CDW Weekly Wrap-Up

October

Monday, October 9th~ 12:30 PM Dismissal for Students; Professional Development for Staff

Friday, October 13th~ Interim Reports via Parent Portal at 12:00 PM

Tuesday, October 17th~ Picture Day (See information below.)

Thursday, October 19th~ Grade 8 Fundraiser: Chick-fil-A Lunch

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

Monday, October 23rd~ BOE Meeting in the BOE Conference Room at 8:00 PM

Monday, October 30th~ The Municipal Alliance Fright Night 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Tuesday, October 31st~ Halloween

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The teachers will take the opportunity to enter comments about your child(ren) and how they are doing with the content in each class. These comments are compiled in a Mid-Marking Period Interim Report. This will continue for each marking period of the school year.

If you have any questions about any of the comments on the Interim Report and/or grades that you see in the Grading module, please feel free to contact the teacher(s) for more information.

The Mid-Marking Period Interim Reports will be available for parents to view on Friday, October 13th at 12:00 PM.

Does your child(ren) need help with using a Chromebook, organizing assignments, or sending emails? Dr. Sullivan is running technology help sessions to help with these and any other technology questions.

Please see the following dates/times of the sessions:

• Grade 5-Wednesday, October 11 during period 5A

• Grade 6-Tuesday, October 10 during period 6

• Grade 7-Wednesday, October 11 during period 5B and Friday, October 13 during period 5B

• Grade 8-Wednesday, October 11 during period 5B and Friday, October 13 during period 5B

If these do not work for your child(ren), feel free to have your child(ren) email Dr. Sullivan questions, and she will get back to them. Also, take a look at the resources she posts in her Google Classroom. The resources will be updated throughout the year.

Thank you to all of the volunteers, students and parents, who spent their time this past weekend raising money for the Class of 2024 Graduation Events. Thank you to all of the community members who dropped off clothing or graciously allowed the students to wash their car! Your support is beyond appreciated. Enjoy pictures from the events below.

The Grade 7 Outdoor Educational Overnight Trip to the Sharpe Reservation has been a CDW tradition for decades. This past week, the current Grade 7 CDW students enjoyed 4 wonderful days and 3 peaceful nights in the great outdoors. The students experienced a Compass Course, a Confidence Course, Pond Ecology lessons, outdoor art projects, and so much more. Most importantly, they continued the CDW tradition that has been an important part of our school's history.

Thank you to Mr. Westervelt, who does an amazing job each year organizing the trip. Thank you to the staff members who leave their own families and routines behind to help make the trip a wonderful experience for the students. Lastly, thank you to the parents who help by chaperoning the cabins at night. Thank you to Ms. Puccio for collecting the many snacks and water bottles enjoyed by the students throughout the trip. We could not do this trip without parent-school partnership!

Please enjoy some pictures from the trip. The background to this week's Wrap-Up is a picture from Sharpe Reservation.

In Ms. Watter's Grade 6 Art Class, the students are learning about radial symmetry to create a color wheel Mandala Design. Students used watercolors to put finishing touches onto their designs. See examples below.

The Grade 5 students are working on Chuck Close Abstract Self-Portraits using thumbnail sketches to explore a variety of poses, compositions, and background options. The students use different colors to visually blend from a distance. See examples below.

In Math Lab, the students are learning that there can be more than one right answer to a question! Can you spot, "which one doesn't belong?"

On Friday, September 29th you should have received an email from NVOT about the Parent/Student Open House that will take place on Wednesday, October 18th from 6:00-7:30 PM at NVOT. All parents and students are asked to arrive by 6:00 PM and enter through the main entrance. Families will experience tours of the facility, followed by a presentation by NVOT administrators in the auditorium that will conclude at approximately 7:30 PM. Your child(ren) will stay with you at all times.

The Grade 8 students will be visiting NVOT on Friday, October 20th from 9:15 AM to about 12:30 PM. If your child(ren) has not handed in his/her permission slip, please do so ASAP.

Fright Night will be on Monday, October 30th from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, and the Municipal Alliance needs your help to make it as successful as it has been in previous years. Please sign up using the Signup Genius links below:

Chaperones - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B45ABAE23A4FB6-44650043-frightnight

Desserts, supplies, etc - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B45ABAE23A4FB6-44650039-frightnight

8th grade information:

If your child(ren) is applying to BCA/BCT, teacher recommendation forms and transcript release forms will be emailed directly to the teachers AFTER your child(ren) submit their application via the direct website of the high school that your child is applying to.

