EPIC will host virtual Earth Day celebration

Monticello’s Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program is hosting a virtual Earth Day celebration on Thursday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m.  Attendees will enjoy:  E.B. Crawford Library: read “We Are The Water Protectors” & do a “Freddie the Fish” activity, showing how small choices make a big impact Hospitality Green Recycling & Waste Reduction Program: …

Updates on increased in-person instruction opportunities

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, I hope this finds you well and that you had a restful holiday break. Our staff have been working diligently over the past month to make adjustments that will increase in-person student enrollments. April 21 will be the first Wednesday of in-person instruction. The improvements listed below— among others—will …

Students continue to grow musically at Monticello

Music class looks different this year. With NYS guidance requiring a 12-feet of spacing for vocal, woodwind and brass instruments, and six feet for strings, a class that would typically have 30 students now has just a handful. Rather than work towards a culminating performance, teachers focus more on enabling music students to learn independently. …

Friday, April 30 will be full day of school for all students

Friday, April 30, which was originally scheduled as a half-day for all elementary school students, is now a full day of school for all students. Parent-teacher conferences will not be held on this day.   The change was made to provide continuity of learning for our students. Parents who wish to discuss their child’s progress should …

EPIC will host two self-care workshops in April

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host two virtual self-care workshops during April: Monday, April 5, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 7 p.m. Participants will learn about fitness and health and also have an opportunity to win a self-care themed basket. Both workshops are free, but registration is required to receive Zoom information. …

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 …

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 …

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 …