sweet Home” and “Our Country, Our Culture” — students explored homes from around the world as part of the social studies curriculum. To close out the unit, …
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Students at the George L. Cooke Elementary School finally got their chance to enjoy the school’s second-annual Winter Fun Day, and it turned out to be well worth the wait! Originally planned for earlier in the winter, the event had to be postponed several times due to this year’s challenging winter. While the delays tested …
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Congratulations to all of the students honored at George L. Cooke Elementary School’s most recent School Spirit Assembly, which coincided with the 100th day of school! Attendance Shining Stars (Perfect Attendance) Bernard Brownridge Nasir Brownridge Yanelis Cabreja Yanibel Cabreja Jayden Casanovas Landon Castellanos Jahnae Fillmore Luke Kingsbury Atarah Mitchell Marianna Pavon Zachary Price Ameera Thompson …
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The 1990s called… and Ms. O’Sullivan and Ms. Hobby’s class at the George L. Cooke Elementary School answered! Their class took a totally rad trip back in time for 90s Day, and it was all that and a bag of chips. Students measured their math skills in the most delicious way possible—by figuring out just …
The George L. Cooke Elementary School recently held its monthly Spirit Awards Assembly, where the entire school gathers to celebrate and recognize students and classes who have gone above and beyond over the preceding month. A big “congrats” to all of the recipients! Hallway Heroes : Mrs. Roselli’s class Lunch room: Mrs. Somers’ Kindergarten class …
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Article courtesy of Sullivan 180 A string of 16 first graders eagerly formed a line on a cold winter’s day at the George L. Cooke Elementary School in Monticello. What was this line for? To take a turn mashing up some steaming potatoes the first graders had just chopped and cooked themselves. On January 28th the …
Pre-school registration Monticello families with three and four-year old children may now register for the St. John Street Community School Preschool program lottery. All registrations must be completed by April 15 in order to be entered in the lottery, and families will be notified of their status during the week of April 20. Your child …
Español Monticello Central School District 2026/27 Kindergarten Registration will take place on the following dates, and your child must accompany you to register: Chase students: at the Emma Chase Elementary School on March 23 Cooke students: at the George L. Cooke Elementary School on March 24 and 25 Please call (845) 794-7700, x 78905 to …
