Welcome to 3rd Grade
152 Cedar Grove Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 Tel: 732-356-5400 • Fax: 732-356-5409 www.cedarhillprep.com
Dear 3A Homeroom Parents, I am so excited to begin this journey through 3rd grade with you! Our explorations will channel us through our imaginations as we investigate, analyze, and create. What can our 3rd graders accomplish this year? The possibilities are endless! In addition to being the 3A homeroom teacher, I will also be the Grade 3 Language Arts and Social Studies teacher. Mrs. Kotasthane will be the Grade 3 Math and Science teacher and 3B homeroom teacher. Warmly, Mrs. Haynoski
Student Safety and Supplies Our students’ safety is our number one priority, so please send your child prepared with his/her daily supplies as we will not be sharing personal items.
Please include the following items in your child’s backpack each day: 1)
Personal hand sanitizer and pocket tissues
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A refillable water bottle, lunch, a healthy snack, and eating utensils.
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Lunch Orders: If you will be ordering lunch from Catering Solutions, please see the following pages.
For our new families, when parents come to school on September 8th for New Parent Orientation, you may bring your child’s supplies in a bag labeled with their name. For our returning students, you can bring your supplies on September 9th, the first day of school. Please make sure your supplies are labeled. We will be getting lockers this year, but no locks are required.
CATERING SOLUTIONS - SEPTEMBER 2026 To Order: http://cateringsolutions.h1.hotlunchonline.net 908-566-6414 www.mycateringsolutions.net
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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 Procedure Students should be dropped off in the morning at the front door between 8:00 and 8:15. Please be punctual.
At 3:30 pm, students are dismissed under the portico. After 3:45 pm, they will be sent to After Care. For both Arrival and Dismissal, you can drive up to drop off and pick up your child without parking. No parents will be allowed past the gate for security reasons.
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, Wednesday, September 9th.
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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.
* 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
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)
Upcoming Dates Tues, Sept. 08, 2026: Wed, Sept. 09, 2026: Fri, Sept. 18, 2026: Sat, Sept. 19, 2026: Tues, Sept. 22, 2026: Wed, Sept. 23, 2026: Thurs, Sept. 24 2026: Fri, Sept. 25, 2026: Mon, Oct. 02, 2026:
New Parent Orientation on-campus Meet and Greet (All Grades) First Day of School House Ceremonies Welcome Picnic Back to School Night for Pre-Kdg Back to School Night for Grades 1-4 Back to School Night for Grades 5-8 Coffee with Principal for Grades 5-8 Coffee with Principal for K-4
Click Here for 2026-2027 School Calendar
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
I look forward to meeting you next week! If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at jhaynoski@cedarhillprep.com. Finally, please acknowledge receipt by replying to this email. Warm Regards, Mrs. Haynoski
Summer Homework Students, when you come to class on September 9th, please remember to bring your summer homework.
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
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