To the Class of 2023 and 2024 -- Essential Prep is returning for the March 2022 SAT! Our student-led program offers free SAT prep for over a month to prepare for the upcoming SAT on March 12, 2022. New and returning students are welcome to join!
The SAT is a crucial aspect of the college application now more than ever due to the pandemic. Our program is highlighted towards those who do not have access to a more expensive or professional tutor or preparatory course and for anyone who would like extra assistance. It is a first-come first-serve basis, so if you are interested in access to the program make sure to sign up right away! Registration ends January 23, 2022.
Visit the website to sign up, as well as for more information about the program:
https://sites.google.com/view/essentialprep/home
The team is excited to meet everyone this year! Don’t hesitate to direct any questions to mwessentialprep@gmail.com. If it’s easier, you can also directly contact Stephanie Peng, Executive Director, or Zongyuan Li, Vice Executive Director, for any additional concerns. We look forward to seeing you this season!
We hope you are all snuggly and warm, M-W! Sending a HUGE shout-out to the dedicated M-W Transportation team who have been hard at work clearing parking lots and removing the heavy snow from the tops of buses - a safety hazard when frozen. You're the best! We appreciate you!
Stay warm and safe this weekend. We can't wait to see you on Tuesday, January 18!
Let's celebrate the end of the school week (and the start of a long weekend) by giving Maureen Burt a huge shout out! Thank you, Ms. Burt, for taking the time to get to know your students and for showering them with compassion and care. We celebrate you and your Crusader spirit!
Important message from the M-W Food Services Department
M-W schools closed - Friday, January 7, 2022 -
Based on weather forecasts calling for periods of heavy snow resulting in ice and snow covered roads overnight and tomorrow morning, all Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will be closed on Friday, January 7, 2022. There will be no in-person or remote instruction and all after school activities are canceled. Transportation will not be available for out-of-district students.
We are hoping that this advance notification will allow families time to make necessary arrangements.
Stay safe and warm and enjoy the weekend.
Community Swim is canceled due to pool maintenance on the following dates:
Tuesday, January 4
Friday, January 7
Sunday, January 9
Stay tuned for updates. Thank you for your understanding.
M-W High School PTSA is delighted to announce the following Reflections contest winners:
Dance Choreography:
1st – Savanna Dezio,
Visual Arts:
1st – Yuvraj Chandyok,
Photography:
1st - Harrison Aaron,
2nd – Aveline Gaines,
3rd - Yuvraj Chandyok,
Literature:
1st – Dennis Palacios,
2nd - Yuvraj Chandyok,
Literature:
Special Artist -
1st – Evan Pavignano
Congratulations to these students for their creativity and commitment to creating their art. Good luck in the regional, state and, hopefully, national PTA competitions!
There is still time! MWHS is holding a holiday food drive to help families in need. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the high school through December 22. Thank you for helping brighten the holidays for M-W families.
YES, Crusaders! Congrats to all 8 of our Varsity teams who earned the New York State Public High School Athletic Association's "SCHOLAR-ATHLETE TEAM" recognition. We are strong in the classroom AND on the fields/courts/pool. Way to go!
High School Reflections winners were named December 15, 2021 Congratulations to: Yuvraj Chandyok, who scored in 3 categories. His work placed first in Visual Arts, second in Literature and third in Photography, and his Visual Arts and Literature entries moved on the the Central Hudson Regional competition. Winners in other categories include: Savanna Dezio for Dance Choreography, Harrison Aaron, first place, and Aveline Gaines, second place, in Photography, Evan Pavignano, first place in Special Artist and Dennis Palacios, first place in Literature. First and second place winners will have their work sent on to Albany for the NY State judging. Congratulations!
Unfortunately Amazon’s widespread issues have impacted the district’s internet service and livestream capabilities . We are concerned that the virtual Town Hall meeting scheduled for this evening via livestream may be interrupted due to lingering connectivity issues. As a precaution, we have decided to postpone the virtual Town Hall meeting until Tuesday, December 14, at 5:30 p.m.
Thank you to the M-W families who have already completed the online questionnaire. Your questions and concerns are important to us and the district leadership team looks forward to a thoughtful dialogue next week.
The link to the livestream will be emailed to families prior to the Town Hall meeting and will be available on the district website. Thank you for your understanding.
REMINDER: District leaders will be holding a virtual Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, December 8 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Send your questions in advance to communications@mw.k2.ny.us. A link to the livestream will be shared with families prior to the meeting.
While you're getting your shopping done at Woodbury Common, stop by Market Hall and the M-W Whoville elves will wrap presents for you. "Wrapping in Whoville" is a fundraiser for the Class of 2022 All Night Graduation Party. Presents are wrapped at no charge. Donations are greatly appreciated!
M-W Elves will be wrapping on the following days from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
December 4 & 5
December 11 & 12
December 18 & 19
REMINDER: Friday, December 3 is an early dismissal day for Parent Teacher Conferences
Dismissal will take place on the following schedule:
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 - Please note: Pre-K students' pick up will be from 11:05-11:15 am
Central Valley, North Main, Pine Tree – 12:45 p.m. dismissal
Remember to wear PURPLE or BLACK tomorrow - Thursday, December 2!
M-W commemorates National Special Education Day in honor of Crusaders with disabilities and the educators who support them.
We've dressed in gold, pink and red this fall, so let's do one more! December 2 is the anniversary of the creation of the Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which made public education available to all students regardless of ability.
Crusaders commemorate National Special Education Day - Thursday, December 2 - Wear purple or black!
On Thursday, December 2, members of the Monroe-Woodbury community are invited to wear purple or black to commemorate National Special Education Day in honor of Crusaders with disabilities and the educators support them.
December 2 is the anniversary of the creation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which made public education available to all eligible students. IDEA ensures that special education and related services are provided for those students. It was the first and most important step in creating the path of equity in education and resources for all students.
Orange County Early Dismissal Drill: All students will be released 15 minutes early. Parents and guardians should anticipate that their child will arrive home 15 minutes earlier than usual. Thank you!
REMINDER: All M-W schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, September 16, in observance of Yom Kippur.
Welcome back Class of 2022,
You will receive a postcard from Lifetouch with your individual access code. Use this link along with your unique access code to register for an appointment slot at schedule.prestigeportraits.com. The site is available 24/7 for your convenience.
Listed below are the current dates for senior portraits with Lifetouch Photography:
September 20-24 3:15 pm-8 pm Small Café
October 25-29 3:15 pm-8 pm Small Café
November 15-19 3:15 pm-8 pm Small Café
December 13-17 3:15 pm-8 pm Small Café
Lifetouch asks that each student use their unique confirmation code to schedule and confirm an appointment online. Students MUST “confirm” their appointment date & time at schedule.prestigeportraits.com. Students are encouraged to confirm an appointment as soon as they receive their postcard from Lifetouch to schedule the date and time they prefer.
