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Second Graders Receive Books from Monticello Kiwanis Club

Article courtesy of Sheila Lashinsky, Monticello Kiwanis Public Relations Chairperson: The Kiwanis Club of Monticello recently delivered chapter books to the thirteen second grade classes at the George L. Cooke Elementary School in Monticello just before summer break begins. The books were selected by Kiwanian Doris Motl, who is a retired 4th grade teacher. Accompanying …

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NYSDOH issues guidance re: masks; BOE will hear recommendations at June 10 meeting

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, The New York State Department of Health has issued updated guidance (June 7) that rescinds the requirement of face coverings for individuals while outdoors on school district property. However, the updated guidance keeps the requirement for individuals—i.e., students, staff, and visitors—to wear face coverings while indoors in district schools, …

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Message from Superintendent re: face coverings

español Dear Monticello CSD Community, We are aware of the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) recent inquiry (June 4, 2021) to the Center for Disease Control on its advisement on face coverings in schools. The current NYSDOH guidance (April 9, 2021) states, Appropriate [personal protective equipment] means, at least, an acceptable mask, which …

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Cooke Golden Ticket Video

The early June George L. Cooke Elementary School video is live! Watch it below; congratulations to all the winners and happy birthday to all the birthdays! 

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First-grade students grow butterflies

The remote first-grade class of Ms. Dutcher and Mrs. Post, and the in-person first-grade class of Mrs. DePaolo, grew caterpillars into butterflies while learning about the butterflies’ life cycle.  From caterpillar to pupa to adult, the students in each class were able to observe each stage of the cycle. Once the butterflies had emerged from …

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MCSD families are eligible for temporary $50 discount on internet service

Español Enrollment for the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program is open. The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. The $3.2B Emergency Broadband Benefit program provides a discount of up to a $50 per month toward broadband service …

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Upcoming EPIC events: Art Therapy and Sensory Motor Skills Workshops

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host two virtual workshops for Monticello families in June. All events are free, but registration is required. Please email Jane Sorensen at JSorensen@k12mcsd.net to register for any event.  Art Therapy: 100 Exercises to Make Your Mind, Body and Spirit Sing Thursday, June 3  7 p.m. – 8 …

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Free summer meals for MCSD students

The Monticello CSD announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge at these locations/dates/times. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions …

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