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

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.