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Preschool - Kindergarten News
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Preschoolers Celebrate Chanukah
Preschoolers learned about Chanukah, the festival of lights. The children learned about a menorah where candles are lit each night for 8 nights. They also learned about a game played with a spinning top, called a dreidel. But the best part of learning about Chanukah was making and eating the delicious, golden potato latkes with apple sauce. Yum! Yum!.
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Pre-Kindergarten Learns about the Holidays
The Pre-Kindergarten students enjoyed the beautiful holiday season. They learned about the different holidays and how they are celebrated. Discussions included the Seven Principles of Kwanza and how families gather together to share different traditions of the holiday. The students learned all about Chanukah and discussed the miracle that happened so many years ago. The students enjoyed hearing Chanukah stories and learned that the holiday is celebrated by eating potato pancakes called latkes. Christmas was celebrated with a phone call to Santa Claus and making holiday decorations. A fun time was had by all!
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Kindergarten Students Celebrated St. Nicholas Day
Through their imaginations, the Kindergarten children took their first Magic Carpet Ride of the holiday season to Germany and Turkey to see how children there celebrate St. Nicholas Day. They saw other children place their polished shoes outside of their classrooms in hopes that St. Nicholas would visit with gifts of candy and toys. They wrote about this exciting journey in their passports. There was so much excitement when the children discovered candy and toys in the shoes they placed in the hallway...and nobody had coal!
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Kindergarten Celebrates St. Lucia Day
"Holidays around the World" continues in Kindergarten! The children took another magic carpet ride for St. Lucia Day when they visited Sweden and Norway dressed in their pajamas! The St. Lucia Day Festival marks the beginning of the Christmas season. St. Lucia makes the darkness disappear (Lucia means light). She wears a white dress with a red sash and a crown of candles. She wakes the family at dawn and serves them breakfast. The children colored and cut out candles and leaves and wore their crowns proudly. They wrote in their passports and colored a picture of St. Lucia. The children drank chocolate milk and ate danish!
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Kindergarten Celebrates Kwanzaa
Our Magic Carpet Ride took the Kindergarten students to Africa where they saw the culture and traditions in celebration of African people through the holiday of Kwanzaa. A week of celebration took place. One candle was lit each day for each of the seven principles. A feast followed along with an exchange of gifts.
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Kindergarten Visited Italy and the North Pole
On our next Magic Carpet Ride, we visited Italy and the North Pole to see Christmas. In Italy and Christmas carolers singing traditional songs around the neighborhood. Families ate pasta, roasts, and sweet bread. At the North Pole, we saw Santa's elves packing gifts and Santa delivering all the gifts on his sleigh! We saw bright lights on Christmas trees and people celebrating with gifts and joy. We wrote about this in our passports and beautifully decorated our ornaments.
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Kindergarten Celebrates Chanukah
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On December 11th, Kindergartners had another exciting adventure when the children took an imaginary Magic Carpet Ride to see the celebration of Chanukah magnificently celebrated in Israel and in the United States! We saw beautifully lit Menorahs, gifts for every night of Chanukah, Chanukah gelt, children playing the Dreidel Game, and a gathering of families enjoying and eating Potato Latkes. We even heard the first nights prayer. The children wrote all about their experiences in their passports and then drew their illustrations.
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Preschool - Grade 1 Holiday Sing
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On December 19th, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grade 1 had their Holiday Sing. The concert started off with a select group of carolers singing Holiday Songs. The Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten students performed
Make a Joyful Noise, Snowy Pokey, A Peaceful Round, Five Little Snowman
and
The Jingle Give
. Kindergarten and Grade 1 students performed T
he Penguin Polka, Nice not Naughty , Jingly, Nochebuena, Hanukkah means Fun and Freedom
and
The Blitzen Boogie
. Students also performed songs in Spanish..
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Grade 1 Students Take a Polar Express Train Ride
Grade 1 students created their own
Polar Express ticket
for Polar Express / Pajama Day on December 18. The students read
The Polar Express
. They discussed the rich vocabulary of the text and admired the beautiful illustrations while Mrs. Parab and our wonderful class moms prepared hot chocolate and arranged students' desks as if they were part of a train ride. The students were seated as passengers while Mrs. Parab hole-punched their individual tickets. They retold the events of the story with teacher guidance. Each student received a bell, which in the story was
The First Gift of Christmas.
