Positively RJK – Jan. 18 – Jan. 22

“Positively RJK” recognizes students who have received a positive referral from their teacher in the previous week. Congratulations to the following students: Positive Records 01/18/21 – 01/22/21 Rebecca Frey-Ramos – 6th – 8th grade Instructor Kayla Popp                                                                          Hannah Robinson Monique Gordon – 7th & 8th grade Home and Careers Instructor Caroline Alcantara                                                               Logan Brundage                                                                   William …

RJK Middle School will return to a hybrid model Monday, Jan. 25

Robert J. Kaiser Middle School will return to a hybrid model of instruction beginning Monday, Jan. 25. Students in cohorts A and C should report to the building on Monday for in-person instruction. Students in cohort B will begin to report on Thursday, Jan. 28.    When we return to school, it is the responsibility of every person …

Dana Taylor to be honored at NAACP’s Freedom Fund Dinner

The Sullivan County NAACP will honor Monticello Central School District’s Executive Director of Special, Summer and After-School programs during its annual Freedom Fund Dinner. The Freedom Fund Dinner Awards celebrate community members who have made significant contributions to the lives of people of color. Ms. Taylor is a daughter, mother, wife, educator and life-long resident …

Positively RJK recognizes students for the week of Jan. 4, 2021

“Positively RJK” recognizes students who have received a positive referral from their teacher in the previous week. Congratulations to the following students: Positive Records Week of 01/04/21 – 01/08/21 Victoria Ingrassia – Home & Careers 7th & 8th grade Hanna Bell Javon Faulk Nina Whidbee McKayla Campbell Joseph Campbell Morgan Hutchins Ivon Diaz Mayah Romero …

Bethel Woods at Home helps community tap into creativity

Designed to combat the impact turmoil can have on the physical and mental well-being of individuals, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts invites guests of all ages to connect and practice self-care through their Art of Wellness program. From Creative Arts Therapy workshops and exercise activities on the historic site, to virtual creativity classes, there …

EPIC to host virtual Parent Cafes

Monticello Central School District’s Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host a series of virtual parent cafes, on the following topics:  Self Care – Thursday, Jan. 7, 7 p.m. (Win a self care basket) Getting Organized – Thursday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m. (Win an organization-themed basket) Both workshops are free, but registration is required. …

EPIC Wellness Workshop will be held on Jan. 28

Monticello’s Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will hold a free, virtual wellness workshop on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. via Zoom led by Jane Sorensen of EPIC and Elisa Mendels, SEW Facilitator at the George L. Cooke Elementary School.  The workshop will focus on:  Mindfulness, breathing & calming exercises Stretches to relieve stress …

Free farm stand and food distribution schedule for 2021

The free farm stand and food distribution schedule for 2021 is available online. This initiative, headed by Community Action and supported by numerous agencies, such as Cornell Cooperative Sullivan County, Action Towards Independence and SNAP-ED, provides free food to local residents. The events are held at least twice per month, according to the 2021 schedule. …