Information for New Families

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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!

 

2025-2026 Significant Dates

*Some dates are subject to change.  

2025-2026 Significant Dates

Placement Testing and Information Sessions

Placement Testing

Students entering grades:  8th- 11th grade
Tuesday, April 8th at 4:00 pm - Commons; North Hall
Saturday, April 26th at 9:00 am - Senior commons, North Hall

***Please register with Kris Sweeny - ksweeny@saddleriverday.org.  
***New 10th and 11th graders will be contacted separately about testing (if needed) and their academic advising meeting with Mr. Bowman and Ms. Ferretti.  

Optional Middle School Accelerated Math and Science
Date: May 19th 3:30 pm– North Hall Commons

Math (for rising 6th grade students only)
This is an optional placement test for students interested in taking Advanced Pre-Algebra in 6th grade next year.  The test will be completed without a calculator and is designed to evaluate students’ mathematical thinking, reasoning, and fluency with key concepts.  Here are sample placement questions.  To register, please contact Keith Hickey, Math Department Chair - khickey@saddleriverday.org.  

Science (for rising 7th-8th graders)
The placement test will cover some basic 7th grade science content, but will primarily focus on the core science skills needed to be successful in Biology Honors: reading comprehension, experimental design, graphing, critical thinking, and scientific argumentation. For more information, review the Test Guidelines and Science Skills Practice Guide.

If you are interested in having your child participate in the placement test, please RSVP to Dr Vanessa Robinson at vrobinson@saddleriverday.org. It is important to note that this placement test is optional and students who choose not to take it will be placed in their respective grade’s science class.

 New Family Information Sessions

** Please note students are welcome to attend the sessions for Middle and Upper School

Early Childhood Information Session– Grades PreK 3 and PreK 4
The information is geared towards parents, however children are welcome to come as well. 
Wednesday, May 7th – 9:00am Main Hall

Lower School Information Session- For parents of students entering grades Kindergarten - 4th grade
Thursday, May 22nd at 1:45 pm – Performing Arts Center, Alford Hall

Middle School Information Session- For parents and Students entering grades 5-8th
Wednesday, 5/28 at 5:30 pm; Senior Commons
Middle School Capstone Showcase to follow

Upper School Information Session for New Families - Parents and Students entering grades 9-11th
Tuesday, May 20th at 5 pm– Performing Arts Center, Alford Hall
Stay for the All-School Art Show!

Click to Register for An Information Session and Spring Events

Upcoming Events

More events to be added!

Early Childhood - New PreK 3 & PreK 4 with Adult Caregiver
Tuesday, June 3rd– 3:30 pm
Stuff a Pet Flyer

Early Childhood Storytime - New PreK3, PreK 4, & Kindergarten
Monday, August 25 - Kindergarten from 9:00-9:45 at Main Hall
Tuesday, August 26 - PreK 3 from 9:00-9:45 at Main Hall
Tuesday, August 26 - PreK 4 from 10:00-10:45 at Main Hall

Lower School– for students entering grades K-4th grade
Thursday, May 22nd
1:30 pm; drop off at Main Hall
Pick up is at 2:30 pm
** We are excited to welcome new Lower School students to visit with next year’s teacher and classmates

Middle School - for new students entering grades 5- 8th grade
Thursday, May 22nd
1:45 pm; drop off at Alford Hall
Pick up is at 3:15 pm
**New students are welcome to participate in activities and meet their new classmates

Upper School Buddy BBQ - For new students entering grades 9-11th
Tuesday, August 26th
Time: TBD

9th Grade Overnight– details to be sent out
Thursday, September 11th
Time:  TBD

SRDSAugustStorytimeFlyer (PDF)

 

 

2025-2026 After School Enrichment Programs

Fall registration coming soon!

After Care

PreK3 - Grade 4

Registration closed

Coaching Academy

Courses and tutoring!

Registration closed

Music Institute

Lessons for all grades!

Registration closed

AS Sports Club

After School for Pre-K - 8

Registration closed

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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.  

 

Forms and Resources

Uniforms and Athletics

Pre-K 3 & 4 Dress Code

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 - End of Spring

MS Athletics Registration - End of Spring

Athletics Registration Physical Forms

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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

Erica Cohen, Director of Enrichment Programs (Coaching Academy, Music Institute, ASSC)
coachingacademy@saddleriverday.org