CDW Summer Update
August 20, 2021
A Message from Ms. Santa
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!
NEW INFORMATION
NEW STAFF
Mr. Luke Finaldi~ PK-6 General Music
Ms. Elizabeth Fischer~ 5th and 7th Grade Language Arts
Ms. Grace Hwang~ LEAP Teacher
Genesis Homeroom/Period 1 Release Date
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.
Morning Drop Off
- 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.
Interschool Drive
Drop-Off Lanes
The cars on the left are waiting for this child(ren) to be dropped off.
Drop-Off
New Jersey Standardized Testing Update: Start Strong
- 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.
Lunch Vendors are Back!
Back to School Night
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).
Chromebook Insurance Information
PTO Fundraisers
Join the PTO!
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.
OT August District Newsletter
REMINDERS
Summer Reading and Math Materials
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.
Supply Lists for the 2021-2022 School Year
Important Genesis Parent Portal Reminder
Before Care/After Care Program
Old Tappan School Year Calendar - 2021-2022
Mark Your Calendar
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!)
Charles DeWolf Middle School
Email: santaj@nvnet.org
Website: https://cdw.oldtappanschools.org/
Location: 275 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, NJ, USA
Phone: 201-664-1475
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OldTappanSchoolDistrict/
Twitter: @OldTappanSD