The hallways are busy, classrooms alive with inquiry and active learning, and the energy from students and staff has contributed to an awesome start to the 2024 - 2025 school year! Students are successfully navigating their schedules and becoming more familiar with new routines and procedures. We look forward to building relationships and connections with your child and working with them inside and outside of the classroom.

To start the new school year, the CDMS community headed to the Gym on Friday, September 6th to participate in the Colt Kick Off. In true pep-rally style, we introduced students to the entire CDMS staff, played “minute-to-win-it” games to promote the Battle of the Classes, and took the opportunity to engage students in the shaping of their school environment and the role they play in creating a culture of respect and support. The event was a fun celebration….uplifting music, spirited cheers, and a lot of smiling faces! As we move forward into this academic year, we hope the spirit and energy from the Colts Kick Off will continue to resonate throughout our school. Our goal is to harness this momentum and encourage our students to engage fully in their studies, embrace new challenges, and support one another in all their endeavors.

Please join us on Thursday, September 26th at 6 p.m. for Cedar Drive Back to School Night. Back to School Night is a special event that initiates the home-school partnership which is key when working together to support our students. Parking is always a challenge on this night, so please consider carpooling; we will have additional parking on the front lawn adjacent to Cedar Drive and we will have police presence along with Colts Neck personnel assisting with traffic. One important piece is to know your child’s homeroom – you will report to homeroom first at 6 p.m. to receive updates and highlights of the first few weeks courtesy of Ms. Pav and the Studio 29 crew!

Don't forget to tune in daily for our schools most up-to-date schedule regarding after school activities, clubs and sports information.

On October 16th - 18th, 7th grade students and staff will journey to Stokes State Forest for a three-day, two-night outdoor adventure. Please return all required paperwork for the Stokes trip so we can finalize all logistics and planning over the next few weeks. We would like to thank all the parents/guardians for arranging time from their personal and professional lives to join us on this trip – we could not create this unique experience without your help!

Still feeling nervous about getting back into school after having a summer of fun? Here are some tips to help you get back on track!

Tip 1: Start Getting Back Into A Normal Sleep Time: The more hours you sleep, the better you feel the next day! More relaxed, energized, and prepared for school!

Tip 2: Have A Healthy Breakfast: Having a balanced breakfast in the morning helps fuel your brain for the work ahead!

Tip 3: Stay Organized!: Make sure you are taking notes, have a planner for assignments and activities, folders and books in order, and keeping on top of homework. The more organized you are, the less stressed you may feel. If you ever need help, the guidance office is always available.

Tip 3: Get Involved!: Cedar Drive has many clubs and sports to choose from that fits the needs and interests of every student here! Getting involved in after school activities allows you to interact with new students, build friendships, confidence and self-esteem, all while having fun.

Tip 5: Help Is Always Here!: Never be nervous to ask for help! We all need it every now and then. Whether you are struggling with homework, trying to make new friends, or having other difficulties, teachers and school counselors are always here to help make your time at Cedar Drive a memorable one!

Fall sports are underway here at Cedar Drive. Our first competition will take place September 18th with the Boys Soccer team and Cross Country team traveling to Matawan Middle School while the Girls Soccer team hosts Matawan Middle School here at Cedar Drive. For more information on future games and competitions that will be held during the Fall season, please click HERE for the CDMS sports calendar.

• September 23: Picture Day
• September 26: Back-to-School Night from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• October 3-4: School Closed...Rosh Hashanah
• October 14: No School for Students...Columbus Day
• October 16-18: 7th Grade Stokes Trip...Stokes State Forest, NJ

The Colts Neck PTO is a valuable partner to the Colts Neck School District. We appreciate their ongoing support of our students, staff, and programs. Please consider joining the PTO in support of our school community.

Email: rigby@coltsneckschools.org

Website: coltsneckschools.org

Location: 73 Cedar Drive Colts Neck, NJ 07722

Phone: (732) 946-0055

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