Central Valley Elementary

2025-26 Central Valley Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM (845) 460-6700
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A Message from Central Valley Principal Michael Barone

Dear Central Valley Families,

We had many highlights during the month of October including Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness, Hispanic Heritage, Red Ribbon Week, and our PTA sponsored Trunk or Treat. Please enjoy some of the pictures at the bottom of this newsletter that were captured during the month of October.

The following items are scheduled during the month of November: Superintendent's Conference Day for Staff Development on 11/4, Veterans Day on 11/11, PTA Sponsored Fall Book Fair, Parent Teacher Conferences, and Thanksgiving. Be on the lookout for additional information regarding November's events.

Finally, we ask all parents and guardians to reference the Hall of Distinction tab below. Nominations are currently being accepted for inductees to the first-ever Monroe-Woodbury Hall of Distinction (HOD). The HOD was established in 2025 to celebrate the rich heritage and tradition of the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District. This program recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the school community, as well as distinguished alumni who have excelled in their respective endeavors. Please refer to the tab for additional information regarding the program.

Regards,
Michael Barone

Hall of Distinction

Nominations are currently being accepted for inductees to the first-ever Monroe-Woodbury Hall of Distinction (HOD). The HOD was established in 2025 to celebrate the rich heritage and tradition of the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District. This program recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the school community, as well as distinguished alumni who have excelled in their respective endeavors.

Nominees must demonstrate the highest standards of ethical conduct and moral character and must meet the criteria in one of the following categories:

Contributor

A Contributor is someone who has been a supporter of the Monroe-Woodbury School District’s athletics, arts, and academics for at least five years. This category may include distinguished administrators, faculty, staff, Board of Education members, coaches/assistant coaches or community members who have served the school system for a minimum of five consecutive years. They must have shown exceptional leadership, character, and achievement during their tenure and must be inactive to be eligible. Inductees may be living or deceased.

Distinguished Alumni

A Distinguished Alumni is a graduate of Monroe-Woodbury High School who has achieved significant recognition or success in a particular area, made impactful contributions to society, or brought honor to their alma mater through their accomplishments. This category may include achievements in athletics, their chosen profession, or humanitarianism. Candidates being nominated as former athletes must have earned a varsity letter. Nominees must be graduates who have been out of school for at least five years. Inductees may be living or deceased.

A nomination may be submitted by the selection committee, current faculty, administration, staff, members of the Booster Club, an alumnus(a), or by the general public. All entries must be submitted by November 14, 2025, via the MWCSD Hall of Distinction nomination form. Nominations may only be made one time per year. Those individuals not selected will not be retained for future consideration, but there is no limit to the number of times a person may be nominated.

The form is available via the district website. Hard copies may be picked up at the security booth at MWHS, 155 Dunderberg Road, Central Valley, or at the Harriman Center, 14 Church Street, Harriman. If you would like an HOD packet mailed to you, please email: monroewoodburyhod@gmail.com.

In addition to the nomination form, the following materials should be submitted for consideration:

A letter of recommendation from the person making the nomination, and at least one letter of support (maximum of 3) from an individual who can validate or substantiate pertinent information related to the nominee.
If available, a limited number of newspaper clippings, magazine articles, copies of scorebooks and statistics may be included to help substantiate the accomplishments and contributions of the nominee.
A suitable photograph for reproduction should be submitted electronically. The photo should be the highest resolution possible to ensure quality reproduction.

The inaugural class will have a maximum of eight charter members. All individuals selected to be a member of the HOD will be invited to an Induction Ceremony during the winter of 2025. A permanent HOD interactive exhibit honoring inductees will be located in the main lobby of Monroe-Woodbury High School, 155 Dunderberg Road, Central Valley, NY.

Resources:

HOD Web Pages: https://www.mw.k12.ny.us/page/hall-of-distinction

HOD Information Packet (English): https://5il.co/3phuw

HOD Information Packet (Espanól): https://5il.co/3phux

HOD Nomination Form: https://forhttps://forms.gle/cFK92SsuZmcEooNw7ms.gle/cFK92SsuZmcEooNw7

Early Morning Communication Reminder

EARLY MORNING COMMUNICATION TEST - Monday, November 10 @ 6:30 p.m.

To prepare for the possibility of inclement weather or other morning emergencies, the district will send a TEST of its Early Morning contacts on Monday, November 10, at 6:30 p.m. The TEST allows families to verify receipt of morning announcements regarding school closings, delays or other emergency notifications.

SchoolMessenger is the district’s primary parent/guardian notification system. As always, parents and guardians may receive important notifications from the district via email, phone call or text. Families will only receive texts in the early morning if they have opted in to receive text messages (see instructions). Please Note: If you have previously opted in to receive text messages via SchoolMessenger, you do not need to opt in again. Your preferences will remain active until your child graduates or you choose to opt out.

BACK-UP ALERT SYSTEM TEST - Monday, November 10 @ 6:45 p.m.

In addition to our primary Early Morning message system (SchoolMessenger), the district will also be testing our back-up notification system (Apptegy Thrillshare Alerts). For this test only, you will also receive an additional phone call, text and email notification.

A reminder will be sent to all families during the first week in November. Please check the Parent Portal to ensure your student’s contact information is updated. Thank you for your cooperation as we prepare for the unexpected as the winter weather months approach.

School Messenger Reminder- VERY IMPORTANT!

School Messenger Reminder (parents/guardians):

As of August 20, 2024, School Messenger has replaced Swift K12 as the district’s parent notification system. As always, parents and guardians may receive important notifications from the district via email, phone call or text.

NEW WITH SM:

Parents and guardians must “OPT IN” to receive text messages via School Messenger. It’s easy and quick! Please take care of it right away!