Please continue to check Ms. Adamo’s Google Classroom for information regarding applying to other high schools and/or for the transition process to NVOT.

Looking ahead:

On October 20th, all 8th grade students will visit NVOT to learn about their elective options. Please make sure to return the permission slip so your child(ren) can attend.

6th grade information:

Ms. Adamo taught the first conflict resolution lesson to the sixth grade. These monthly lessons are geared toward teaching students how to communicate effectively to help lessen conflicts with their peers. This month’s lesson was: Conflict vs. Bullying: what’s the difference?

Here is a handout that was provided to all students.

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.

The girls' volleyball team added their 5th win of the season in another exciting match against Norwood yesterday. Winning the first set, dropping the second, and winning the third set to win the game was quite an accomplishment! This was a total team effort in this victory. The team sits at 5-2 on the year and looks to start another win streak next week when they face Haworth and Northvale. Come out and support them at home on 10/12.

The boys' volleyball team also gained another win on the season against Norwood yesterday. The boys have been working hard to improve on the season, and we are so proud of them! Good luck to them next week when they face Haworth and Northvale. Come out and support them at home on 10/11.

The soccer team fell to Norwood, but hopes to gain a W on their end next week against Haworth and Northvale. Come out and support them at home on 10/11.

Please click here for the Fall Sports Schedules.

The 2nd OT PTO Meeting will be on Thursday, October 19th at 7:30 PM in the CDW Media Center. Babysitting is available! Check out the information below!

The 8th Grade PTO Committee needs volunteers to help serve the Chick-fil-A lunches on the following dates:

October 19th

January 25th

March 14th

Please use this link to sign up.

Place your order for a dozen Krispy Kreme Doughnuts on OTPTO.org under "For Sale."

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:

SHORT TERM: Charles DeWolf Middle School Old Tappan Spirit Wear 2023

LONG TERM: Charles DeWolf Middle School

If you would like to purchase a 2023-2024 Discount Card, visit the OT PTO website. Each card is $20.

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: November 3rd, December 1st, January 5th, February 2nd, 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 PTO is looking for volunteers for the upcoming 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.

Please click the link below, enter the access code below, and choose your packages/products.

Photo Day Prepay Shop Link: https://imageartstudio.gotphoto.com/prepay/login

Charles DeWolf Middle School Enter Access Code: CDMS23

There is a deadline of October 17th to place your order!

We are happy to announce that the CDW Clubs are ready to take off! This year, we will be offering the following clubs:

• Drama Club with Ms. Osbahr
• Homework Club with Ms. Cimorelli and Ms. Huster
• Math/Science Club with Ms. Osbahr
• OTBN with Mr. Johnson (already started)
• School Newspaper with Mr. Johnson

Please use this link to find out specific information as to when the club starts and meets throughout the year. Other clubs will be starting throughout the year and will be added to the list.

*These clubs are in addition to PTO Clubs.

On Thursday, January 11th, 2024 (Snow date: Tuesday, January 16th, 2024) from 3:30-4:30 PM, Charles DeWolf Middle School will be offering all sixth through eighth grade students the opportunity to take part in the AMC 8 Math Competition. All interested middle-school students are welcome to join us on that date.

Additional information about both the AMC 8 Test and The AMC Advantage can be found on their website, and please use this form to sign your child up for the competition by Tuesday, October 10th.

If you’re interested in ordering, click HERE. There are different garment styles and colors available. Orders are due by Friday, October 20th.

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.

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

Students should either bring their lunch from home each day, or parents may order through one of the approved vendors for delivery to CDW. If you order lunch from an approved vendor for delivery, please make sure the vendor knows your child's first and last name and grade level. This will help to ensure your child receives their lunch on time. At times, we understand that a parent/guardian may need to drop off lunch at school. All lunches need to be placed on the table with the green tablecloth in the vestibule. We will make sure that it's delivered to your child.

5th/6th Grade Lunch ~ 11:27 AM-12:01 PM

7th/8th Grade Lunch ~ 12:10 PM-12:44 PM

You can find the Lunch Vendors on the Old Tappan School District Website, or refer to the flyer below.

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Location: 275 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, NJ, USA
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