CHP Debate Wins Again! The Garden State Debate League held their third inter-school debate meet at Cedar Hill Prep School. Forty teams participated with 130 participants. The topics for debate were: Disney Movies Do More Harm Than Good; Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags; Major League Baseball's Plan to Cut Minor League Teams is Justified; All U.S. Presidential Primaries Should Be Held on the Same Day. Four teams from Cedar Hill Prep School finished in the top 10. Cedar Hill Prep School again won trophies for top school in the league and having the most number of wins. Congratulations debaters! See More Images

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Dinosaur Week Theme in Preschool Preschoolers learned about dinosaurs. They read stories, played with imaginary dinosaurs, painted wooden dinosaurs, and then made dinosaur fossils. After reading the story, Fossils Tell of Long Ago , written by Aliki, the children learned that dinosaurs do not live today; they are extinct. They were so excited to then make their own dinosaur fossils. Read More

Dental Week Theme in Preschool "Brush, brush, brush your teeth, brush them twice a day!" Those were the words chanted by our preschoolers. The children learned the importance of keeping their teeth healthy by brushing, flossing, and eating the right foods. They were asked to bring in pictures of food which were then sorted onto happy or unhappy teeth. Using marshmallows as teeth, the children then made replicas of their mouths. Read More

Preschool Celebrates Black History Month Preschoolers celebrated Black History Month with their own presentations. With the help of their parents, our youngest group in school did a little research on some famous Black Americans. The class brought in hand made posters of famous inventors, athletes, and scientists. They shared their projects with their friends while practicing public speaking skills, as well as recalling information. They were eager to share the name, what they did, and why they are still remembered today. The preschoolers were so proud of their work...and it showed!!!! Read More

Pre-Kindergarten A Celebrates Valentine's Day The Pre-Kindergarten A class had a wonderful Valentine's Day celebration. They all wore beautiful shades of pink, red, purple, and white. Thanks to our parents, the party was awesome. The highlight of the day was dancing a slow dance with our friends. Read More

Pre-Kindergarten B Celebrates Valentine's Day Pre-Kindergarten B students celebrated Valentine’s Day with a tasty ice cream party. The students got to choose their favorite flavor and ice cream toppings to create their own sundaes. It was delicious! Read More

Pre-Kindergarten A Learns How Liquids Turn to Solids The Pre-Kindergarten class had so much fun learning about liquids and solids. The students identified a liquid as something that pours and conforms to the shape of the container it is in. They identified a solid as something that keeps the same shape. The students learned that a liquid can change to a solid when there is a temperature change. They thought that was the only time this could happen until they learned about something called Oobleck, which c an be a liquid and a solid at the same time. They had a wonderful time mixing the cornstarch and water to create this awesome substance. Read More

Pre-Kindergarten Celebrates Black History Month Black History Month is celebrated yearly to remember important events and achievements made by African-Americans. The Pre-Kindergarten children honored these achievements with their first research paper. Every child chose an African American person of importance and researched what he or she accomplished. The children were required to print a sentence or two about his or her person. The children did a fantastic job as they presented their research papers to their class.   Read More

Nurse Rose Reads to Kindergarten Nurse Rose spent time in Kindergarten to share a book that was her favorite story when she was in Kindergarten. The book is called Mrs. Toggle and the Dinosaur. This was a hilarious story about a delightfully daffy teacher. It takes place in an inviting classroom where there's always room for one more. Mrs. Toggle's class is expecting a new student--a dinosaur! The Kindergarteners loved the story. Thank you for sharing Nurse Rose! Read More

Kindergarten and Grade 3 Celebrate the 100th Day of School A lot of excitement happened on Tuesday, February 25th when Kindergarten celebrated the 100th Day of School. After counting down the days with tally marks the children learned place value along the way. Every Kindergarten child proudly presented his/her 100th Day Project! What creative designs! All day long the children had lots of fun and enjoyed 100 Day activities such as stringing our 100 piece Fruit Loops necklaces with our 3rd grade buddies. We enjoyed doing various 100 exercises, taking 100 steps, and so much more! Happy 100th Day of School Cedar Hill Prep!! Read More

Elementary News

Grade 1 Creates a Valentine's Day Wish As a community project, our 1st graders chose a staff member and created a Valentine wish for them. They also created a tissue paper flower to present to them. Our students “love” to express their gratitude to staff members at Cedar Hill Prep. Read More

