Dear Monroe-Woodbury Middle School Families,

As we enter the month of May, there is so much to celebrate and look forward to at Monroe-Woodbury Middle School. With warmer weather and the final stretch of the school year ahead, our students continue to demonstrate growth, resilience, and school pride each day.

First, congratulations to all of our students for successfully completing the NYS ELA Assessments. We are proud of the effort and determination they showed throughout the testing process. Looking ahead, the NYS Math Assessments will take place on May 5 and May 6. We encourage students to continue practicing good study habits, getting plenty of rest, and arriving at school ready to do their best.

May is also a time to recognize the incredible individuals who make our school community strong. On May 1, we celebrate School Meal Hero Day and thank our dedicated food service staff for the care and support they provide to our students every day. During Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8), we honor our outstanding teachers for their commitment, passion, and dedication to student success. We also recognize our amazing school nurses on School Nurses Appreciation Day, May 6, for the compassion and care they provide to our school community.

This month will also be filled with opportunities to celebrate student talent and involvement. Our Spring Concert Series begins on May 4, with additional performances on May 5, May 7, May 11, and May 20. We look forward to showcasing the hard work and musical talents of our students and music department.

Please also note the following important dates:

• May 13 - Middle School PTA Meeting

• May 19 - Superintendent’s Conference Day (No School for Students)

• May 25 - Memorial Day (School Closed)

As we move closer to the end of the school year, we encourage all students to remain focused academically, continue demonstrating positive behavior, and take pride in their accomplishments. There are many exciting end-of-year activities, celebrations, and milestones ahead, and we look forward to finishing the year strong together.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Wishing all of our families a wonderful May!

Sincerely,

Rafael Vasquez, Jr.
Principal
Monroe-Woodbury Middle School

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.