As always, if you have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at santaj@nvnet.org or 201-664-1475.

Enjoy the last days of Summer Break, and we will see you soon!

Mr. Luke Finaldi~ PK-6 General Music

Ms. Elizabeth Fischer~ 5th and 7th Grade Language Arts

Ms. Grace Hwang~ LEAP Teacher

Each student's Homeroom/Period 1 class was shared with families via the Genesis Parent Portal today, August 20th. Prior to parents being able to access this information, parents need to complete the Summer Packet 2021-2022 Forms and Documents on the Genesis Parent Portal. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Rosica-Kirchner at (201)664-1475.

• Drop-off will continue to be on Interschool Drive.
• For the safety of all students, we ask that you stay in your vehicle at drop-off and dismissal.
• Please do not use the upper faculty parking lot for drop-off/pick-up/or exiting of school grounds during school hours. CDW faculty and BOE-approved bus companies are the only vehicles permitted in the upper lot.
• There will be adult supervision starting at 8:10 AM, and the doors will open at 8:20 AM. If there is inclement weather, students will be ushered into the school gymnasiums.
• The students in Grades 5 & 6 will line up on the blacktop in the back of the school near the basketball courts.
• The students in Grades 7 & 8 will line up on the blacktop by the 7th and 8th Grade Wing Exterior Door.

• On Monday, September 20th, the students in Grades 5-8 will take the NJ Start Strong Math Assessment.
• On Tuesday, September 21st, the students in Grades 5-8 will take the NJ Start Strong Language Arts Assessment.
• On Wednesday, September 22nd, the students in Grade 6 will take the NJ Start Strong Science Assessment.
• Each assessment is 60 minutes.

Some important information:

• Your child(ren) will bring home a schedule for you to follow throughout the night.
• The 7th Grade Sharpe Trip Chaperones ONLY will meet with Mr. Westervelt in the Lynch Gym at 6:30 PM.
• Since Language Arts is a double period, you will be able to visit Lynch Gym during the second session to enjoy refreshments and check out this year's CDW Spirit Wear. Stay tuned for information in the upcoming CDW Weekly Wrap-Ups about how to order Spirit Wear.
• The Cycle/PE teachers will be stationed in the Rossi Gym.
• Just a reminder, please do not park in the staff parking spots (designated by a number).

Volunteers play a huge part in the PTO and what we are able to offer our students and teachers. Without volunteers, many of the programs that students, teachers, and families enjoy will not be able to happen. Volunteer descriptions can be found at: OTPTO.org under "More Info" and then "Flyers."

If you have interest in joining the PTO Board, joining or running a committee, or just want to learn more- please reach out to the PTO by visiting OTPTO.org and selecting "Contact Old Tappan PTO" under the Help tab.

Just a reminder that the Summer Reading and Math Materials can be found on the school website. Click on the links below for more information.

Summer Reading Materials

Summer Math Materials

August

Thursday, August 26th~ CDW Principal Meet and Greet 7:00 PM

Tuesday, August 31st~ New to District Student Orientation Part I 9:00 AM

September

Wednesday, September 1st~ New to District Student Orientation Part II 2:00 PM

Thursday, September 2nd~ First Day for Students with a 12:30 PM Dismissal

Monday, September 6th~ School Closed for Labor Day

Tuesday, September 7th~ School Closed for Rosh Hashanah

Thursday, September 9th~ 7th Grade Parent Sharpe Reservation Information Meeting, 6:30 PM

Thursday, September 16th~ School Closed for Yom Kippur

Monday, September 20th-Wednesday, September 22nd~ NJ Start Strong Assessments

Thursday, September 23rd~ Back to School Night 7:00 PM (More information will be shared soon!)