CDW Weekly Wrap-Up

Although testing is not over yet, I want to take this time to commend the CDW students on a job well done this week. The students have completed the NJSLA-Math assessments, and on Monday, they will finish what is left of the NJSLA-English Language Arts units.

Grades 5 and 8 will then conquer the NJSLA-Science assessments to finish 2021-2022 NJSLA standardized testing.

*If your child(ren) missed a unit due to an absence, Dr. Sullivan will schedule a time for him/her to complete the assessment in the upcoming weeks.

Keep working hard, Knights! Your teachers are proud of you!

At the bottom of each CDW Weekly Wrap-Up are upcoming, important dates!

Each spring, the state of New Jersey administers the NJSLA to all students in grades 3-8. The CDW students will participate as follows:

Grades 5 and 8

• Students in Grades 5 and 8 will participate in the NJSLA for Language Arts, Math, and Science between May 9th and May 20th.

Grades 6 and 7

• Students in Grades 6 and 7 will participate in the NJSLA for Language Arts and Math between May 9th and May 16th.

All students in grades 5-8 will need headphones or earbuds, which cannot be wireless, for these assessments. If your child does not have a pair of headphones or earbuds at school, please send in a pair from home.

The only electronic device students are permitted to use during NJSLA is a Chromebook provided by the school. If your child has a cell phone, smartwatch, or any other electronic device, it will need to be turned off and in his/her locker during the testing sessions.

If you have any questions regarding NJSLA, please do not hesitate to reach out to me via email at santaj@nvnet.org.

Band- 5th and 6th Grades:

The spring concert is on Wednesday, May 18th at 7:30 PM.

• Students should report to their assigned classroom no later than 7:15 PM the night of the performance.
• The concert will be held in the CDW Lynch Gym.
• The concert will be approximately 45 minutes.
• The concert will include performances from both the 5th and 6th grade bands.

Band- 7th and 8th Grades:

The spring concert is on Thursday, May 19th at 7:30 PM.

• Students should report to their assigned classroom no later than 7:15 PM the night of the performance.
• The concert will be held in the CDW Lynch Gym.
• The concert will be approximately 45 minutes.
• The concert will include performances from both the 7th and 8th grade bands.

Choir:

The CDW choir, under Ms. Osbahr's direction, will be performing on BOTH nights! Please hear the choir kick off the concert on May 18th at 7:30 PM and/or May 19th at 7:30 PM.

• Students should report to their assigned classroom no later than 7:15 PM both nights.
• The concert will be held in the CDW Lynch Gym.

Please reach out to Mr. Rosolanko with any questions about band at rosolanko@nvnet.org, and/or please reach out to Ms. Osbahr with any questions about choir at osbahre@nvnet.org.

Many of the TBD Squires have been working hard the past three months in preparation for putting on the show, Shrek the Musical, JR. Everyone is invited to attend either the 11:00 AM or 3:00 PM show on Saturday, May 14. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased through the OT PTO website or at CDW the day of the show!

Congratulations to our Marking Period 3 High Honors students and our top competitors in this year's AMC 8 Math competition who were recognized at the May 9th Board of Education Meeting.

Students in Mr. Gagliano and Ms. Osbahr's Science classes were working in their classrooms and the hallways this week to produce timelines. The timeline consists of important events starting from when the earth formed!

If you are a Grade 5-8 student interested in the OTEC's Digital Photo Contest and Show, see the flyer below for information on how to enter the contest.

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 6/27-6/29. 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.

Get your green and white ready! The Student Government has planned the next Spirit Wear for May 25th! Show your School Spirit!

Reminders and Updates from CDW's Student Manager

Baseball

The OT baseball team secured their first win on Monday against Harrington Park. On defense, Maximos Demaras and Leo DeCandia pitched the Knights to a combined shutout and Cayden Yoon and Max Garcia led the offense with three hits each.

Their second win was against Norwood on Wednesday. The red hot bats put up a double-digit score for the second game in a row, with Devyn Radoian leading the charge with a double and a triple in the contest. Anthony Miceli also made his pitching debut and struck out the first three batters he faced. The Knights will look to win their third in a row on Monday against Harrington Park at Stone Point Park.

Softball

The OT softball team held onto their undefeated record with a win over Norwood. Ella Ferraro pitched a great game over six innings. Catcher Leah Savino threw two girls out from behind the plate. The offense played their best game yet, combining for 10 hits. Captain Sofia Savino hit a two-run homerun, Giselle Conway had 3 hits, and Ava Candullo had 2 hits to drive in some runs. The team is now 4-0 with the next game at Stone Point Field against Harrington Park on Monday.

Track

The CDW track team began their season with a resounding win over Norwood yesterday. Angie Kelley led the girls with wins in the 200, 100, long jump and was part of the victurous 4X200 relay team. Sienna Drullinsky succeeded on the 400. Charlotte Malady was second in the 200 and 100. Alexa Caunedo won the disc. Giselle Conway placed third in the 100 and second in the 200. Ginnu Choi placed third in the 400. The 4x100 relay team of Megan Collins, Zoe Geallat, Layla Dyer, and Christina D'Andrea won in their track debut.

