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April 10, 2026

 
 

KINDNESS CORNER:  This week, we'd like to commend a student who consistently goes out of his way to include others, making a point to sit with and befriend a peer during lunch. He shows kindness, leadership, and genuine compassion by welcoming others into his group. Click HERE to share a compliment!

 

CHARACTER CAR CONVERSATIONS: What is something that helps you learn best—reading, listening, drawing, moving, or something else?

 

Upcoming Board of Education Meeting

Monday, April 20 ~7:00 p.m. Ridge High PAC 

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Dear Cedar Hill Families, 

This week, we enjoyed a lovely performance from our 5th-grade Drama Club! Their show, Pure Imagination, is a Broadway revue featuring songs from shows like Willy Wonka, Seussical, Matilda, Frozen, Annie, Peter Pan, & Shrek the Musical. We'd like to thank Mrs. Flaherty, Ms. Coady, and Ms. Kurilew for all of their help! Tonight, we are excited for the PTO's Kids' Night Out at Branchburg Sports Complex. We'd like to thank Lisa Pruss and Lara Tar for all of their help organizing this event!

Spring break will take place from Apr. 13-17. We look forward to seeing you on Apr. 20!

Please review the following announcement (click here) from the Supervisor of Mathematics, Mr. Grant Kolmer, regarding how students in gr. 4-5 can qualify for Accelerated Mathematics next school year. Please note that the Genesis form referenced in the announcement will open on April 10th at 3 PM.

Get cozy on April 22nd for our "Comfy-Cozy Day," because while April showers bring May flowers, there’s no better way to wait for the bloom than in your favorite pajamas! (No slippers or crocs, please.)

NJSLA testing will take place the week of May 11 for students in grades 3-5. Fifth-grade students will take the NJSLA-Science test May 7-8.

If your child will be absent on April 23 for “Take Your Child to Work Day,” please include this in the note section when submitting the absence in Genesis so it can be recorded accurately.

LAST CHANCE FOR CAMP JUMP START! (Current 5th-graders) - Registration is open now through April 16, or until the maximum of 130 students is reached. A limited number of spots remain, and late registration will not be accepted. Please see the attached flyer for information. 

Summer Activities Program - Click the link for more information. 

Please complete this important lunch survey to help our cafeteria continually improve. 

We are seeking Field Day volunteers for Friday, May 29 (rain date: Monday, June 1). 

The PTO, along with other Basking Ridge elementary schools, will be hosting a Family Day Out at the Somerset Hills Patriots Baseball Game on May 17. You can get details HERE and purchase tickets HERE. 

Fifth-grade families, lawn signs to show your pride in your graduate are now on sale! You can order yours HERE through April 24.

Fifth-grade yearbooks will be on sale through April 15. You can order this keepsake for your child's time at Cedar Hill HERE.

Want to have lunch with your student at school? Family Dining will be open through May 28. You can register HERE.

Parents, your 2026 school supply kits are now available! Skip the store lines and start next year stress-free with the exact supplies your child’s teacher requested. Ordering now ensures you're ready for back-to-school, no guesswork and no last-minute shopping. Kits will be delivered directly to your doorstep  in late August.  Order HERE today and cross one thing off your list!

BT Connect Meetings ~ Click the link for more information on upcoming BT Connect meetings. 

Restoring Focus: Elementary Screentime - Click the link for more information on this May 20 presentation at Cedar Hill from 9:30 - 11:30 AM to navigate balancing screentime. Click HERE to RSVP. 

It's that magical time of year where we get to celebrate and support our school library.  This year we are looking to see if we can donate as many books as Mrs. Jones is tall!  During the month of April, books purchased off of our Amazon Wish List will be stacked up and if we get to 5'6" tall, Mrs. Jones will dress up as Captain Underpants!!  Thank you for supporting our school library by donating books and spreading the word to help us have the best library for our fabulous readers.

Would you like to send a note to Mrs. Licata? Click here for more info!  

When we return from Spring Break, the Word of the Week will be arrange. Arrange means to put in some kind of order, pattern, or design. An example sentence for this word is: During Mini Units, the students arranged the Legos to build a masterpiece. Please review with your children at home if possible!

Parent Advisory Council - Our next meeting will be held on May 7. Please send any items to your PAC representative no later than May 4.  If you have a special education item across any grade level, please send it to Monica Petraglia at monicabpetraglia@gmail.com. 

Art Room Volunteers Needed! Click the link for more information. Ms. Coady is in need of 2 parent volunteers for this year's Charter Day! Volunteers are needed to assist in hanging artwork on Wednesday, May 14th, and also to take artwork down on Saturday, May 16th. Please sign up in the Signup Genius if interested, and Ms. Coady will reach out with more details!

Character Education Newsletter - This month, we will recognize neurodiversity. Click HERE for an AI-generated summary of our newsletter!

Maschio’s Lunch Program - Click for the lunch menu and pricing list.  If you have any questions or requests, please contact our cafeteria manager, Mr. Robert, at crobert@bernardsboe.com.  

What Makes a Full Meal?     Alexa Voice Menu Flyer   View Maschio's Menu from Your Phone

 

Important Dates

~ April 10 ~
Kids' Night Out at Branchburg Sports Complex

~ April 13 - 17 ~
School Closed for Spring Recess

~ April 22 ~
Student Council Spirit Day ~ Earth Day 'Comfy Cozy Day'

~ April 30 ~
PTO Appreciation Breakfast

~ May 5 ~
Green and Gold Monthly Assembly

~ May 7- 8 ~
NJSLA - Science (Gr. 5 only)

~ May 8 ~
4th Grade Red Mill Field Trip

 
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