Merritt Memorial School

Thanks to an amazing effort of our custodial crew and their management of the water, we will be ready to welcome our students back after the delayed opening. The parking lots are clear of water. Have a safe trip this morn

Please be advised that Cresskill Public Schools will be on a delayed opening schedule tomorrow, January 10th. Please refer to your email or school website for the schedule.

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!

To start 2024 on the right foot, our fourth graders spent some thinking about what their word of the year would be! This word is something they each want to focus on throughout the year! What would your word for 2024 be?

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

Happy New Year! We are looking forward to seeing everyone back in school tomorrow, January 2nd!

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.

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.

Come celebrate the retirement of Denise Villani and Mary Klein at the upcoming BOE 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.

The fifth grade took a field trip to Veolia Water Treat Plant in Haworth today and learned about the process of turning raw water into finished water. Finished water is the water you get when you turn on a faucet in your house.

Today Dr. Mykee spoke to our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders about the importance of being kind to others. He challenged all the students to say hi and smile to 10 people they don't normally speak too.

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.

Merritt HSA hosts OUR STRENGTH IS IN OUR COMMUNITY tomorrow, Thursday, 11/16 from 6-8pm in the Media Center. Please join us for an evening of Mindfulness and Breathwork with our Special Guest & Merritt Parent, Ms. Rotem Hornedo! Given the challenging times our communities are experiencing, we wanted to extend this opportunity to get together and share exercises to guide us through these difficult times. Please bring a mat and wear comfortable clothes. Adults only.

In the spirit of embracing Gratitude and Kindness this month, the HSA is launching a new fundraiser, RAISE CRAZE. Students will fundraise to do Acts of Kindness throughout their homes and communities. This fundraiser will run for 3 weeks and conclude on Monday, 12/4. We hope this infuses the entire month with the spirit of thankfulness and goodwill, while students engage in acts of kindness to support our school enrichment programs and Cresskill Cares! There are also exciting incentives to encourage participation: the class with the highest donations will receive a Pizza Party as a reward AND if the whole school reached their goal... a school-wide ice cream party!!!