HERE is the Spring Sports Schedule.

The Golden Knights Boys Basketball Camp at NVOT is specifically designed to provide a complete in-depth basketball experience that will emphasize the fundamentals in order to help boys, ages 8-17, reach their full potential. Please see the registration information HERE.

Ms. Brock - Intramural Dates & Activities

MAY THROUGH JUNE --> RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Remember, the intramural program runs throughout the year so medical information can be submitted when your child wants to join. Please submit all PPE / HHQ documents to Mrs. McCarthy (McCarthy@nvnet.org) and forward all intramural-related emails to Ms. Brock (Brockl@nvnet.org).

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (PPE)

Inter-Scholastic Sports and Intramurals

Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes

History Form

Concussion Management Guidelines

All of this information can also be found in the Student Handbook.

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 will close on June 30, 2022. Should you have any questions about the Summer Skill-Booster Program, please contact Mr. Lauriello, CDW Student Manager and Summer Program Supervisor, at lauriello@nvnet.org.

The PTO is excited to announce that Murr from "Impractical Jokers" is coming to CDW on May 19th!

All students will be invited to the assembly, AND for an extra special treat, you can purchase his book for $25 and get a personalized inscription in your book as well as a photo with him!

Books are on sale now! Visit OTPTO.org, or complete the order form (attached) and return it to Ms. DiPisa. If your child(ren) needs an order form, he/she can get one from Ms. DiPisa in the Media Center.

NVOT will be holding a Cheer Interest Meeting at NVOT High School in the Cafeteria on May 17th at 4:00pm for any students interested in trying out. At this meeting, they will go over everything regarding the upcoming season and answer any questions. ALL are welcome at tryouts!

Cheerleading Sign Up Form

Our school-issued Chromebook device damage rates are on the rise and very high. Please remind your child to keep his/her Chromebook in his/her school-issued case. It is highly recommended that you purchase insurance for your child(ren)'s school-issued Chromebook. Please refer to the information below if you have not purchased the insurance yet.

Volunteers play a huge part in the PTO, and what they 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.

If a member of your household has tested positive (or is waiting on Covid-19 test results), please do not send your child(ren) to school and contact Mrs. McCarthy, our school nurse, to inform her. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Santa or Mrs. McCarthy.

In an effort to minimize the potential spread of illness (Covid or non-Covid) 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

Due to Covid-19, if your child comes to school with the following symptoms, Mrs. McCarthy, our school nurse, will call you to pick up your child from school:

• At least two of the following symptoms: fever, chills, rigors, myalgia, headache, sore throat, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, congestion or runny nose; OR
• At least one of the following symptoms: cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, new olfactory disorder, new taste disorder.

Any student who falls into one of the categories above will be required to have a negative Covid-19 test to return to school. If your child has a chronic illness with one or more of the above symptoms, please contact Mrs. McCarthy so she is aware.

Anytime your child is not feeling well, and will not attend school, please contact Mrs. McCarthy at 201-664-1475 ext. 2103.

The CDC has updated its guidelines regarding international travel. Starting November 8, students who travel internationally will not be required to quarantine following their return to the United States. The United States is requiring a negative Covid-19 test to re-enter the US (from any international destination), so quarantine will not be required. We still ask for families to monitor their child(ren) for symptoms upon their return and quarantine if symptoms surface.

You may visit the CDC Travel Website HERE.

May

Monday, May 9th to Monday, May 16th ~ Grades 5-8 NJSLA LA and Math Testing

Tuesday, May 17th-Friday, May 20th~ Grades 5 and 8 NJSLA Science Testing

Tuesday, May 17th~ National Junior Honor Society Grade 7 Induction Ceremony, 7 PM

Wednesday, May 18th~ Marking Period 4 Mid-Point

Wednesday, May 18th~ Grades 5 and 6 Band Spring Concert at 7:30 PM

Thursday, May 19th~ Author Visit: Murr comes to CDW!

Thursday, May 19th~ Grades 7 and 8 Band and Choir Spring Concert at 7:30 PM

Friday, May 20th~ Band Field Trip

Friday, May 20th~ Marking Period 4 Interim Reports will be available in the Genesis Parent Portal at 12 PM.

Tuesday, May 24th~ Grades 5-7 Math CRT

Tuesday, May 24th~ The PTO Meeting is in the CDW Media Center at 7 PM.

Wednesday, May 25th~ CDW Spirit Day

Monday, May 30th~ School is Closed for Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 31st~ NVOT 8th Grade Picnic at 4:30 PM

Click here to view the calendar.

Our Board of Education approved the operating calendar for the 2022-2023 school year. The calendar can be found on the district website or by clicking here.

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