Students enjoyed their hot chocolate, cookies and especially their Polar Express Train Ride.
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Grade 2 Celebrates the Holiday with Pajama Day
Spirits were high as 2nd graders, clad in comfortable clothes for CHP’s Pajama Day, enjoyed a class party before their December school break. Organized by class parents, the children created unique glittery pine cone ornaments, played a game of
Pass the Present
, and came together to enjoy some tasty treats. The afternoon was filled with many laughs and good cheer! Happy New Year to all!
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Grade 3 Welcomes Mystery Reader
On Friday, December 6th, third graders had a mystery reader come to visit. It was Ava's mom, Toral! She read a story entitled
Not for Me, Please! I Choose to Act Green
. It is a book about choosing green and making choices that may seem small but have a big impact. Different scenarios are presented, and it explains when you can choose to help the environment. We look forward to our next Mystery Reader!
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Grade 3 Second Mystery Reader
Third Graders had a wonderful end to their trimester exam week as they welcomed another Mystery Reader in their classrooms... Mrs. Stacey Davis, Amber's mom. They welcomed her with a third grade tradition, a drum roll. She read
Anansi and the Talking Melon,
a West African Folk Tale. Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. The kids were absolutely mesmerized by the animated reading by Mrs. Davis. Thank you for reading to us.
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Grades 3 D.E.A.R. Program
On Thursday, December 5th, third graders participated in D.E.A.R., Drop Everything and Read. Once a month, students, teachers and parents participate in this special event. We enjoyed silent reading time and our lunches! Great job, third graders!!
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Grade 3 Learns about Day of the Dead
After learning about Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), 3rd grade analyzed the meaning behind one of the holiday's biggest symbols, the marigold flower. Using origami, students created three 3-D marigolds using orange tissue paper. Students were able to connect art, history, culture, and world languages to this art project.
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Third Graders had a wonderful time on the last day of school in 2019. They came to school in their pajamas and started off their day with rehearsal for their holiday concert which was scheduled for the evening. After rehearsal, they were welcomed back into the classroom with a fabulous party. The tables were decorated and delicious snacks were served. The kids enjoyed watching Polar Express with hot cocoa, popcorn, cookies and grapes.
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UNICEF Update by Grades 3 and 4
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Grades 3 & 4 extend a special thank- you to our CHP community for contributing to this year’s UNICEF Drive! The final donations were received in December and counted by the 3rd and 4th graders in their respective Houses. The results are: Lenape, 1st place; Ramapo, 2nd place; Cherokee, 3rd place; and Shawnee, 4th place. Please know that your donations will make a difference in the lives of many children around the world. These donations help to provide life-saving nutrition and medication, as well as clean, safe water, emergency relief, and the opportunity to receive an education.
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Grades 4 Holiday Celebration
During December, as the 4
th
graders shared their various holiday traditions with one another, a common theme appeared among all the traditions discussed…COOKIES! And so, this served as the basis for the Grade 4 Holiday Celebration on December 19
th
…. a Cookie Decorating Party! The atmosphere was set. Students dressed in snuggly pajamas while hot chocolate was simmering in the urn, and the table was set with wonderfully decorative tableware and paper goods. Excitement ran high! An enticing work station was filled with bowls of rainbow and chocolate sprinkles, chocolate chips, marshmallows, and icings of various colors. Each student experienced the joy of decorating their own cookie…sipping yummy hot chocolate…and eating their creations. It was a wonderful way to usher in our Winter Break. A special thank you to our Grade 4 parents for their generous contributions to our holiday celebration!
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The holiday party was a terrific prelude to the evening’s Winter Concert, where pajamas were changed for elves’ caps and dressier clothing as Grade 4 students joined their friends in Grades 2 and 3 for a fun-filled evening of seasonal songs. Happy New Year to all!
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Grades 2 - 4 Holiday Sing
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On December 19th, 2019 Grades 2, 3, & 4 had their Holiday Sing. The concert started off with a select group of Carolers singing Holiday Songs. Grades 2, 3, & 4 performed
Snow
,
It's the Festival of Lights
,
Better Bundle Up, Campana Sobre Campana, C'est Noel, Red Bird,
and
Re Gift It.
Students performed songs in English, French, and Spanish.
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House Competition Winter Wonderland
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The CHP House Competition in Middle School battled it out over Winter Wonderland Bulletin Boards. The members were very creative using lights, 3-D effects, and other elements to represent the winter season. The teamwork was exciting to watch as the teams worked hard to get the task done. Nice job to all four houses!
