
Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices are closed today, Tuesday, February 28, due to inclement weather. CTE students will not be transported. The virtual Crusader Chat regarding middle school curriculum has been postponed until Wednesday, March 1, at 12 noon via GoogleMeet. Visit www.mw.k12.ny.us for more information. Stay safe and warm!


All M-W schools will close at 6 p.m. tonight, Monday, February 27, due to the anticipated inclement weather. Information related to tomorrow's school schedule will be forthcoming tonight or tomorrow morning. Stay warm and safe!

UPDATE FROM THE GRAD PARTY 2023 COMMITTEE: POCKETBOOK BINGO on March 10 is SOLD OUT! Refunds will be issued to anyone who made a reservation after the last seat was sold. There are LOTS of other opportunities to support the Grad Party for the class of 2023. Please visit the Grad Party page on the website for details: https://www.mw.k12.ny.us/o/mwhs/page/all-night-graduation-party-copy


We missed you, Crusaders, and hope you had an awesome winter break!💜


Mark your calendars for this fun-filled event! M-W welcomes the high-flying, slam-dunking, rim-rattling Harlem Wizards on Friday April 14 at MWHS. The Wizards will take on members of the M-W faculty for what is sure to be a memorable event! The game is a fundraiser for the Interact Club, who supports a number of charity events such as the Crop Walk to EndHunger, the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, and Adopt-a-Family, among many others.


The amazing PRISMS concert will be offered via livestream tonight. Check out the district website for the link. Don't miss this incredible performance.💜


CALLING ALL MWCSD ALUMS!
Did you, your parents, grandparents or great-grandparents attend M-W schools? Do your children currently attend M-W schools? We will be featuring MWCSD legacy families (multigenerational) on the district's website and social media in the months to come and would love for you to be part of our #mwlegacy!
Complete the online form or email communications@mw.k12.ny.us. You may even be selected as a feature family in the 2023-2024 printed district calendar!
Link to online form: https://forms.gle/mkSavZoB1WbB...


REMINDER: High school spring sports registration opens today, Monday, February 13, at 2 p.m. and modified spring sports registration opens on Monday, February 20, at 2 p.m. Visit: https://monroewoodbury-ar.rschooltoday.com/ on the district website.


REMINDER: Spring sports registration opens today at 2 p.m. for High School Sports. Modified spring sports registration opens at 2 p.m. on Monday, February, 20.
This is the direct link to the registration page.
Visit https://monroewoodbury-ar.rschooltoday.com/


On Tuesday, February 14, the Monroe-Woodbury school community will wear red in recognition of Heart Health Month.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. M-W is wearing red as a reminder to our families to take care of cardiovascular health.


The much anticipated PRISMS concert will be held on Tuesday, February 14 at 7 p.m. in the MWHS auditorium. It's an experience you don't want to miss!🌈🎶⭐️


NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 @ 6 PM, MWHS AUDITORIUM
Join NHS Officers, high school administrators, faculty and staff as they welcome 89 new members to the MWHS chapter of the NHS. New this year! If you can't make it to the high school in person, you can view the livestream as it happens at: https://events.locallive.tv/events/101079


Latest updates from the Grad Party 2023 committee! Get your creative juices going! Grad Party has 3 opportunities to paint your way to a fun evening that also contributes to Grad Party fundraising. NEXT WEEK - February 8th, come to the high school cafeteria for an evening of Painting & Fun! RESERVATIONS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED! Just book by Tuesday, July 7 and they will make room for you (and your friends!) Tickets are $40 and include art supplies and a Valentine project to take home. There are raffles and refreshments too!
AND IN MARCH - Board & Brush in Warwick offers two opportunities to come to a painting workshop. "Board & Brush Creative Studio is a place to create unique wood decor projects from scratch while enjoying a fun atmosphere." Visit: https://boardandbrush.com/warwick/#Calendar-workshop using access code SCHOOL. Take a look at the options and reserve your spot on either: Saturday, March 18 from 2 pm-5pm or Saturday, April 15 from 4 pm -7 pm.
The Class of 2023 appreciates your support!



Congratulations to senior Conor Fitzgibbon who has committed to play football for Marist College in the fall. Way to go!💪🏈🎉


Tonight's the night! Come to the Bourbon Street fundraiser to benefit the Grad Night 2023. Dine in or take out, just mention the Fundraiser when you order. And Trivia Night begins at 8 pm so it really is an evening of food and fun!
Tonight is also the deadline to RSVP to the Painting & Fun fundraiser on February 8th in the MWHS Cafeteria. Get your pals together and have some fun!
Tomorrow, February 2, is another great opportunity to support Grad Night 2023 with fantastic food. If you haven't been there, Dottie Audrey's is worth a short drive down Route 17! On Thursday, February 2, they are open from 10-5 sharing the proceeds of the day's sales with the Class of 2023. The bread and bakery items are as great as their bistro fare. Eat in or take out!




Reminder:
All schools will dismiss early on Thursday, February 2 for a Superintendent's Conference Day.
Early Dismissal Times:
M-W High School – 10:30 a.m. dismissal
M-W Middle School – 11:37 a.m. dismissal
Sapphire and Smith Clove (K-1) – 11:45 a.m. dismissal
Central Valley, North Main, Pine Tree – 12:45 p.m. dismissal
Buses can be expected to arrive at bus stops 3 hours earlier than usual.


Don't miss the chance to view amazing projects by our talented MWMS students during the 7th Grade Pop-up Art Show! Student work will be on display at Jay's Deli Dining Room throughout the month of February, beginning with an Opening Reception on Friday, February 3 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Jay's Deli is located at 534 Route 32, Highland Mills, NY. See you there! 🧑🏽🎨✨


WORLD READ ALOUD DAY will take place on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Similar to last year, Monroe-Woodbury will be participating in our classrooms, as well as encouraging students and family members to share their storytelling images from home via social media with the hashtag #mw2023wrad. Families may also email photos, including students' names, grades and schools, to communications@mw.k12.ny.us.
For 13 years, WORLD READ ALOUD DAY has called attention to the importance of sharing stories by challenging participants to grab a book, find an audience, and read-aloud. We cannot wait to see what our M-W families are reading!


M-W schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 25, due to the forecast for wintry weather conditions and hazardous travel. High School exam information was shared earlier with families via email and may also be found on the HS webpage. Stay warm and safe!


In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, M-W remembers the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust through books, conversations and meaningful activities. MWMS will hold its second annual Resilience Week in March in collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County and the Holocaust Museum and Center for Tolerance and Education, which provides students an opportunity to listen and learn about the Holocaust. More information will be shared as activities and lessons unfold.

