Dear Families,
February has arrived and our school is full of energy, learning, and joyful moments. Classrooms are busy with students growing, exploring, and having fun together!
This month brings many meaningful moments. We will be honoring Black History month, celebrating Valentine's Day, and participating in our "Soup"-er Bowl Cal Drive. Our PTA is hosting the Sweetheart Dance at Pine Tree Elementary on February 6th. We will also observe President's Day and mark an exciting milestone-- the 100th day of school on February 25th! It's hard to believe how quickly the year is moving as we pass the halfway point.
Be sure to enjoy the photos included in this newsletter. As always, thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Warmly,
Allison Borriello
Principal
Sapphire Elementary School
School Counselor Appreciation Week
February 2nd - 6th
Go Red for Heart Health
February 13th
NO SCHOOL: Mid-Winter Break
February 16th - 18th
Click here to check out the flyer!
Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in a virtual internet safety presentation on Monday, February 9 from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Keynote speaker Thomas Roidl will encourage critical thinking in online activity, with an emphasis on protecting children from uninformed choices.
Has your child lost a jacket? Sweatshirt? T-shirt?
It could be in our Lost and Found area!
Please come in and check in the Main Lobby to see if any of your lost items are here.
Happy February! Spring is almost here!!
We are continuing to see the flu, norovirus, rsv and pneumonia; please continue to keep your child home with fevers, vomiting, diarrhea and associated symptoms - see link below
Link: When to keep your child home
As the days get colder and weather is unpredictable make sure you dress your children for cold weather and in layers for changing indoor & outdoor temperatures. Continue to encourage handwashing, coughing & sneezing into elbows, a good night’s sleep, exercise and balanced diet with plenty of water!
The New York State Department of Education requires that all Kindergarten & 1st grade students have a physical exam. A valid physical for this school year is one performed on or after September 1st, 2024 or new entrants within 1 year prior to start date.
Additionally, per NYS law, we will be screening all Kindergarten & 1st grade students' vision and hearing if not done and documented on their current physical exam.
Link for Forms and more info from the Nurse’s Office
If you have any questions regarding this information, please don't hesitate to contact us at
(845) 460-6500 ext. 14809
Fax: (845) 460-6035
Email: clucanie@mw.k12.ny.us
Sincerely,
Camille Lucanie, SNT
All students enrolled at Monroe-Woodbury Central School District are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch in school at no charge to your household each day of the 2025-2026 school year.
All students will be able to participate in these meal programs on the first day of school without having to pay a fee or submit an application. All schools provide a breakfast program for students upon entry into school and a lunch program for students in the cafeteria.
School meal programs offer breakfast and lunch meals that meet strict federal nutrition standards, aligned with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and are planned with student preferences in mind. If packing food from home, students can add to their home brought lunch at no cost by choosing at least three of the five items offered, (e.g., low fat milk, proteins, whole grains, vegetables, and fruits), one of which must be a vegetable or fruit. We invite students to show their support for their school food service program through participation.
View message for families regarding 2024-25 school year
View message for families regarding 2024-25 school year (en español)
Souper Bowl Canned Food Drive
As of this writing, we have collected 533 cans for donation.
Thank you for all your support!
80's Day for the 80th Day of School
Kindergarten Winter Day
Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(845) 460-6500
Arrival:
Gr. K & 1 @ 8:15 AM
UPK @ 8:50 AM
Dismissal:
Gr. K & 1 @ 2:35 for drop-offs, followed by students taking the bus
UPK @ 2:10 PM
February Black History Month
Heart Healthy Month
February 4 BOE Meeting 6PM at Smith Clove
February 6 Wear your favorite sports jersey
Sweetheart Dance @ Pine Tree, 6PM
February 13 Go Red for Heart Health Day
February 16-18 NO SCHOOL: Mid-Winter Break
February 20 HS Authors visit for Grade 1
February 25 100th Day of School!
BoE Meeting 6PM
February 26 HS Authors visit for Grade K