Welcome Letter 2A_Final by Cedar Hill Prep

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 - SEPTEMBER 2026 To Order: http://cateringsolutions.h1.hotlunchonline.net 908-566-6414 www.mycateringsolutions.net

3 Pizza Day! Or Grilled Turkey & Cheese

4 Cold Options: Choose from any of our chilled options.

French Toast with Syrup and choice of Turkey Sausage or Veggie Patty

Chicken Cutlet Sandwich Or Chipotle Chicken Sandwich Or Veggie Burger

Spaghetti & Meatballs Or Spaghetti & Veggie Balls

7 LABOR DAY

8 9 Waffles with Syrup and Baked Ziti choice of Turkey Sausage or Veggie Patty

10 Chicken & Rice Or Cuban Black Beans & Rice

11 Pizza Day! Or Grilled Turkey & Cheese

15 Chicken Cutlet Sandwich Or Chipotle Chicken Sandwich Or Veggie Burger

16 Fish Tenders with Tomato Infused Rice or Pink Navy Beans with

17 Chicken Wontons or Veggie Wontons with Teriyaki Noodles

18 Pizza Day! Or Grilled Turkey & Cheese

21 YOM KIPPUR French Toast with Syrup and choice of Turkey Sausage or Veggie Patty

22 Melts! Ham & Swiss Turkey & Provolone Cheddar Cheese

23 Spaghetti & Meatballs Or Spaghetti & Veggie Balls

28 Waffles with Syrup and choice of Turkey Sausage or Veggie Patty

29 BBQ Chicken Sandwich or BBQ Tofu Sandwich

30 Chicken Nuggets or

NO SCHOOL

14 Pancakes with Syrup and choice of Turkey Sausage or Veggie Patty

Tomato-Infused Rice

24 25 Teriyaki Chicken or Teriyaki Pizza Day! Tofu over Rice Or Grilled Turkey & Cheese

Tofu Nuggets Broccoli & Mashed Potato

AVAILABLE EVERY DAY ORGANIC: Broccoli Soup Grilled Chicken with Rice Chicken Cutlet with Rice Mac ‘N Cheese Pizza

SOUPS: Chicken with Rice Cream of Tomato Cream of Mushroom New England Clam Chowder Angus Beef Chili

PASTAS:

Build Your Own: Sandwiches & Salad Bar

Pasta Marinara Plain Pasta Cheese Ravioli Pasta & Meatball Macaroni & Cheese

CHILLED BISTRO BOXES: Bagel w/Cream Cheese & Jelly Cheese & Crackers Chicken Tacos Muffin with Yogurt Hummus & Pita BURGERS/HOT SANDWICHES: Burgers: Regular, Cheese or Veggie Grilled Chicken or Breaded Cutlet Melts – Ham, Turkey or Cheddar

KID FRIENDLY OPTIONS: Grilled Cheese Pizza Waffles Cheese or Beef Burritos Chicken Nuggets Fish Sticks Cuban Black Beans & Rice French Toast Pancakes

See the online menu for Healthy Snacks, Sweets, Beverages, Cupcakes and Party Packages

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 cafeteria for pick-up.

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 - Drama and Heartfulness Wednesday - Music and Gym Thursday - World Language (Spanish) and Gym Friday - Gym and Technology 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

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SCHOOL UNIFORMS & DRESS DOWN POLICY Uniforms are required for all students enrolled in Cedar Hill Prep School, grades K -8. Wearing a school uniform helps students focus on learning, develops self-esteem, promotes respect and builds school spirit. Please help us ensure your child complies to our uniform policy daily. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action. Each student’s uniform must fit properly, not to exceed one (1) size below and beyond the correct size. Lands’ End is our uniform vendor, and uniforms can be purchased at: https://www.landsend.com/ School Number: 900120031

UNIFORM DRESS CODE Boys • • • • • •

Polo (short or long-sleeve) shirt must have a CHP Logo. Pants should be ankle length and hemmed properly. Uniform shorts are also permitted. Gym uniform shirts, shorts, and pants must have a CHP Logo. Middle School Health classes require regular school uniform. Shoes/Sneakers must be black in color. No open-toed shoes and crocs. For specific colors and items based on grade level, visit: www.landsend.com or see attached gradespecific documents.

Girls • • • • • • •

Polo shirt (short or long-sleeve) and jumpers must have a CHP Logo. Shorts and skorts may not be shorter than four inches above the knee. Pants should be ankle length and hemmed properly. Gym uniform shirts, shorts, and pants must have a CHP Logo. Middle School Health classes require regular school uniform. Girls are to wear black Mary Jane shoes with regular uniform, and sneakers with gym uniform. No heels, open-toed shoes, crocs, and sandals are permitted. Stockings or knee-length socks must be worn with skirts and dresses in the Winter. For specific colors and items based on grade level, visit: www.landsend.com or see attached gradespecific documents.

Boots (Black in color)

Boots may be worn to school in the winter months, laced (if applicable) with pant legs covering the tops of boots. Low-cut boots may be worn with skirts for ladies. Combat, mid-calf, and knee-high boots are not permitted.

School Uniform Short Sleeve Rapid Dry Polo Shirt

School Uniform Turtleneck (optional layer under the regular uniform shirt) Colors: classic navy

School Uniform Girls Active Performance Chino Pants

* Shorts, skorts, and jumpers may not be shorter than four inches above the knee.

Colors: classic navy

School Uniform Turtleneck (optional layer under the regular uniform shirt) Colors: classic navy

BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ - P.E. UNIFORM FOR GRADES K-8

School Uniform Short Sleeve Active Tee

School Uniform Kids Full-Zip Mid-Weight Fleece Jacket

Colors: classic navy

School Uniform Kids Active Track Pants Colors: classic navy

School Uniform Boys Mesh Gym Shorts Colors: classic navy

Shoes must be black in color, no open heel or toes permitted. Shoes must be securely fastened. These are the approved vendors:

Stride Rite Claire Mary Jane

(can be purchased at striderite.com) Shoes Sizes: Little Kids (8.5 - 10) Big Kid (10.5 - 12) Big Kid (12.5 - 6) Style: yg47396

Nike Star Runner 4

(can be purchased at nike.com) Shoes Sizes: 3.5Y - 7Y Style: DX7615-002

Nike Air Force 1 LE

(can be purchased at nike.com) Shoes Sizes: 3.5Y - 7Y Style: DH2920-001

Dynamatic - Swift Speed

(can be purchased at amazon.com or skechers.com) Shoes Sizes Little Kids (4 - 8 years)

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 complete the google form, https://forms.gle/33K1ccyTTxRkx4YH7 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. 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. While there is no penalty if it isn’t finished, completing the work helps students feel prepared and ready for the year ahead.

Summer Homework Assignment

152 Cedar Grove Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 Phone: 732-356-5400 Fax: 732-356-5409 Email: admissions@cedarhillprep.com Web: www.cedarhillprep.com