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A sweet way to celebrate Agriculture Literacy Week

Second-grade students at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School and George L. Cooke Elementary School had the opportunity to participate in a sweet activity to celebrate Agriculture Literacy Week. During Agriculture Literacy Week, volunteers throughout the state visit classrooms to read a story about agriculture and engage elementary students in a hands-on activity. This year’s …

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Message from Superintendent Dr. Evans re: expanding in-person opportunities in April

Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, I hope this finds you well and hopeful for the onset of spring. As many of you aware, the district has been developing plans to increase in-person learning opportunities for students. We are also seeking safe ways to increase the number of in-person instruction days available to students. This is …

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First-grade students learn important safety lessons from Deputy Barrett

Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Barrett came to the Cooke school to teach Ms. Dutcher and Mrs. Post’s first-grade virtual learners about stranger danger, chemicals in the home, calling 911 and many other ways to stay safe. They set up a computer station for Deputy Barrett to be able to come into the class to …

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Cooke Elementary School’s Virtual Family Literacy night is April 7

Cooke Elementary School’s Virtual Family Literacy Night will be held virtually on Wednesday, April 7 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.  Participants will enjoy:  Welcome with Mrs. Gallet and Ms. Hector Yoga with Mrs. Mendels Storytime and activities with classroom teachers EPIC Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge Raffle Drawing with Jane Sorensen See your teacher’s Seesaw class …

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Familias de habla hispana: únase a nosotros en nuestros talleres ENL EPIC del mes de Abril.

click here for English  Martes, 13 de Abril a las 5:45pm por Zoom con el tema: Los Niños Necesitan Familia Martes 20 de Abril a las 5:45pm por Zoom con el tema: Estilos De Crianza Y La Toma De Desiciones Favor de registrarse con el  facilitador de EPIC, Alex Perez at aperez@k12mcsd.net, llamando o por …

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The Monti Message, March 2020

A monthly recap from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans I. Our Schools  One Year On A year ago around this time (March 13, 2020), I had a discussion with my former boss on my pursuit of this position, and the ongoing updates we were receiving regarding COVID-19. We made some tentative plans for what …

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Positive COVID-19 case at Cooke; building will remain open for in-person instruction

Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Earlier today, we were informed that a student at George L. Cooke Elementary  School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last in school on March 2, 2021. They were determined to have been in contact with 39 students and staff who, we believe, will most likely be quarantined. After …

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Statement from SCSBA regarding reopening guidelines

Sullivan County School Boards Association (SCSBA) President Stacey Sharoff Vice President Anthony Sinacore Treasurer Dr. Kenneth Hilton Executive Director Tania DeFrank   Dear Sullivan County Community, Recognizing that the Covid-19 pandemic has undermined the learning of all of our children, with its greatest harm on those students who can least afford it, we all want …

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