Edward H. Bryan School

Some great protections are being put into place as we fix our front drainage and install new flood barriers. This will work to greatly enhance the protection of our high school from any threats of water.

We are so excited that our Director of Special Education, Dr. Janelle Amato, is representing Cresskill as she speaks to school board members from across the state at the NJSBA conference in Atlantic City. @njsba

Thank you to the 55 participants that began the work towards creating a five year strategic plan for our schools. Students, staff, parents, and BOE members all lent their expertise to the process. We are excited to realize our collective vision that we make together!

We are excited to begin our strategic planning process this evening to guide our next five years of improvement in the schools. At 7 pm in the auditorium of the high school, we will be welcoming students, staff, parents, and community members to be a part of advising us on our path towards continued excellence! All are welcome and can sign up here: https://forms.gle/6qpFPA4ihEho8ayS6

Dear Cresskill Community, We are seeking students, parents, staff, and community members to be a part of envisioning the future of our schools through the strategic planning process. Our first meeting is this Thursday from 7-9 PM in the high school auditorium. Participants will attend no more than one meeting per month through February/March to help us identify the areas of greatest need in our schools. If you are interested in participating, please sign up using the link below. Should you have any questions, please reach out to me directly at phughes@cresskillnj.net. I look forward to what we accomplish together in bringing our schools into the future! With gratitude, Dr. Peter Hughes Superintendent of Cresskill Schools Join Our Strategic Planning Events: https://forms.gle/5JYGphXCdN7Xz3h99 More Information About Strategic Planning: https://www.cresskillboe.k12.nj.us/article/1250457

Dear Cresskill Community, Please see the attached information regarding the results of our threat assessment from last week and an important notice on preventing cyber-bullying going forward. Dr. Hughes https://shorturl.at/glD17

Please take a moment to review this important message as we seek to support all Cresskill families through these difficult times. https://shorturl.at/aAS38

Please see the attached video about our trauma-informed response to the Israel/Hamas War that broke out this weekend in Israel. We ask all adults in our community to reinforce a message of peace, care, and kindness as many in our community struggle with these events. https://youtu.be/NmHRTtCFuhM

Dear Cresskill Families, Please review the linked letter about our new Civility Policy as we finish our Week of Respect, emphasizing the importance of professionalism, care, and kindness for all members of our educational community. This policy will help ensure that every student, teacher, parent, and visitor feels welcome and safe within our schools and at our events. With Care, Dr. Hughes https://shorturl.at/mpMW2

So happy to see the joy on the faces of our "littles" as they met Bryan the Bulldog for the first time. That you EHB PTO and administration for a great morning of school spirit and friendship! They do a great job supporting our school!

Just a reminder that at 6:30 tonight is the rededication of the high school at the main entrance. All are invited to join us as we celebrate the reopening of our middle and high school after we "built back better"!

Come see our giant scissors as our town officials, board of education, and administrators officially rededicate our high school at 6:30 on Thursday evening before the high school back to school night. All are welcome to celebrate with us at the high school entrance.

Dear Parents, In collaboration with our parent groups, we translated the health standards into Korean and Hebrew to ensure our parents can make informed decisions for participation. The new timeline for opting out of any health standards is Thursday, September 21st. The link to the translations is below. With Grateful Service, Dr. Hughes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T50zGklaWmk4xnk9BMsvxeQzbZUyyZOS2UeQt5FLBBU/edit?usp=sharing

CHS Pep Rally, Fall 2023. We are Cresskill! https://vimeo.com/864965741

We are happy to share information about the upcoming 5k run with some of the proceeds going towards our HSA and PTA groups. We hope to see you on the 24th supporting our town and schools! Here is the link to information for the event: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z7veBTEoW3w1NoZ92uag2i_g_adxsndpUAazxnJvH_k/edit?usp=drivesdk

Please be advised that due to inclement weather and possible flooding, tonight's board of education meeting has been moved to Edward H. Bryan School gym.

Cresskill Middle/High School is seeking kitchen staff and a cook for the 2023-2024 school year. Pay is starting at $16 per hour and interested candidates should reach out to Don Ryan at dryan@cresskillnj.net.

We are excited to partner once again with the YWCA Before and After Care programs to assist with childcare. These are the links to information and to sign-up: https://ywcannj.org/before-and-after-school/ https://ywcannj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Registration-for-2023-24-RV-7-10-23-002.pdf

Dr. Hughes is hosting a virtual coffee with the superintendent at 7 PM for those that wish to learn about our District Goals for 2023-2024. All are welcome to join using this link: http://meet.google.com/uqe-ghwo-tua

We are currently seeking kind and caring individuals to serve as classroom aides, supporting some our students as they learn and excel. If you or someone you know is interested in a position, we have immediate availability for meeting them. Please email Dr. Amat at jamato@cresskillnj.net.