Dear Sapphire Families,
Welcome! I’m thrilled to be writing to you as the new principal of our incredible building. What an exciting start to the school year—it’s been almost a week, and I’m already in awe of the laughter, curiosity, and creativity I see (and hear!) in our hallways each day. From tiny backpacks to big smiles, your children are bringing this school to life, and I feel truly lucky to be part of their journey.
This year is all about joyful learning, building connections, and creating memories. We’ve got plenty of fun events coming up, so keep an eye on your calendars—and don’t forget to join our amazing PTA if you haven’t already. They help make the magic happen!
Thank you for trusting us with your little ones—we promise to care for them, challenge them, and cheer them on every step of the way.
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!
Best,
Allison Borriello
Principal
Sapphire Elementary School
Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(845) 460-6900
Check out the Daily Bulletin on PowerSchool and the Daily Announcements.
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
Welcome Back Crusaders! We Missed You!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safety & Security Officer
Appreciation Week
September 15-19
Reminder!
Schools Closed
September 23-24
Monroe-Woodbury
GOES GOLD
Friday, September 26
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.
For more information on no cost meals please visit:
https://www.mw.k12.ny.us/page/free-meals-faq
View message for families regarding 2025-26 school year
View message for families regarding 2025-26 school year (en español)
SchoolMessenger is the district’s parent notification system. As always, parents and guardians may receive important notifications from the district via email, phone call or text.
NEW WITH SM:
Parents and guardians must “OPT IN” to receive text messages via School Messenger. It’s easy and quick! Please take care of it right away!
How to OPT IN to receive text messages:
Text “Y” to the number: 67587 from the phone number you have registered to your Student’s Profile as a contact.
You will receive a text message confirming you have registered to receive text notifications: “You’re registered 4 SchoolMessenger notifications. Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help.”
Please note: If you DO NOT “OPT IN” for text notifications, you will NOT receive text notifications. You will only receive phone calls or emails. We encourage you to make your selection as soon as possible to ensure smooth communication with no interruptions.
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SchoolMessenger es el sistema de notificación a los padres del distrito. Como siempre, los padres y tutores pueden recibir notificaciones importantes del distrito por correo electrónico, llamada telefónica o mensaje de texto.
NOVEDADES CON SM:
Los padres y tutores deben “OPTAR” para recibir mensajes de texto a través de School Messenger. ¡Es fácil y rápido! ¡Por favor, ocúpese de ello de inmediato!
Cómo OPTAR para recibir mensajes de texto:
Envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra “Y” al número: 67587 desde el número de teléfono que haya registrado en su perfil de estudiante como contacto.
Recibirá un mensaje de texto que confirmará que se ha registrado para recibir notificaciones de texto: “Está registrado para recibir 4 notificaciones de SchoolMessenger. Responda PARE para cancelar, para recibir ayuda”.
Tenga en cuenta: si NO “OPTA” para recibir notificaciones de texto, NO recibirá notificaciones de texto. Solo recibirá llamadas telefónicas o correos electrónicos. Le recomendamos que haga su selección lo antes posible para garantizar una comunicación fluida y sin interrupciones.
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 Central 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.
September is
Hispanic Heritage Month & Childhood Cancer Awareness
September 2: PTA Welcome Back Breakfast & Grade-level Orientations
September 3: First Day of School
September 9: PTA Virtual Meeting at 7 PM
September 11: Grade K / UPK Open House at 6:30 PM
September 11: Patriot Day
September 15-19: Safety/Security Officer Appreciation Week
September 17: Constitution Day
September 18: Grade 1 Open House at 6:30 PM
September 22: Fall Picture Day
September 23-24: No School - Rosh Hashanah
September 26: Go Gold for Pediatric Cancer
September 26: Back to School Movie Night at 6:00 PM