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Middle School Students Send Care Package to Our Troops
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In December, our Middle School students collected items and made cards for a medical unit stationed in Erbil, Iraq. Mrs. Sikora's brother, Kevin, is a medical doctor and captain in the US Navy. He is stationed in Bahrain and provided her with the connection to the troop's medical unit which is in Iraq,away from their home for the holidays. To show our appreciation for their service, the Middle School students filled four large boxes with food and cards and sent them to the medical unit.
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On December 19th, the Middle School had its Holiday Sing. The concert started off with a select group of carolers singing holiday songs. The students performed
Calypso Noel, Let Petite Renne Au Nez Rouge, Mi Burrito Sabanero, In December, Song of Peace, Light,
and
Holiday Road of Carols.
Students performed songs in English, French, and Spanish, and sign language.
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CHP Debate
On December 7th, Cedar Hill Prep participated in the Garden State Debate Meet at Bridgeton Middle School. The topics for the debate were - (a) The President should serve a single six year term, (b) Banning neonic pesticides does more harm than good, (c) The green new deal is bad for America, (d) End NJ Bear Hunt.
Once again, Cedar Hill Prep finished first with the highest overall points. Three teams finished in the top 10, and Arnav Upadhyay won the Top Speaker Award for Cedar Hill Prep School..
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Drama Club
On December 23rd, the students of the CHP Drama Club performed
A Night of Magic and Mystery
for the entire CHP school. The play featured three original one acts developed by the Drama Club students. The students performed their roles excellently and were able to bring their own stories to a very enthusiastic audience.
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Thank You For Supporting the 2019 CHP PTO Holiday Bazaar
THE EXCITEMENT OF OUR STUDENTS SHOPPING WAS SO MUCH FUN FOR ALL!
WE’D LIKE TO GIVE A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO THIS YEAR’S SPONSORS:
D&D Decor, Helene’s Platters *, Diones Designs Silver Jewelry, Paparazzi Accessories, Kokila Wear, Thirty-One, Gemstones, and Ms. Rita's Handmade Designs
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Crayola’s Color Cycle Project
This year Cedar Hill Prep chose to be part of the community project that helps children understand the importance of their role in protecting the environment. Through Crayola's Color Cycle initiative, the students collected and re-purposed used markers. We thank our CHP community for all of your donations!
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Holiday Luncheon
Many thanks to our wonderful PTO for the lovely Holiday Luncheon. We all had a wonderful time and enjoyed the delicious food at Maggianos!!
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The Box Top House Competition has started and will run until January 31st. The boxes are located next to the F
ront Desk
. Please send box tops in to school in an envelope with your child's name, grade and house name.
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Announcing our CHP Team Sportswear
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- The PTO meeting will be on the first Wednesday of every month.
- Any questions for the PTO? Please contact pto@cedarhillprep.com
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The boys and girls basketball teams each had a few exciting games in December before the Holiday break. The boys played four games, splitting with two wins and two losses. The boys played very well and had wins over Green Brook and Wilberforce. They played tough defense and hustled throughout both games. They also played hard and were competitive with Metuchen Christian and Princeton Charter School but came up a bit short.
The Girls played Metuchen Christian, Princeton Charter School, and Wilberforce. They played hard, hustled throughout and showed great teamwork in all three games even though they came up short. Both of our teams are showing great improvement and are excited for the games in the New Year.
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December was a very festive month at Cedar Hill Prep. Ms. Nan, Ms. Boyce, Ms. Pattani, and Ms. Nunez celebrated their birthdays as Grade 3 sang to each of them on their special day and presented them with a card signed by the entire CHP staff. Ms. Nan was given a special surprise in the lunchroom with a cake as third graders sang to her.
Hope everyone had a fabulous birthday!
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Upcoming Events
January 14
Picture Retake Day
January 20
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
School Closed
January 21
CHP Spelling Bee (Grades 1-8)
January 29
CHP National Geography Bee
(Grades 4-8)
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January 31
Family Fun Night
Report Card (Preschool - Kindergarten)
February 6
Valentine's Day Dance
February 7
Teacher In-Service Day
Parent/Teacher Conferences (Optional)
School Closed
February 8
CHP Debate (9:00am-4:00pm)
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Cedar Hill Preparatory School
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
Fax: 732-356-5409
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