1. The problem: The social scene is changing. The fix: Have Compassion.

2. The problem: Your child feels abandoned by friends. The fix: Ask questions and listen.

3. The problem: Grades start to plummet. The fix: Find the root of the problem.

4. The problem: Homework is overwhelming. The fix: Play the (temporary) role of homework monitor.

5. The problem: Your child doesn't know how to handle big projects. The fix: Teach time-management skills.

6. The problem: Tests are bigger and cover more material. The fix: Hone those study skills.

7. The problem: Your child finds a teacher difficult. The fix: Have a face-to-face meeting.

March

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 with Jessie Janowitz

Friday, March 17th~ PTO Special Lunch: Green Bagels

Tuesday, March 21st~ Grade 5 OLSAT Testing (more information below)

Wednesday, March 22nd~ Grade 6 OLSAT Testing (more information below)

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

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.

cat and dog toys

cat and dog food

small blankets

cat and dog treats

Donations will be collected until the end of March.

Reminders and Updates from CDW's Student Manager

Please go to the PTO Website to order. Sale closes Monday, March 13th.

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

This year, the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) will be administered to all Grade 5 students on Tuesday, March 21st and to all Grade 6 students on Wednesday, March 22nd.

The OLSAT assessment is designed to measure a student's cognitive ability, as it relates to abstract thinking and reasoning ability; however, it does not produce an IQ score. Although the data from the OLSAT will not be used for grading purposes, the results help to identify students who qualify for LEAP, our gifted and talented program, while also providing teachers with additional data points regarding student ability and performance.

If your child becomes eligible for the LEAP Program, the school will contact you at the end of August. Your child's OLSAT scores will be mailed home early June.

No special preparation is necessary for this assessment. We just encourage our middle schoolers to do their best!

Please contact the school with any questions you may have.

The CDW Yearbook will include Grades 5-8, in addition to highlighting our CDW Class of 2023. A form was sent home with your child(ren) on Monday, March 6th. Please complete the form, and provide payment of $65.00 (checks made out to "Charles DeWolf Middle School") to secure your CDW Yearbook.

All forms and payment must be given to your child’s homeroom teacher by Friday, March 24th.

*A yearbook will be reserved for each Grade 8 student; however, yearbooks will be first come, first serve for students in Grades 5-7.

It is important to remember that our school is full of staff members who are here to help you and your child(ren) all year long. In some cases, you may not be sure whom to contact for specific information. For questions about your child(ren)'s classes, please utilize the teacher as a primary resource before implementing the flow chart.

Ms. Jennifer Santa, Principal: santaj@nvnet.org; phone extension 2101

Mr. Sabatino Lauriello, Student Manager: lauriello@nvnet.org; phone extension 2104

Ms. Jenni Adamo, Counselor: adamoj@nvnet.org; phone extension 2203

Below is information about delayed openings at CDW.

• 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 need to 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.

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).

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