Dear Monroe-Woodbury families,

I hope your children have settled into the school year well and are embracing rich experiences in and out of the classroom. We are very fortunate in Monroe-Woodbury to have a variety of academic and extracurricular offerings that help students discover their interests and shape their school experiences.

At our most recent board meeting, a group of adorable Sapphire Elementary students performed "I Am a Promise" for the Board of Education Trustees. The lyrics, "I am a promise, I am a possibility. I am a promise, with a capital P. I am a great big bundle of potentiality," were not only endearing, they served as an important reminder. Together, board members, educators, parents, and community members, will work together to support our young people on their educational journey. 

Please know that the board is here to listen, answer questions and support our students and their families. This commitment to service is the foundation of our school district's mission.

Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and make memories that last a lifetime!

Sincerely,

Dawn Tauber

Board of Education President 

As a school district, we have learned to expect the unexpected. While we expect wintry weather conditions, we also recognize that power outages, flooding, accidents and other issues may cause us to dismiss early, delay or close schools. 

Early Dismissal 

Decisions regarding early dismissal will be made early in the morning. Families will be notified via email, text (only those who opt-in; see below) and phone call. Please have arrangements in place for your children in the event of an early dismissal and make sure they are aware of these alternative plans.

• M-W High School – 10:30 a.m. dismissal

• M-W Middle School – 11:37 a.m. dismissal

• Sapphire and Smith Clove (UPK-1) – 11:45 a.m. dismissal

• Central Valley, North Main, Pine Tree – 12:45 p.m. dismissal

Families should expect buses to arrive at bus stops approximately 3 hours earlier than usual. In the event of an emergency early dismissal, all after school activities and YMCA Club Kid will be canceled.

Delay Schedule

There are three delay schedule options: 1-hour, 2-hour and 3-hour. Visit the district website to view specific times for each school. In the case of delayed opening, all buses, in-district and out-of-district, will operate on the specified delay schedule.

School Closure

If inclement weather or other factors impact the district’s ability to safely transport students, schools will be closed. Families will be notified via email, text (only those who opt-in; see below) or phone call based on preferences selected in the Parent Portal. Please ensure your contact information in the Portal is accurate.

Test of Early Morning Communication: You will soon be receiving information about a test of the district's early morning communication system, which will take place in early November. Early morning messages will be sent to contacts provided in the Parent Portal via email and phone call, in addition to text, but only if you have opted in to receive texts (see instructions below). 

Reminder: For the first time, the district is utilizing School Messenger to communicate with families. While we are hopeful communication will flow smoothly, families are encouraged to visit the district website and social media (Facebook and Instagram) as a back up for important messages related to changes in student schedules. Thank you! 

Write a letter (or email) to someone in our school community who has made a difference in your life. Explain what makes them special and why you are grateful. How have they made your life better?

For younger students, draw a picture to share with your favorite person. Send your illustration or message to communications@mw.k12.ny.us and we will share on social media and the website and surprise your special person. #mwattitudeofgratitude

We will share messages throughout the month of November!