How to OPT IN to receive text messages:

Text “Y” to the number: 67587 from the phone number you have registered to your Student’s Profile as a contact.
You will receive a text message confirming you have registered to receive text notifications: “You’re registered 4 SchoolMessenger notifications. Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help.”

Please note: If you DO NOT “OPT IN” for text notifications, you will NOT receive text notifications. You will only receive phone calls or emails. We encourage you to make your selection as soon as possible to ensure smooth communication with no interruptions.

Recordatorio de School Messenger (padres/tutores):

A partir del 20 de agosto de 2024, School Messenger ha reemplazado a Swift K12 como el sistema de notificación para padres del distrito. Como siempre, los padres y tutores pueden recibir notificaciones importantes del distrito por correo electrónico, llamada telefónica o mensaje de texto.

NOVEDADES CON SM:

Los padres y tutores deben “OPTAR” para recibir mensajes de texto a través de School Messenger. ¡Es fácil y rápido! ¡Por favor, ocúpese de ello de inmediato!

Cómo OPTAR para recibir mensajes de texto:

Envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra “Y” al número: 67587 desde el número de teléfono que haya registrado en su perfil de estudiante como contacto.
Recibirá un mensaje de texto que confirmará que se ha registrado para recibir notificaciones de texto: “Está registrado para recibir 4 notificaciones de SchoolMessenger. Responda PARE para cancelar, para recibir ayuda”.

Tenga en cuenta: si NO “OPTA” para recibir notificaciones de texto, NO recibirá notificaciones de texto. Solo recibirá llamadas telefónicas o correos electrónicos. Le recomendamos que haga su selección lo antes posible para garantizar una comunicación fluida y sin interrupciones.

No Charge Breakfast & Lunch for All Students

Free Meals - All Students 2025-2026 School Year Reminder

All students enrolled at Monroe-Woodbury Central School District are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch in school at no charge to your household each day of the 2025-2026 school year.

All students will be able to participate in these meal programs on the first day of school without having to pay a fee or submit an application. All schools provide a breakfast program for students upon entry into school and a lunch program for students in the cafeteria.

School meal programs offer breakfast and lunch meals that meet strict federal nutrition standards, aligned with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and are planned with student preferences in mind. If packing food from home, students can add to their home brought lunch at no cost by choosing at least three of the five items offered, (e.g., low fat milk, proteins, whole grains, vegetables, and fruits), one of which must be a vegetable or fruit. We invite students to show their support for their school food service program through participation.

View message for families regarding 2025-26 school year

View message for families regarding 2025-26 school year (en español)

Distraction-Free Schools

The Distraction-Free Schools New York State law, which was passed as part of the 2026 state budget, aims to promote student mental health and student success by prohibiting student use of personal electronic devices from the time students arrive at school until dismissal. This law goes into effect at the start of the 2025-26 school year.

The law applies to students in grades UPK-12 and bans the use of smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, earbuds, wireless headphones, and other internet-enabled devices. School-issued devices are exempt and will continue to be an important instructional tool in the classroom.

At the Board of Education meeting on July 23, the Board approved the Students and Personal Electronic Devices Policy. This policy addresses how the law will be enforced in our schools, as well as exemptions and exceptions. Families may request an exemption under specific circumstances, such as for documented medical or disability reasons. If you believe your child qualifies for an exemption, please complete the online Exemption Request form. All requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the district's Exemption Review Committee. Submission of this form does not guarantee approval, but it is the first step in the review process.

For more information, visit our Distraction Free-Schools page.

PTA News

Click Here to Join the Central Valley PTA

Click Here to Join MW SEPTA

PTA Board Members

President: Breanne Chase

Vice President: Stacy-Ann Pinnock

Treasurer: Kristie Roberts

Recording Secretary: Gonul Kamfoi

Corresponding Secretary: Roselyn Cordero

email: centralvalleypta@gmail.com

MWSEPTA

President:

Treasurer: Andrea Abrignani

email: mwsepta@gmail.com

Reminder for Visitors to M-W Schools

PROTOCOLS FOR VISITORS TO SCHOOLS

Schools are a place of work and learning, and certain limits must be set for any visitation. Any visitations require principal or his/her designee approval.

The building principal or his/her designee is responsible for all persons in the building and on the grounds. For these reasons, the following rules apply to visitors to the schools:

Anyone who is not a regular staff member or student of the school will be considered a visitor. This includes any contractor or government official conducting professional or official business.

The Monroe-Woodbury School District uses a visitor management practice known as The Credential Exchange Program. The practice requires all visitors to enter the school at the main entrance where they will press the intercom button. Using the visitor intercom system, a Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will engage each visitor from inside the school and ask the individual to state their purpose for visiting. When a legitimate purpose has been stated, the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will electronically grant access to the visitor and they will enter the inside of the school or vestibule. Upon approaching the Security Desk or vestibule, all visitors will follow the Credential Exchange Program.

The Credential Exchange Program requires all visitors to produce a valid Government Photograph ID, which will be vetted by the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter through the VISITOR DATABASE. Once authorization is permitted, the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will take the printed-out visitor’s tag and insert it into the ID holder attached to a break away Orange Visitor Lanyard. The visitor will hang the Orange Lanyard around their neck and the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will maintain the visitor’s ID in the security booth or vestibule’s lock box. All visitors to the school must report to the main office upon entering the school.

Student visitors are not permitted during the school day or to functions not open to the public without advance approval from the principal.

Any unauthorized person on school property will be reported to the principal or his or her designee. Unauthorized persons will be asked to leave. The police may be called if the situation warrants. All visitors are expected to abide by the rules for public conduct on school property contained in our Code of Conduct.

Refer to individual school handbooks for additional information and requirements.