CDW Weekly Wrap-Up

On behalf of the CDW staff, I wish all of the CDW families a safe and enjoyable February Break! School is closed from February 19th-23rd. We will see the students back in the hallways of CDW on Monday, February 26th.

The CDW Musical, Into the Woods, will be here before we know it, and the cast and crew have been working hard preparing for four great performances.

• If you would like to buy musical apparel, please use THIS LINK.
• If you could donate items from the musical wish list, please use this link for the wish list. Your donations are truly appreciated.

Performance Dates/Times:

Friday, March 22nd: 7:00 PM

Saturday, March 23rd: 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Sunday, March 24th: 1:00 PM

*All performances are in the CDW Lynch Gym.

On Monday night's BOE meeting, Fantastic Foods and Flavors was added to the approved lunch vendors. Please see the contact information below or on our district website.

On Thursday, 7th and 8th grade LEAP students attended the VIA (Valley Interdisciplinary Approach) Convocation, where they collaborated in mixed teams from participating Northern Valley schools. This year's theme was "The Mysterious Disappearance of Naomi." First, team members created a team logo. Next, their challenge was introduced: Naomi Via DeWolf welcomed students to her soiree and then was kidnapped! Students then applied their wits to solve problems, decipher cryptograms, and compete to earn the combinations to a Breakout Edu lockbox. It was a great opportunity for students to work together and hone their problem-solving skills.

The newest film created by the Digital Filmmaking Club is complete! The name of it is The Stanley Ransom. What happens when Stanley Tumblers are banned, and one gets kidnapped and held for ransom? The film stars students in 5th, 6th, and 7th grade plus has several teacher cameos. It is available to stream now on YouTube for anyone to watch. The link to the full 11-minute short film is HERE.

The NVOT Heroes and Cool Kids Club visited with the Grade 6 students on Monday, February 12th to discuss important issues that students face today. It was shocking to hear that 85% of bullying happens in front of other students, identified as "bystanders." They also shared that there are 160,000 students worldwide who do not want to attend school due to bullying. The NVOT students included a step-by-step process that students should follow if they are being cyberbullied.

Step 1: STOP- Do not respond!

Step 2: SAVE- Save the messages so that you have proof.

Step 3: BLOCK- Do not allow the person to continue to bully you, and your accounts should always be private!

Step 4: TELL- Tell a trusted friend or adult!

The students in Mr. Johnson's science classes have been learning about sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. This week, they used a hand lens to explore the characteristics of different types of rocks. The students were able to identify important elements such as the rocks' sediments, texture, and more!

Congratulations to 7th-grade flute student Yunji Noh for being accepted into the North Jersey Region Honors Band. Over 400 7th, 8th, and 9th grade band students attended the auditions on Saturday, including 83 flute students competing for 16 spots. Awesome job Yunji! Thank you for representing CDW so well!

The Old Tappan Police Department is proud to announce its first OT’s Finest vs. CDW’s Students and Staff Volleyball Game and Fill the Food Pantry Event.

On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the Old Tappan Police Department will face off against participating CDW 7th/8th grade students and staff. The event will be held in the Rossi Gymnasium from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. All community members are welcome to attend the event.

More information will be shared after the February Break!

Linked below, please find the 2024-2025 school year calendar for the PK-8 Old Tappan Public Schools. For your convenience, this calendar is posted on our District website, as well.

​​​​​​​OT 2024-2025 Approved School Year Calendar

8th Grade Information:

As a reminder, any changes to your child(ren)’s high school schedule must be emailed to me no later than March 5, 2024.

If your child(ren) will NOT be attending NVOT in the fall, please send me an email letting me know where he/she will be attending so I can inform the high school.

Lastly, please ask your child(ren) to notify me if they receive an acceptance letter and/or an interview for any school they’ve applied to.

Reminders for All Grades:

Wellness Wednesday lunches:

Grades 5 and 6 lunch with Ms. Adamo is in room 414.

Grades 7 and 8 lunch with Dr. Polizotto is in room 308.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s academic, social, or emotional needs, please contact me at adamoj@nvnet.org or 201-664-1475 ext. 2203.

If your child(ren) will be trying out for the baseball, softball, or track teams at CDW during the spring season, you must submit all PPE/HHQ documents by Monday, February 19th to Mrs. McCarthy in the nurse's office.

*If your child(ren) played a fall and/or winter sport, please make sure his/her physical is good through June 14th, 2024. Physicals are good for one calendar year.

The Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (PPE) may ONLY be completed by a licensed physician, advanced practice nurse (APN) or physician assistant (PA), who has completed the Student-Athlete Cardiac Assessment professional development module.

