Smith Clove Elementary

Reminder: PickATime conference scheduling site opens February 16 at 12:00 AM for Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences. Check the district website for more information.

All Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will be closed from February 19 to 23, 2024, for winter recess. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, February 26!

​On Wednesday, 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. Go red, M-W!

REMINDER: On Monday, Feb. 12, the M-W Board will hold a Superintendent Search Community Forum at 6:30 p.m. in the MWHS large cafeteria. All members of the school community are invited to attend, either in person or via Zoom. Check the District website for the Zoom link and search updates.

Please mark your calendars for the upcoming early dismissal. Thursday, February 8 - Professional Development Day. 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. Expect buses to arrive at bus stops 3 hours earlier than usual.

Parents and guardians of incoming kindergarten students: Don't miss ParentSteps information session on Thursday, February 15 @ 7 p.m. at Sapphire. Get answers to questions related to transportation, food services, a day in the life of a kindergartner, and more!

M-W schools closed - Friday, January 19. Due to inclement weather, Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024. YMCA Club Kid and all after school activities are canceled. Out-of-district students will not be transported today. Stay warm, M-W!

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!💜

As their final act of Christmas Kindness for December, Mrs. Adler's class put together 7 Birthday Bundles and donated them to the local food pantry! Individuals who come in and have a birthday will have all they need to make a cake filled with love 💕! No eggs, oil or water necessary!! 💜🤗🎂

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!