Sapphire Elementary

🏆 M-W’s FIRST Hall of Distinction is here! 🎉
Celebrate the Crusaders who’ve made a lasting impact — alumni, teachers, Board members, coaches, community partners and more. Submit nominations no later than November 14 to be part of this incredible recognition program for deserving Crusaders. Visit: www.mw.k12.ny.us👏⭐️💜

October 23-31 is Red Ribbon Week! Monroe-Woodbury students and staff will participate in activities, uniting to take a stand against drug use.

Red Ribbon’s 2025 theme “Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free,” encourages individuals to play their part in fostering safe, healthy and drug-free communities while helping students make positive decisions.

Stay tuned for fun activities from our schools as Red Ribbon Week continues!💪

Smiling faces, loud cheers and spontaneous dancing filled Sapphire’s auditorium as students were treated to a very special assembly by Beth & Scott and Friends. The duo sang catchy tunes to students about making good choices such as being kind to their friends, sharing, and cleaning up after playtime. Even the teachers joined in on the fun with some fancy dance moves on stage!💃🏻☺️🎼

Reminder: On Friday, October 17 M-W community will think PINK in honor of breast cancer awareness month. We will wear pink and denim to support survivors, fighters, and all those impacted by breast cancer. Let’s all join together and help build awareness!🩷

At the start of each school year, Orange County conducts an emergency early dismissal drill. This year the drill will take place on Friday, October 10, 2025 and students will go home 15 minutes early. Parents and guardians should be prepared for students to arrive home 15 minutes earlier than usual. Thank you!

Community Swim is canceled on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Thank you,

Happy Friyay! May your weekend be filled with as much joy as these Sapphire cuties playing a spirited game of Red Light/Green Light. 🥰🚦

Reading buddies, exercising, and channeling your inner pirate–all part of balanced Crusader Summer! #Summer2025 📚🏴‍☠️🥰

Adem, Logan and Bekim, of Pine Tree and Sapphire let their imaginations run wild at Legoland. Looks like their adventure was bricktastic! #Summer2025 🐺😁

Shout out to our SPELL (Summer Program for English Language Learners) participants! Crusaders from around the district are diving into art, physical education and read-a-longs, all while strengthening language skills and making new friends during the process! #Summer2025 🏃🏽‍♀️‍➡️📚🎨

Peyton B. future Pine Tree second grader and sister Keilani, one of our newest Crusaders entering UPK at Sapphire, spent 10 days exploring the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. The sisters visited family, swam in rivers and beaches, toured Old San Juan, and even went on an unexpected eight-mile hike in El Yunque rainforest! What an exciting trip! #Summer2025 🇵🇷🦜🤗

Laith H. of MWMS and Adham H. of Pine Tree, spent two weeks visiting family in Utah. While out West, the brothers visited Kennecott Copper Mine. This is the largest human-made excavation site with the deepest open-pit mine in the world! They also saw a MLS soccer match featuring Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo. #Summer2025 ⚽️🌄

Apply today (see link to Employment Opportunities in bio) and visit the district website at www.mw.k12.ny.us. Application deadline is June 30, 2026. Don't miss the chance to be part of the Crusader family!⭐️💜

Apply today (see link to Employment Opportunities in bio) and visit the district website at www.mw.k12.ny.us. Application deadline is June 30, 2026. Don't miss the chance to be part of the Crusader family!⭐️💜

Sapphire Elementary gave their UPK graduates a send-off to remember with a beach-themed celebration. In the blink of an eye, these little Crusaders will be walking across the big stage, so families took a moment to soak in the joy, smiles and these early milestones. 💜

Mrs. LoBrutto and Mr. Nealon of Sapphire were recognized by their student Brianna B. Brianna’s message, “Mrs. LoBrutto is a great teacher and I love her because she is nice to me.” Brianna’s message to Mr. Nealon, “If we get an answer wrong on math, he puts the correct answer on the smart board. He makes learning fun, like for writing he gives us little books where we can write about the books we read and that's fun for me.”💜 Thank you, Mrs. LoBrutto and Mr. Nealon! #atttudeofgratitude #mwfam

Mrs. Cahill of Sapphire Elementary was recognized by the family of Nahuel S. Nahuel’s family said, “Mrs. Cahill welcomed Nahuel as a new student to Sapphire with open arms. Her open communication with us and her support of his individual needs has been such a gift to our family. We are so grateful for her guidance and support throughout the year!” Nahuel’s family’s message, “Thank you, Mrs. Cahill for being so supportive of Nahuel’s needs in the classroom setting. We are tremendously grateful for your guidance and care this year.” Thank you, Mrs. Cahill! #attitudeofgratitude #mwfam 😊

REMINDER: All M-W schools and offices will be closed on, May 23-26, in honor of Memorial Day. We remember those who sacrificed their lives while serving so that we can live in freedom.

REMINDER: School budget vote today, Tuesday, May 20, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Central Valley Elementary.

This week we celebrate the people who make up the Monroe-Woodbury Transportation team as they continue to work hard ensuring our students are safely transported to and from school. From morning greetings to afternoon goodbyes the transportation team shows up strong, every single day. Happy School Transportation Appreciation Week! 🚌