January 5, 2024

Dear Sapphire Families,

Happy New Year!

Capital project passes; Thank you, M-W voters!
On Tuesday, December 5, district residents approved a $98 million capital improvement project by a vote of 878 yes votes to 290 no votes. The project will address long overdue major system improvements and upgrades districtwide. Learn more at https://www.mw.k12.ny.us/page/capital-improvement-program-december-2023. Thank you, M-W voters!

Reminder: Inclement Weather/Emergency Reminder

The school district has built six days into the academic school year calendar in case of inclement weather or other emergencies that would cause schools to close. In the event that we exhaust these allotted “snow” days, the district is prepared to pivot to remote instruction. 

Please have arrangements in place in the event of an early dismissal and make sure that your child is aware of these alternative plans. If schools are closed, please note that Club Kid is also closed and out-of-district students are not transported.

Families will be notified of any changes to the district’s regular schedule via email, text and/or phone call, based on preferences selected on the Parent/Student Portal. Please double check to ensure your contact information is updated. If you have questions, please email mcc@mw.k12.ny.us.

Notifications will also be posted on the district’s website, as well as on Facebook and Instagram. You may also receive a notification directly from the district’s app, which can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Bring a bag lunch? Get FREE sides to munch!

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.

As of November 1, 2023, Monroe-Woodbury Central School District has been providing no cost breakfast and lunch to all in-person students at every Monroe-Woodbury school. This 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. 

For more information, individuals may visit www.mw.k12.ny.us or contact the District’s Food Services Office via phone at (845) 460-6200, ext. 6249, or via email  foodforthought@mw.k12.ny.us.

Parent Workshops:

There are several virtual parent workshops being offered across the region over the upcoming weeks covering a variety of topics.

Additionally, beginning in January the Cornell Cooperative Extension will be offering a virtual workshop called "Discipline is Not a Dirty Word".  This workshop is specifically designed for parents of children ages 2-10 years old.  The sessions will take place on Thursday, January 11, 18, and 25 and February 1, 8, and 15 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.  Registration information can be found here: Cornell Cooperative Extension Parenting Workshop. 

I encourage you to continue checking the district website and Instagram for important updates as the year continues. 

Sincerely,

Caitlin Caldwell

Principal

Sapphire Elementary School