On Thursday, February 16th, Principal Shnorhokian learned the ins and outs of CDW. There were a few tours throughout the day of the various hidden elements of the CDW building, including the Teacher's Room! He met with the Student Government Executive Board and even made a few announcements! Great job Principal Shnorhokian!

On Friday, February 17th, Principal Alzapiedi led the school in a Fire Drill, met with the Business Administrator, and saw the Teacher's Room as well! He was provided a tour of all of the "behind the scenes" rooms in the building. The highlight of the day was seeing computer activity via Go Guardian and checking out the school's security cameras. Way to go Principal Alzapiedi!

February

Monday, February 20th-Friday, February 24th~ School is closed for February Recess.

Monday, February 27th~ There will be a Board of Education meeting at 8:00 PM in the BOE Conference Room.

March

Thursday, March 2nd~ Chick-fil-A Fundraiser PTO Lunch

Monday, March 6th~ Midpoint Marking Period 3

Wednesday, March 8th~ Interim Reports available via Genesis Parent Portal at 12:00 PM

Monday, March 13th~ There will be a Board of Education meeting at 8:00 PM in the BOE Conference Room.

Tuesday, March 14th~ Grade 5 Author Visit

Friday, March 24th~ CDW Musical at 7:00 PM

Saturday, March 25th~ CDW Musical at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Monday, March 27th~ There will be a Board of Education meeting at 8:00 PM in the BOE Conference Room.

Tuesday, March 28th~ PTO Meeting at 7:30 PM in the CDW Media Center

Eighth grade National Junior Honor Society members are hard at work on their Changemaker projects. Four different teams are working on projects such as paracord bracelets for Operation Gratitude, adoption kits for the Bergen County Animal Shelter, Kindness Rocks to spread positivity in the school community, and Troopons for Support Our Troops.

The Troopons/Operation Gratitude Letter Writing team recently spent time after school creating coupon collection boxes which will be placed in each homeroom. The homeroom that collects the most manufacturer coupons - both current and expired -- will win an ice pop dessert!

Ms. Scalisi led the students through a Badminton Unit which ended this week through a tournament. Check out the winners for each grade level below.

Thank you for your ongoing support of the cast and crew of Charles DeWolf Middle School!

The School Year Calendar for the PK-8 Old Tappan Public Schools was approved at Monday evening's Board of Education Meeting. For your convenience, this calendar also will be posted on our District website.

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OT 2023-2024 Approved School Year Calendar

Reminders and Updates from CDW's Student Manager

Eligible Students

Baseball - 7th and 8th Grade

Softball - 6th, 7th and 8th Grade

Track - 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Forms

Please submit all documents to the school nurse (see links below) before March 3, 2023.

Additional Information:

The Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (PPE) may ONLY be completed by a licensed physician, advanced practice nurse (APN), or physician assistant (PA). It is recommended that you verify that your medical provider has completed the Student-Athlete Cardiac Assessment before scheduling an appointment for a PPE.

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (PPE)

Inter-Scholastic Sports and Intramurals

Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes

History Form

Concussion Management Guidelines

The lunch offers a chicken sandwich or 8 piece chicken nuggets and includes a large chocolate chip cookie.

Cost: $9

Chick-Fil-A sauce will be included.

Nutrition and Allergens

Chick-fil-A cooks in 100% refined peanut oil. According to the FDA, highly refined oils, such as highly refined soybean and peanut oil, are not considered major food allergens and therefore are not identified on this list. Due to the handcrafted nature of our food, variations in our supplier ingredients, and our use of shared cooking and preparation areas, we cannot ensure that our food is free from any allergens. We prepare our foods following procedures to prevent allergen cross-contact, but products containing wheat, egg, soy and milk are all made in our kitchens. There could be other potential allergens not addressed here. Please consult the ingredients on each product prior to consuming.

Both stores offer different merchandise. Links are on OTPTO.org or see below:

SHORT TERM: Charles DeWolf Middle School Old Tappan Spirit Wear 2022

LONG TERM: Charles DeWolf Middle School

• Staff will be available for drop off to begin at 9:30 AM.
• Homeroom begins at 10:00 AM.
• After 10:00 AM, students need to enter through the front door for a tardy pass. Please drive around to the front to drop them off since the other doors will be closed.

In an effort to minimize the potential spread of illness at school, please keep your child home if he/she:

• has a fever. Students should be fever-free for 24 hours without medication prior to returning to school.
• is nauseous or is vomiting.
• has diarrhea.

The Borough of Old Tappan has amended Ordinance 242-17. The changes are noted below:

• Left and right turns are prohibited onto Charles Place from Old Tappan Road between the hours of 7:30 AM-8:30 AM and 2:30 PM-3:30 PM on school days.

• Left and right turns are prohibited onto Kay Street from Leonard Drive between the hours of 7:30 AM-8:30 AM and 2:30 PM-3:30 PM on school days.

Old Tappan Police Officers will be strictly enforcing the ordinance.

Membership in the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) at Charles DeWolf Middle School is open to any seventh grade student who meets all the membership requirements at the end of the third marking period in 2023.

During the week of April 24, 2023, eligible students will be identified and invited to apply

for admission to the NJHS by email. An email will also be sent to parents of eligible

students. The induction ceremony will be held during the week of May 15, 2023 (subject to

change).