Grade 1 Living History Presentations The First Grade performed an amazing Book Review Presentation of seven stories which were chosen to celebrate Black History Month. Our first grade students presented African-Americans who have made a difference in their life by showing determination and strength of character in order to meet their goals. Each one of these people have faced tremendous challenges and was successful in overcoming difficult barriers. Our students recalled the beginning, middle, and end of each story. One student from each group placed a blue ribbon onto the display to show how much we admired these Americans. Read More

Grade 2 D.E.A.R. Program Second Graders kicked off Valentine's Day 2020, with our monthly D.E.A.R reading program. The children and parents shared quality reading time together. Each month, the D.E.A.R program offers a time to read and reflect on books that the children enjoy reading. The book selections vary between fiction and non-fiction, and the room is filled with excited readers. This program has been a great way for the children to explore new books and expand on their love of reading!  Read More

Grade 2 Valentine's Day Celebration Valentine’s Day was not only a celebration of friendship in 2nd grade, but also a lesson in engineering and history. Thinking like engineers, 2nd graders made Valentine’s Day mailboxes at home and then decorated them with their friends during their class celebration. The children also made banner flags to commemorate the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, learning some fun facts along the way. Our class parents and volunteers organized the activities and provided special treats for the 2nd graders to enjoy together at the end of the day. It was a sweet afternoon for all! Read More

Grade 2 Living History Presentations Second Grade celebrated Black History Month by presenting a Readers’ Theater performance called the ABCs of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. Each child recited a letter of the alphabet to tell a part of the story about the work of Harriet Tubman. The children also learned about the different code phrases that were used to guide the slaves to safety.The children created their own version of a Freedom Quilt as a backdrop for their play. Congratulations to our second graders who were very professional performers! Read More

Grade 3 D.E.A.R. Program On Thursday, February 6th, 3rd-grade students and parents participated in D.E.A.R. Parents came in with their own lunches and books and joined us for thirty minutes of silent reading time. Silent reading has been proven to enhance reading enjoyment, increase comprehension, build vocabulary, and improve writing skills, according to several studies posted by educators all over the country. These advantages are not just for children, either! We could all benefit from at least ten minutes of uninterrupted reading time every single day. Looking forward to our next DEAR event on March 5th. Great job third graders! Read More

Grade 3 Celebrates Valentine's Day Third grade was buzzing with excitement on Valentine's Day as students exchanged Valentine cards they had brought from home. The students had also been working in their classrooms to decorate hearts for their 'secret' valentine. They were asked to spend time all week long with their 'secret' valentine during lunch and recess to get to know them better. They did a beautiful job. The students were very excited to present their 'hearts' to their Valentines on this special day. The day ended on a delicious note as the third graders enjoyed an ice cream treat. Read More

Grade 3 Welcomes Mystery Reader Third grade welcomed a mystery reader on Valentine's Day. The third graders welcomed her with a traditional drum roll. Mrs. Rao, Kasmyra's mom, read two books. The Little Witch is a book about the baby witch who left a trail of beautiful flowers as she traveled around town. The second book, The Selfish Giant, is about a giant, his garden, and the children who used to play in it. The book is a nice work of imagination. It teaches the importance of sharing, the good things in life, and how they bring happiness to not only the person it is being shared with but also the one who is sharing. Thank you very much for reading to us, Mrs. Rao! Read More

Grade 3 Welcomes Second Mystery Reader February 21st was a fun afternoon in third grade, as we welcomed Keri's mom, Tene, as our mystery reader! She read the book XO, OX: A Love Story by Adam Rex. The story is about a romantic ox who writes a letter to a glamorous, conceited gazelle to express his admiration. The gazelle is too concerned with the ox’s outward appearance to consider him. A funny exchange of letters between the two showcases that intelligence and beauty can exist in different forms. The students hung on to her every word as she read the story with a great moral lesson. Thank you for making our Friday afternoon more enjoyable! Read More

Grade 3 Living History Presentations On Friday February 28th, CHP participated in our annual Living History Museum for Black History Month. The third graders focused on authors and poets. The students created “People Posters” based on the person they researched. They were then asked to memorize a speech, becoming their person. Students got creative and even dressed up in an outfit their person would wear! Great job 3rd graders!!  Read More

Grade 4 Living History Presentations On Friday, February 28th , Grade 4 students were bustling with excitement as they set up their hallway into a Living History Museum that celebrated many African-American scientists and inventors who have made important contributions to our society. Dressed in costumes reflecting the period in which these inventors lived, the students’ desktops became the backdrop for their “museum” displays and research papers. Guests were able to interact with each 4th grade “inventor” as they discussed the challenges they faced and their ultimate successes. The hallway was quite crowded as family members were joined with other students and teachers, stopping by each “museum” to join in this experience with our 4th graders. Congratulations Grade 4 for your outstanding presentations!!! See More Images

