Welcome Letter KA_Final

Welcome to Kindergarten

152 Cedar Grove Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 Tel: 732-356-5400 • Fax: 732-356-5409 www.cedarhillprep.com

Dear Parents, Welcome to Kindergarten! Your child has been placed in my homeroom class K-A (Room 5). As you know, at Cedar Hill Prep, starting in Kindergarten, the children have specialized teachers. Mrs. Fischer will be teaching your child Language Arts and Social Studies, and I will be teaching Math and Science. The curriculum (Science, SS, Math, and Language Arts) will be the same for both Kindergarten classes. “Specialist Classes” are taught by Specialist Teachers. These classes are Music, Art, World Language (Spanish), Guidance, Heartfulness, and Gym. Our philosophy is that teachers and parents need to be partners in educating our children. This creates a community of respect, success, and joy necessary for lifetime learning.

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 Supplies To make it easier for you, your child's supplies including a very important family picture (4x6 or 5x7) for our "All About Me" Bulletin Board, can be dropped off on the first day of school Wednesday, September 9th. New parents attending the orientation may drop these off during new parent orientation.

Please find the link of our supply list for your reference:

Supply List

Student Lunch & Snack Your child will need to come to school each day with a healthy morning snack/drink, a reusable water bottle and if your son or daughter is attending our Aftercare Program, you will need to send a pm snack/ drink as well.

Please send “Home Lunch” for your child if you are not purchasing hot lunch from our catering company.

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 Procedures It is preferred that your child arrives to school between 8:00 am and 8:20 am each day so that there is enough time for your child to unpack independently and be ready to start his/her academic day. Our day begins promptly at 8:30 am with our morning meeting.

Our dismissal time is 2:30 pm. For K students dismissal, we ask that parents please park in a legal parking spot and come to the side door near the Cafeteria (under pergola) of the lower school building to pick their child.

Students who are enrolled in aftercare or an after-school program will stay in the classroom and have their PM snack from home at 3:00.

Kindergarten Schedule and Uniforms Your child will have the 4 core subjects everyday - These are Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science.

Kindergarten will have lunch at 12 pm and recess at 12:30 pm daily.

Other than the 4 core subjects, lunch, and recess, K-A will have specials classes as follows: Monday - Gym Tuesday - Heartfulness and Gym Wednesday - Gym and Music Thursday - World Language (Spanish) Friday - Art Here is the corresponding uniform schedule: Monday - Gym uniform with sneakers Tuesday - Regular uniform with dress shoes/Mary Janes for girls Wednesday - Gym uniform with sneakers Thursday - Regular uniform with dress shoes/Mary Janes for girls Friday - Regular uniform with dress shoes/Mary Janes for girls Students 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 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.

* 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 request that you please email both, Mrs. Fischer (lfischer@cedarhillprep.com) and myself (pparab@cedarhillprep.com) regarding any changes 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.

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 am looking forward to a phenomenal year with your kids!!!

Mrs. Parab

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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