CDW Weekly Wrap-Up
June 2, 2023
June
Monday, June 5th~ Grade 8 NVOT Social 3:45 PM-5:30 PM
Monday, June 5th~ There will be a BOE Meeting in the BOE Conference Room at 8:00 PM.
Tuesday, June 6th~ Knights' Fest 6-9 PM
Wednesday, June 7th~ The Transition Meeting for Grade 7 to Grade 8 parents will be in the Media Center at 7:00 PM.
Thursday, June 8th~ Grade 5 LEAD Picnic
Thursday, June 8th~ Liberty Science Center visit to CDW for Grade 6
Friday, June 9th~ Liberty Science Center visit to CDW for Grade 5
Monday, June 19th~ 12:30 PM Dismissal; Grade 8 Graduation at 5:30 PM
Tuesday, June 20th~ Last Day of School; 12:30 PM Dismissal; MP 4 Report Cards will be released at noon.
2023-2024 Marking Period 1 Curriculum Extension Choices
On Monday, June 5, 2023, the Google Form for Marking Period 1 Curriculum Extension (CE) choices will be open in Dr. Sullivan's Google Classroom for current Grade 4-7 students to make their choices. The form will close on Friday, June 9, 2023.
Please see the descriptions of the possible CE choices below. We will do our best to get students into their first choice, but it is not guaranteed.
Old Tappan Memorial Day Parade
Thank you to Mr. Rosolanko and the CDW band members for marching in this year's Old Tappan Memorial Day Parade. It was a beautiful day for a celebration.
Grade 5-7 PE Challenges
All of the students had a wonderful time out on the CDW Field this week completing the PE Grade Level Challenges. The winners in each grade level were:
5th Grade: Black Team- Ms. Osbahr and Ms. Franco's Homerooms
6th Grade: Black Team- Ms. Suriano and Ms. Woo's Homerooms
7th Grade: Red Team- Mr. Westervelt's Homeroom
Thank you to Mrs. Henriquez for organizing and to the high school Work-Based Learning students for their assistance.
CDW Gets 2nd Place in the Battle of the Books Competition
Congratulations to the 5th and 6th grade students who competed against other students in the Valley in the Battle of the Books Competition. Out of 5 teams, CDW earned 2nd Place!
The following students represented CDW, and we are so proud of them!
5th Grade
Ella Mor
Galina Fajardo
Isabelle Sheridan
Olivia Ham
Hayul (Lydia) Kim
6th Grade
Katherine Park
Amy Choe
Kayla Shim
Lauren Lombino
Emma Park
Grade 8 Trip
Each year, the Grade 8 students embark on an overnight Field Trip. The students departed early Wednesday morning and headed to Philadelphia to check out the Franklin Institute, Eastern State Penitentiary, and the National Constitution Center. They woke up on Thursday and headed to the National Military Park in Gettysburg where they gained insight into the battle and its pivotal place in U.S. History. For the last day of the trip, the students enjoyed a day at Hershey Park before heading home.
Thank you to the CDW staff who chaperoned for providing a fun-filled trip for the Grade 8 students.
Tutor.com
At this time in school, you start to have a number of assessments and writing assignments due. Do not forget to take advantage of
tutor.com. Just log in using the Google Waffle and connect to a "live" tutor to help you study or review. Did you know that
tutor.com also has practice videos and review quizzes? Check it out!
Girls in Engineering and Technology Camp
The Northern Valley Regional Technology and Engineering department is proud to announce that they will be running the Girls in Engineering and Technology Camp this June from 6/26-6/28. The camp is free for rising 7th and 8th grade girls who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math.
Please see the flyer below for more information.
The NVOT Golden Knights Marching Band
The NVOT Marching Band will be hosting a large social event on Wednesday, June 14th beginning at 5:00 PM on the turf field. The Marching Band leadership team is planning lots of fun games such as Red Light, Green Light, Tug of War, Musical Chairs, Ultimate Frisbee, and more. There will be prizes for winners, music, and lots of fun to be had. In addition, they will be selling concessions at the stadium hut. Kids and parents of all ages are encouraged to attend!
A parent meeting for all Marching Band Parents will begin at 7 pm in the stadium seats. Parents will learn about how to get involved in the activity and have the chance to ask questions.
