CDW Weekly Wrap-Up

September

Monday, September 18th~ PTO Pizza Mondays will begin.

Wednesday, September 20th~ Grade 8 PTO Committee Meeting 7:00 PM in CDW Media Center

Monday, September 25th~ School Closed for Yom Kippur

Friday, September 29th~ PTO Movie Event at the Westwood Movie Theatre

Saturday, September 30th~ CDW Grade 8 Car Wash and Clothing Drive 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

October

Sunday, October 1st~ Rain Date for Car Wash and Clothing Drive 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Monday, October 2nd~ BOE Meeting in the BOE Conference Room at 8:00 PM

Tuesday, October 3rd-Friday, October 6th~ 7th Grade Overnight Trip

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

Tuesday, October 17th~ Picture Day

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

Tuesday, October 31st~ Halloween

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

The State of New Jersey now requires all students born after January 1, 1997 and entering 6th Grade to receive a booster dose of diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DPT) vaccine as well as one dose of meningococcal vaccine.

If your child has received these shots, please provide Mrs. McCarthy, the school nurse, with a copy of the dates from the doctor if you haven’t already done so. If your child has not had these shots, please make arrangements with your doctor and let Mrs. McCarthy know that there is an upcoming, scheduled appointment. This is a state requirement for all students entering 6th Grade, and the state only allows for a 30 day grace period; therefore, students will not be allowed in the building after October 1st unless this paperwork is submitted, or you have spoken to Mrs. McCarthy about an upcoming appointment.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. McCarthy at 201-664-1475 ext. 2103 or McCarthy@nvnet.org.

The second mandatory soccer tryout for Grade 7 and Grade 8 students will be on Monday, September 18th from 3:15-4:30 PM on the CDW Field.

The PTO will be hosting a Grade 8 Committee Meeting for all Grade 8 parent(s)/guardian(s) on Wednesday, September 20th at 7:00 PM in the CDW Media Center. Items that will be discussed include: Volunteer Opportunities, Fundraising, and Grade 8 Activities and Events.

Your child(ren) should keep a copy of his/her schedule inside his/her locker and/or agenda pad. This way, if he/she forgets where to go on a given day, it's there to reference!

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

We are excited to announce that CDW has launched a partnership with The Social Institute (TSI), a national leader in curriculum designed to equip students to navigate the complex intersection of well-being, social media, and technology. Our school will be adopting TSI’s comprehensive program, called #WinAtSocial, which promotes character, empathy, teamwork, and other important life skills. Ms. Santa will visit the classrooms to share each lesson throughout the year.

At a time when students spend many hours a day on digital devices, TSI equips students to make positive, healthy, and high-character choices that fuel their health, happiness, and future success. Whether or not your child uses social media or a device of their own, we hope that you will consider how these free resources outlined below could be useful to your family.

These supplementary resources provide insight into social media, technology, and student experiences, offering family discussion prompts and informative resources that you can incorporate into family conversations as much or as little as you like.

How Your Family Can Participate:

• Continue the conversation at home: As students experience #WinAtSocial each month, you will find Family Huddle questions in the Weekly Wrap-Up. These are completely optional to run as a family!
• Register your free account for the Parent Toolkit. Many families refer to this as the CliffsNotes of social media and technology! Go to the Toolkit, click Activate Account, and enter our school code: 2729247E3AF3EA

The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) process for the application and approval of

working papers was made digital effective June 1, 2023, and is available online at the New Jersey Department of Labor website.

The students were working hard this week. The Grade 5 Band met on Wednesday for the time and are featured below.

9/19 @ DEMAREST

9/20 V. DEMAREST

9/27 @ HAWORTH

9/28 V. NORTHVALE

10/02 @ H.P

10/11 V. HAWORTH

10/12 @ NORTHVALE

10/16 @ CLOSTER

10/18 V. H.P

10/19 @ NORWOOD

10/23 V. NORWOOD

9/20 @. DEMAREST

9/21 V. DEMAREST

9/27 V. HAWORTH

9/28 @ NORTHVALE

10/02 V. H.P

10/3 @ CLOSTER

10/11 @ HAWORTH

10/12 V. NORTHVALE

10/16 V. CLOSTER

10/18 @ H.P.

10/19 V. NORWOOD

10/23 @ NORWOOD

9/19 @ DEMAREST

9/20 V. DEMAREST

9/27 @ HAWORTH

9/28 V. NORTHVALE

10/02 @ H.P

10/11 V. HAWORTH

10/12 @ NORTHVALE

10/16 @ CLOSTER

10/18 V. H.P

10/19 @ NORWOOD

10/23 V. NORWOOD

8th grade information:

If you have an eighth grader who is applying to another high school for the 2024-2025 school year, please use the link below to learn more about the application process. On October 20th, the eighth graders will visit NVOT to learn about their elective options for the 2024-2025 school year.

2023-2024 application process

If your eighth grader is interested in applying to Bergen County Academies or Bergen County Technical schools, please use the link below to learn about their various schools and programs.

