Information for New Families - Saddle River Day School 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! 2026-2027 Significant Dates Placement TestinG Placement testing communication from March For students entering grades: 8th-11th grade Monday, April 20th at 3:30 in the Senior Commons, North Hall.  Contact Kris Sweeny if you have not already done so ( ksweeny@saddleriverday.org New 9th-11th graders will take English, history, and world language (if continuing a language at SRDS) New 8th graders will only take a world language test if they are continuing with the same language.  8th graders DO NOT take English and history placement tests. Academic Planning Sessions for new 9th-11th graders An email will be sent out in mid-April to schedule these personalized meetings New 9th graders meet with Geoff Bowman or Kris Sweeny New 10th and 11th graders meet with Geoff Bowman and Karen Ferretti, Director of College Counseling Middle School Accelerated Testing in Math and Science Monday, May 18th at 3:30 pm in the Senior Commons, North Hall Middle School Testing for Math (new 5th-8th) and Advanced Science (new 7th-8th grade) ** An email will be sent out in mid-April with registration information and more details New Family Information Sessions The slide decks from the new family sessions will be added below after the events. Early Childhood New PreK 3 and PreK 4 Parents Wednesday, May 13th 8:45 am in the CIE, Main Hall Lower School New Kindergarten- 4th grade Thursday, May 28th at 10:00 am in the CIE, Main Hall LS Kick-Off Event for students will run at the same time as parent information session.  Student drop off at 9:45 am at Main Hall The program ends after lunch at 11:30 am.  Parents are welcome to stay for pizza Middle School New 5th - 8th grade; for parents and students Tuesday, May 19th at 5:30 pm in the CIE, North Hall Upper School New 9th- 11th grade; for parents and students Tuesday, May 19th at 5:30 pm in the PAC, Alford Hall 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. 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 Book Lists and BYOD 2025-2026 Curriculum Guide 2026-2027 - Student Handbook 2026-2027 Lower School Book List 2026-2027 Middle & Upper School Book List K-5th Grade Textbook Ordering Form PreK3 - 6th Grade Supply List Online Order Form Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Grades 6-12 - 8.4.25 Middle School English Middle School Math Only complete the assignment below if you are signed up for the corresponding class. Math Social Studies Science World Languages Medical and Health Forms Questions?  Email Lei Ann McChesney, School Nurse, lmcchesney@saddleriverday.org Medical Records Request Form Student Emergency Form Medication Administration Authorization Form Physical Form (Lower School) Physical Form (Middle/Upper) Billing and Business Office Email completed forms to Gina Brinkman in the Business Office: gbrinkman@saddleriverday.org NJ Textbook Loan Program NJ State BT6 Transportation Form Suffern NY Transportation Form Dewar Tuition Refund Plan-26-27 Clarity Financial Aid Platform Finalsite Enrollment - Billing Uniforms and Athletics Dress code and uniform under review for all divisions.  Updated 4/9/26 PreK-3 Dress Code Lower School Uniform (PreK4 - 4th) 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 - opens in June 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