Your Voice Matters Survey
On Wednesday, May 31st, Dr. Da Giau sent out the May edition of our
District Newsletter. In the newsletter, the "Your Voice Matters" surveys for families and students were also linked. Please take the time to let us know your thoughts about our schools. Your voice is important to us!
The surveys will close at 11:59 PM on June 30, 2023.
- Your Voice Matters – Family Survey Link
- Your Voice Matters – Student Survey Link for Students Exiting Grades 2-8: Please complete this survey with your child(ren) and/or direct your child(ren) to the link. This Student Survey will not be shared nor conducted in school. Please know that CDW students will be able to access the Student Survey, independently, through Dr. Sullivan’s Google Classroom.
Reminders and Updates from CDW's Student Manager
Golden Knights Baseball Camp: Summer Fun
Where: Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
When: June 26th- June 29th, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM To 1:00 PM
Who May Attend: All players age 7- 14
Fee: $ 300 session
*Please make checks payable to Golden Knights Baseball Camp and mail to 12 Jaclyn Drive, East Hanover , NJ 07936
Director: Tim Byron Head Baseball Coach
Staff: Old Tappan Coaching Staff and Local HS Coaches
Areas of Instruction: All phases of hitting, bunting, infield and outfield play, base running, pitching and catching. Instructional games will be played to reinforce all phases of teaching.
For Further Information Call Coach Byron at 551-206-7425 byron@nvnet.org
Please click on the attached flyer below to register.
Boys' Volleyball- 2023
Charles DeWolf Middle School - and all other Northern Valley middle schools - will have a boys' volleyball team starting September 2023. All rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders interested in playing are eligible once they submit their updated medical records to Mrs. McCarthy. Additional information, including pre-participation and medical forms, will be shared in June and July.
SUMMER SKILL-BOOSTER PROGRAM
We are excited to offer the Summer Skill-Booster Program again this summer to all Old Tappan students currently enrolled in Kindergarten through Grade 8. Sessions have been set, and it is time to register! Click here to find more information about the program and links to register for a summer session. Space is limited so register early! Registration closes on June 30, 2023.
Keep in mind when signing up for a session, the AM sessions are designed to review the material presented to your child(ren) in his/her current grade level (If your child is in 5th grade, sign him/her up for a 5th grade session.). The PM sessions are designed to preview material for your child(ren)'s next grade level (If your child is in 5th grade, sign him/her up for a 6th grade session.).
Please reach out to Mr. Lauriello at lauriello@nvnet.org with any questions.
Pizza Mondays are coming to an end!
Just a reminder that June 5th is the last Monday that the PTO will be serving pizza. Please make sure that your child brings his/her lunch to school on Monday, June 12th.
Lovable Labels Fundraiser
The CDW Lost and Found always has lots of items searching for owners! One way to help us locate the owner is by labeling your child's items with his/her name. The OT PTO is sponsoring a wonderful fundraiser where you can purchase labels to use to label your child(ren)'s items! Click
here to purchase your Lovable Labels now!
Knights' Fest Update
Knights' Fest is
Tuesday June 6th from 6-9PM. Get ready for a night with three main events: The Art Show, The Coffeehouse, & Knights' Kreations!
All students who attend will be given a Knights' Fest Punch Card at the door. If your child(ren) visits all three attractions, a teacher will "punch" your card. During the week, Ms. DiPisa will then turn your punch card into a homework pass your child(ren) can use before the end of the year!
Want to perform?
Any student that would like to perform at Knights' Fest on June 6th should see Mr. Rosolanko. Students may sing, dance, play an instrument, or demonstrate any talent they would like to share with the school. (This is the event previously called, "Coffee House," which will now be part of Knights' Fest!)
Year-End Assessments: Grades 7 & 8
The purpose of year-end assessments is to see what our students learned in their core
subjects and what learning they will carry with them to the next grade level. Students are exposed to Year-End Assessments that require them to think back on their learning and to share what they have learned. Teachers plan for these assessments to be meaningful and to assess the big ideas of their subject's content. Please see the schedule below.
Grade 7 Year-End Assessments:
- Tuesday, June 13th- Math
- Thursday, June 15th- Language Arts
- Friday, June 16th- Social Studies
*The Science and Spanish assessments will be an ongoing, project-based assessment.
