Cresskill Public Schools

Due to the expected rain tomorrow and the Governor calling a State of Emergency, all afterschool activities and athletic events will be canceled tomorrow evening and the buildings will be closed promptly at 4:00 pm. Please stay safe everyone!

There is the potential for heavy rains tomorrow evening that we are monitoring closely. We have upgraded our flood barriers to stay in place 24/7. This new configuration ensures our building is protected at all major ventilation points. However, front parking lot flooding that restricts access is a continuous challenge and may cause delays or even closures. Please know that if it becomes evident that the Tenakill will flood its banks, we will notify you as early as possible.

Dear Cresskill Families, I hope that everyone had a restful break. This link goes to my welcome back letter along with information regarding our ongoing strategic planning process: https://shorturl.at/fkHO1 Upcoming Strategic Planning Committee Dates January 4 - Core Programming, CMS/CHS Student Center, 7:00 PM January 4 - Community Involvement and Communications, CMS/CHS Guidance Conference Room, 7:00 PM January 8 - Instructional Vision, EHB Media Center, 5:00 PM January 11 - Student Supports, EHB Media Center, 6:00 PM January 17 - Facilities and Operational Improvements, CMS/CHS Student Center, 5:00 PM January 18 - Beyond the Classroom, CMS/CHS, Location TBD, 6:00 PM

We are so excited to celebrate our great high school music students this evening. They have worked hard to put together an amazing event.

Cresskill Middle and High School will be closed for Monday, December 18th due to flooding of the front parking lot. The building remains unaffected. The elementary schools will remain on a delayed opening schedule and follow the delayed opening schedule.

Great turnout at the middle school holiday concert! Thank you to all those in attendance to enjoy great music and witness excellence from our students!

Dr. Hughes shared the following topics in the BOE meeting last evening: Cresskill in the News, positive events in the schools, translation programs for families, and enrollment trends. Here is the presentation: https://shorturl.at/knqI9

Please be advised that we are constructing the flood barriers to protect the building out of a preponderance of caution for the anticipated rain tomorrow.

Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year will be held at Edward H. Bryan School on February 1st & 2nd, 2024 (inclement weather days February 8th & 9th) from 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Children must be 5 years of age on or before October 1, 2024 to enter Kindergarten in September 2024. Complete online pre-registration, visit the Cresskill Public School website - Enrollment & Registration - Kindergarten Registration (2024-2025)

Come celebrate the retirement of Denise Villani and Mary Klein from the BOE at the upcoming meeting on December 11th at 6:30 pm in the high school student center. Between the two of them, they put in 27 years of service to benefit the children of Cresskill.

For those coming to LG, please come to visitor parking close to the flagpoles off of Hudson Terrace (New York Side).

This is just a reminder that we are hosting our second Strategic Planning Meeting at LG North American Headquarters from 7-9 PM tonight. We are looking for students, staff, residents, parents, and community members that want to help plan the innovation and learning for our next five years. All are invited to 111 Sylvan Way in Englewood Cliffs to sign up to participate on committees and to view LG's Innovative Learning Labs.

Do you know a classroom teacher or educational services professional who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference? If so, please take the time to recommend this person for the Governor’s Educator of the Year Program (Teacher or Educational Service Professional of the Year) at https://forms.gle/963dp5mGwXWf3tnF9. Students, staff, parents, and colleagues are all welcome to make recommendations. Due to the state deadlines, all recommendations must be received by 10 am on Monday, December 4.

We are excited for our second strategic planning meeting tomorrow from 7-9 PM at LG Headquarters at 111 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. Here is more information regarding the event and ALL ARE WELCOME! No need to have been involved in strategic planning previously. https://shorturl.at/eqrOT

Good news! Cresskill Middle School was ranked in the top 10 middle schools in the state. https://patch.com/new-jersey/across-nj/these-are-best-elementary-middle-schools-nj-new-ranking-says?fbclid=IwAR2VF4Pp8LZRFqewGEsHpHXI_xHYm6ZKqKANuVMHlQEcBGTyVJCHUKjMiDU

All Cresskill residents, students, and staff are invited to join us on November 28th from 7-9 PM for our second session of strategic planning. This session will be hosted at LG North American Headquarters where we will see various demos and form into planning groups.

Just a friendly reminder to get your free sticker today and be a good role model for our students. Good luck to all of the candidates!

We have two great programs tonight. Share the Keys at 7 PM for teen drivers and their parents. We are also hosting a special virtual meeting at 8 PM for Trauma Informed Parenting. Here is the link to join starting at 8: https://meet.google.com/dih-vghs-wer

Just a reminder that we are hosting a special virtual meeting at 8 pm. Come learn about ways to help our children cope with trauma through Trauma Informed Parenting. Here is the link to join starting at 8: https://meet.google.com/dih-vghs-wer

Just a reminder that we are hosting "Trauma Informed Parenting" as part of our Coffee with the Superintendent series. In-person is at 8:30 AM in the EHB Cafeteria. Virtual is this evening at 8:00 PM. All are welcome!