
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.
Placement Testing and Information Sessions
Placement Testing
Students entering grades: 8th- 11th grade
Kris Sweeny will contact families if needed at this time.
New Family Information Sessions
The slide decks from the new family sessions are included below. Please let Geoff or Kris know if you missed the session and have questions.
Early Childhood Information Session
Lower School Information Session
Upcoming Events
Please note: due to a construction-related issue, the campus will be temporarily closed to all students, faculty, and staff on Tuesday, August 26. The PreK 3 and PreK 4 storytime, as well as the Buddy BBQ will be rescheduled to Tuesday, September 2.
Early Childhood Storytime - New PreK3, PreK 4, & Kindergarten
Monday, August 25 - Kindergarten from 9:00-9:45 at Main Hall
RESCHEDULED to Tuesday, September 2 - PreK 3 and Pre-K 4 from 10:30-11:00am at Main Hall to be immediately followed by the LS Back to School Bash
Upper School Buddy BBQ - For new students entering grades 9-11th
RESCHEDULED for right after orientation on Tuesday, September 2
Time: 11:30-1:30
Lower School Back to School Bash
Tuesday, September 2nd
11:00am-12:00pm
9th Grade Overnight– details to be sent out
Thursday, September 11th
Time: TBD
2025-2026 After School Enrichment Programs
Fall registration is open!
Connect with SRDS
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 June 25
- 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 August 4
Book Lists and BYOD
2024-2025 Curriculum Guide
2025-2026 Lower School Book List
2025-2026 Middle & Upper School Book List
K-5th Grade Textbook Ordering Form - closed
PreK3 - 6th Grade Supply List Online Order Form
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Grades 6-12 - 8.4.25
Middle School Summer Assignments & Forms
Updated June 24
Upper School Summer Assignments & Forms
Updated July 15
Forms and Resources
Medical and Health Forms
Questions? Email Lei Ann McChesney, School Nurse, lmcchesney@saddleriverday.org
Medical Records Request Form
Student Emergency Form
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.
Athletics Registration
Athletics Registration Physical Forms
Check out the Rebel Spirit Store
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
Erica Cohen, Director of Enrichment Programs (Coaching Academy, Music Institute, ASSC)
coachingacademy@saddleriverday.org











