Merritt Memorial School

Dear Cresskill Community, We moved tomorrow's "Popsicles with the Principal" meet and greet to 4 PM since we received requests that worked better after camps. We hope that his change benefits you. Here is our new flyer: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFnadgAZN4/UGuzcSLUMiF83vBhQJVrLw/view?utm_content=DAFnadgAZN4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink Additionally, I will be hosting a superintendent virtual coffee tomorrow evening to introduce Ms. Peguero as well as discuss some of the exciting changes for the new year. All are welcome to attend. Below is information and the link to attend. With Care, Dr. Hughes Virtual Coffee with the Superintendent Tuesday, August 1 · 7:00 – 8:00pm Video call link: https://meet.google.com/uqe-ghwo-tua

Cresskill families are invited to Merritt Playground on August 1 at 2 PM to get to know our newest principal, Ms. Peguero. Popsicles will be served! I will also be hosting a Superintendent Coffee virtually at 7 PM that night for parents to meet and greet Ms. Peguero once the kids are winding down. This will be a moderated opportunity to learn more about our newest principal.

Dear Cresskill Community, It is with great pleasure that I announce our appointment of the new MMS principal, Ms. Jacqueline Peguero. I am very excited that she will be joining us on August 1, 2023. She was our top candidate from 63 applicants after completing an exhaustive interview process consisting of three rounds of interviews, multiple performance tasks, and being interviewed by committees consisting of teachers, building leadership, and district administrators. She was unanimously approved this evening by the board of education after attending the meeting and conducting a brief introduction about her values, beliefs, and reasons for coming to Cresskill. We are in the process of setting up "meet and greets" for the Merritt families beginning on August 1st that we will be sending out information on in the upcoming weeks. With Care & Service to Cresskill, Dr. Peter Hughes Superintendent of Schools

Congratulations to all of our students from EHB and MMS that are moving up and entering the middle school. We are so proud of your work and who you are growing into!

With current air condition being bad outside, I have received some questions about the safety of classroom air when air conditioners are off. Here I explain to some of my fourth graders how univents work to ensure students stay safe. https://youtu.be/-vrk65F8vr4

Cresskill School District is seeking motivated and hard working full time custodians. If you or someone you know is interested in a position with us, please email a letter of interest and resume to cresskilljobs@cresskillnj.net.

We are anticipating increased air pollution (particulates) over the next couple of days due to the wild fires in Canada. For those that are sensitive, we encourage mask use when outside - which can greatly reduce inhalation of particulates.

We are seeking community input into the desired qualities of a new principal. Please take a moment to share with us the qualities you want represented in the next principal. Thank you in advance for your assistance in creating a principal candidate profile: https://forms.gle/zq11exwYc1YWayec8

Attached are available positions for the 2023 - 2024 school year in Cresskill School District. We are looking for committed candidates that believe in "Excellence for All". Please share with possible candidates.

Cresskill BOE adopted an updated mission and vision to "foster a culture of EXCELLENCE for ALL". View our updated mission statement here: https://www.cresskillboe.k12.nj.us/page/district-mission-vision

CougarsUnited, our town non-profit travel soccer club, is looking for a few more players for some new teams and to balance out some existing rosters. Right now we are specifically looking for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 girls & 2013 boys. 2013 Boys For the 2013 boys we are looking for a number of boys to round out our existing roster playing on a competitive team and would like to invite those players to a team practice this week 2014, 2015 and 2016 girls We plan to have a few clinics for the younger girls with some high-school girls who have played in our club for years. This will allow your daughter to see if it's something for them as we are establishing a few new team and may also have some spots on existing teams 2013 Girls The 2013 girls team is looking for a number of girls to round out our existing roster playing. Girls interested would be invited to a team practice in the next two weeks. Please contact us at CresskillCougarsUnited@gmail.com and fill out the following form https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/369529

Congratulations to Michael Burke who was honored this morning by NJASA for his service in public education and Cresskill.

It was so nice welcoming the children of our staff today in Merritt Memorial School for Take Your Child to Work Day! Thank you teachers for coordinating a great day for all of the children.

Please see the attached flyer for those in the community that wish to observe Yom Ha'atzmaut at Borough Hall.

Do you have kids that are having a hard time disconnecting from their phones? Is it impacting their social life or family life, preventing them from connecting with others? The CMS/CHS Home and School Association is hosting a special speaker series tomorrow night to help address these concerns, and all parents are welcome. While this will target grade 4-12 families, all are welcome. Hooked on Phones: Electronic Device Addiction Tuesday April 18th: 7:30 pm CHS Media Center

Please see the attached promotion for the Cresskill Garage Sale, benefiting the town library. A great way to benefit local readers while also cleaning out your garage!

Busy night in Cresskill! It is the MMS Talent Show starting now, the EHB Basketball game between the teachers and fifth graders starting at 7, and we even have a high school student receiving the Unsung Hero Award from New Jersey School Boards Association! All good things!

In Cresskill Schools, it is our goal to remain responsive to the unique needs of all of our students. This week begins the holy month of Ramadan, and Cresskill community is helping to observe this month by holding a crescent lantern event at the library this evening. The invite is attached and all are welcome. Additionally, it is important to be responsive to the needs of our students that observe this month. Ramadan sometimes includes fasting of not only food but also water. We encourage parents and students that are observing the month to reach out and partner with us in ensuring a fruitful observance. Sometimes minor adjustments can have a major positive impact for our students. We look forward to helping.

A full house for tonight's performance of The Golden Goose! Break a leg Mustangs and Bulldogs!

This week is Theatre Week at Merritt and we are very excited for this Friday's performance of "The Golden Goose!" Please visit this link to purchase tickets for Friday's performance: https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/cresskillcef/buy-tix