• Physical Examination Form to be filled out by your Physician
• Health History Forms -to be filled out by Parents

Concussion Management Guidelines

Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes

Mrs. Henriquez will continue to run Intramurals on Fridays at 3:00 PM. The current sport is Badminton! If your child(ren) is interested, he/she can see Mrs. Henriquez with any questions. Inter-Scholastic Sports and Intramurals Information can be found HERE. If your child(ren) plans on doing intramurals at all throughout the year, please make sure that his/her paperwork has been handed in to Mrs. McCarthy, the school nurse.

Purchase your tickets now on the PTO Website!

Please use these links to sign up to serve pizza at TBD and CDW from now to June 2024:

TBD Pizza

CDW Pizza

The PTO is pleased to offer Gertrude Hawk chocolates fundraising.

Want to go to a New York Yankee game on April 7th? See the details below!

Every first Friday of the month, the Class of 2024 will be selling candy and ice pops at dismissal for an afternoon treat. Students in Grades 5-8 can go to the Lynch Gym to purchase their treat of choice! Treats will be between $1-3 and will include, but will not be limited to: lollipops, M&M's, Twizzlers, Gummy Bears, Sour Patch Kids, etc. See the flyer below for more information.

Dates of Sales: March 1st, April 5th, May 3rd, June 7th

ATTENTION: 8th grade parents, please sign up HERE to volunteer for future Candy and Ice Pop Sales!

The first two fundraisers were a success! The 8th Grade PTO Committee needs volunteers to help serve the Chick-fil-A lunches on the following date: March 14, 2024. Please use this link to sign up.

The CDW Spirit Wear store is available on OTPTO.org! The Long Term Store is open year round and orders are shipped directly to the purchaser. The Short Term Store will reopen in the spring.

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

LONG TERM: Charles DeWolf Middle School

The PTO is always looking for volunteers for the events during the school year!

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.

The National Junior Honor Society students have been starting their Changemaker Projects. One of the groups is doing a Sports Equipment Drive, and they are asking for your help! See the flyer below for more information.

NVOT All School Musical Production

Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, January 16th!

nvot.booktix.com

SHOW DATES

March 1, 2024 - 7:00 pm

March 2, 2024 - 2:00 pm

March 2, 2024 - 7:00 pm

March 3, 2024 - 2:00 pm

*Contact wilcox@nvnet.org or 201-784-1600 ext. 24550 for tickets for this performance or any questions.

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 2024.

During the final days of April, 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 on May 14, 2024 (subject to change).

The link to the online newspaper can be found HERE. If any writers want to join the club, please see Mr. Johnson for more information!

The CDW Homework Club is offered to all students in Grades 5-8 and is FREE! Please sign your child up each week that you are interested!

If you would like to purchase insurance for your child(ren)'s school issued Chromebook, please refer to the information below, or you may purchase directly from smarttechinsurance.com/old-tappan.

New to our insurance policy this year is that all Chromebooks must be in cases or the insurance will not cover any claims.

If your child is not going to attend school, please contact Mrs. McCarthy at 201-664-1475 ext. 2103 or McCarthy@nvnet.org.

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.

February

Monday, February 19th-Friday, February 23rd~ February Recess: School Closed

Monday, February 26th~ There is a BOE Meeting in the Lynch Gym at 8:00 PM.

March

Friday, March 1st~ Candy and Ice Pop Sale in the Lynch Gym at Dismissal

Monday, March 4th and 11th~ Grade 5 Author Visit

Tuesday, March 5th~ Marking Period 3 Mid Point

Thursday, March 7th~ PTO Parents Night Out: Denim and Diamonds

Friday, March 8th~ Marking Period 3 Interim Reports

Tuesday, March 12th or Thursday, March 14th~ Grade 8 CAP Program for Parents at 7:00 PM (more information to come)

Thursday, March 14th~ Chick fil-A PTO Special Lunch

Tuesday, March 19th~ Grade 5 OLSAT Testing

Tuesday, March 19th~ PTO Meeting at 7:30 PM in the CDW Media Center

Thursday, March 21st~ Grade 5 OLSAT Testing Make Ups

Thursday, March 21st~ OTEA Kids Night Out at TBD 5:00-7:-00 PM

Friday, March 22nd~ The CDW Musical at 7:00 PM

Saturday, March 23rd~ The CDW Musical at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Sunday, March 24th~ The CDW Musical at 1:00 PM

Monday, March 25th~ The BOE Meeting will be held in the BOE Conference Room at 8:00 PM.

Monday, March 25th-Wednesday, March 27th~ Grade 8 CAP Program

Friday, March 29th~ No School for Staff and Students for Good Friday

​​​​​​​OT 2023-2024 Approved School Year Calendar

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