Welcome to Preschool
152 Cedar Grove Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 Tel: 732-356-5400 • Fax: 732-356-5409 www.cedarhillprep.com
Dear Preschool Families, We hope you had a great summer and that you are as excited as we are to begin this new school year. For those of you who do not know us, we would like to introduce ourselves. We are Marali Chari and Pauline Vargas. We are looking forward to a wonderful, exciting year with you and your child in preschool. The information in the following pages are things that we think are important for a smooth transition into your child’s preschool year. We ask for things to be done in a certain way. We urge your cooperation, because after many, many years of working with preschool age children, we believe this is what works best. As always, your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Warm Regards, Marali Chari Pauline Vargas
Student Supplies & Clothes We have attached our preschool supply list to this letter in case you haven’t received it. Please place your child’s supplies in a large bag with your child’s name on the outside of the bag. Also, please have your family picture and head shots brought in with the supplies. We ask that you bring a full set of clothes for your child in a Ziploc bag. Include underwear, socks, shirt, pants. Please print your child's name on the bag. These clothes are to remain in school. If your child will be staying for nap time, please place the nap mat in a large plastic bag with your child’s name. At the end of the week, it will be sent home for cleaning in the provided bag.
Please bring all supplies the day before school starts, when we have our mandatory Parent Orientation meeting on Sept. 8th. The folder, backpack, water bottle and lunch box will come to school with your child on the first day, Sept. 9th. Please dress your child in clothes that he or she can open, close, zip, unzip, pull up and down by themselves. It would also be beneficial to your child if he or she wore Velcro shoes/sneakers to school. Allowing children to be successful in taking care of themselves fosters selfworth and independence.
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures Preschool children should arrive at school between 8:00 and 8:45am. They will be guided to their classroom where they will unpack their belongings and place them in the appropriate areas. In the afternoon, dismissal time will be at 2:45 pm (if not staying for aftercare) where the students will be waiting for their parent/ guardian in their classroom for pick-up from the side door under the pergola.
Snacks & Lunch Starting on the first day of school, your child will have an AM snack. If your child stays for aftercare (after 3:00pm) your child will also need a PM snack. Please give your child something small and healthy to eat. A snack bar, small container of yogurt, fresh fruit and dry cereal is perfect. A small juice box or water filled container is also recommended. Please place all items in a small Ziploc with your child’s name on the bag and mark it AM snack. Place the snack in your child’s backpack, not in his or her lunchbox. The water container does not go in the bag. If your child is bringing lunch from home, we ask that you place the lunch in a child friendly lunchbox. Please make sure the lunchbox is labeled with your child’s name. Please note, we are not permitted to heat their lunch.
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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
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
Please do not forget to fill out the two forms attached with the email: Student Information form and the Getting to Know You form. We would appreciate it if you would email these back to us ASAP. We need this information before the first day of school. Lastly, but most importantly, communication is vital to your child’s success. Please feel free to contact us for any reason. We are looking forward to a wonderful school year. Warm Regards, Marali Chari Pauline Vargas
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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