New Year/New Student Info.

A few important dates for you as we begin the new school year:

  • Friday, Aug. 30: Back to School Extravaganza 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Trenton BOE
  • Wednesday, Aug. 20: Kindergarten Orientation at Cadwalader
  • Thursday, Sept. 5: 1st Day of School for Students (School Hours 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.)
  • Monday, Sept. 19: Back to School Night 5:30-7 p.m. (1 p.m. dismissal)

First Day of School Procedures (The first day of school is a full day):

  • All students in grades K, 1st, 2nd and 3rd report at 8:45
  • Arrival will be in the gym.  Enter through the main entrance.
  • Students will sit on the bleachers by class.
  • Breakfast will be served daily in the classroom
  • Dismissal is promptly at 3:15 p.m. (More information below)
  • All students must be signed out daily.
  • If you want your child to walk home, please submit a letter to the main office. 
  • Uniforms are strongly encouraged.
  • The uniform consists of a powder blue top and khaki bottoms.

k-6 uniform information

Daily School Procedures:

  • Students in grades K,1st, 2nd and 3rd report at 8:45
  • Arrival will be in the gym.  Enter through the main entrance.
  • Students will sit on the bleachers by class.
  • Breakfast will be served daily in the classroom
  • Dismissal is promptly at 3:15 p.m.
  • All students must be signed out daily.
  • If you want your child to walk home, please submit a letter to the main office. 
  • Uniforms are strongly encouraged.
  • The uniform consists of a powder blue top and khaki bottoms.

Dismissal (3:15 pm):

If you pick your child up by car, you will enter the back parking lot and give your child's name to staff.   No need to get out of your car. Follow the traffic pattern around and your child will be sent out to you.   No car pick up is permitted on Edgewood Avenue.

Parent walk up pick up is at the main entrance. Enter through the gym entrance and sign your child out with the teacher.  Dismissal gets very busy but please make certain that you sign your child out.  We want to ensure that all children are accounted for and safely on their way home with a responsible adult. 

Bus and program students will be in the gym awaiting their pickups.

Reduced Day Schedule:

Reduced days begin at 8:45 am and end at 12:00 pm. All students will receive

a grab and go lunch. Please see the District Calendar for dates.

 

Visitors:

Our first priority is educating students and keeping them safe, so appointments must be made to speak with staff when they are not supervising students.

Call the main office at 609-656-4900 Ext. 2005 to make an appointment. You must present valid identification to enter the building.

All visitors must report directly to the security desk, present valid identification, state purpose for visit and sign in. No exceptions.

Emergency Contact Information:

In the event of an emergency, we must be able to reach you. Please complete the student information packet upon receipt and return it to us the next day. If your address or phone number changes, please update this vital information by calling the main office as soon as it changes. We also send Robo Calls with important information so keep your number current so that you will receive those calls.

Afterschool Care:

We will have the Boys and Girls Club on site for the 2024-2025 school year to provide after school care. Registration is now open. Call 609-392-3191 Ext. 0 to register or go online at www.bgcmercer.org. You can also submit an application online for a scholarship if needed.

I have also listed some other providers should you need other options:

  • Capitol Area YMCA: 609-599-9622
  • Agape: 215-450-2222 (provides before and after school care)
  • Generations: 609-638-4164

Stay Informed:

There are 3 main ways to stay up to date with school news and events:

  • Visit our website
  • Receive Robocalls and emails (update your contact information in Powerschool)
  • Join Class Dojo to speak directly to your child's teacher.

 

Important phone numbers:

  • Cadwalader’s Main Office - Ms. Felicia Brannon, Secretary, 609-656-4900, Ext. 2005
  • Ms. Jessica Hammond, School Counselor, 609-656-4900, Ext. 2027
  • Ms. Siedah Meyers
    , School Nurse 609-656-4900, Ext. 4854
  • Ms. Patricia Planter, Parent Liaison, 609-656-4900, Ext. 2009