School Transitions and Orientations

Kindergarten

In February, look for the scheduled Kindergarten Registration on the school calendar.  In addition, it is recommended that you sign your child up for the Kindergarten Orientation which takes place in the spring before your child enters Kindergarten.  At the end of the year, there is a parent night for Kindergarten Orientation.  Parents will meet key personnel, tour the school, see the Kindergarten classrooms and talk with a Kindergarten teacher about the curriculum.

Fifth Grade Transition to the Middle School

There are several activities for the 5th Graders to acclimate to the Middle School.  They will visit the Middle School and tour the building, spending time in select 6th grade classrooms.  They will locate the gym, lunchroom, nurse's office and other key places in the school.

In August, look for the Middle School program "Bagels and Locks" when students may visit the Middle School, find their lockers, practice opening up the combination, walk through their schedule and have questions answered. Within a few days, most students are accustomed to their new surroundings in the Middle School.

If there are specific questions about the 5th grade transition, please call 973-927-2201 ext. 1306.

Thank you.