Sapphire Elementary

All Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, due to icy road conditions and extremely low overnight temperatures. This extra time in the morning will allow crews to treat roads and complete clean-up to ensure safe travel for our students and staff. The start of the academic day will be as follows: M-W High School – 9:08 a.m. start time M-W Middle School – 10:15 a.m. start time (AM classes will begin at 9:25 a.m.) Sapphire and Smith Clove – 10:30 a.m. start time Central Valley, North Main and Pine Tree – 11:15 a.m. start time Students will be picked up at bus stops approximately two hours later than usual. All buses, both in and out-of-district, will operate on the specified delay schedule. All CTE programs at BOCES will be bussed based on the Monroe-Woodbury schedule. Students will not be charged for absence from BOCES if buses are not available. BOCES delayed opening cancels morning CTE programs. Safe travels tomorrow!

Based on the forecast for an extended period of snow, sleet and frigid temperatures tonight through tomorrow evening, which will impact the District’s ability to safely transport students, all Monroe-Woodbury schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16. We hope this advance notice helps our families plan accordingly. Stay warm and safe, Crusaders!

REMINDER: All M-W schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Enjoy the extended weekend, Crusaders!

As the county and school district continue to assess road conditions, Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will open on a 2-hour delay schedule on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. More information will be forthcoming if necessary. The start of the academic day will be as follows: M-W High School – 9:08 a.m. start time M-W Middle School – 10:15 a.m. start time (AM classes will begin at 9:25 a.m.) Sapphire and Smith Clove – 10:30 a.m. start time Central Valley, North Main and Pine Tree – 11:15 a.m. start time Students will be picked up at bus stops approximately two hours later than usual. All buses, both in and out-of-district, operate on the specified delay schedule. All CTE programs at BOCES will be bussed based on the Monroe-Woodbury schedule. Students will not be charged for absence from BOCES if buses are not available. BOCES delayed opening cancels morning CTE programs. Safe travels this morning!

Due to the forecast for an extended period of heavy rains, high winds and mixed precipitation, all Monroe-Woodbury students will be dismissed early today, Tuesday, January 9, to give our transportation team sufficient time to safely transport all students. Dismissal times for each building are as follows: M-W High School – 10:30 a.m. dismissal UPK - 11:10 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. Please note that all after school activities and the YMCA Club Kid program are canceled. Morning CTE students will be transported directly home from BOCES and PM CTE classes are canceled. We will keep families updated as needed regarding any impacts to tomorrow’s schedule. Stay warm and safe.

Due to the forecast for an extended period of snow this weekend, all buildings will be closed as of 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, and will remain closed through Sunday, January 7. Community Swim is canceled. Thank you.

Wishing all members of our M-W community a new year filled with peace, joy and good health!💜

UPDATE: M-W schools now closed today, December 18, 2023 Due to the extended weather event and widespread flooding of roadways, all Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices are now closed today, Monday, December 18, 2023. High school students and those middle school students who came to school for early classes will be transported home with a dismissal time of 10:30 a.m. There are no afternoon BOCES classes. All after school activities and Club Kid are canceled. Concerts will be rescheduled. Thank you to our dedicated transportation team who have navigated challenging travel conditions today and to our families for your patience and understanding. We apologize for any inconvenience encountered as a result of the delayed communication. Stay safe and warm today.

MWMS, CV, NM, PT, SE, SC on a 2-hour delay schedule - Monday, December 18, 2023 Due to continuous rain and heavy winds impacting transportation this morning, Monroe-Woodbury Middle School, Central Valley Elementary, North Main Elementary, Pine Tree Elementary, Sapphire Elementary and Smith Clove Elementary will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule on Monday, December 18, 2023. The start of the academic day will be as follows: M-W Middle School – 10:15 a.m. start time (AM classes will begin at 9:25 a.m.) Sapphire and Smith Clove – 10:30 a.m. start time Central Valley, North Main and Pine Tree – 11:15 a.m. start time Students will be picked up at bus stops approximately two hours later than usual. Thank you.

Due to a transformer issue, roads surrounding the following bus stops are closed and cannot be accessed by M-W buses at this time. Updates will be provided as soon as they become available. Freeland & Kenny Half Hollow Silas Seaman/Hidden Creek Please be patient as buses navigate the rainy and windy weather conditions this morning. Families may experience delays in student pick-up times. Thank you for your patience.

For those M-W students who prefer to bring their lunches from home, the district is excited to offer FREE sides to accompany their homemade meals. Items such as milk, fruit, vegetables and more are available. Students must choose three or more of the offered items to receive them at no cost. This offering is made possible by the designation granted to the District by the New York State Education Department’s Child Nutrition Program (CEP). Bring a bag lunch? Get free sides to munch!🍎🥦🥛

Monroe-Woodbury voters approve capital improvement project On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, district residents approved a $98 million capital improvement project by a vote of 878 yes votes to 290 no votes. Thank you, M-W voters!

REMINDER: Today is the Capital Improvement Project vote from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Central Valley Elementary, 45 Route 32, Central Valley. Exercise your right to vote!🗳

M-W has been providing no cost breakfast and lunch to all in-person students at every school since November 1, and has seen an increase of 867 meals per day districtwide. We encourage all students to enjoy the no cost meals; no paperwork is required. Students can "line up, no need to sign up!" “We are committed to providing healthy, well balanced meals for all students attending Monroe-Woodbury at no cost to their families. Our first and most important priority is ensuring that all in-person students are well fueled and ready to maximize their learning experience each day,” said Marilyn Prestia, M-W Food Services Director. 💪🥰🥗

Q: How much would the project cost taxpayers? A: The proposed $98 million proposal, which addresses the most critical infrastructure improvements in all seven school buildings and five non-instructional buildings, will have zero tax impact for our district residents. The capital project would be paid for with no additional taxes due to further reductions in debt service, high levels of NYS building aid, and use of the District's capital reserve (savings for projects). The capital project vote will take place on Dec. 5 from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. at CVE. Learn more at https://www.mw.k12.ny.us/page/capital-improvement-program-december-2023

Today commemorates the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) into law in 1975. IDEA granted access to children with special needs to free and quality public education. Happy 48th anniversary!🤗💜

REMINDER: Please mark your calendars for early dismissals and school closings.✅

Did you know that improving our schools impacts your home’s property value? Nearly 30% of home buyers list school quality as a deciding factor in their home purchase. As a homeowner, you’d like to know about all of the factors (internal and external) that impact your property value — and your school district is a big one. Residents will vote on the proposed capital improvement project from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. at CVE on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Learn more at https://www.mw.k12.ny.us/page/capital-improvement-program-december-2023

Hopefully these look familiar! The final capital project postcard should be arriving in your mailbox shortly. Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, December 5, from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. at CVE. Visit the capital project page for more information.

When it comes to learning, school facilities matter! Did you know? Student test scores climb 10.9% when school buildings are improved and modernized. Learn more about how we plan to improve M-W schools through the proposed Dec. 5 capital improvement project: https://www.mw.k12.ny.us/page/capital-improvement-program-december-2023