The Monti Message, October 2020

A monthly recap from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans  I. Our Schools George L. Cooke Elementary School: Open Again We recently had to, unfortunately, shift Cooke Elementary School to remote learning due to a staff member becoming sick with COVID-19. Once we became aware of the positive test (September 28), we initiated contact tracing …

Update your SchoolMessenger information to stay connected

The Monticello Central School District is encouraging all families to opt-in to receive text/SMS messages from the district’s notification platform, SchoolMessenger.  On Thursday, Oct. 8, the district sent out a text message to all mobile numbers on file prompting users to opt-in to receive messages. If you did not receive this message, you either do …

MHS Guidance Department hosting virtual College Night on Wednesday, Oct. 14

The high school guidance department is hosting a virtual College Night for MHS seniors and their families at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14.   Join Zoom Meeting https://E2CCB-GST.zoom.us/j/2612014379?pwd=b0JSdE4yMXJydnVkcVFSV3RJaWZ4QT09   Meeting ID: 261 201 4379 Passcode: 304889 One tap mobile +16468769923,,2612014379#,,,,,,0#,,304889# US (New York) +16465189805,,2612014379#,,,,,,0#,,304889# US (New York)   Dial by your location         +1 646 …

MHS dance students to work with Tony-nominated choreographer’s community engagement platform

As part of Bethel Woods’ in-school residency program E3: Engage. Experience. Explore, Monticello High School dance students (along with members of the community) will have the opportunity to watch a performance from Tony-nominated choreographer Camille A. Brown’s teaching artists from her community engagement platform, EVERY BODY MOVE(EBM).  According to the Bethel Woods website, EVERY BODY …

Sullivan County Public Health Services will host drive-thru flu shot clinic Oct. 15

Sullivan County Public Health Services will hold a drive-thru flu shot clinic on Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SUNY Sullivan Fieldhouse Parking Lot. Registration is required; please register by visiting the following link: https://apps.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=306 Important information:  All those requesting a shot must be pre-registered (register here) You must be 18 …

Fight the flu at home and school

Please read this important information about the flu from the New York State Department of Health:  English Español

MCSD seeks staff, community members and students to serve on pandemic planning committees

In an effort to maximize resources to provide the highest-quality learning experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Monticello Central School District is establishing five ad hoc pandemic planning committees (one at each school building). Members of the committee will discuss and recommend improvements for curriculum, instruction, health/safety and operations for the schools during the 2020-21 …

Microsoft Teams outage; please restart the program if you’re experiencing difficulties

During the morning of Friday, Oct. 2, there was a Microsoft Teams outage. If you are currently experiencing difficulties with Teams, restarting the program should resolve your issue. To do that, please follow these instructions:  For iPads: 1.Double click the home button and quit all the apps 2.Then hold down the power button and home …

SUNY Sullivan Liberty Partnerships offering three programs

SUNY Sullivan Liberty Partnerships is offering three virtual after-school enrichment programs for students: Be Proud! Be Responsible! is a seven-part curriculum that provides adolescents with the knowledge, motivation and skills necessary to change their behaviors in positive ways. Through fun and interactive learning experiences, your student will  learn about safer sex, refusal skills, HIV and …

Final supply distribution for MHS Thursday Oct. 1

The final school-wide supply distribution for Monticello High School students will take place on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the high school registration entrance. This is open to all Monticello High School students. Stop by and pick-up your school supplies!