Grade 4 Celebrates Maria Gras Grade 4 students were excited to join the CHP Mardi Gras celebration. They were very interested to learn some of the history behind this event. Most appealing to the 4th graders were the celebratory masks they got to wear! Thank you Ms.Gergesse and the Middle School French students for sharing this wonderful event with us! Read More

Grade 4 Sahana Aravindakshan invited to World Cadet Chess Championships Sahana Aravindakshan, grade 4, was invited to participate in the 2020 World Cadet (Under 8, Under 10 and Under 12) Chess Championships to be held in Batumi, Georgia, from October 18-31, 2020. These students earned this honor by meeting the peak-post tournament (PPT) rating and activity criteria in their age and gender categories according to the Scholastic National Invitational Event and Award Requirements and based on the 12-month period prior to the February 1, 2020 rating supplement. Congratulations Sahana! Read More

Service Dogs Visit Grades 3 and 4 Grades 3 and 4 were thrilled to welcome very special canine visitors and their handlers from the Rutger's Chapter of Merlin's Kids, a non-profit organization that rescues and rehabilitates shelter dogs into service dogs. Service dogs are not considered pets but are actually working animals. When you see a service dog wearing a bright red vest with 'Service Dog' written on both sides, it is a sign that they are working. Once out of the vest, the dogs may be petted. We had two service dogs visit us, Peanut and Sierra. Peanut and Sierra stole our hearts with their playful eyes. The students had a great time interacting with the service dogs. We learned that these service dogs are great companions for autistic kids, veterans, and many times they calm down even toddlers! The service dogs stayed very attentive and formal as long as they were in their vests. Once the vests were removed, they were playful with their handlers. Some students petted the dogs while others read to them. Both dogs and students enjoyed the interaction. What a fantastic experience for the third and fourth graders! Read More

Middle School News

Mathcounts On February 1st, Cedar Hill Prep 7th and 8th grade students participated in the MATHCOUNTS Middle School Chapter Competition at Mercer Community College. MathCounts is a nationwide test for Middle School students. There were 170 students participating from 20 schools in our region. Students participate as individuals and as a Team. For Cedar Hill Prep, 8th Grader, Divneel Singh, won Best in School. We are very proud of his achievements, and of all the students who participated. Read More

Annual Regional Science Bowl Competition On Friday, Feb. 21, the CHP Science Bowl Team attended the Annual Regional Science Bowl Competition at Princeton Plasma Physics Lab. Our team made us proud and went far. They showed outstanding academic knowledge and great sportsmanship, as well. Congratulations to our CHP team! We are so proud of you! Read More

Cedar Hill Prep’s VEXIQ Team Places 7th in the VEXIQ Squared Away Challenge On Feb. 22nd, Cedar Hill Prep’s VEXIQ team competed in the VEXIQ Squared Away Challenge held at Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology in NY. Forty-one teams, representing various schools across New Jersey and New York, participated in the competition. CHP qualified for the Final Match and was placed 7th overall for the day. VEX IQ is a robotics platform designed to transform the STEM learning paradigm for students in grades 5-8. When students have the ability to snap robots together using an intuitive tool-less system, it can unlock a curiosity and passion that will stay with them for life. Congratulations to all the students (Team & the Volunteers) for a job well done!! Read More

Cedar Hill Prep’s NAQT Team Middle School Regional Competition On Saturday, February 29th, Cedar Hill Prep sent a record three teams to the NAQT Middle School Regional Competition. Our teams made CHP very proud with their knowledge of Math, Science, Social Studies, Literature, and Geography. The teams showed stellar sportsmanship, as well. We could not be more proud. Way to go Rohan, Ishaan, Divneel, Sid, Sarah, Jennica, Ayden, Sriram, Aakarsh, and Karth!  Read More

Grade 5A and Kindergarten Valentine's Day Celebration Grade 5A came together with Ms. Sulitzer's and Ms. Seiner's Kindergarten classes to celebrate Valentine's Day in a special way. Grade 5A read the story It's Raining Hearts to the Kindergarten students. It's Raining Hearts is about a young girl who makes Valentine's cards for all of her furry friends. Each card uses attributes of the animal to make a very personalized card. to celebrate CHP's love for Science, our fifth grade Science students helped their young fellow students make Valentine cards specific to the attributes of their favorite animals. There were even some siblings in Grade 5 and Kindergarten working together! The students, young and old, truly enjoyed working on this special project together. Happy Valentine's Day! Read More