Parent Info Session Flyer.pdf

The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to create a successful work and study routine. Below is a list of suggestions to help your child(ren) have a successful and, hopefully, a stress-free school year.

CDW SUCCESS STARTS HERE

Grades 5 and 6

Wellness Wednesday Lunch with Ms. Adamo is in room 414.

Grades 7 and 8

Wellness Wednesday 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.

Pizza Mondays start on Monday, 9/18! Please use these links to sign up to serve pizza at TBD and CDW.

For TBD, signs ups will be restricted to 2 per child for the next few weeks.

TBD Pizza Sign Up

CDW Pizza 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:

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.

Start cleaning out your closets because the CDW Class of 2024 will be hosting a Car Wash, Clothing Drive, and Bake Sale on Saturday, September 30th from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM (Rain Date is Sunday, October 1st).

Below is a list of items that can be collected:

• Clothing (Men’s, Women’s, Children’s – All types)
• Shoes
• Handbags / Backpacks
• Stuffed Animals and Small Plastic Toys (no puzzles, board games, Legos, or toys w/pieces)
• Linens (including Towels, Curtains, and Table Linens, but NO Blankets and/or Comforters)

Please use the following links to sign up to volunteer:

Car Wash Bake Sale Donations

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4FAFAA2CAAF94-44359227-carwash

Car Wash Volunteers

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4FAFAA2CAAF94-44358143-carwash

Clothing Drive & Bake Sale Volunteers

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4FAFAA2CAAF94-44358457-clothing

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: October 6th, 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.

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.

As you know, safety is always a first priority for our students. Now that the school year is underway, it's a good time to be reminded of the guidance, which can be found in the CDW Student Handbook which states: "Parents are discouraged from bringing forgotten non-essential articles to the school. The school will not disrupt the morning or afternoon session to deliver Chromebooks, chargers, or other non-essential items to students during the school day. In the event that a student requires a forgotten essential (i.e., medication, eyeglasses, a dietary need, etc.), the parent should contact/report to the Main Office to arrange to have the item(s) delivered to the student."

Although we want your child(ren) to be successful in school and to have what they need to succeed, we also want your child(ren) to learn independence. We will continually work with your child(ren) on organizational methods if necessary. Just reach out!

If you need to visit the school, please only park in a spot labeled "Visitor." All numbered spots are assigned to staff members.

The CDW Picture Day will be on Tuesday, October 17th. All students will take an individual photo that day, whether a package is purchased or not. There will be retakes on November 17th, and more information about that will be provided at another time.

*Grade 8 students: This will be the picture that is used for the 2024 Yearbook.

Membership in the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) at Charles DeWolf Middle School is open to any seventh grade student who meets all the following membership requirements at the end of the third marking period in 2024:

• Has a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.70 in academic subjects (social studies, language arts, math, science and Spanish) subjects, with no grade below a B- in any subject (including cycle classes) for ALL marking periods of the 2023-2024 school year.

• Demonstrates outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship.
• Accumulates no more than six unexcused tardies. Tardies will only be considered excused if a doctor's note is submitted to the School Nurse.

• Accumulates no detentions related to behavior in violation of the CDW Code of Conduct.
• Performs eight hours of documented community service from a recognized nonprofit, community, or education organization from 9/1/2023-4/12/2024. Virtual service hours will no longer be accepted. Please note that there will be no extension of this date. Students should provide documentation on the organization’s letterhead when submitting their applications in April.

• Completes at least three marking periods of the 7th grade year at CDW (unless a student moves into district and has been inducted as a member in another district).

At the end 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 during the week of May 13, 2024 (subject to change).

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 ~ 11:27AM-12:01 PM

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

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

• Drop-off is 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.
• Please do not park in any staff parking spots when dropping off or picking up students.
• Please do not exit your vehicle and leave your vehicle unattended on Interschool Drive.
• There will be adult supervision starting at 8:00 AM, and the doors will open at 8:20 AM. If there is inclement weather, students will be ushered into the school gymnasiums at 8:00 AM.
• 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.
• Once you pull up to the cones on Interschool Drive, please have your child(ren) exit the vehicle. This allows many students to be dropped off at the same time and allows the line to move quickly.

Dismissal

• Please arrange a meeting area with your child(ren) so that you can locate them efficiently.
• Please do not park and/or exit your vehicle regardless of your child(ren) being at TBD or CDW.
• Please do not block designated emergency lanes that connect TBD and CDW.
• Please use BOTH LANES on Interschool Drive for Pick-Up. A staff member will be available to cross your child(ren).

General Traffic Rules Regarding Parking

• Never park in a "No Parking, Fire Lane." These lanes are designated with yellow paint in diagonal lines on the pavement along with the words, "No Parking Fire Lane."
• Never park along a curb that is painted yellow and leave your vehicle unattended.
• Do not double park (park your vehicle beside another vehicle that is in a designated parking space).

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

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Email: santaj@nvnet.org
Website: https://cdw.oldtappanschools.org/
Location: 275 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, NJ, USA
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