Cresskill Public Schools

Snow days can be magical for our children but also pose a challenge for parents to keep them entertained and engaged. Here is a resource to help maximize the day with fun ideas you can do inside while it is still snowing. https://runwildmychild.com/snow-day-activities-for-kids/

Cresskill School District will be closed on Tuesday, February 13, due to the anticipated snowfall.

We have inclement weather approaching that may impact the school day tomorrow. I highly recommend that the entire community download the Cresskill Schools App onto your phone and set your phone to allow for notifications. While we will update the website, send text messages, emails, and voice messages, those messages usually arrive after the notifications on the APP. If you want to know right away, the app is the best way!

Due to a scheduling conflict, the Cresskill BOE meeting at 7 PM tonight, February 12, 2024 will be relocated to the MMS Media Center instead of the MMS Gym. We apologize for any inconvenience.

This is a reminder that the BOE will be meeting on Monday, February 12th for a Merritt building tour at 6 pm followed by the regularly scheduled board meeting at 7 pm in MMS gym.

CMS was excited to host members of the New Jersey Japanese School as we arrange a school and cultural exchange between our middle school students. Such exchanges help our students understand the amazing diversity of our world and importance of being global citizens.

Great turnout at Merritt's Got Talent! Thank you to all of our stars, audience, and judges that came out to support our students and the event!

Lunar New Year is this Saturday, February 10th. As part of honoring the day, I asked our town DEIB committee to share some resources with our teachers, and they did such a great job that I want to also extend their compiled resources to the larger community for families to use. We are grateful for the DEIB Committee's mission of ensuring that all residents of Cresskill feel belonging and celebrated! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fjXpUERpHZAX5Tk6h1PakeviHWo6__QmYMu7hmNEjbU/edit?usp=drive_web

Black History Month is in full swing in Cresskill, and we are so grateful to our educators and students that have been planning the month of activities and lessons. This gem of a bulletin board says it all!

Excellent News! According to our Kindergarteners at EHB, the groundhog will not see his shadow - leading to an EARLY SPRING!

Please note that the 2024-2025 School Calendar has been released. However, the Thanksgiving Break was placed in the wrong week. We will be making the correction and post an updated calendar.

Exciting news! Our bill in the NJ Senate, S1892, was passed by the State Senate and signed into law by Governor Murphy. School districts going forward that are impacted by natural disasters will no longer have to wait to borrow funds to rebuild. They can instead get approval by the Commissioner of Education to begin rebuilding sooner. We will be sending thank you letters to the politicians that helped pass this important legislation. You can read our thank you letter here: https://shorturl.at/gtXY1

I am seeking multi-lingual parents to help make a presentation on February 13th as part of my next Coffee with the Superintendent. If you have time that evening and would like to help present in a language other than English, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/FrxVLRnfZz8mAeSVA

This is a reminder that we have a board of education meeting tomorrow, January 22nd at 7 pm. Additionally, the board will be touring the high school facility at 6 pm. The public is welcome to join us at both events.

Cresskill will have a NORMAL school day today. The anticipated snow seems to be consistent this afternoon, indicating that an early dismissal would not ensure greater safety. However, please take your time this afternoon and watch for students as you approach the schools due to the potential for reduced visibility. Let's have a safe day!

We are currently on a full day schedule for tomorrow, Friday, January 19th. We will be evaluating weather in the morning and send any notification after 6 am. Please be reminded that our voice messaging may be delayed and we recommend downloading and installing the phone app and setting your notifications to be on.

Due to the anticipated icy conditions, Cresskill School District will be on a delayed opening schedule.

Just a quick reminder that the Virtual Coffee with the Superintendent begins at 7:00. Grab a cocoa, tea, or coffee and come learn about our programs from the comfort of your home. Link: http://meet.google.com/gxi-rcbi-rsz

Tonight is a Virtual Coffee with the Superintendent at 7 PM. The topic is "Supporting All Students" and will discuss our philosophy of student support and the many ways help is provided when students struggle. We will also review the variety of programs for general education classrooms, special education classrooms, and other ways we support the whole child socially and emotionally. All parents are invited! Link: http://meet.google.com/gxi-rcbi-rsz

We are remaining on a DELAYED OPENING SCHEDULE. Please allow for extra travel time to ensure safety. We are thankful to our custodians and DPW for their work in clearing the snow to allow for opening.