Sapphire Elementary

Reminder: All Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day. We thank all those who have served our country. 🇺🇸

On Sunday, November 8, the Kids Changing the World Club (KCW) took part in the Beautiful People Organization's eighth annual 5K to benefit the Adaptive Sports Program for kids with Special Needs. KCW members participated by running in the race and cheering on fellow runners as event volunteers. 💜

MWHS students Christine Ribeiro, Tanay Shah, Yoojin Sung, and Zan Rahman have been named Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®), which conducts the program, were presented to these scholastically talented seniors.

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2027 competition by taking the 2025 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).

Great job, Crusaders!

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Crusaders at MWHS recently marked the 18th anniversary of the Living Ink program. Coinciding with the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) National Day of Writing, students decorated the windows in the main lobby with various notes of expression.

Established by the NCTE in 2009, this national program highlights the diverse forms of writing. Living Ink serves as M-W's unique way to honor this mission, celebrating the powerful role writing plays in everyone's life while allowing students and faculty to experience its inherent beauty.

For this year's theme, MWHS embraced the Six-Word Memoir. Students across every English class engaged in the full writing process, guiding their ideas from initial pre-writing concepts to a final product. Each student crafted a six word narrative capturing a pivotal personal moment, illustrating their unique identity and demonstrating that everyone has a meaningful story to tell.

Writing truly is for everyone!

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The M-W Girls Cross Country team are undefeated and Section IX champions! Led by seniors Olivia Heim, Lily Post and Elizabeth Deskin, the team won the school’s 31st sectional title at Mount Academy in Esopus, NY. This makes four straight sectional titles for the seniors on the team. Also competing were juniors Kaylee Chang and Julia Greenhut, sophomore Keyri Vargas Estevez and MWMS student Livia McConnell. Olivia Heim delivered a great performance, breaking the course record and securing her fourth consecutive individual sectional title! Go, Crusaders!

REMINDER: All Monroe-Woodbury schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3, for Superintendent’s Conference Day to allow staff to engage in professional development.

In celebration of Red Ribbon Week, the Middle School Student Council held its Fall Sidewalk Chalk Celebration. Students were invited to decorate the sidewalk panels in front of the Middle School with colorful pictures of fall scenes. The students' creativity did not disappoint! Great art work, Crusaders! 😄

A little country charm and a whole lot of school spirit at Sapphire Elementary this week. It was big smiles and lots of laughter as our Kindergarten and first grade students participated in the annual Hoedown. A big thank you to MWHS strolling strings orchestra for the music and physical education teacher Caleb Stevens for some rootin’-tootin’ choreography! 🥰

REMINDER: All Monroe-Woodbury schools will be closed Tuesday, November 3, for Superintendent’s Conference Day to allow staff to engage in professional development.

Congratulations to our Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer teams on their victories last night!

Upcoming Games:

Boys: Section IX Championship – Saturday, October 31
Girls: NYS Sub Regionals – Tuesday, November 3

Good luck to both teams as they head into their next matches! ⚽️

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Reminder: Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1. Don't forget to turn clocks back one hour. 

The 37th Annual Monroe-Woodbury Faculty & Friends Benefit Concert will take place on Friday, November 13 at 6 p.m. in the High School auditorium. Come see M-W teachers (and community members) performing a variety of musical selections. All proceeds benefit the Boosters scholarship fund.

Tickets can be purchased at the door ($6/students & seniors; $12/adults). Visit the district website at www.mw.k12.ny.us for ticket information. 🎶🎤

Central Valley students enjoyed an energetic assembly that got the entire auditorium up and moving! Fitness Coach and current Survivor cast member Ori Jean Charles, known as Coach OJC, visited CV to share insights on fitness, nutrition, and the importance of staying active.

As a dedicated personal trainer, Coach OJC focuses on guiding individuals toward becoming their healthiest selves. Throughout the assembly, young Crusaders learned about healthy habits, including drinking water every day, trying new fruits and vegetables, and getting good sleep every night.

Coach OJC emphasized three key points: “Moving better, eating better and thinking better.” Students were reminded that wellness is their superpower, a great message for Red Ribbon Week!

Good luck to the MWHS Girls Soccer team as they compete tonight in the Section IX Championship!
Let’s go, Crusaders! ⚽️

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First grade students in the classes of Mrs. Adler, Ms. Heffner, and Mrs. Flood enjoyed visits from special guests during the annual Community Helpers Assembly.

During this highly anticipated event, parents and guardians shared insights about their careers and explained how their jobs make a difference in the community. Our young Crusaders learned about a variety of professions, including nursing, construction, library services and detective work.

The event was marked with smiles, laughter and curious questions as students learned more about their family members’ careers and the important role they play in the community. What a memorable day for all!

Educators at Sapphire Elementary are locked in for Superhero Day by coordinating with “Teacher of Tiny Superheroes” shirts! What a great way to keep the energy of Red Ribbon Week going and continuing to make a positive impact on the lives of their students every day. 🦸🏻‍♀️🥰🦸‍♀️

M-W Varsity Football taking place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, 12 p.m. at MWHS. The ticket request deadline is Friday, October 30, at 10:00 a.m. or until all tickets are reserved. This is a free event however, all attendees must have a ticket. Visit the district website at www.mw.k12.ny.us for ticket information. We look forward to seeing you there! 🏈

Red Ribbon Week is here! Students and staff across Monroe-Woodbury are uniting to promote drug-free, healthy communities.

The theme for 2026 is, “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.” Crusaders will aim to foster safe environments and encourage positive, healthy choices for all.

Show your support tomorrow, October 23, by wearing red to kick off the celebration! ❤️

Monroe-Woodbury CSD recognizes National School Bus Safety Week! This year’s theme is Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes.

A crucial safety reminder for drivers: when a school bus extends its STOP arm, you must come to a complete STOP! 🛑

Thank you to all of our dedicated bus drivers, monitors, and the entire transportation department for keeping our Crusades safe every day.💜