Grades 5-6 Living History Grade 5 Social Studies students spent the last month learning about important historic events in the civil rights movement. In class, the students learned what African Americans endured in their fight to gain their most basic rights The students took these individual stories and wrote their own scripts which were presented in a moving timeline. The stories were very powerful and stirring and were presented during the Living History program. During the program, Grade 6 Social Studies students presented the Reader's Theater play, “ Now Let Me Fly” to honor the historic achievements of African Americans in the fight to end segregation of public schools.“ Now "Let Me Fly” is the story of Thurgood Marshall's’ tireless effort to take this fight to the highest court in the land. The story shows the lives of ordinary African Americans who became activists in the fight to overturn segregated schools. The students worked very hard over the last six weeks, learning their lines, putting together props, background scenery, programs, lighting etc. The students embraced the story and were very proud of their final presentation. Read More

Grades 7-8 Living History Grades 7 and 8 culminated Black History Month with CHP's annual Living History Day presentations, honoring those who worked to extend human rights and human dignity for all.  This year, we organized our 3 1/2 hour program in 40 minute shifts, with room changes and presentations in groups of four. When not presenting, students had a schedule of locations to serve as audience members for their classmates. Among the students' presentations were a debate between Dr. Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, an interview between Jackie Robinson and Jesse Owens, a show of ground-breaking art by African American sculptor Augusta Savage, a memoir and sing-along with human-rights activist and world-class performer Harry Belafonte, and even a human-rights debate between Anne Frank and Adolf Hitler!  Read More

Grade 7 French Tea Party In French class, Grade 7 students had tea with mint to explore the Senegalese culture. The grade 7 students are studying and comparing the cultures of Senegal, Canada and the USA (Unit 3 in their textbook).  Read More

Grade 5 Spanish Geography Project Grade 5 Spanish students completed a Spanish-speaking Country Poster Project. Each student researched a country to learn about its landmarks, famous people, and other interesting facts, Students compared and contrasted the topography, geography, and culture of their Spanish-speaking country to the United States. In the end, 5th graders used their “passports” to travel to these countries and discover important facts. Read More

Grade 8 Spanish ¡Buen Viaje!  Grade 8 Spanish students completed the “Una Tarjetas Postal” (postcard) project. Students used travel vocabulary and the Preterite tense to describe a past vacation trip! Read More

Daddy Daughter Dance On February 6th, 2020, CHP held its 4th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance. It was a magical evening filled with joy, laughter, and dancing. All the girls enjoyed their time together with their fathers, grandfathers, and other family members. We would like to thank the CHP PTO, Staff, and Teachers for all their help which contributed to a successful and enchanted evening for our girls. See you next year!! Read More  Watch Dance

Mardi Gras Poster Contest Winner After some deliberation, CHP has chosen a winner of the Mardi Gras Poster Contest. Congratulations to Sanah Shah in 5th grade for your winning design! Honorable Mention is awarded to Reina Fontaine for her submission as it was very creative and well made! The winning design will be used as the official CHP Mardi Gras poster! Congratulations to both of you!. See Winners

Mardi Gras Celebration On February 25th, CHP celebrated Mardi Gras, organized by the Grade 8 French Class . Students honored the celebrations by wearing the Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and gold, which stand for justice, faith and power. The celebration began with the 8th Graders Parade followed by a presentation and video about the history of Mardi Gras. Then the French students led the audience of CHP students through an enjoyable game of Mardi Gras Trivia.  Re ad More

Mardi Gras Mask This month, Art and French classes collaborated to create masks for the Mardi Gras Celebration. These masks use mixed media materials and color symbolism to represent the students' alter egos. See More

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In February, the Boys and Girls Basketball Teams wrapped up their seasons with a few exciting games! The girls played two competitive games with Stuart Country Day School, splitting the outcomes with one big win and one close loss. The girls worked hard and showed much improvement this season! The boys finished up with two big wins, one over Princeton Day School and one over Pingry! All of the boys contributed in the victories. Thank you to our 8th graders on both teams for your leadership and contributions to the programs. Congratulations to both teams for a great season! Go Wildcats!

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Staff Birthdays February is one of the best months of the year. It is still cold outside, but you know that spring is right around the corner. Cedar Hill Prep celebrated two staff birthdays this month. Mrs. Martinez and Mrs. Holstein celebrated their birthdays amidst the singing from our wonderful third graders and were presented with the cards signed by the staff. Happy birthday to both teachers! Read More

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