The leaves are turning colors, the temperatures are finally beginning to fall, and the night sky is getting darker more quickly each day. Fall is here!
As we welcome the beauty of autumn in the Hudson Valley, we are reminded of the vibrant changes this season brings, both in nature and within our school community.
We are just days away from our first progress report of the year. This important milestone marks a time for reflection, growth, and renewed focus. In addition to academic updates, our calendar is full of meaningful activities for students, upcoming days off, and valuable opportunities for families to stay engaged and involved.
Here are some important upcoming dates to keep on your radar:
· October 2 – Yom Kippur (School Closed)
· October 3 – First Quarter Mid-Point
· October 7 – MS PTA Meeting (6 PM)
· October 7 & 8 – 6th Grade Trip (Hudson River Cruise)
· October 8 – BoE Regular Meeting (6 PM @ North Main Elementary)
· October 10 – Orange County Early Dismissal Drill
· October 13 – Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day (School Closed)
· October 16 – Building Leadership Committee Meeting (3:30 PM)
· October 18 – Breast Cancer Awareness Day
· October 23 – Fall Recreation Activity
· October 23 to 31 – Red Ribbon Week
We encourage you to take a few moments to review the full newsletter so you can stay informed, connected, and involved in all that’s happening here at Monroe-Woodbury Middle School.
Thank you for your continued support in making MWMS a wonderful place for our students to learn, grow, and thrive.
Warm regards,
Rafael Vasquez, Jr.
Principal
Monroe-Woodbury Middle School
IMPORTANT UPDATES
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Mrs. Lucy Taylor
With her warm heart and dedication, Mrs. Taylor has been a vital part of the MW team for 25 years. She began her career as a custodian out of necessity when her husband fell ill, a testament to her strength and commitment to her family.
Family is at the center of Mrs. Taylor's world. She is a proud mother to one daughter and a doting grandmother to nine grandchildren, all of whom live with her or right next door. She loves nothing more than taking her grandkids on vacation, with Alaska, Bermuda, and any other destination where she can make memories with them being her favorite spots.
In her rare moments of downtime, Mrs. Taylor enjoys the simple pleasures of life. You can often find her unwinding with a cup of coffee, catching up on her favorite TV shows, and simply relaxing after a long day.
NEWS AND NOTES
LIBRARY CORNER
It’s been a busy start to the school year in the library as we welcome new and returning students! Ms. Tischler’s 8th grade health classes visited to complete a neuron project. Mrs. Kirschenheiter’s 7th grade ELA classes explored fiction genres and selected independent novels to read. Mr. DeFusto’s 7th grade social studies classes researched and planned a cross-country trip during their Road Rules project.
ART GALLERY
Mrs. Angeloro’s 8th grade art classes are beginning a multi media project where they had to research an endangered animal and create a poster that features their animal and their animals habitat. Students learned watercolor techniques as well as pen and ink techniques in their work.
ATHLETIC ARENA
Fall sports are in full swing here at M-W! Use the link below to see the schedule for cheering on our teams.
Let's go Crusaders!
NEWS FROM THE NURSE
Immunizations and physicals are due!
7th Graders - Meningitis vaccine (MCV4), Physicals
11 years old - Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
Please submit at your earliest convenience.
Thank you!
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.
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Check out the Daily Bulletin on PowerSchool and the Daily Announcements.
Thursday, Oct 2 - Yom Kippur (School Closed)
Friday, Oct 3 - First Quarter Mid-Point
Tuesday, Oct 7 - PTA Meeting, 6pm
Wednesday, Oct 8 - Board of Education Regular Meeting @ NM, 6pm
Tuesday, Sept 23 & Wednesday, Sept 24 - Rosh Hashanah (School Closed)
Friday, Oct 10 - Orange County Early Dismissal Drill (15-minute early dismissal)
Monday, Oct 13 - Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day (School Closed)
Thursday, Oct 23 - Fall Rec Activity
Thursday, Oct 16 - BLC, 3:30pm
Friday, Oct 17 - Family & Friends Recital @ HS, 6pm
Thursday, Oct 23 - Friday, Oct 31 - Red Ribbon Week