The first day that George L. Cooke Elementary School kindergarten students Brielle Maynor and Gabriel Perez-Rodriguez competed in their class’s paper chain challenge, their chain was too short. The next day, it was long enough to claim the grand prize. It was all a part of a hands-on lesson in teacher Brianne Liebman’s classroom on …
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With as many as 60 Monticello teens and tweens showing up each day to the St. John Street School Community HUB, it’s safe to say the program’s launch has been a successful one. However, with as many as 60 Monticello teens and tweens showing up each day to the St. John Street School Community HUB, …
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The district is aware of a discolored water situation at the George L. Cooke Elementary School. The Village of Monticello Water Department is on site. The district is providing bottled drinking water to all students and staff. Water fountains have been disabled at this time. Water to the building remains on for bathroom use. Cafeteria …
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Without clear vision, it’s difficult to see a path forward. That’s why, over the summer and into the early fall, members of the Monticello Board of Education carefully deliberated and discussed their perceptions of an ideal school district, Monticello’s challenges and strengths, and pathways to resolutions. As a result of these discussions, the Board committed …
Congratulations to our December spotlights who exemplify the life-ready skill of “collaboration.” These fine folks, as submitted and described by their leadership teams, know that great things happen when we all work together! Cooke Cares Committee “Cooke Cares is a program at the Cooke Elementary School that was created to assist families in need of …
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Kindergarten students at the George L. Cooke Elementary School have become seasoned world travelers in the weeks leading up to the winter break. Each day, students in all kindergarten classes at the school have been dutifully filling out itineraries, packing suitcases, boarding planes and heading to destinations across the globe in a quest to learn …
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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 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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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 …
