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!
2024-2025 Significant Dates
*Some dates are subject to change.
Placement Testing and Upcoming Dates
Updated 8/7/24 - Middle School Meet and Greets with Ms. Stasia Kelly, Middle School Head. This is for all 5th graders and all new 6th-8th graders. This is an opportunity for us to meet and for me to learn more about the hopes and dreams of you and your children, and the expectations that you have for your Middle School experience at Saddle River Day School. It is completely optional and if the times don't work for you please let me know and we can find a time that works. Click below for more info and to sign up.
Academic Planning Session Slide Deck, Grades 7-11
New Upper School Information Session Slide Deck
New Middle School Information Session Slide Deck
New Lower School Information Session Slide Deck
New Early Childhood Information Session Slide Deck
2024-2025 After School Enrichment Programs
Registration is now live!
After Care
PreK3 - Grade 4
Coaching Academy
Courses and tutoring!
Music Institute
Lessons for all grades!
AS Sports Club
After School for Pre-K - 8
Upcoming Events
Connect with SRDS
News
Parents Guild
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
Updated in June
- PreK3 Summer Assignments and Forms
- PreK4 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
PreK3 Summer Assignments and Forms
PreK4 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
Updated in June
Middle School Assignments & Forms
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
Updated in June
Forms and Resources
Medical and Health Forms
Questions? Email Lei Ann McChesney, School Nurse, lmcchesney@saddleriverday.org
Billing and Business Office
Email completed forms to Gina Brinkman in the Business Office: gbrinkman@saddleriverday.org
NJ State BT6 Transportation Form
Uniforms and Athletics
Lower School Uniform (K-4)
Middle School Uniform
Upper School Dress Code
*Phys Ed Uniform Note** - There is no set PE uniform anymore. Students are encouraged to change clothes but it is not mandatory.
US Athletics Registration - by Aug. 9
MS Athletics Registration - by Aug. 9
Athletics Registration Physical Forms
New Rebel Spirit Store Now Live!
Code: 900133117
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 Community Engagement;
Assistant Director of Lower School Admissions
clebovits@saddleriverday.org
Dr. Shai Zacaraev, Head of Upper School
szacaraev@saddleriverday.org
Kate Hoffman, Upper School Assistant
khoffman@saddleriverday.org
Deidre Angrick, Academic Head
dangrick@saddleriverday.org
Lei Ann McChesney, School Nurse
lmcchesney@saddleriverday.org
PJ Petrow, Athletic Director and Girls Soccer Coach
ppetrow@saddleriverday.org
Laura Hollis, Director of Technology
lhollis@saddleriverday.org
Chris Mathisen, Chief Financial Officer
cmathisen@saddleriverday.org
Gina Brinkman, Bus, Transportation and FACTS Billing
gbrinkman@saddleriverday.org