Monroe One BOCES

Hike the ROC!

Our staff have been participating in the latest wellness challenge - exploring nature around the Greater Rochester region. The challenge encouraged them to check out new places.
For Barbara and Kevin that included exploring Seneca Lake State Park, Sodus Point, the Erie Canal and more 🥾🍃


[image description: a blurred background photo of nature with two photos featured on top. One includes the welcome sign to Seneca Lake State Park and the other includes a photo of Barbara and Kevin smiling in front of the lake]

Did you know?

Teens & Tots Preschool welcomes children from any school district.

If your little one will be turning 3 by December, they'll enjoy a nurturing environment where they can explore, play, create, and grow alongside caring adult and student teachers.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026-27 school year. Learn more at monroe.edu/teensandtots.

[Graphic: Promotional flyer for Teens & Tots Preschool featuring four photos of preschool children and high school student teachers learning and playing together, along with a graduation photo. The text reads: "Teens & Tots Preschool. Where little learners and future teachers grow together." Enrollment is now open. The flyer highlights early learning, sensory play, and that the preschool is open to children from all school districts.]

a summer of learning 🌎
Last week, members of our ONE team spent the day at Regional Equity Network's yearly conference. The day focused on elevating student voice and empowering student choice!


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Fresh air, beautiful views, and summer adventures. 🌿

We've been exploring parks and trails across the Rochester area as part of Monroe One's summer wellness challenge. Thank you to Amy for sharing a few snapshots from her hikes!

Can you recognize any of these trails?



[Images: Six pictures of trails and parks around the Rochester area sent in by a staff member as part of our summer wellness challenge Hike the ROC.]

National Disability Independence Day marks the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990.

The landmark civil rights law, made possible by decades of advocacy, established protections against discrimination and helped expand access and opportunity for millions of Americans with disabilities.

Looking for a career where your voice really matters?
Join our team as a Speech Language Pathologist and help students build their communication skills, confidence, and independence.

Work alongside a collaborative team that is committed to helping every learning grow and thrive.

Learn more by visiting monroe.edu/Jobs or directly https://www.applitrack.com/monroeone/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?AppliTrackPostingSearch=speech&AppliTrackJobId=2525&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

Online Employment Application | Open Positions

At Teens & Tots Preschool, children build confidence, make friends, and develop early learning skills through creative play, structured lessons, and sensory activities.

Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is open. Help us spread the word!

Learn more at monroe.edu/teensandtots.

[Graphic promoting enrollment for Teens & Tots Preschool in East Rochester. The flyer includes five photos showing preschool children participating in classroom activities and play. Text reads: "Teens & Tots Preschool. Enrollment Open. Children ages 3-4 from all school districts are welcome to learn and grow with us." It highlights play-based learning, early education, and daily sensory projects, and directs families to monroe.edu/teensandtots for more information.]

We're highlighting another outstanding educator and Good Apple Award winner, Mark Foos! 🍏

Each day during the school year, Mark leads his students through phonological awareness activities while creating active, engaging lessons that keep them involved in learning.

Congratulations on your Good Apple Award, Mark!



[Graphic: Dark green background and a light green and white Polaroid-style frame. In the bottom left corner is a green apple with the words “Good Apple Awards” and the Monroe One BOCES green and blue symbol. Inside the frame is a photo of Mark Foos.]

Congrats to Sarah Walluk on her Good Apple Award! 🍏🎉

Sarah creates active, engaging lessons that help students strengthen their understanding of grammar and language conventions. Working alongside her fellow educators, she helps make learning interactive and meaningful for every student.



[Graphic: Dark green background and a light green and white Polaroid-style frame. In the bottom left corner is a green apple with the words “Good Apple Awards” and the Monroe One BOCES green and blue symbol. Inside the frame is a photo of Sarah Walluk.]