CRUSADER CONNECTION
A MESSAGE FROM MWHS PRINCIPAL ELISA SOTO
Dear Crusaders,
We have already completed the first week of school! Parents, I urge you to be involved in your child’s life. Their high school years will pass in the ‘blink of an eye’ and they will be graduated and out of the house. Whether it is their school activities, church activities, community sports, or scouts, find time to do things with them. They will be gone before you know it.
Just a reminder that you can track your child's academic progress via the Parent Portal. Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions. This parent-teacher connection is vital to ensuring student success.
All students participated in a short assembly this week during their Physical Education Class. The students were briefed on expectations for the school year including the Code of Conduct, The Dignity Act, and other high school rules and regulations.
Parents and guardians, please take time to review and sign off on our Code of Conduct. Parents can access our Code of Conduct via the Parent Portal. Log in to your parent portal account, on the left navigation menu select Forms, then select “Code of Conduct for Parents.” Students do not have access to this form; it is not available through the student portal. Thank you.
The school year is off to a great start!
All the best,
Elisa
to our students!
Information Corner
Open House
Dear Monroe-Woodbury High School Community,
We invite you to attend our annual Open House on Wednesday, September 27, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. This event is offered with the expectation that you will visit your child’s classroom, meet their teachers, and have a chance to learn about expectations we have of your child, the NYS Curriculum, and our role in the educational process.
Parents/guardians will follow their student’s A Day schedule for the evening based on the following timetable:
Introduction in the auditorium: 5:30 - 6:00
Period 1: 6:00 PM - 6:08 PM
Period 2: 6:13 PM - 6:21 PM
Period 3: 6:26 PM - 6:34 PM
Period 4: 6:39 PM - 6:47 PM
Period 5: 6:52 PM - 7:00 PM
Period 6: 7:05 PM - 7:13 PM
Period 7: 7:18 PM - 7:26 PM
Period 8: 7:31 PM - 7:39 PM
Period 9: 7:44 PM - 7:52 PM
Students' Class Schedules: To help you navigate this evening, please visit the Parent Portal and make a copy of your student’s schedule to bring with you. You can also have your student fill in his/her schedule on this form.
Arriving Late: If you arrive in the middle of a period, please wait in the main lobby for the next period to begin. (Periods will change with a bell and an announcement).
Lunch Periods/Study Hall: Feel free to stop by the cafeteria during your student's lunch period.
Due to the limited schedule, teachers will not have sufficient time to conference about individual student’s progress. If you are interested in discussing your student’s progress prior to parent/teacher conferences in November, please contact the appropriate staff member(s) to arrange additional communication.
We look forward to seeing you on September 27th.
Sincerely,
Elisa Soto
Coffee With the Principal
Wednesday, September 27 - Join Principal Soto in the cafeteria during Open House for a chat.
Attendance
PSAT
registration
registration
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.
Class periods are 41 minutes long. Passing time to next class is 4 minutes.
Transportation
Visit the Parent Portal to view transportation information.
swipe system
We are excited to share that we will be introducing a student ID swipe system during the 2023-24 school year. SwipeK12 Introduction Letter
student Assembly
Anthony Valentine, a dedicated youth motivational speaker, presented to MWHS students on Sept. 7 & 8. Anthony's presentation focused on positively impacting students' lives. His mission is to uplift, inspire, and guide students as they shape their identities and aspirations.
Through storytelling and live demonstrations, Anthony encouraged students to understand the power of their stories and how their choices influence friendships, communities and well-being.
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
The Spotlight
Student Spotlight
Eunbii Jeon & Cristal Jimenez
These talented students created a welcome back message in the lobby for our high school community!
student Spotlight
2023 National Art Major Class
Thanks to the amazing Senior Art Major Class of 2023 who, under the guidance of Mrs. McGuckin-VanGelder, created this beautiful mural that is now installed in the B North stairwell at MWHS. Don't miss it!
To the High School Team
Dylan Ferrier
Introducing Mr. Ferrier, newly appointed Dean of Students! Take a moment to read a message for students and families. Welcome to MWHS, Mr. Ferrier!
What's Coming Up
Important Dates
September 4 - Labor Day, School Closed
September 5 - First Day of School
September 6 - Bus Safety Drill
September 20 - Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m. @ Education Center
September 25 - Yom Kippur, School Closed
September 26-28, October 1 - Picture Days
September 29 - Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day, FBLA Blood Drive
