Spoiler Alert: How did Christine Scarpati do on ‘Outrageous Pumpkins’?
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If you recorded the first round of Food Network’s “Outrageous Pumpkins” Sunday night and want to be surprised by the outcome, stop reading this article now. Read More
Community support lifts spirits, aiding journey from breast cancer patient to survivor
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MONROE, CT — Lisa Martinsky, a second grade teacher at Stepney Elementary School, is a breast cancer survivor. Aside from the medical treatment from her doctors and a fierce determination to overcome her condition, while relishing everything life has to offer, she says the strong support of her children, family, friends and the community spurred her recovery. Read More
Celebrity pumpkin sculptor visits Fawn Hollow Elementary School
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MONROE, CT — Fawn Hollow Elementary School art teacher, Christine Scarpati, who will appear as a contestant on the Food Network show “Outrageous Pumpkins” this Sunday, introduced her fifth grade students to celebrity pumpkin carver Deane Arnold for lessons Wednesday. Read More
Fawn Hollow teacher competes on Food Network’s ‘Outrageous Pumpkins’
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MONROE, CT — When fans tune into the second season of Food Network’s TV show, “Outrageous Pumpkins” some will see a familiar face among the contestants competing to be crowned this season’s carving champion. Read More
Fawn Hollow quarantines 68 students after recent coronavirus exposure
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MONROE, CT — A coronavirus outbreak at Fawn Hollow Elementary School resulted in eight students staying home with COVID-19 and another 60 to quarantine, but Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza says the district learned from the experience and remains committed to its goal of keeping children in school throughout the year. Read More
Town Council reviews contract for cell tower proposal on Fan Hill Road site
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MONROE, CT — Despite citizens’ online petition opposing the location, ARX Wireless still plans to construct a 170-foot cell tower on town property, behind the former Chalk Hill School building on Fan Hill Road. Read More
Lions cheerleaders perfect their routines in hopes of competing in Orlando
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MONROE, CT — Two years removed from winning the American Youth Cheer National Championship in 2018, Monroe Lions cheerleaders practiced their routines and stunts on Dom Quinto Field at Wolfe Park Wednesday evening. Read More
Before going forward, a parade of Masuk seniors look back
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s band played, while leading the Parade of Graduates Monday morning. Seniors, wearing red and white caps and gowns, visited the hallways where, for many of them, it all began: Jockey Hollow Middle School and Monroe, Stepney and Fawn Hollow elementary schools. Read More
Monroe public schools come together to share a love of reading
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MONROE, CT — Every year, more than 60 volunteers visit Monroe’s grades K-5 classrooms for the Celebration of Reading. Though outside visitors are restricted this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a creative solution allowed the annual event to be held without a hitch. Read More
Education
Kindergarten Information Night is on Zoom tonight
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MONROE, CT — Stepney, Fawn Hollow and Monroe elementary schools remind parents of all incoming kindergarten students to attend a live Zoom Kindergarten Information Night tonight (Thursday, Feb. Read More