Information for New Families
Welcome to Saddle River Day School!
Congratulations and welcome! On behalf of the entire school community, I want to assure you that we will work hard to prepare your child for success at SRDS and beyond.
Our goal is to make your transition to SRDS as seamless as possible. Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions if we can be of assistance.
Thanks, and welcome again to the Rebel Family!
2023-2024 Significant Dates
*Some dates are subject to change.
Placement Testing and Academic Planning Sessions
For new 8th - 11th Graders
Academic Planning Letter from Deirdre Angrick, Academic Dean
MS Placement Testing
- Wednesday, April 5th at 8:30 am
- Saturday, April 22nd: 8 am
Academic Planning Information Session for new 8th-11th graders
- Thursday, March 30th at 6:30 pm
- Saturday, April 22nd at 8:30 am
New: Middle School Science Placement Test (for rising 7th and 8th graders)
- Wednesday, May 31st at 3:30 pm
- The placement test will contain some content from our current Science 7 and Science 8 classes, but will primarily test the skills needed to be successful in Biology Honors. The test, therefore, is mainly skills-based and not content-based. The test will be proctored by Dr. Vanessa Robinson, Science Department Chair and Biology Teacher.
- MS Science Track Information - pdf
- Placement Test Guidelines - pdf
*If you are unable to attend one of these events please contact Kris Sweeny to schedule an individual admissions appointment in person or via Zoom.
Please rsvp to Kris Sweeny at ksweeny@saddleriverday.org
Upcoming Spring Events
*Please RSVP for all events by May 5th
Divisional Information Sessions
Middle and Upper School New Family Information Session – PAC
- Tuesday, May 16th at 6:00 pm
- For grades 5th - 11 th grade
- Parents and students welcome to stay for the All-School Art Show
Lower School New Family Information Session - PAC
- Friday, May 19th at 1:45 pm
- For parents with children entering grades Kindergarten - 4th Grade
- Running at same time as Lower School Move Up (information below)
Early Childhood Information Session - Pre-K Classrooms
- Monday, June 5th at 5:00 pm
- For new Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 parents
- Lower School Picnic to follow
- Rain date is June 6th at 5:00 pm
Events for New Students and families: (please read carefully)
Lower School Family Picnic - Courtyard
- Monday, June 5th at 5:30 pm
- For new and current families with students entering Grades Pre-K 3 - 4th grade
- Rain Date is June 6th at 5:30 pm
- please notify Kris Sweeny of any allergy or dietary concerns/restrictions
Information and Events
Summer 2023 Offerings
Connect with SRDS
2023-2024 After School Enrichment Programs
FINAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM FOR MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOLS
This form will authorize the release of a final transcript from your previous school. For families with a child joining Grades 5-12 in the fall, please sign and submit this form to your current school to have them send your child's final transcript to SRDS.
Final Transcript Request Form (MS and US)
COURSE SELECTIONS AND SCHEDULING – MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL
The list of assigned classes will be available via email by early June, and final schedules will be on the portal in August. Please contact your respective divisional head if you have questions.
TEXTBOOK ORDERING – K–12
Once student course selections are determined, families are responsible for ordering textbooks for courses. For the book list of corresponding textbooks, please refer to the list below during the summer months or contact your respective divisional dean for questions. New York state residents, please contact your local Board of Education to inquire about textbook loan programs.
PARENT PORTAL LOGIN INFORMATION - ALL GRADES
Portal login information will be emailed to parents by Deirdre Angrick (dangrick@saddleriverday.org), Academic Dean, in mid-August.
Lower School Assignments & Forms
To be updated in June
- Pre-K 3 Summer Assignments and Forms
- Pre-K 4 Summer Assignments and Forms
- K Summer Assignments and Forms
- 1st Grade Summer Assignments and Forms
- 2nd Grade Summer Assignments and Forms
- 3rd Grade Summer Assignments and Forms
- 4th Grade Summer Assignments and Forms
Pre-K 3 Summer Assignments and Forms
Pre-K 4 Summer Assignments and Forms
K Summer Assignments and Forms
1st Grade Summer Assignments and Forms
2nd Grade Summer Assignments and Forms
3rd Grade Summer Assignments and Forms
4th Grade Summer Assignments and Forms
Textbook Info and Supply Lists
To be updated in June
Middle School Assignments & Forms
To be updated in June
- 5th Grade Summer Assignments and Forms
- 6th Grade Summer Assignments and Forms
- 7th Grade Summer Assignments and Forms
- 8th Grade Summer Assignments and Forms
5th Grade Summer Assignments and Forms
6th Grade Summer Assignments and Forms
7th Grade Summer Assignments and Forms
8th Grade Summer Assignments and Forms
Upper School Assignments & Forms
To be updated in June
Forms and Resources
Medical and Health Forms
Questions? Email Ann Hanna, School Nurse, ahanna@saddleriverday.org
Billing and Business Office
Email completed forms to Gina Brinkman in the Business Office: gbrinkman@saddleriverday.org
NJ State BT6 Transportation Form
Important Contacts
Jalaj Desai, Head of School
jdesai@saddleriverday.org
Geoffrey Bowman, Director of Admissions
gbowman@saddleriverday.org
Kris Sweeny, Associate Director of Admissions
ksweeny@saddleriverday.org
Dana Stern, Head of Lower School
dstern@saddleriverday.org
Stasia Kelly, Head of Middle School
akelly@saddleriverday.org
Chris Lebovits, Director of Student Experiences
clebovits@saddleriverday.org
Tony Maccarella, Head of Upper School
tmaccarella@saddleriverday.org
Kate Hoffman, Upper School Assistant
khoffman@saddleriverday.org
Deidre Angrick, Academic Head
dangrick@saddleriverday.org
Ann Hanna, School Nurse
Ahanna@saddleriverday.org
Laura Hollis, Director of Technology
lhollis@saddleriverday.org
Danny Brown, Athletic Director and Director of Outreach
dbrown@saddleriverday.org
Chris Mathisen, Financial Officer
cmathisen@saddleriverday.org
Gina Brinkman, Bus and Transportation
gbrinkman@saddleriverday.org