CRUSADER CONNECTION
A MESSAGE FROM MWHS PRINCIPAL ELISA SOTO
Dear Crusader Family,
As we step into the lively month of May, we're thrilled to bring you a few updates and key reminders! Firstly, let's gear up to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week during the first week of May. It's a special time to honor and appreciate the invaluable contributions teachers make each day.
Additionally, we're also acknowledging Nurse Appreciation Week - May 6th-10th! This is our chance to recognize the dedicated efforts of our healthcare heroes who tirelessly care for others.
And mark your calendars for the highlight of the year - Graduation Day on June 26th! It's a momentous occasion where we'll celebrate our graduates' hard work and achievements. It's a day filled with pride, reflection, and unforgettable memories.
While June graduation may seem distant, it'll be here before we know it. We're sharing essential details in our newsletter to assist with your planning. Please take a moment to review the crucial information regarding Graduation Day, scheduled for June 26th at 6:00 PM. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements about Senior festivities in the weeks ahead.
Let's make the most of every moment and continue supporting each other as a community. Here's to a fantastic month ahead!
Best wishes,
Elisa
student Spotlight
Congratulations to the top 25 students of the graduating class of 2024! Your hard work, dedication, and academic excellence have set you apart. As you embark on the next chapter of your lives, may you continue to strive for greatness and make a positive impact on the world. Your achievements inspire us all. Well done!
High tea in honor of the top 25 students
Friends, family and faculty gathered on May 2 to recognize the Top 25 students in the Class of 2024 with a beautiful High Tea.
Many of our students and faculty members worked hard to help create a memorable event for the students and their families. Mrs. Kostalnik's culinary students outdid themselves by creating the menu, preparing the food and serving guests during the event. Amazing! Special thanks to our jazz band and orchestra student musicians for providing beautiful background music during the event. Bravo! And a shout out to our art students for creating the exquisite backdrops and table decorations that added the perfect touch to the celebration. Brilliant!
Best wishes to our Top 25!
On Thursday April 25th the Math Honor Society held their induction Induction. 33 new members were inducted which included 10 Seniors and 23 Juniors. These seniors along with 10 seniors who were inducted prior to 2024 received their Honor Cords.
Hs "exploring teaching as a profession" students share research, recommendations with middle school students
Students in Ms. Bulla's "Exploring Teaching as a Profession" course presented their Climate Health Hope Project research, thinking and recommendations to MS students on April 22. Students loved every minute of it! We just love this collaboration between buildings! Well done, Crusaders!
District Art show May 3-5 @ MWHS
The District Art Show, featuring Senior Art Major portfolios, kicks off with the Opening Reception from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. on Friday, May 3 at MWHS. Don't miss the ever-popular Empty Bowls at 5:30 p.m. For a $10 donation, visitors can take home a beautiful bowl handcrafted by students. All proceeds will benefit a local food pantry.
Additional viewing hours will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and then again on Sunday, May 5, from 12 noon - 5 p.m. Come and see all the incredible projects completed by our talented students!
Sc & HS reading buddies
Smith Clove students recently visited the high school to spend time with their reading buddies. Lots of laughter echoed through the library as our youngest Crusaders and our older Crusaders shared their love for reading!📚
staff Spotlight
Thank you for all you do for our students!
school meal hero day - may 3
Happy Teacher appreciation Week!
may 6-10
may 6-10
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! To all the dedicated educators who shape minds and inspire hearts, thank you for your unwavering commitment to nurturing the next generation. Your passion, patience, and creativity make a world of difference every day. Here's to celebrating you and all that you do!
school Nurse appreciation Week!
may 6-12
may 6-12
During Nurse Appreciation Week, we extend our deepest gratitude to all the incredible nurses who selflessly care for others with compassion, expertise, and unwavering dedication. Your tireless efforts make a difference in the lives of countless individuals and families. Thank you for your extraordinary commitment to healing and comfort. You are the heartbeat of healthcare, and we celebrate you this week and every week.
