Welcome to 2nd Grade
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
Tel: 732-356-5400 • Fax: 732-356-5409
www.cedarhillprep.com
Dear Parents,
Welcome to Second Grade! My name is Mrs. Thompson, and I would like to take this opportunity to let you know that your child has been placed in my homeroom class 2A (Room 9). As you know, at Cedar Hill Prep, the children have specialized teachers.
Ms.Turcios will be teaching your child Math and Science and I will be teaching Language Arts and Social Studies.
The curriculum (Science, SS, Math, and Language Arts) will be the same for both Second Grade classes.
Both Ms.Turcios and I are excited to be embarking on this journey with your child. Across all subject matter, the curriculum is engaging and participatory, and allows your child’s natural curiosity and creativity to flourish.
In the following pages, I have provided detailed information about supplies, lunch, snack, arrival and dismissal, and more. Please be sure to read through it all.
Student Preparedness and Supplies
To help your child be ready for a successful start, please make sure the following items are in their backpack:
1) ) School supplies – All items listed on the supply list (attached again for your reference).
2) ) Daily planner – Provided on the first day school. Please complete the information on the first page at home.
Lunch/Snack
3)Water bottle, lunch, and utensils. If you will be ordering hot lunch for your child, please visit the next page for details.
4) Please also pack a small morning snack (AM Snack). Make sure your child has a good breakfast before arriving at school as snack will be only a small bridge between breakfast and lunch.
If your child will be staying for aftercare, please send another snack separately packed and clearly labeled ‘PM Snack’.
Catering Solutions
Lunch Order
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
Students should be dropped off outside the main door between 8am and 8.20am. School teachers/staff will welcome your child and show him/her to the right classroom. If your child is enrolled in before care, you will drop your child through the side door under the portico (the area with the red pillared structure). This door opens into the lunch room. Before care staff will let your child in. Please note that students arriving after 8:20 am will be marked tardy.
At dismissal, you will pick your child up from under the portico (the area with the red pillared structure) between 3 pm and 3.15 pm. If your child is in aftercare, please go to the main door. The receptionist will then call for your child.
2nd Grade Schedule and Uniforms
Your child will have the 4 core subjects everyday - These are Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. Second Grade will have lunch at 11.30am and recess at 12pm everyday.
Other than the 4 core subjects, lunch, and recess, we will have specials classes as follows:
Monday - World Language (Spanish) and Art
Tuesday - Technology and Drama
Wednesday - Music and Gym
Thursday - Heartfulness, World Language (Spanish) and Gym
Friday - Gym
Here is the corresponding uniform schedule:
Monday - Regular uniform with dress shoes/Mary Janes for girls
Tuesday - Regular uniform with dress shoes/Mary Janes for girls
Wednesday - Gym uniform with sneakers
Thursday - Gym uniform with sneakers
Friday - Regular uniform with dress shoes/Mary Janes for girls
Students will wear more of the regular uniform than the gym uniform. Hence, although gym is 3 days a week, students will be wearing gym uniform only 2 out of the 3 gym days.
If you have ordered school uniforms and they have not arrived yet, please try and have your child wear school uniform colors - red/ white and navy blue.
If you have any questions specific to the school uniforms, please email - administration@cedarhillprep.com
Uniforms
Students are required to wear regular school uniform daily (include Health class), except on Gym days twice a week, when they wear their gym uniforms.
Students will receive their schedule on the first day of school. Every student should come to school in regular school uniform on the first day, Friday, September 5th.
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Upcoming Dates
Thurs, Sept. 04, 2025: New Parent Orientation on-campus Meet and Greet (All Grades)
Fri, Sept. 05, 2025: First Day of School
Fri, Sept. 12, 2025: House Ceremonies
Sat, Sept. 20, 2025: Welcome Picnic
Mon, Sept. 29, 2025: Coffee with Principal
Mon, Sept. 29, 2025: Back to School Night for Pre-Kdg
Tues, Sept. 30, 2025: Back to School Night for Grades 1 - 4
Wed, Oct. 1, 2025: Back to School Night for Grades 5 - 8
Please email both Ms.Turcios (mturcios@cedarhillprep.com) and myself (jthompson@cedarhillprep.com) if you wish to notify unless you have a subject specific question. This is necessary because in case one of us is absent, the other teacher will have the information.
Ms.Turcios and I encourage a strong home-school connection. Open communication between parents and teachers is imperative for a smooth and successful school year. We are looking forward to a wonderful year full of learning and growth!
Finally, I request you to acknowledge receipt by replying to this email and providing me with following information so I am prepared for the First Day of school. Please know this information has already been provided to me. I just need to confirm so there are no discrepancies and the First Day of school runs smoothly.
Your Name
Your child’s name
Your child’s date of birth
Does your child have any allergies? How will your child be picked up? Is your child in before and/or after care?
I look forward to meeting you next week!
Best,
Mrs. Thompson
Blackbaud Parent Portal
Cedar Hill Preparatory School utilizes Blackbaud as the central parent portal. Through this platform, families are able to access and upload essential student records, including contracts, health records, permission slips/forms, and attendance information.
Blackbaud Parent Portal: cedarhillprep.myschoolapp.com
Steps To View Completed Files/Forms :
1. Log in with your parent credentials
2. Click on your Profile at the top right corner of the portal
3. Choose Files & Forms
4. Check the Show Completed Forms checkbox
The portal also provides access to Tuition Management, where families can review invoices and manage tuition payments.
Steps to Access Tuition Management:
1. When Logged in the Blackbaud Portal, click on the Resources tab in the top navigation bar.
2. Select the Tuition Management tile - Your account and invoices will appear on the screen.
For any questions or clarifications, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@cedarhillprep.com
Summer Homework
Students should bring their summer homework with them on the first or second day of school. Summer Homework Assignment