Grade 8 Year-End Assessment
- Monday, June 12th- Math
- Tuesday, June 13th- Science and Spanish
- Wednesday, June 14th- Language Arts
*The Social Studies assessment will be an ongoing, project-based assessment.
*Teachers will continue to have class conversations that lead up to these assessments. The students will know what to expect in each of their classes.
CDW Transition Meetings
Each year, CDW offers transition meetings for parents to learn about their child(ren)'s next grade level. Topics that will be presented include academics, extracurricular activities, and other highlights for the upcoming grade level. Although we foster an environment of independence at the middle school level, home and school partnership is always a necessity. The remaining dates of the transition meetings are as follows:
- Grade 7 to Grade 8 Transition Meeting- Wednesday, June 7th, 7:00-8:00 PM
The meeting presentations will be posted to the school's website following the last meeting date.
Math Placement Procedures
The Northern Valley Criterion-Referenced Tests are developed by committees of teachers from schools in the Valley. The tests, which provide useful program planning information, are a viable measure of inter-district commitment and cooperation in order to achieve a sequential and articulated curriculum among the elementary and secondary schools in the region. The testing program is supported by the Northern Valley Schools Consortium and local boards of education in the region.
CDW students in grades 5-7 took the Criterion-Referenced Test on Wednesday, May 31st, which will provide specific information about a student's understanding of math content according to their grade levels.
For Current Grade 5 Students:
All Grade 5 students will take the Grade 5 Criterion-Referenced Test, as explained above. This test offers us a gauge of student performance. For students who perform extraordinarily well on this test, earning a score of 95% or higher, they will be asked to sit for a secondary assessment. Families of these identified students will be notified. The purpose of a secondary assessment would be to ascertain the selected students' potential success in skipping Grade 6 Math and moving directly into accelerated Pre-Algebra as a sixth grader. You will be notified by July 1st if your child is eligible to make this Grade 6 Math skip.
To be eligible for this Grade 6 course skip, the students would have to:
- Earn a score of 95% or higher on the Grade 5 Criterion-Referenced Test, as stated directly above
- Earn a score of 90% or higher on the secondary math placement test, as explained above
- Earn a minimum average of 95% or higher for each marking period in Grade 5 Math
- Earn teacher recommendation, based on class performance, work ethic, motivation, ability to work independently, and participation
- Earn a 796 or higher on the NJSLA-Math Grade 4 Assessment
For Current Grade 6 Students:
In Grade 7, we offer two courses of study: Pre-Algebra, which is an accelerated course, and Grade 7 Math, which is an average-level course. Prior to placing students into either Pre-Algebra or Grade 7 Math, the following criteria are considered:
- Teacher recommendation, based on class performance, work ethic, motivation, ability to work independently, and participation
- Criterion-Referenced Test Score (math placement test) of 85% or higher - see test explanation above
- Year-end math average of 93% or higher
- Earn a 775 or higher on the NJSLA-Math Grade 5 Assessment
Notification of course placement will be communicated to all families by July 1st.
For Current Grade 7 Students:
We use the Criterion-Referenced Test to assess students' current placement and to determine if movement into Algebra I is appropriate in Grade 8. Families of these identified students would be notified by June 1st. The purpose of a secondary assessment would be to ascertain the selected students' potential success in skipping accelerated Grade 7 Pre-Algebra and moving directly into Algebra I as an eighth grader. You will be notified by July 1st if your child is eligible to make this accelerated Grade 7 Pre-Algebra skip.
To be eligible for this accelerated Pre-algebra course skip, the students would have to:
- Earn a score of 95% or higher on the Grade 7 Criterion-Referenced Test
- Earn a score of 90% or higher on the secondary math placement test
- Earn a minimum average of 95% or higher for each marking period in Grade 7 Math
- Earn teacher recommendation, based on class performance, work ethic, motivation, ability to work independently, and participation
- Earn a 775 or higher on the NJSLA-Math Grade 6 Assessment
OTEC Digital Photo Contest and Show
The Old Tappan Environmental Commission (OTEC) will again host the Digital Photo Contest and Show for any CDW Old Tappan student. The photo must represent one ore more environmental themes. See the flyer below for more information.
One submission per student can be submitted now through June 9, 2023.
Old Tappan 2022-2023 School Year Calendar (Revised 4/2023)
2023-2024 School Calendar
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.
OT 2023-2024 Approved School Year Calendar
Charles DeWolf Middle School
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