Dorchester Elementary


"Have a kind heart, a growing mind, and a Warrior spirit!"

September's goal is teamwork.


All students and staff are invited to celebrate Warrior Fridays by wearing Woodcliff Lake spirit wear or blue/yellow each Friday.


If you have not already done so, please complete the below forms, which were due September 5:

Emergency Contact/Publication Permission Form (one per family - Dorchester & WCMS)

Dorchester Student/Parent Handbook Sign-Off (one per student-Dorchester only)


Return-to-School Adjustment Survey

Please click here for information and links to surveys


Utensils: If your child's snack or lunch requires a utensil, please be sure to pack one in their lunchbox.


Lunch Services:

  • Sept. 20 - Ice Cream service begins
  • Sept. 27 - Pizza service begins


Picture Day: Save the Date ~ Thursday, October 5. Detailed ordering information to come.


A reminder from the Woodcliff Lake Police Dept. to all parents: There is no parking or standing on the west side of Arcadia Road from Shaw to Dorchester. There are signs posted. Also, please do not park or stand within 50 feet of stop signs. Let's keep our children safe during pick up and drop off.  Thank you.

Woodcliff Middle School


Return-to-School Adjustment Survey

Please click here for information and links to surveys


September 21 ~ Battle of the Books meeting at 2:30 in MC.

September 22 ~ Girls & Boys Soccer vs Hillsdale

September 22 ~ Girls Volleyball vs Hillsdale

September 22 ~ PFA Back to School BBQ

September 25 ~ School Closed ~ Yom Kippur

September 26 ~ Sign ups for Fall Stock Market outside of Room 10.

September 27 ~ Pizza day starts

September 27 ~ Girls & Boys Soccer vs Allendale

September 27 ~ Girls Volleyball vs Allendale


Save the Date!

Staff and Student Pictures will be on October 6, 2023. More info to follow!


A reminder from the Woodcliff Lake Police Dept. to all parents: There is no parking or standing on the west side of Arcadia Road from Shaw to Dorchester. There are signs posted. Also, please do not park or stand within 50 feet of stop signs. Let's keep our children safe during pick up and drop off.  Thank you.

PFA


Back-to-School BBQ

Our Back-to-School BBQ at Demarest Farms is TOMORROW! Pre-sale tickets are still available to purchase on our website through tonight. Prices increase at the door.


Pajama Parade

The parade has begun and will continue until October 6. Please donate new women's and children's pajamas (any size) to help families in need. Collection boxes are at the entrances of both schools.


Pizza Wednesdays 

For those who ordered by 9/15, pizza service will begin Wednesday, 9/27! Missed the 9/15 deadline? Stay tuned for info on late-start pizza ordering coming soon!


Ice Cream Wednesdays

Ice Cream sales are now in full swing. Don’t forget to send $1. Options and nutritional information are available on the website.


Parking Space Raffles

Don’t forget to enter our Parking Space Raffles by 9/30 for your chance to win VIP parking spots at both schools. Winners will be drawn 10/3.


Spirit Wear

We are thrilled to bring you fall Spirit Wear, available to order now through 9/24. Check out our fun, new designs and ordering info here


Enrichments

There are still a few spots in some of our Dorchester enrichment classes! Registration closes on 9/23, and classes begin the week of 10/2. 


No Fuss Lunch

Ordering closes Sundays at 9 pm for the week ahead; however, a limited menu is available for same-day ordering until 8 am. Click here for more info.


After-School Snack Sales

The 5th grade committee will be hosting sales of Lays potato chips and Rice Krispie Treats on Fridays 9/29-10/20 at the Dorchester upper level. All items are $1 cash and proceeds go to supporting the 5th grade committee’s philanthropic and give back events.

WCLEF


37th Annual Run for Education-Early Bird Pricing Ends September 30!

Join the WCLEF on Sunday, October 8, for our 37th Annual Run for Education! This event includes a USATF-certified 10K and 5K run as well as a kids Fun Run. This year there will be entertainment for the whole family - food trucks, vendors, and kids activities. All runners receive a t-shirt and goodie bag and kids Fun Run finishers receive a medal. The Fun Run this year will be dedicated in memory of the preschool student, Yuvaan Bakshi. All funds raised by the Foundation go 100% back to our schools for teacher grants that directly impact your child(ren). Check out www.WCLEF.com for more details or sign up to run here.


Do You Live Along the Run for Education Route?

If you are unable to register for The Run For Education, there are other ways you can participate! The WCLEF needs help with water stations and cheering runners along the route. The route map is available on our site. If you and your family are interested, you can learn more and sign-up through this link. If you have any questions, please reach out to the contacts on the volunteer registration page or at info@wclef.com

Community


Fire Prevention Week -- Open House @ Woodcliff Lake Fire Department on Tues., October 12 from 6 - 8 PM. Please see flyer for details.


Tween Scene @ Pascack Valley High School -- Friday, Oct. 6 from 7 - 9 PM, hosted by the Pascack Valley Regional Dance Team. Please click on flyer for details.


PHHS PFA Parent Academy Presents: Breast Cancer Awareness: An evening dedicated to breast cancer risk reduction and early detection on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7 PM in the PHHS Media Center. Please click on the link for details/registration information.


Woodcliff Lake School District
134 Woodcliff Avenue Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677