Information Corner
Budget Vote - Tues. May 21
The annual school budget vote will take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. This year’s proposed budget, which was unanimously adopted by the Monroe-Woodbury Board of Education on April 18, 2024, focuses resources on safety and security in our schools, maintaining programs that meet the needs of our students, and providing resources and professional development for staff that align with New York State Standards. For more information, please visit the District website.
A Public Budget Hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 8, at the Education Center in Central Valley. Members of the M-W community are invited to comment on the recommended budget at that meeting.
A budget-related Crusader Chat will be recorded and released to the community on Wednesday, May 15. Community members are encouraged to share budget-related questions they would like answered during the Chat by completing the online budget-related question submission form. Please submit questions by May 7. If only a few questions are submitted via the online form, District leaders will address the questions during the Public Hearing on May 8, in lieu of a Crusader Chat.
Graduation information
Junior Prom update
BRING LUNCH FROM HOME?
free sides available
free sides available
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). The CEP is a funding option under the National School Lunch Act that allows eligible schools to provide free meals to all students.
With the Community Eligibility Provision designation, all children in Monroe-Woodbury Central School District schools attending in person can receive one breakfast and one lunch per school day at no cost, eliminating out-of-pocket expenses for families and ensuring that all students receive two nutritious meals per day.
Voice of the Students
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Guidance newsletter
The Nurse's Corner
Bell Schedule
Daily Schedule
Period 1 - 7:08 a.m. to 7:49 a.m.
Period 2 - 7:53 a.m. to 8:34 a.m.
Period 3 - 8:38 a.m. to 9:26 a.m.
Period 4 - 9:30 a.m. to 10:11 a.m. Period 5 - 10:15 a.m. to 10:56 a.m.
Period 6 - 11:00 a.m. to 11:41 a.m.
Period 7 - 11:45 a.m. to 12:26 p.m.
Period 8 - 12:30 p.m. to 1:11 p.m.
Period 9 - 1:15 p.m. to 1:58 p.m.
Period 2 - 7:53 a.m. to 8:34 a.m.
Period 3 - 8:38 a.m. to 9:26 a.m.
Period 4 - 9:30 a.m. to 10:11 a.m. Period 5 - 10:15 a.m. to 10:56 a.m.
Period 6 - 11:00 a.m. to 11:41 a.m.
Period 7 - 11:45 a.m. to 12:26 p.m.
Period 8 - 12:30 p.m. to 1:11 p.m.
Period 9 - 1:15 p.m. to 1:58 p.m.
Class periods are 41 minutes long. Passing time to next class is 4 minutes.
Half a Day Bell Schedule
Extra Help Schedule
Your teachers are here to support you! Take advantage of their help!!
Cap & Gown Information
Information regarding where to order your Cap & Gown is now here! You can also find out more information about graduation announcements, senior class ring, and senior apparel.
Community partnerships
Highland Mills Police Department for their back-to-school and holiday assistance for our families and students - Chief Watson, Lieutenant Kevin Phillips, and all of the members of the Highland Mills Police Department
Back-to-school supplies from collections done by Mayor Lou Medina (Harriman) and Harriman Police Chief Patrick Tenaglia
Heritage Financial Federal Credit Union with branch manager Martha Soto coordinating back-to-school supplies
Staples Harriman Store
The Woodbury Commons, Simon Outlets - Back to school supplies along with continuing the Crusader Closet to help students in need of clothing or footwear items.
Coordinating manager David Mistretta, along with Shannon McSweeney, Alyssa Bitts
Sacred Heart for supporting our community with food pantries, both at the church and mobile, furniture assistance, baby and infant needs along with many other areas of support.
Target Corporation for back-to-school supplies and holiday assistance
Other Community Support Programs For Our Families
First Presbyterian Church of Monroe - Food Distribution Center
142 Stage Rd, Monroe, NY · (845) 783-1632
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month
Monroe United Methodist Church
47 Maple Ave, Monroe, NY · (845) 783-6371
2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
Highland Mills Methodist Church
654 NY-32, Highland Mills, NY 10930
(845) 928-6177
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